Red Dot Award 2026: Awards for Immersive Experiences

(eap) Several projects from the leisure and attractions industry are among the winners of this year’s Red Dot Awards, presented on 6 November 2026. Among the award-winning attractions is Klimahaus Bremerhaven, whose “Wetterextreme” (Weather Extremes) exhibition received an award in the “Spatial Communication – Exhibition Design” category. The international jury of 30 experts particularly praised the design quality of the exhibition, conceived and planned by Berlin-based studio klv, as well as the interplay of design and technology, which brings the exhibition content to life in a unique way. Alongside the AV Award, the German Design Award and the Immersive Experience Award, the Red Dot Award marks the fourth international accolade for the Wetterextreme exhibition.

The “Wetterextreme” (Weather Extremes) exhibition at Klimahaus Bremerhaven was recognised for its innovative combination of design and technology. © Sarner International Ltd For Ingrid Hayen, Managing Director of Klimahaus Bremerhaven, the award holds particular significance: “We are delighted to receive this prestigious industry award – our first Red Dot Award. The recognition is an honour, but it is not an end in itself. With Wetterextreme, we have created something that is truly unique. Design and technology serve an educational purpose: we want our visitors to understand why extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of climate change – and what we can do about it.”

Other award winners from the leisure and attractions industry include Stadtmuseum Oldenburg with its “Geschichte lebt” (History Is Alive) marketing campaign, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco with its immersive exhibition “Oceano Odyssey – Mission Pelagos”, and the Anant Anadi Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum in India, which opened in 2025. Finnish playground equipment manufacturer Lappset also received an award for its sustainable “Prime Playground Collection”. ■