Events & Seminars

Landscaping seminar “Rock & Water” - model building experience for beginners & professionals In this seminar by bwbahn and NOCH, you will design your own individual and highly detailed diorama in the size 33 x 33 cm. Learn or refine techniques for the perfect and lifelike realistic design of rocks (mountains) and water on your model railroad layout, for your dioramas or other model building activities. Learn to master two of the most delicate subjects for many model builders. You will get to know various NOCH materials and how to work with them. 

The seminar is suitable for beginners, experienced model railroaders and professionals alike.

No previous knowledge required.

 Friday - 05.12.2025

🕘 Start: 9:30 am 🕕 End: approx. 2 pm

🥐 Lunch snack & drinks will be provided. 

On Thursday evening, we invite you to a dinner with the seminar leader. 

Contents of the seminar: 

• Introduction to model landscaping 
• Production of rock pieces with the NOCH rock casting system 
• Installation of the rock pieces with NOCH assembly filler 
• Coloring the rocks 
• Preparation of the water bed 
• Water design with the 2K water gel 
• Electrostatic grassing with the grass master 
• Perfect design with grass tufts, ground cover, bushes, trees and figures 

💶 Price per participant: 319,- € 

🎁 You can of course take the resulting diorama home with you! 

👉 Please register in advance via the bwbahn homepage, as the number of participants is limited to 15 places:

Landscaping seminar “Christmas in the snow”

In this 2-day seminar from bwbahn & NOCH, you will create your own individual and highly detailed diorama measuring 33 x 33 cm. The central element of the diorama is a snow-covered Christmas market set around a small lake. Learn and refine techniques for the natural and realistic design of a snowy landscape on your model railway layout. Starting with the construction of a landscape framework, water design, working with snow paste, icicles from the tube and with ice crystal paste, right through to the perfect design with tufts of grass, bushes, trees and figures. Find out how different materials complement each other to create an extremely realistic effect! In addition (not included in the price), you can also light up the Christmas market as part of the seminar.

Please note: Although the seminar is also suitable for beginners, it is primarily aimed at experienced model railroaders/model builders and professionals. 

 Saturday, 06.12.2025 

🕘 Start: 9:30 am 🕕 End: approx. 6 pm 

 Sunday, 07.12.2025 

🕘 Start: 9:30 am 🕕 End: approx. 2 pm 

🥐 Lunch snack & drinks will be provided. 

On Saturday evening we invite you to a dinner with the seminar management.

Contents of the seminar: 

• Introduction to landscaping 
• Creation of landscape scaffolding 
• Creating a Christmas market with laser-cut kits. 
• Water design with the 2K water gel 
• Production of shrubs and bushes Electrostatic snowing with the NOCH Grass Master 
• Working with snow paste, icicles from the tube and ice crystal paste Perfect design with tufts of grass, bushes, trees and figures

💶 Price per participant: €319 

🎁 You can of course take the resulting diorama home with you! 

👉 Please register in advance via the bwbahn homepage, as the number of participants is limited to 15 places:

NOCH will once again be exhibiting at the 75th International Toy Fair in Nuremberg in 2026 – the leading trade fair for the international toy industry. The event is exclusively reserved for the specialist trade and is only open to retailers and trade visitors.

For us, the trade fair is much more than just a date in the calendar: it is a place for personal exchange, networking, and sharing our passion for creative design in model making. Here we meet our partners from the specialist trade to share ideas, talk about new products, and jointly set the course for the future of the model landscape.

Because one thing is certain for us: strong partnerships are formed through encounters—in direct conversation, in shared amazement, in honest exchange.

This is how we carry the enthusiasm that is palpable at the trade fair forward, step by step—into specialist stores and ultimately to everyone who builds models with heart and dedication.

