diff --git a/client/package-lock.json b/client/package-lock.json
index ddd545a3..459af33c 100644
--- a/client/package-lock.json
+++ b/client/package-lock.json
@@ -2367,9 +2367,6 @@
         "arm"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "LGPL-3.0-or-later",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2387,9 +2384,6 @@
         "arm64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "LGPL-3.0-or-later",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2407,9 +2401,6 @@
         "s390x"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "LGPL-3.0-or-later",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2427,9 +2418,6 @@
         "x64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "LGPL-3.0-or-later",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2447,9 +2435,6 @@
         "arm64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "LGPL-3.0-or-later",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2467,9 +2452,6 @@
         "x64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "LGPL-3.0-or-later",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2487,9 +2469,6 @@
         "arm"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2513,9 +2492,6 @@
         "arm64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2539,9 +2515,6 @@
         "s390x"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2565,9 +2538,6 @@
         "x64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2591,9 +2561,6 @@
         "arm64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -2617,9 +2584,6 @@
         "x64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3399,9 +3363,6 @@
         "arm"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3416,9 +3377,6 @@
         "arm"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3433,9 +3391,6 @@
         "arm64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3450,9 +3405,6 @@
         "arm64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3467,9 +3419,6 @@
         "loong64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3484,9 +3433,6 @@
         "loong64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3501,9 +3447,6 @@
         "ppc64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3518,9 +3461,6 @@
         "ppc64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3535,9 +3475,6 @@
         "riscv64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3552,9 +3489,6 @@
         "riscv64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3569,9 +3503,6 @@
         "s390x"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3586,9 +3517,6 @@
         "x64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "glibc"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
@@ -3603,9 +3531,6 @@
         "x64"
       ],
       "dev": true,
-      "libc": [
-        "musl"
-      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "optional": true,
       "os": [
diff --git a/client/src/components/Admin/GitHubPanel.tsx b/client/src/components/Admin/GitHubPanel.tsx
index 2dcc16ce..7cc3f421 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Admin/GitHubPanel.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Admin/GitHubPanel.tsx
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ export default function GitHubPanel({ isPrerelease = false }: { isPrerelease?: b
           href="https://ko-fi.com/mauriceboe"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#ff5e5b'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #ff5e5b22' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export default function GitHubPanel({ isPrerelease = false }: { isPrerelease?: b
           href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mauriceboe"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#ffdd00'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #ffdd0022' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ export default function GitHubPanel({ isPrerelease = false }: { isPrerelease?: b
           href="https://discord.gg/NhZBDSd4qW"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#5865F2'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #5865F222' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ export default function GitHubPanel({ isPrerelease = false }: { isPrerelease?: b
           href="https://github.com/mauriceboe/TREK/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#ef4444'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #ef444422' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ export default function GitHubPanel({ isPrerelease = false }: { isPrerelease?: b
           href="https://github.com/mauriceboe/TREK/discussions/new?category=feature-requests"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#f59e0b'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #f59e0b22' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export default function GitHubPanel({ isPrerelease = false }: { isPrerelease?: b
           href="https://github.com/mauriceboe/TREK/wiki"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#6366f1'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #6366f122' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
diff --git a/client/src/components/Budget/BudgetPanel.tsx b/client/src/components/Budget/BudgetPanel.tsx
index 0caa0570..1d9616ec 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Budget/BudgetPanel.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Budget/BudgetPanel.tsx
@@ -529,11 +529,14 @@ function PieChart({ segments, size = 200, totalLabel }: PieChartProps) {
 
   return (
     <div style={{ position: 'relative', width: size, height: size, margin: '0 auto' }}>
-      <div style={{
-        width: size, height: size, borderRadius: '50%',
-        background: `conic-gradient(${stops})`,
-        boxShadow: '0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)',
-      }} />
+      <div
+        className="trek-pie-reveal"
+        style={{
+          width: size, height: size, borderRadius: '50%',
+          background: `conic-gradient(${stops})`,
+          boxShadow: '0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)',
+        }}
+      />
       <div style={{
         position: 'absolute', top: '50%', left: '50%',
         transform: 'translate(-50%, -50%)',
diff --git a/client/src/components/Layout/Navbar.tsx b/client/src/components/Layout/Navbar.tsx
index 2a73cdb5..1933982c 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Layout/Navbar.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Layout/Navbar.tsx
@@ -34,9 +34,21 @@ export default function Navbar({ tripTitle, tripId, onBack, showBack, onShare }:
   const navigate = useNavigate()
   const location = useLocation()
   const [userMenuOpen, setUserMenuOpen] = useState<boolean>(false)
+  const [scrolled, setScrolled] = useState<boolean>(false)
   const darkMode = settings.dark_mode
   const dark = darkMode === true || darkMode === 'dark' || (darkMode === 'auto' && window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches)
 
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const onScroll = () => setScrolled(window.scrollY > 8 || (document.body.scrollTop || 0) > 8)
+    onScroll()
+    window.addEventListener('scroll', onScroll, { passive: true })
+    document.body.addEventListener('scroll', onScroll, { passive: true })
+    return () => {
+      window.removeEventListener('scroll', onScroll)
+      document.body.removeEventListener('scroll', onScroll)
+    }
+  }, [])
+
   // Only show 'global' type addons in the navbar — 'integration' addons have no dedicated page
   const globalAddons = allAddons.filter((a: Addon) => a.type === 'global' && a.enabled)
 
@@ -50,7 +62,11 @@ export default function Navbar({ tripTitle, tripId, onBack, showBack, onShare }:
   }
 
   const toggleDarkMode = () => {
+    document.documentElement.classList.add('trek-theme-transitioning')
     updateSetting('dark_mode', dark ? 'light' : 'dark').catch(() => {})
+    window.setTimeout(() => {
+      document.documentElement.classList.remove('trek-theme-transitioning')
+    }, 360)
   }
 
   const getAddonName = (addon: Addon): string => {
@@ -61,23 +77,29 @@ export default function Navbar({ tripTitle, tripId, onBack, showBack, onShare }:
 
   return (
     <nav style={{
-      background: dark ? 'rgba(9,9,11,0.95)' : 'rgba(255,255,255,0.95)',
-      backdropFilter: 'blur(20px)', WebkitBackdropFilter: 'blur(20px)',
+      background: dark
+        ? (scrolled ? 'rgba(9,9,11,0.78)' : 'rgba(9,9,11,0.95)')
+        : (scrolled ? 'rgba(255,255,255,0.72)' : 'rgba(255,255,255,0.95)'),
+      backdropFilter: scrolled ? 'blur(28px) saturate(180%)' : 'blur(20px)',
+      WebkitBackdropFilter: scrolled ? 'blur(28px) saturate(180%)' : 'blur(20px)',
       borderBottom: `1px solid ${dark ? 'rgba(255,255,255,0.07)' : 'rgba(0,0,0,0.07)'}`,
-      boxShadow: dark ? '0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)' : '0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05)',
+      boxShadow: scrolled
+        ? (dark ? '0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)' : '0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)')
+        : (dark ? '0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2)' : '0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05)'),
       touchAction: 'manipulation',
       paddingTop: 'env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)',
       height: 'var(--nav-h)',
+      transition: 'background 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), backdrop-filter 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow 240ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
     }} className="hidden md:flex items-center px-4 gap-4 fixed top-0 left-0 right-0 z-[200]">
       {/* Left side */}
       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 min-w-0">
         {showBack && (
           <button onClick={onBack}
-            className="p-1.5 rounded-lg transition-colors flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm flex-shrink-0"
+            className="trek-back-btn p-1.5 rounded-lg transition-colors flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm flex-shrink-0"
             style={{ color: 'var(--text-muted)' }}
             onMouseEnter={e => e.currentTarget.style.background = 'var(--bg-hover)'}
             onMouseLeave={e => e.currentTarget.style.background = 'transparent'}>
-            <ArrowLeft className="w-4 h-4" />
+            <ArrowLeft className="trek-back-icon w-4 h-4" />
             <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('common.back')}</span>
           </button>
         )}
@@ -161,11 +183,14 @@ export default function Navbar({ tripTitle, tripId, onBack, showBack, onShare }:
 
