Munich Auto Days at the 2026 Travel and Leisure Fair
Munich Auto Days 2026 – a major car sales fair / THE partner event of the annual Travel and Leisure Fair and the IMOT motorcycle show
Munich Auto Days will take place from February 18 to 22, 2026, at the Munich Trade Fair Center in Riem (Español, Deutsch, English, Italiano, Français)
Munich. It's that time again: the Munich Auto Days invites you to marvel, test drive, and even buy directly. From February 18 to 22, 2026, Germany's largest car sales fair will occupy Hall C6 of the Munich Trade Fair Center, offering around 200 current models from approximately 30 manufacturers. Compact city cars, family cars, premium vehicles, pickups, and even commercial vehicles and vans can be test-driven here. You can experience all models live on-site, and after a test drive, they can be purchased at a discounted price during the Munich Auto Days. The Munich Auto Days are a partner event of the Travel and Leisure Fair (February 18-22) and the International Motorcycle Exhibition (February 20-22): One ticket grants access to all three fairs! The Munich Merkur and tz newspapers organize the Munich Auto Days. Website: www.muenchner-autotage.de
Author: Helga Waess
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| A Mustang "Ride the Pony" brings back memories of past Munich Auto Days, Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
This is how active economic development works in Munich!
At the car sales fair organized by the Munich Merkur and tz newspapers, we were repeatedly surprised by the loudspeaker announcement:
"And another car has been sold!"
Soon, the loudspeaker at the Munich Auto Days will announce again: "And another car has been sold!" The sports cars, family cars, and special editions, as we experienced at the Auto Days, are selling like hotcakes.
Test drives are available on-site, and every car buyer received a celebratory bottle of schnapps from the organizers upon signing the contract!
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| Munich Auto Days, Mustang, under the hood, Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
The Munich Auto Days: An Event for the Whole Family
Last year, attractions included a driving simulator for children and a test track for bicycles and soapbox cars.
More than 50 dealers present over 30 car brands at the "Munich Auto Days" trade fair.
Simultaneously: Travel and Leisure Fair
The Auto Days are a companion event to the Travel and Leisure Fair, where visitors can discover many new vacation destinations.
In addition to culinary delights and beverages from various countries around the world, culture and people are showcased. The range of options extends from independent travel with a backpack and sleeping bag to luxury hotels.
Location: Munich Trade Fair Center, Riem
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| Munich Auto Days, Mustang, under the hood, Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
Here's the Mustang again: 317 hp and EcoBoost engine (2.3-liter turbo)
At the time, 4,000 units were produced for the German market. A true American muscle car, not just a myth. And above all, not a US import, but an officially introduced model on the German market, offered here starting at €35,000 for the base model.
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| Munich Auto Days, Mustang, "Ride the Pony"— we took that literally, Photo: A. Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