Look forward to two practical, hands-on seminars for model builders at the Erlebniswelt Seiffen (Bahnhofstraße 18b, 09548 Kurort Seiffen).
Under the professional guidance of experienced layout builders and digital technicians, you will learn valuable techniques, tips, and tricks for model landscape construction and vehicle maintenance.

🔧 Seminar: Maintenance & Repairs – February 7, 2026

This one-day seminar focuses on the care and repair of model railway vehicles.
Topics include:

• Tools and spare parts knowledge

• Step-by-step repair procedures

• Basics of soldering – with practical exercises

👉 Tip: You are welcome to bring your own vehicles!

Seminar price: €75 incl. materials
Start: 10:00 a.m. | End: approx. 5:00 p.m.
Catering: €20 (includes lunch, coffee & cake)

🌳 Landscape Building Seminar – February 14–15, 2026

Create your own miniature world! In this two-day landscape building seminar, you will learn step by step how to create a realistic diorama from scratch.
Topics include:

• Track laying and ballasting

• Paths & roads

• Greenery, bushes, hedges, and trees

• Buildings, walls, rocks, and water features

At the end of the seminar, you can take your self-made diorama home – a true one-of-a-kind piece!

Seminar price: €198 incl. materials
Special offer: A second person working on the same diorama pays only €20
Start: 10:00 a.m. | End: approx. 5:00 p.m.
Catering: €20 per day (includes lunch, coffee & cake)

📍 Venue:
Erlebniswelt Seiffen
Bahnhofstraße 18b, 09548 Kurort Seiffen

👨‍🔧 Instructors: Professional guidance by experienced layout builders and digital technicians

Look forward to two practical, hands-on seminars for model builders at the Erlebniswelt Seiffen (Bahnhofstraße 18b, 09548 Kurort Seiffen).
Under the professional guidance of experienced layout builders and digital technicians, you will learn valuable techniques, tips, and tricks for model landscape construction and vehicle maintenance.

🔧 Seminar: Maintenance & Repairs – February 7, 2026

This one-day seminar focuses on the care and repair of model railway vehicles.
Topics include:

• Tools and spare parts knowledge

• Step-by-step repair procedures

• Basics of soldering – with practical exercises

👉 Tip: You are welcome to bring your own vehicles!

Seminar price: €75 incl. materials
Start: 10:00 a.m. | End: approx. 5:00 p.m.
Catering: €20 (includes lunch, coffee & cake)

🌳 Landscape Building Seminar – February 14–15, 2026

Create your own miniature world! In this two-day landscape building seminar, you will learn step by step how to create a realistic diorama from scratch.
Topics include:

• Track laying and ballasting

• Paths & roads

• Greenery, bushes, hedges, and trees

• Buildings, walls, rocks, and water features

At the end of the seminar, you can take your self-made diorama home – a true one-of-a-kind piece!

Seminar price: €198 incl. materials
Special offer: A second person working on the same diorama pays only €20
Start: 10:00 a.m. | End: approx. 5:00 p.m.
Catering: €20 per day (includes lunch, coffee & cake)

📍 Venue:
Erlebniswelt Seiffen
Bahnhofstraße 18b, 09548 Kurort Seiffen

👨‍🔧 Instructors: Professional guidance by experienced layout builders and digital technicians

Das Seminar "Authentisches Altern" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Modell-Landschaft.

Hinweis: Egal ob Sie Anfänger oder schon erfahrener Modellbauer sind - die Seminarteilnahme ist für Jedermann und wird individuell auf die Erfahrungen der Teilnehmer angepasst. 

Seminarleiterin: Sandra Carlucci

Stornokosten: Bei Absage bis 14 Tage vor Seminarbeginn berechnen wir Stornokosten in Höhe von 50% des Teilnahmebetrags. Bei Absage kürzer als 14 Tage fallen 100% an.

Das Seminar "Authentisches Altern" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Szenerie.

Seminarleiterin: Sandra Carlucci 

Hinweis: Dieses Seminar ist ausschließlich für unsere Fachhändler bestimmt.