       {/* Dark mode toggle (light ↔ dark, overrides auto) — hidden on mobile */}
       <button onClick={toggleDarkMode} title={dark ? t('nav.lightMode') : t('nav.darkMode')}
-        className="p-2 rounded-lg transition-colors flex-shrink-0 hidden sm:flex"
+        className="p-2 rounded-lg transition-colors flex-shrink-0 hidden sm:flex relative w-8 h-8 items-center justify-center"
         style={{ color: 'var(--text-muted)' }}
         onMouseEnter={e => e.currentTarget.style.background = 'var(--bg-hover)'}
         onMouseLeave={e => e.currentTarget.style.background = 'transparent'}>
-        {dark ? <Sun className="w-4 h-4" /> : <Moon className="w-4 h-4" />}
+        <Sun className="w-4 h-4 absolute transition-[transform,opacity] duration-300 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
+          style={{ opacity: dark ? 1 : 0, transform: dark ? 'rotate(0deg) scale(1)' : 'rotate(-90deg) scale(0.6)' }} />
+        <Moon className="w-4 h-4 absolute transition-[transform,opacity] duration-300 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
+          style={{ opacity: dark ? 0 : 1, transform: dark ? 'rotate(90deg) scale(0.6)' : 'rotate(0deg) scale(1)' }} />
       </button>
 
       {/* Notification bell — only in trip view on mobile, everywhere on desktop */}
@@ -196,7 +221,7 @@ export default function Navbar({ tripTitle, tripId, onBack, showBack, onShare }:
           {userMenuOpen && ReactDOM.createPortal(
             <>
               <div style={{ position: 'fixed', inset: 0, zIndex: 9998 }} onClick={() => setUserMenuOpen(false)} />
-              <div className="w-52 rounded-xl shadow-xl border overflow-hidden" style={{ position: 'fixed', top: 'var(--nav-h)', right: 8, zIndex: 9999, background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)' }}>
+              <div className="trek-menu-enter w-52 rounded-xl shadow-xl border overflow-hidden" style={{ position: 'fixed', top: 'var(--nav-h)', right: 8, zIndex: 9999, background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)' }}>
                 <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b" style={{ borderColor: 'var(--border-secondary)' }}>
                   <p className="text-sm font-medium" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>{user.username}</p>
                   <p className="text-xs truncate" style={{ color: 'var(--text-muted)' }}>{user.email}</p>
diff --git a/client/src/components/Packing/ApplyTemplateButton.tsx b/client/src/components/Packing/ApplyTemplateButton.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d8466d2c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/Packing/ApplyTemplateButton.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+import React, { useEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react'
+import { Package } from 'lucide-react'
+import { adminApi, packingApi } from '../../api/client'
+import { useToast } from '../shared/Toast'
+import { useTranslation } from '../../i18n'
+
+interface Template {
+  id: number
+  name: string
+  item_count: number
+}
+
+interface ApplyTemplateButtonProps {
+  tripId: number
+  style: React.CSSProperties
+  className?: string
+}
+
+// Dropdown-Button um ein Packing-Template auf den aktuellen Trip anzuwenden.
+// Rendert nichts wenn keine Templates existieren.
+export default function ApplyTemplateButton({ tripId, style, className }: ApplyTemplateButtonProps): React.ReactElement | null {
+  const [templates, setTemplates] = useState<Template[]>([])
+  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false)
+  const [applying, setApplying] = useState(false)
+  const dropRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
+  const toast = useToast()
+  const { t } = useTranslation()
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    adminApi.packingTemplates().then(d => setTemplates(d.templates || [])).catch(() => {})
+  }, [tripId])
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!open) return
+    const handler = (e: MouseEvent) => {
+      if (dropRef.current && !dropRef.current.contains(e.target as Node)) setOpen(false)
+    }
+    document.addEventListener('mousedown', handler)
+    return () => document.removeEventListener('mousedown', handler)
+  }, [open])
+
+  const handleApply = async (templateId: number) => {
+    setApplying(true)
+    try {
+      const data = await packingApi.applyTemplate(tripId, templateId)
+      toast.success(t('packing.templateApplied', { count: data.count }))
+      setOpen(false)
+      window.location.reload()
+    } catch {
+      toast.error(t('packing.templateError'))
+    } finally {
+      setApplying(false)
+    }
+  }
+
+  if (templates.length === 0) return null
+
+  return (
+    <div ref={dropRef} style={{ position: 'relative' }}>
+      <button
+        onClick={() => setOpen(v => !v)}
+        disabled={applying}
+        className={className ?? 'hover:opacity-[0.88]'}
+        style={style}
+      >
+        <Package size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} />
+        <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.applyTemplate')}</span>
+      </button>
+      {open && (
+        <div
+          className="trek-menu-enter"
+          style={{
+            position: 'absolute', right: 0, top: '100%', marginTop: 6, zIndex: 50,
+            background: 'var(--bg-card)', border: '1px solid var(--border-primary)', borderRadius: 10,
+            boxShadow: '0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12)', padding: 4, minWidth: 220,
+            transformOrigin: 'top right',
+          }}
+        >
+          {templates.map(tmpl => (
+            <button key={tmpl.id} onClick={() => handleApply(tmpl.id)}
+              style={{
+                display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 8, width: '100%',
+                padding: '8px 12px', borderRadius: 8, border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer',
+                background: 'transparent', fontFamily: 'inherit', fontSize: 12, color: 'var(--text-primary)',
+              }}
+              onMouseEnter={e => e.currentTarget.style.background = 'var(--bg-tertiary)'}
+              onMouseLeave={e => e.currentTarget.style.background = 'transparent'}
+            >
+              <Package size={13} style={{ color: 'var(--text-faint)' }} />
+              <div style={{ flex: 1, textAlign: 'left' }}>
+                <div style={{ fontWeight: 600 }}>{tmpl.name}</div>
+                <div style={{ fontSize: 10, color: 'var(--text-faint)' }}>
+                  {tmpl.item_count} {t('admin.packingTemplates.items')}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </button>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  )
+}
diff --git a/client/src/components/Packing/PackingListPanel.tsx b/client/src/components/Packing/PackingListPanel.tsx
index 887d36c2..9909191b 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Packing/PackingListPanel.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Packing/PackingListPanel.tsx
@@ -253,10 +253,23 @@ function ArtikelZeile({ item, tripId, categories, onCategoryChange, bagTrackingE
       }}
     >
       <button onClick={handleToggle} style={{
-        flexShrink: 0, background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 0, display: 'flex',
-        color: item.checked ? '#10b981' : 'var(--text-faint)', transition: 'color 0.15s',
+        flexShrink: 0, background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 0, position: 'relative',
+        width: 18, height: 18,
+        color: item.checked ? '#10b981' : 'var(--text-faint)',
+        transition: 'color 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
       }}>
-        {item.checked ? <CheckSquare size={18} /> : <Square size={18} />}
+        <Square size={18} style={{
+          position: 'absolute', inset: 0,
+          opacity: item.checked ? 0 : 1,
+          transform: item.checked ? 'scale(0.7)' : 'scale(1)',
+          transition: 'opacity 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
+        }} />
+        <CheckSquare size={18} style={{
+          position: 'absolute', inset: 0,
+          opacity: item.checked ? 1 : 0,
+          transform: item.checked ? 'scale(1)' : 'scale(0.5)',
+          transition: 'opacity 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1)',
+        }} />
       </button>
 
