Two wooden playhouses, four team members, and almost two weeks of travelling, building, meeting new people, and discovering exciting opportunities. Our visit to Kind + Jugend 2026 in Cologne, Germany, was an unforgettable experience for the KidsPlayhouses.eu team!
Kind + Jugend is one of the leading international trade fairs for baby and children's products, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, designers, and industry professionals from around the world.
For us, it was the perfect opportunity to showcase our wooden playhouses, introduce a brand-new two-story design, and connect with potential partners from across Europe.
The Journey Begins – From Our Workshop to Cologne
Every exhibition starts long before the doors open to visitors. Our adventure began with preparing the playhouses, packing equipment, and organising transportation to Germany.
We brought two different models: our charming Unicorn wooden playhouse and an entirely new two-story playhouse, which we were especially excited to present.
Transporting and assembling wooden playhouses requires careful planning, but our modular construction makes it possible to transport even larger models in separate sections.
With our van packed and everything ready, we headed towards Cologne!
Building Our Exhibition Stand
Once we arrived at the exhibition centre, the real work began. We had to transform an empty exhibition space into a welcoming display featuring two beautiful wooden playhouses.
Our team worked together to assemble the structures, install roof panels, attach railings, and complete the finishing touches.
The larger two-story model required particular attention, but seeing it gradually take shape was incredibly rewarding.
We added flower boxes, decorative lighting, and small details that made the playhouses feel like miniature homes.
By the time everything was ready, our exhibition stand had become a little neighbourhood of its own!
Two Playhouses, Two Different Experiences
One of the highlights of our exhibition was presenting two very different wooden playhouse designs.
Our Unicorn playhouse represents the charm of a traditional children's garden playhouse. Its inviting interior, loft area, and playful details create a wonderful environment for imaginative adventures.
The second model was something completely new.
Our two-story wooden playhouse featured white exterior walls, contrasting black window frames, a stylish metal roof, and two covered porches — including a beautiful upper balcony.
With its impressive height and realistic architectural details, the playhouse looked like a miniature version of a real family home.
The two levels offer additional space for children to explore, play together, and create their own imaginative worlds.
One Box. One Hour. One Playhouse.
At KidsPlayhouses.eu, we believe that assembling a wooden playhouse should be an enjoyable experience rather than a complicated construction project.
That's why one of our exhibition messages was:
ONE BOX. ONE HOUR. ONE PLAYHOUSE.
This slogan highlights the convenient assembly concept behind our easy-to-assemble playhouse models.
Our range includes different solutions, from compact wooden garden playhouses with pre-assembled panels to larger models offering additional space and features.
Visitors could explore the designs, see the construction details up close, and learn more about how our playhouses are transported and assembled.
Meeting New People and Sharing Ideas
The most exciting part of Kind + Jugend was meeting people from different countries and backgrounds.
Throughout the exhibition, we spoke with retailers, distributors, business owners, and visitors interested in wooden playhouses and outdoor activities for children.
Many were curious about our construction methods, assembly process, and the possibility of offering our playhouses in new markets.
We enjoyed exchanging ideas, answering questions, and hearing different perspectives on children's outdoor play.
These conversations gave us valuable feedback and plenty of inspiration for future designs.
Most importantly, we returned home with many promising new contacts!
Bringing More Outdoor Play to European Gardens
Our participation in Kind + Jugend reminded us why we love creating wooden playhouses.
A children's playhouse is much more than a garden decoration. It can become a little home, a secret hideaway, a café, a shop, or the starting point for countless adventures.
We want to help families create outdoor spaces that encourage imagination, creativity, and active play.
Whether it's a compact wooden playhouse for a smaller garden or a spacious two-story model with a balcony, our goal is to combine beautiful design with practical functionality.
The interest we received in Cologne showed us that the idea of creating special outdoor play spaces for children resonates with people from many different countries.
Thank You, Cologne – Until Next Time!
Our Kind + Jugend adventure lasted almost two weeks, including travelling, exhibition preparation, the event itself, and the journey home.
It was a journey filled with hard work, new experiences, inspiring conversations, and wonderful memories.
We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand, showed interest in our wooden playhouses, and took the time to get to know us.
And, of course, a big thank you to our team — Jaan, Hendrik, Egon, and Helena — for making it all happen.
We returned home tired but happy, with new ideas, valuable contacts, and excitement about what comes next.
Thank you, Cologne! We hope to see you again!
In the meantime, explore our collection of wooden playhouses for children and discover how a little wooden house can bring big adventures to your garden.