Das Seminar "Parklandschaft" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Park-Szenerie.

Das Seminar "Authentisches Altern" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Modell-Landschaft.

Hinweis: Egal ob Sie Anfänger oder schon erfahrener Modellbauer sind - die Seminarteilnahme ist für Jedermann und wird individuell auf die Erfahrungen der Teilnehmer angepasst. 

Seminarleiterin: Sandra Carlucci

Stornokosten: Bei Absage bis 14 Tage vor Seminarbeginn berechnen wir Stornokosten in Höhe von 50% des Teilnahmebetrags. Bei Absage kürzer als 14 Tage fallen 100% an.

Das Seminar "Fels & Wasser" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Modell-Landschaft.

Das Seminar "Parklandschaft" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Parklandschaftsszene.

Hinweis: Egal ob Sie Anfänger oder schon erfahrener Modellbauer sind - die Seminarteilnahme ist für Jedermann und wird individuell auf die Erfahrungen der Teilnehmer angepasst.

Seminarleiterin: Sandra Carlucci

Stornokosten: Bei Absage bis 14 Tage vor Seminarbeginn berechnen wir Stornokosten in Höhe von 50% des Teilnahmebetrags. Bei Absage kürzer als 14 Tage fallen 100% an.

🗓Save the date! - We are opening our doors!

Open day on June 12 and 13, 2026, at our headquarters in Wangen im Allgäu.

On Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, 2026, we are opening our doors and inviting you all to Wangen im Allgäu to celebrate our 115th birthday! As we celebrate our 115th anniversary, it is the perfect opportunity to experience the NOCH brand live at our headquarters in Allgäu. Anyone who would like to join in the celebrations can look forward to an extensive program.

There will be plenty on offer to give you an intensive experience of the hobby of model landscaping.

Here are just a few highlights:

• Company tours 🏭 You will have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and see many production processes live. Product presentations: Our specialists will present the latest NOCH craft products and answer any questions you may have.
• Flea market 🛍️ At our flea market, you will find a wide range of second-choice items, remaining stock, discontinued items, and complete demonstration sets and dioramas, which we are selling at low prices.
• Raffle 🎁 There are many great NOCH prizes to be won in a large raffle.
• Children's crafts 👫 Of course, we offer some very special and exciting activities for young people. One highlight is the children's crafts, where the little ones can build small model landscapes under supervision.
• Model building world 🛒 Our specialist store, NOCH Modellbauwelt, will of course be open for you. Here you will find the entire NOCH range.
• Food and drink 🍟 Of course, we will also be providing refreshments.

The most important information at a glance:
📍 Venue: NOCH company premises, Lindauer Str. 49, 88239 Wangen im Allgäu
📅 When: Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, 2026
⏰ Time: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Das Seminar "Authentisches Altern" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Szenerie.

Seminarleiterin: Sandra Carlucci 

Hinweis: Dieses Seminar ist ausschließlich für unsere Fachhändler bestimmt.

Das Seminar "Fels & Wasser" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Modell-Landschaft.

Das Seminar "Parklandschaft" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Park-Szenerie.

Das Seminar "Authentisches Altern" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Modell-Landschaft.

Hinweis: Egal ob Sie Anfänger oder schon erfahrener Modellbauer sind - die Seminarteilnahme ist für Jedermann und wird individuell auf die Erfahrungen der Teilnehmer angepasst. 

Seminarleiterin: Sandra Carlucci

Stornokosten: Bei Absage bis 14 Tage vor Seminarbeginn berechnen wir Stornokosten in Höhe von 50% des Teilnahmebetrags. Bei Absage kürzer als 14 Tage fallen 100% an.

Das Seminar "Fels & Wasser" ist etwas ganz besonderes. Lassen Sie sich überraschen und gestalten Sie Ihre ganze eigene, individuelle Modell-Landschaft.