Landscapes play an important role for leisure activities. They not only provide a backdrop, but are an integral part of leisure practices. Landscapes must meet a variety of demands, which can put ecosystems under pressure and make landscapes appear less attractive. Good visitor and landscape management and can counteract these processes. Social media is becoming increasingly important in this context. It may lead to places becoming highly frequented hot-spots in a very short time, but also contribute to a higher awareness of landscape values. An ongoing individualization of society, and working from home are increasingly blurring the boundaries between leisure and work, leading to an increased demand for local recreation in everyday landscapes.