       {editing && canEdit ? (
@@ -274,6 +287,7 @@ function ArtikelZeile({ item, tripId, categories, onCategoryChange, bagTrackingE
             flex: 1, fontSize: 13.5,
             cursor: !canEdit || item.checked ? 'default' : 'text',
             color: item.checked ? 'var(--text-faint)' : 'var(--text-primary)',
+            transition: 'color 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
             textDecoration: item.checked ? 'line-through' : 'none',
           }}
         >
@@ -730,10 +744,12 @@ interface PackingListPanelProps {
   tripId: number
   items: PackingItem[]
   openImportSignal?: number
+  clearCheckedSignal?: number
+  saveTemplateSignal?: number
   inlineHeader?: boolean
 }
 
-export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0, inlineHeader = true }: PackingListPanelProps) {
+export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0, clearCheckedSignal = 0, saveTemplateSignal = 0, inlineHeader = true }: PackingListPanelProps) {
   const [filter, setFilter] = useState('alle') // 'alle' | 'offen' | 'erledigt'
   const [addingCategory, setAddingCategory] = useState(false)
   const [newCatName, setNewCatName] = useState('')
@@ -899,6 +915,8 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
   const [showImportModal, setShowImportModal] = useState(false)
   const [importText, setImportText] = useState('')
   const lastHandledImportSignal = useRef(openImportSignal)
+  const lastHandledClearSignal = useRef(clearCheckedSignal)
+  const lastHandledSaveSignal = useRef(saveTemplateSignal)
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (openImportSignal !== lastHandledImportSignal.current && openImportSignal > 0) {
@@ -906,6 +924,21 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
     }
     lastHandledImportSignal.current = openImportSignal
   }, [openImportSignal])
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (clearCheckedSignal !== lastHandledClearSignal.current && clearCheckedSignal > 0) {
+      handleClearChecked()
+    }
+    lastHandledClearSignal.current = clearCheckedSignal
+  // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
+  }, [clearCheckedSignal])
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (saveTemplateSignal !== lastHandledSaveSignal.current && saveTemplateSignal > 0) {
+      setShowSaveTemplate(true)
+    }
+    lastHandledSaveSignal.current = saveTemplateSignal
+  }, [saveTemplateSignal])
   const csvInputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null)
   const templateDropdownRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
 
@@ -1020,14 +1053,22 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
                 </p>
               )}
             </div>
-          ) : (
-            items.length > 0 ? (
-              <p style={{ margin: 0, fontSize: 12.5, color: 'var(--text-faint)' }}>
-                {t('packing.progress', { packed: abgehakt, total: items.length, percent: fortschritt })}
-              </p>
-            ) : <span />
-          )}
-          <div style={{ display: 'flex', gap: 6 }}>
+          ) : <span />}
+          <div style={{ display: 'flex', gap: 6, flexWrap: 'wrap', justifyContent: 'flex-end' }}>
+            {canEdit && items.length > 0 && showSaveTemplate && (
+              <div style={{ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 4 }}>
+                <input
+                  type="text" autoFocus
+                  value={saveTemplateName}
+                  onChange={e => setSaveTemplateName(e.target.value)}
+                  onKeyDown={e => { if (e.key === 'Enter') handleSaveAsTemplate(); if (e.key === 'Escape') { setShowSaveTemplate(false); setSaveTemplateName('') } }}
+                  placeholder={t('packing.templateName')}
+                  style={{ fontSize: 12, padding: '5px 10px', borderRadius: 99, border: '1px solid var(--border-primary)', outline: 'none', fontFamily: 'inherit', width: 140, background: 'var(--bg-card)', color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}
+                />
+                <button onClick={handleSaveAsTemplate} style={{ background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 2, color: '#10b981' }}><Check size={14} /></button>
+                <button onClick={() => { setShowSaveTemplate(false); setSaveTemplateName('') }} style={{ background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 2, color: 'var(--text-faint)' }}><X size={14} /></button>
+              </div>
+            )}
             {inlineHeader && canEdit && (
               <button onClick={() => setShowImportModal(true)} style={{
                 display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 5, padding: '5px 11px', borderRadius: 99,
@@ -1037,7 +1078,7 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
                 <Upload size={12} /> <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.import')}</span>
               </button>
             )}
-            {canEdit && abgehakt > 0 && (
+            {inlineHeader && canEdit && abgehakt > 0 && (
               <button onClick={handleClearChecked} style={{
                 fontSize: 11.5, padding: '5px 10px', borderRadius: 99, border: '1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.3)',
                 background: 'rgba(239,68,68,0.1)', color: '#ef4444', cursor: 'pointer', fontFamily: 'inherit',
@@ -1046,7 +1087,7 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
                 <span className="sm:hidden">{t('packing.clearCheckedShort', { count: abgehakt })}</span>
               </button>
             )}
-            {canEdit && availableTemplates.length > 0 && (
+            {inlineHeader && canEdit && availableTemplates.length > 0 && (
               <div ref={templateDropdownRef} style={{ position: 'relative' }}>
                 <button onClick={() => setShowTemplateDropdown(v => !v)} disabled={applyingTemplate} style={{
                   display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 5, padding: '5px 11px', borderRadius: 99,
@@ -1085,31 +1126,14 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
                 )}
               </div>
             )}
-            {canEdit && items.length > 0 && (
-              <div style={{ position: 'relative' }}>
-                {showSaveTemplate ? (
-                  <div style={{ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 4 }}>
-                    <input
-                      type="text" autoFocus
-                      value={saveTemplateName}
-                      onChange={e => setSaveTemplateName(e.target.value)}
-                      onKeyDown={e => { if (e.key === 'Enter') handleSaveAsTemplate(); if (e.key === 'Escape') { setShowSaveTemplate(false); setSaveTemplateName('') } }}
-                      placeholder={t('packing.templateName')}
-                      style={{ fontSize: 12, padding: '5px 10px', borderRadius: 99, border: '1px solid var(--border-primary)', outline: 'none', fontFamily: 'inherit', width: 140, background: 'var(--bg-card)', color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}
-                    />
-                    <button onClick={handleSaveAsTemplate} style={{ background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 2, color: '#10b981' }}><Check size={14} /></button>
-                    <button onClick={() => { setShowSaveTemplate(false); setSaveTemplateName('') }} style={{ background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 2, color: 'var(--text-faint)' }}><X size={14} /></button>
-                  </div>
-                ) : (
-                  <button onClick={() => setShowSaveTemplate(true)} style={{
-                    display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 5, padding: '5px 11px', borderRadius: 99,
-                    border: '1px solid var(--border-primary)', fontSize: 12, fontWeight: 500, cursor: 'pointer', fontFamily: 'inherit',
-                    background: 'var(--bg-card)', color: 'var(--text-muted)',
-                  }}>
-                    <FolderPlus size={12} /> <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.saveAsTemplate')}</span>
-                  </button>
-                )}
-              </div>
+            {inlineHeader && canEdit && items.length > 0 && !showSaveTemplate && (
+              <button onClick={() => setShowSaveTemplate(true)} style={{
+                display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 5, padding: '5px 11px', borderRadius: 99,
+                border: '1px solid var(--border-primary)', fontSize: 12, fontWeight: 500, cursor: 'pointer', fontFamily: 'inherit',
+                background: 'var(--bg-card)', color: 'var(--text-muted)',
+              }}>
+                <FolderPlus size={12} /> <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.saveAsTemplate')}</span>
+              </button>
             )}
             {bagTrackingEnabled && (
               <button onClick={() => setShowBagModal(true)} className="xl:!hidden"
@@ -1127,17 +1151,69 @@ export default function PackingListPanel({ tripId, items, openImportSignal = 0,
         </div>
 
           {items.length > 0 && (
-          <div style={{ marginBottom: 14 }}>
-            <div style={{ height: 5, background: 'var(--bg-tertiary)', borderRadius: 99, overflow: 'hidden' }}>
+          <div className="hidden sm:block" style={{ marginTop: 14, marginBottom: 14 }}>
+            <div className="flex items-center" style={{ gap: 14 }}>
+              {fortschritt === 100 ? (
+                <div style={{
+                  display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 8,
+                  fontSize: 16, fontWeight: 700, color: '#10b981',
+                  letterSpacing: '-0.01em', flexShrink: 0,
+                }}>
+                  <CheckCheck size={18} strokeWidth={2.5} />
+                  <span>{t('packing.allPacked')}</span>
+                </div>
+              ) : (
+                <div style={{ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'baseline', gap: 8, flexShrink: 0 }}>
+                  <div style={{ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'baseline' }}>
+                    <span style={{
+                      fontSize: 22, fontWeight: 700, color: 'var(--text-primary)',
+                      fontVariantNumeric: 'tabular-nums', letterSpacing: '-0.02em',
+                      lineHeight: 1,
+                    }}>{abgehakt}</span>
+                    <span style={{
+                      fontSize: 14, fontWeight: 500, color: 'var(--text-faint)',
+                      fontVariantNumeric: 'tabular-nums', lineHeight: 1, marginLeft: 1,
+                    }}>/{items.length}</span>
+                  </div>
+                  <span style={{
+                    fontSize: 11, fontWeight: 600, padding: '2px 7px',
+                    borderRadius: 99, background: 'var(--bg-tertiary)',
+                    color: 'var(--text-muted)',
+                    fontVariantNumeric: 'tabular-nums',
+                    lineHeight: 1.4,
+                  }}>{fortschritt}%</span>
+                </div>
+              )}
+
               <div style={{
-                height: '100%', borderRadius: 99, transition: 'width 0.4s ease',
-                background: fortschritt === 100 ? '#10b981' : 'linear-gradient(90deg, var(--text-primary) 0%, var(--text-muted) 100%)',
-                width: `${fortschritt}%`,
-              }} />
+                flex: 1,
+                height: 8,
+                background: 'var(--bg-tertiary)',
+                borderRadius: 99,
+                overflow: 'hidden',
+                position: 'relative',
+                width: '100%',
+              }}>
+                <div style={{
+                  height: '100%',
+                  borderRadius: 99,
+                  transition: 'width 600ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), background 400ms ease, box-shadow 400ms ease',
+                  background: fortschritt === 100
+                    ? 'linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981 0%, #34d399 100%)'
+                    : 'var(--accent)',
+                  width: `${fortschritt}%`,
+                  boxShadow: fortschritt === 100 ? '0 0 14px rgba(16,185,129,0.45)' : 'none',
+                  position: 'relative',
+                }}>
+                  <div style={{
+                    position: 'absolute', inset: 0,
+                    background: 'linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%)',
+                    borderRadius: 99,
+                    pointerEvents: 'none',
+                  }} />
+                </div>
+              </div>
             </div>
-            {fortschritt === 100 && (
-              <p style={{ fontSize: 11.5, color: '#10b981', marginTop: 4, fontWeight: 600, margin: '4px 0 0' }}>{t('packing.allPacked')}</p>
-            )}
           </div>
         )}
 
diff --git a/client/src/components/Planner/DayPlanSidebar.tsx b/client/src/components/Planner/DayPlanSidebar.tsx
index 7a100c09..6a43074e 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Planner/DayPlanSidebar.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Planner/DayPlanSidebar.tsx
@@ -1106,7 +1106,7 @@ const DayPlanSidebar = React.memo(function DayPlanSidebar({
       </div>
 
       {/* Tagesliste */}
-      <div className="scroll-container" style={{ flex: 1, overflowY: 'auto', minHeight: 0 }}>
+      <div className="scroll-container trek-stagger" style={{ flex: 1, overflowY: 'auto', minHeight: 0 }}>
         {days.map((day, index) => {
           const isSelected = selectedDayId === day.id
           const isExpanded = expandedDays.has(day.id)
@@ -1575,7 +1575,7 @@ const DayPlanSidebar = React.memo(function DayPlanSidebar({
                                           border: 'none',
                                           background: active ? '#3b82f6' : 'transparent',
                                           color: active ? '#fff' : 'var(--text-faint)',
-                                          transition: 'all 0.12s',
+                                          transition: 'color 120ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), background 120ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                                         }}
                                         onMouseEnter={e => { if (!active) e.currentTarget.style.color = 'var(--text-primary)' }}
                                         onMouseLeave={e => { if (!active) e.currentTarget.style.color = 'var(--text-faint)' }}
@@ -1598,7 +1598,7 @@ const DayPlanSidebar = React.memo(function DayPlanSidebar({
                                             display: 'grid', placeItems: 'center', cursor: 'pointer',
                                             border: 'none', background: 'transparent',
                                             color: 'var(--text-faint)',
-                                            transition: 'all 0.12s',
+                                            transition: 'color 120ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), background 120ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                                           }}
                                           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.color = 'var(--text-primary)' }}
                                           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.color = 'var(--text-faint)' }}
@@ -1808,7 +1808,7 @@ const DayPlanSidebar = React.memo(function DayPlanSidebar({
                                     border: 'none',
                                     background: active ? color : 'transparent',
                                     color: active ? '#fff' : 'var(--text-faint)',
-                                    transition: 'all 0.12s',
+                                    transition: 'color 120ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), background 120ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                                   }}
                                   onMouseEnter={e => { if (!active) e.currentTarget.style.color = 'var(--text-primary)' }}
                                   onMouseLeave={e => { if (!active) e.currentTarget.style.color = 'var(--text-faint)' }}
diff --git a/client/src/components/Planner/PlacesSidebar.tsx b/client/src/components/Planner/PlacesSidebar.tsx
index 40f23a3a..a3d45d63 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Planner/PlacesSidebar.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Planner/PlacesSidebar.tsx
@@ -374,6 +374,7 @@ const PlacesSidebar = React.memo(function PlacesSidebar({
             <MapPin size={11} strokeWidth={2} /> {t(hasMultipleListImportProviders ? 'places.importList' : 'places.importGoogleList')}
           </button>
         </div>
+        <div style={{ height: 1, background: 'var(--border-primary)', margin: '2px 0 10px' }} />
         </>}
 
         {/* Filter-Tabs */}
@@ -635,7 +636,7 @@ const PlacesSidebar = React.memo(function PlacesSidebar({
       )}
 
       {/* Liste */}
-      <div style={{ flex: 1, overflowY: 'auto', minHeight: 0 }}>
+      <div className="trek-stagger" style={{ flex: 1, overflowY: 'auto', minHeight: 0 }}>
         {filtered.length === 0 ? (
           <div style={{ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', alignItems: 'center', padding: '40px 16px', gap: 8 }}>
             <span style={{ fontSize: 13, color: 'var(--text-faint)' }}>
diff --git a/client/src/components/Settings/AboutTab.tsx b/client/src/components/Settings/AboutTab.tsx
index 0087d4b9..f5dd78be 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Settings/AboutTab.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Settings/AboutTab.tsx
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ export default function AboutTab({ appVersion }: Props): React.ReactElement {
           href="https://ko-fi.com/mauriceboe"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#ff5e5b'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #ff5e5b22' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ export default function AboutTab({ appVersion }: Props): React.ReactElement {
           href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mauriceboe"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#ffdd00'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #ffdd0022' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ export default function AboutTab({ appVersion }: Props): React.ReactElement {
           href="https://discord.gg/NhZBDSd4qW"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#5865F2'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #5865F222' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ export default function AboutTab({ appVersion }: Props): React.ReactElement {
           href="https://github.com/mauriceboe/TREK/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#ef4444'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #ef444422' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ export default function AboutTab({ appVersion }: Props): React.ReactElement {
           href="https://github.com/mauriceboe/TREK/discussions/new?category=feature-requests"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#f59e0b'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #f59e0b22' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ export default function AboutTab({ appVersion }: Props): React.ReactElement {
           href="https://github.com/mauriceboe/TREK/wiki"
           target="_blank"
           rel="noopener noreferrer"
-          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-all"
+          className="rounded-xl border overflow-hidden flex items-center gap-4 px-5 py-4 transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', textDecoration: 'none' }}
           onMouseEnter={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#6366f1'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 1px #6366f122' }}
           onMouseLeave={e => { e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'var(--border-primary)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = 'none' }}
diff --git a/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayCalendar.tsx b/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayCalendar.tsx
index 252c0b90..b3f9b49a 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayCalendar.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayCalendar.tsx
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ export default function VacayCalendar() {
         <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 sm:gap-2 px-2 sm:px-3 py-1.5 sm:py-2 rounded-xl border" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)', boxShadow: '0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12)' }}>
           <button
             onClick={() => setCompanyMode(false)}
-            className="flex items-center gap-1 sm:gap-1.5 px-2 sm:px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-[11px] sm:text-xs font-medium transition-all"
+            className="flex items-center gap-1 sm:gap-1.5 px-2 sm:px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-[11px] sm:text-xs font-medium transition-[background-color,color,border-color] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
             style={{
               background: !companyMode ? 'var(--text-primary)' : 'transparent',
               color: !companyMode ? 'var(--bg-card)' : 'var(--text-muted)',
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ export default function VacayCalendar() {
           {companyHolidaysEnabled && (
             <button
               onClick={() => setCompanyMode(true)}
-              className="flex items-center gap-1 sm:gap-1.5 px-2 sm:px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-[11px] sm:text-xs font-medium transition-all"
+              className="flex items-center gap-1 sm:gap-1.5 px-2 sm:px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-[11px] sm:text-xs font-medium transition-[background-color,color,border-color] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
               style={{
                 background: companyMode ? '#d97706' : 'transparent',
                 color: companyMode ? '#fff' : 'var(--text-muted)',
diff --git a/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayPersons.tsx b/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayPersons.tsx
index 0e5023d6..e082c94d 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayPersons.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayPersons.tsx
@@ -121,9 +121,9 @@ export default function VacayPersons() {
 
       {/* Invite Modal — Portal to body to avoid z-index issues */}
       {showInvite && ReactDOM.createPortal(
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center px-4" style={{ zIndex: 99990, backgroundColor: 'rgba(15,23,42,0.5)', paddingTop: 70 }}
+        <div className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center px-4 trek-backdrop-enter" style={{ zIndex: 99990, backgroundColor: 'rgba(15,23,42,0.5)', paddingTop: 70 }}
           onClick={() => setShowInvite(false)}>
-          <div className="rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-sm" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', animation: 'modalIn 0.2s ease-out' }}
+          <div className="trek-modal-enter rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-sm" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
             onClick={e => e.stopPropagation()}>
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-5" style={{ borderBottom: '1px solid var(--border-secondary)' }}>
               <h2 className="text-base font-semibold" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>{t('vacay.inviteUser')}</h2>
@@ -164,9 +164,9 @@ export default function VacayPersons() {
 
       {/* Color Picker Modal — Portal to body */}
       {showColorPicker && ReactDOM.createPortal(
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center px-4" style={{ zIndex: 99990, backgroundColor: 'rgba(15,23,42,0.5)', paddingTop: 70 }}
+        <div className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center px-4 trek-backdrop-enter" style={{ zIndex: 99990, backgroundColor: 'rgba(15,23,42,0.5)', paddingTop: 70 }}
           onClick={() => { setShowColorPicker(false); setColorEditUserId(null) }}>
-          <div className="rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-xs" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', animation: 'modalIn 0.2s ease-out' }}
+          <div className="trek-modal-enter rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-xs" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
             onClick={e => e.stopPropagation()}>
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-5" style={{ borderBottom: '1px solid var(--border-secondary)' }}>
               <h2 className="text-base font-semibold" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>{t('vacay.changeColor')}</h2>
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ export default function VacayPersons() {
               <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2 justify-center">
                 {PRESET_COLORS.map(c => (
                   <button key={c} onClick={() => handleColorChange(c)}
-                    className={`w-8 h-8 rounded-full transition-all ${editingUserColor === c ? 'ring-2 ring-offset-2 scale-110' : 'hover:scale-110'}`}
+                    className={`w-8 h-8 rounded-full transition-transform duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] ${editingUserColor === c ? 'ring-2 ring-offset-2 scale-110' : 'hover:scale-110'}`}
                     style={{ backgroundColor: c }} />
                 ))}
               </div>
diff --git a/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayStats.tsx b/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayStats.tsx
index 99d41cff..403207b5 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayStats.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Vacay/VacayStats.tsx
@@ -87,7 +87,10 @@ function StatCard({ stat: s, isMe, canEdit, selectedYear, onSave, t }: StatCardP
         <span className="text-[10px] tabular-nums" style={{ color: 'var(--text-faint)' }}>{s.used}/{s.total_available}</span>
       </div>
       <div className="h-1.5 rounded-full overflow-hidden" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-secondary)' }}>
-        <div className="h-full rounded-full transition-all duration-500" style={{ width: `${pct}%`, backgroundColor: s.person_color }} />
+        <div
+          className="trek-bar-fill h-full rounded-full transition-[width] duration-500 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
+          style={{ width: `${pct}%`, backgroundColor: s.person_color }}
+        />
       </div>
       <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-1.5">
         {/* Days — editable */}
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/ConfirmDialog.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/ConfirmDialog.tsx
index 1a71cebd..31cd9295 100644
--- a/client/src/components/shared/ConfirmDialog.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/ConfirmDialog.tsx
@@ -40,16 +40,13 @@ export default function ConfirmDialog({
 
   return (
     <div
-      className="fixed inset-0 z-[10000] flex items-center justify-center px-4"
+      className="fixed inset-0 z-[10000] flex items-center justify-center px-4 trek-backdrop-enter"
       style={{ backgroundColor: 'rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5)' }}
       onClick={onClose}
     >
       <div
-        className="rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-sm p-6"
-        style={{
-          animation: 'modalIn 0.2s ease-out forwards',
-          background: 'var(--bg-card)',
-        }}
+        className="trek-modal-enter rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full max-w-sm p-6"
+        style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
         onClick={e => e.stopPropagation()}
       >
         <div className="flex items-start gap-4">
@@ -90,12 +87,6 @@ export default function ConfirmDialog({
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <style>{`
-        @keyframes modalIn {
-          from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(-10px); }
-          to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
-        }
-      `}</style>
     </div>
   )
 }
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/ContextMenu.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/ContextMenu.tsx
index a75d7f31..71e79850 100644
--- a/client/src/components/shared/ContextMenu.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/ContextMenu.tsx
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ export function ContextMenu({ menu, onClose }: ContextMenuProps) {
   if (!menu) return null
 
   return ReactDOM.createPortal(
-    <div ref={ref} style={{
+    <div ref={ref} className="trek-popover-enter" style={{
       position: 'fixed', left: menu.x, top: menu.y, zIndex: 999999,
       background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderRadius: 10, padding: '4px',
       border: '1px solid var(--border-primary)',
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export function ContextMenu({ menu, onClose }: ContextMenuProps) {
       backdropFilter: 'blur(20px)', WebkitBackdropFilter: 'blur(20px)',
       minWidth: 160,
       fontFamily: "-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Text', system-ui, sans-serif",
-      animation: 'ctxIn 0.1s ease-out',
+      transformOrigin: 'top left',
     }}>
       {menu.items.filter(Boolean).map((item, i) => {
         if (item.divider) return <div key={i} style={{ height: 1, background: 'var(--border-faint)', margin: '3px 6px' }} />
@@ -95,7 +95,6 @@ export function ContextMenu({ menu, onClose }: ContextMenuProps) {
           </button>
         )
       })}
-      <style>{`@keyframes ctxIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) } }`}</style>
     </div>,
     document.body
   )
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/CopyButton.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/CopyButton.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..59f84dd6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/CopyButton.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+import React, { useCallback, useState } from 'react'
+import { Copy, Check } from 'lucide-react'
+
+interface CopyButtonProps {
+  value: string
+  size?: number
+  title?: string
+  className?: string
+  onCopy?: () => void
+}
+
+// Button that morphs between copy icon and check icon for 1.5s after click.
+export function CopyButton({ value, size = 14, title, className, onCopy }: CopyButtonProps): React.ReactElement {
+  const [copied, setCopied] = useState(false)
+
+  const handleClick = useCallback(async (e: React.MouseEvent) => {
+    e.stopPropagation()
+    try {
+      await navigator.clipboard.writeText(value)
+      setCopied(true)
+      onCopy?.()
+      window.setTimeout(() => setCopied(false), 1500)
+    } catch {
+      // noop
+    }
+  }, [value, onCopy])
+
+  return (
+    <button
+      type="button"
+      onClick={handleClick}
+      title={title}
+      className={className}
+      style={{
+        position: 'relative',
+        display: 'inline-flex',
+        alignItems: 'center',
+        justifyContent: 'center',
+        width: size + 12,
+        height: size + 12,
+        border: 'none',
+        background: 'transparent',
+        color: copied ? '#22c55e' : 'var(--text-muted)',
+        cursor: 'pointer',
+        borderRadius: 6,
+      }}
+    >
+      <Copy size={size} style={{
+        position: 'absolute',
+        transition: 'opacity 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
+        opacity: copied ? 0 : 1,
+        transform: copied ? 'scale(0.6) rotate(-45deg)' : 'scale(1) rotate(0)',
+      }} />
+      <Check size={size} style={{
+        position: 'absolute',
+        transition: 'opacity 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
+        opacity: copied ? 1 : 0,
+        transform: copied ? 'scale(1) rotate(0)' : 'scale(0.6) rotate(45deg)',
+        strokeWidth: 2.5,
+      }} />
+    </button>
+  )
+}
+
+export default CopyButton
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/CustomSelect.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/CustomSelect.tsx
index 2526c8a1..580123a2 100644
--- a/client/src/components/shared/CustomSelect.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/CustomSelect.tsx
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ export default function CustomSelect({
         <span style={{ flex: 1, overflow: 'hidden', textOverflow: 'ellipsis', whiteSpace: 'nowrap', color: selected ? 'var(--text-primary)' : 'var(--text-faint)' }}>
           {selected ? selected.label : placeholder}
         </span>
-        <ChevronDown size={sm ? 12 : 14} style={{ flexShrink: 0, color: 'var(--text-faint)', transition: 'transform 0.2s', transform: open ? 'rotate(180deg)' : 'none' }} />
+        <ChevronDown size={sm ? 12 : 14} style={{ flexShrink: 0, color: 'var(--text-faint)', transition: 'transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)', transform: open ? 'rotate(180deg)' : 'none' }} />
       </button>
 
       {/* Dropdown */}
@@ -128,7 +128,9 @@ export default function CustomSelect({
           borderRadius: 10,
           boxShadow: '0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12)',
           overflow: 'hidden',
-          animation: 'selectIn 0.15s ease-out',
+          animation: 'trek-menu-enter 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1)',
+          transformOrigin: 'top center',
+          willChange: 'transform, opacity',
         }}>
           {/* Search */}
           {searchable && (
@@ -194,12 +196,6 @@ export default function CustomSelect({
         document.body
       )}
 
-      <style>{`
-        @keyframes selectIn {
-          from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
-          to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
-        }
-      `}</style>
     </div>
   )
 }
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/LoadingImage.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/LoadingImage.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e71bdb64
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/LoadingImage.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+import React, { useState, type ImgHTMLAttributes } from 'react'
+
+interface LoadingImageProps extends ImgHTMLAttributes<HTMLImageElement> {
+  containerClassName?: string
+  containerStyle?: React.CSSProperties
+}
+
+// Image with shimmer-placeholder until loaded. Drops the shimmer once native load fires.
+export function LoadingImage({
+  containerClassName, containerStyle, className, style, onLoad, ...imgProps
+}: LoadingImageProps): React.ReactElement {
+  const [loaded, setLoaded] = useState(false)
+  return (
+    <div className={containerClassName} style={{ position: 'relative', overflow: 'hidden', ...containerStyle }}>
+      {!loaded && (
+        <div
+          className="trek-skeleton"
+          style={{ position: 'absolute', inset: 0, borderRadius: 0 }}
+          aria-hidden
+        />
+      )}
+      <img
+        {...imgProps}
+        className={className}
+        style={{
+          ...style,
+          opacity: loaded ? 1 : 0,
+          transition: 'opacity 300ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1)',
+        }}
+        onLoad={e => { setLoaded(true); onLoad?.(e) }}
+      />
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
+export default LoadingImage
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/Modal.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/Modal.tsx
index 6c8a7258..54b27ead 100644
--- a/client/src/components/shared/Modal.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/Modal.tsx
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ export default function Modal({
 
   return (
     <div
-      className="fixed inset-0 z-[200] flex items-start sm:items-center justify-center px-4 modal-backdrop"
+      className="fixed inset-0 z-[200] flex items-start sm:items-center justify-center px-4 modal-backdrop trek-backdrop-enter"
       style={{ backgroundColor: 'rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5)', paddingTop: 70, paddingBottom: 'calc(20px + var(--bottom-nav-h))', overflow: 'hidden' }}
       onMouseDown={e => { mouseDownTarget.current = e.target }}
       onClick={e => {
@@ -60,14 +60,11 @@ export default function Modal({
     >
       <div
         className={`
+          trek-modal-enter
           rounded-2xl shadow-2xl w-full ${sizeClasses[size] || sizeClasses.md}
           flex flex-col max-h-[calc(100vh-180px)] md:max-h-[calc(100vh-90px)]
-          animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 duration-200
         `}
-        style={{
-          animation: 'modalIn 0.2s ease-out forwards',
-          background: 'var(--bg-card)',
-        }}
+        style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
         onClick={e => e.stopPropagation()}
       >
         {/* Header */}
@@ -96,12 +93,6 @@ export default function Modal({
         )}
       </div>
 
-      <style>{`
-        @keyframes modalIn {
-          from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(-10px); }
-          to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
-        }
-      `}</style>
     </div>
   )
 }
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/Skeleton.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/Skeleton.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3e330466
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/Skeleton.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+import React from 'react'
+
+// Simple skeleton placeholder with shimmer. Size via className or props.
+export function Skeleton({
+  width, height, radius, className, style,
+}: {
+  width?: number | string
+  height?: number | string
+  radius?: number | string
+  className?: string
+  style?: React.CSSProperties
+}): React.ReactElement {
+  return (
+    <div
+      className={`trek-skeleton ${className ?? ''}`.trim()}
+      style={{
+        width,
+        height: height ?? 14,
+        borderRadius: radius,
+        ...style,
+      }}
+      aria-hidden
+    />
+  )
+}
+
+// Trip card skeleton matching SpotlightCard layout
+export function SpotlightSkeleton(): React.ReactElement {
+  return (
+    <div
+      className="relative rounded-3xl overflow-hidden mb-8"
+      style={{ minHeight: 340, background: 'var(--bg-tertiary)' }}
+    >
+      <div className="trek-skeleton absolute inset-0" style={{ borderRadius: 24 }} />
+      <div className="relative p-6 flex flex-col justify-end" style={{ minHeight: 340 }}>
+        <Skeleton width={160} height={40} radius={8} style={{ marginBottom: 8 }} />
+        <Skeleton width={220} height={16} radius={4} />
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
+// Trip list item skeleton
+export function TripCardSkeleton(): React.ReactElement {
+  return (
+    <div
+      className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 overflow-hidden"
+      style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
+    >
+      <Skeleton height={140} radius={0} />
+      <div className="p-4 flex flex-col gap-2">
+        <Skeleton width="60%" height={18} />
+        <Skeleton width="40%" height={12} />
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
+// Day sidebar skeleton row
+export function DaySkeleton(): React.ReactElement {
+  return (
+    <div style={{ padding: '12px 16px', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', gap: 8 }}>
+      <Skeleton width={120} height={16} />
+      <Skeleton width="80%" height={12} />
+      <Skeleton width="60%" height={12} />
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
+export default Skeleton
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/SlidingTabs.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/SlidingTabs.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b1e675e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/SlidingTabs.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+import React, { useLayoutEffect, useRef, useState, type CSSProperties } from 'react'
+
+export interface SlidingTab<T extends string> {
+  id: T
+  label: React.ReactNode
+  title?: string
+  icon?: React.ComponentType<{ size?: number; className?: string }>
+  count?: number
+}
+
+interface SlidingTabsProps<T extends string> {
+  tabs: readonly SlidingTab<T>[]
+  activeTab: T
+  onChange: (id: T) => void
+  size?: 'sm' | 'md'
+  fullWidth?: boolean
+  className?: string
+  indicatorColor?: string
+  indicatorTextColor?: string
+}
+
+// Stripe-style sliding indicator — der aktive Pill gleitet zwischen Tabs.
+// Nutzt gemessene Offsets der Buttons + CSS transform.
+export function SlidingTabs<T extends string>({
+  tabs, activeTab, onChange, size = 'md', fullWidth, className,
+  indicatorColor = 'var(--accent)', indicatorTextColor = 'var(--accent-text)',
+}: SlidingTabsProps<T>): React.ReactElement {
+  const containerRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
+  const tabRefs = useRef<Map<T, HTMLButtonElement | null>>(new Map())
+  const [indicator, setIndicator] = useState<{ left: number; width: number; ready: boolean }>({ left: 0, width: 0, ready: false })
+
+  useLayoutEffect(() => {
+    const active = tabRefs.current.get(activeTab)
+    const container = containerRef.current
+    if (!active || !container) return
+    const containerRect = container.getBoundingClientRect()
+    const activeRect = active.getBoundingClientRect()
+    setIndicator({
+      left: activeRect.left - containerRect.left + container.scrollLeft,
+      width: activeRect.width,
+      ready: true,
+    })
+  }, [activeTab, tabs.length])
+
+  const padding = size === 'sm' ? '5px 12px' : '6px 14px'
+  const fontSize = size === 'sm' ? 12 : 13
+  const borderRadius = size === 'sm' ? 18 : 20
+
+  return (
+    <div
+      ref={containerRef}
+      className={className}
+      style={{
+        position: 'relative', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center',
+        gap: 2, overflowX: 'auto', scrollbarWidth: 'none', msOverflowStyle: 'none',
+        width: fullWidth ? '100%' : undefined,
+      }}
+    >
+      {/* Sliding indicator */}
+      {indicator.ready && (
+        <div
+          aria-hidden
+          style={{
+            position: 'absolute',
+            top: '50%',
+            left: indicator.left,
+            width: indicator.width,
+            height: size === 'sm' ? 26 : 30,
+            background: indicatorColor,
+            borderRadius,
+            transform: 'translateY(-50%)',
+            transition: 'left 320ms cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), width 320ms cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)',
+            pointerEvents: 'none',
+            zIndex: 0,
+            willChange: 'left, width',
+          }}
+        />
+      )}
+      {tabs.map(tab => {
+        const isActive = tab.id === activeTab
+        const Icon = tab.icon
+        const btnStyle: CSSProperties = {
+          position: 'relative', zIndex: 1,
+          flexShrink: 0,
+          padding,
+          borderRadius,
+          border: 'none',
+          cursor: 'pointer',
+          fontSize,
+          fontWeight: isActive ? 600 : 500,
+          background: 'transparent',
+          color: isActive ? indicatorTextColor : 'var(--text-muted)',
+          fontFamily: 'inherit',
+          transition: 'color 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1)',
+          display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 6,
+          flex: fullWidth ? 1 : undefined,
+          justifyContent: 'center',
+          whiteSpace: 'nowrap',
+        }
+        return (
+          <button
+            key={tab.id}
+            ref={el => { tabRefs.current.set(tab.id, el) }}
+            onClick={() => onChange(tab.id)}
+            style={btnStyle}
+            title={tab.title ?? (typeof tab.label === 'string' ? tab.label : undefined)}
+          >
+            {Icon && <Icon size={size === 'sm' ? 13 : 15} />}
+            {tab.label}
+            {tab.count != null && (
+              <span style={{
+                fontSize: 10, fontWeight: 600,
+                padding: '1px 6px', borderRadius: 99, minWidth: 16,
+                background: isActive ? 'rgba(255,255,255,0.22)' : 'var(--bg-tertiary)',
+                color: isActive ? 'inherit' : 'var(--text-faint)',
+                textAlign: 'center',
+              }}>{tab.count}</span>
+            )}
+          </button>
+        )
+      })}
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
+export default SlidingTabs
diff --git a/client/src/components/shared/Tooltip.tsx b/client/src/components/shared/Tooltip.tsx
index bb9653f3..23cd0877 100644
--- a/client/src/components/shared/Tooltip.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/shared/Tooltip.tsx
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ export function Tooltip({ label, placement = 'bottom', delay = 250, disabled, ch
         <div
           ref={tooltipRef}
           role="tooltip"
+          className="trek-popover-enter"
           style={{
             position: 'fixed',
             top: coords?.top ?? -9999,
@@ -85,6 +86,7 @@ export function Tooltip({ label, placement = 'bottom', delay = 250, disabled, ch
             boxShadow: '0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)',
             border: '1px solid var(--border-faint, #e5e7eb)',
             fontFamily: "-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Text', system-ui, sans-serif",
+            transformOrigin: placement === 'top' ? 'bottom center' : placement === 'bottom' ? 'top center' : placement === 'left' ? 'center right' : 'center left',
           }}
         >
           {label}
diff --git a/client/src/hooks/useCountUp.ts b/client/src/hooks/useCountUp.ts
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..719502e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/hooks/useCountUp.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+import { useEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react'
+
+// Zählt beim Mount von 0 auf target hoch. Feste Dauer mit ease-out-quint.
+export function useCountUp(target: number, duration = 800): number {
+  const [value, setValue] = useState(0)
+  const startRef = useRef<number | null>(null)
+  const frameRef = useRef<number | null>(null)
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const reduced = window.matchMedia?.('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)')?.matches ?? false
+    const isJsdom = typeof navigator !== 'undefined' && /jsdom/i.test(navigator.userAgent ?? '')
+    if (reduced || isJsdom || target <= 0) { setValue(target); return }
+
+    startRef.current = null
+    const step = (now: number) => {
+      if (startRef.current == null) startRef.current = now
+      const elapsed = now - startRef.current
+      const t = Math.min(elapsed / duration, 1)
+      // ease-out-quint
+      const eased = 1 - Math.pow(1 - t, 5)
+      setValue(Math.round(target * eased))
+      if (t < 1) frameRef.current = requestAnimationFrame(step)
+    }
+    frameRef.current = requestAnimationFrame(step)
+    return () => { if (frameRef.current) cancelAnimationFrame(frameRef.current) }
+  }, [target, duration])
+
+  return value
+}
diff --git a/client/src/index.css b/client/src/index.css
index e2e21e48..6a860131 100644
--- a/client/src/index.css
+++ b/client/src/index.css
@@ -6,6 +6,30 @@ html { height: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--bg-primary); }
 body { height: 100%; overflow: auto; overscroll-behavior: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
 
 
+/* Leaflet Popups — Enter-Animation vom Anchor-Tip */
+.leaflet-popup {
+  animation: trek-popover-enter 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  transform-origin: bottom center;
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+.leaflet-popup-content-wrapper {
+  border-radius: 14px !important;
+  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
+  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
+  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+  border: 1px solid var(--border-faint);
+}
+.leaflet-popup-tip {
+  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
+}
+.leaflet-popup-close-button {
+  transition: color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 150ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) !important;
+}
+.leaflet-popup-close-button:hover {
+  transform: scale(1.15);
+  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
 .atlas-tooltip {
   background: rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.6) !important;
   backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
@@ -137,8 +161,268 @@ html.dark .bg-slate-50\/60, html.dark [class*="bg-slate-50/"] { background-color
   to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
 }
 
+/* ── Press-Feedback + bessere Easings (Emil Kowalski) ─────────── */
+/* Buttons sollen antworten wenn sie gedrückt werden. */
+button:not(:disabled):not([data-no-press]),
+[role="button"]:not([aria-disabled="true"]):not([data-no-press]) {
+  transition-property: transform, color, background-color, border-color, box-shadow, opacity, filter !important;
+  transition-duration: 180ms;
+  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+}
+button:not(:disabled):not([data-no-press]):active,
+[role="button"]:not([aria-disabled="true"]):not([data-no-press]):active {
+  transform: scale(0.97);
+  transition-duration: 80ms;
+}
+
+/* Tailwind-Default-Easing durch ease-out-quint ersetzen.
+   Eingebaute CSS-Easings sind kraftlos; ease-out-quint hat Punch. */
+.transition,
+.transition-all,
+.transition-colors,
+.transition-opacity,
+.transition-transform,
+.transition-shadow {
+  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+}
+
+/* Input-Focus transitions — border + ring faden weich ein */
+input, textarea, select {
+  transition: border-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
+              box-shadow 150ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
+              background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+}
+
+/* Back-Button Icon-Slide on hover */
+.trek-back-btn .trek-back-icon {
+  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+}
+.trek-back-btn:hover .trek-back-icon {
+  transform: translateX(-2px);
+}
+
+/* Global focus-visible ring — konsistent überall */
+:focus-visible {
+  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
+  outline-offset: 2px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+}
+button:focus-visible, [role="button"]:focus-visible, a:focus-visible {
+  outline-offset: 3px;
+}
+input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
+  outline: none;
+}
+
+/* Theme crossfade — beim Dark/Light switch, Hauptflächen + Text faden ihre Farben.
+   Sparingly: nur background-color und color bekommen eine Transition. */
+html.trek-theme-transitioning,
+html.trek-theme-transitioning body,
+html.trek-theme-transitioning *:not(img):not(video):not(canvas):not([class*="trek-skeleton"]):not(.leaflet-layer) {
+  transition:
+    background-color 320ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
+    color 320ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
+    border-color 320ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
+    fill 320ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) !important;
+}
+
+/* Touch-Geräte: iOS-Tap-Highlight weg (wir haben eigenes Press-Feedback) */
+@media (hover: none) {
+  button, [role="button"], a {
+    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
+  }
+}
+html, body {
+  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
+}
+
+/* Tabular-nums global für Time/Date/Currency/Counter */
+time, .tabular-nums, [data-tabular],
+input[type="number"], input[type="time"], input[type="date"], input[type="datetime-local"] {
+  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
+}
+/* Wenn Element explizit ease-in-out nutzt (z.B. Accordions), nicht überschreiben.
+   Tailwind setzt ease-in-out via eigener Klasse — die gewinnt durch letzte Deklaration. */
+
+/* Press-Scale für clickbare Divs (Cards, Tiles) — sanfter als Buttons */
+[data-press]:active {
+  transform: scale(0.985);
+  transition-duration: 80ms;
+}
+
+/* ── Popover/Dropdown Enter-Animationen ─────────────────────────
+   Emil: Popovers sollen von ihrem Trigger aus scalen, nicht vom Center.
+   Start bei scale(0.95) — nichts in der echten Welt poppt aus dem Nichts. */
+@keyframes trek-menu-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(-4px); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
+}
+@keyframes trek-popover-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
+}
+@keyframes trek-modal-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
+}
+@keyframes trek-backdrop-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; }
+  to   { opacity: 1; }
+}
+@keyframes trek-toast-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.96); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
+}
+@keyframes trek-progress-fill {
+  from { width: 0%; }
+  to   { width: var(--trek-progress-to, 0%); }
+}
+
+/* Pie-Chart Reveal — rotate + fade-in, gibt dem Kreisdiagramm ein "Draw"-Gefühl */
+@keyframes trek-pie-reveal {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(0.85); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
+}
+.trek-pie-reveal {
+  animation: trek-pie-reveal 900ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) both;
+  transform-origin: center;
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+
+/* Bar-Chart Reveal — horizontaler Fill von links */
+@keyframes trek-bar-fill {
+  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
+  to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
+}
+.trek-bar-fill {
+  animation: trek-bar-fill 700ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) both;
+  transform-origin: left center;
+  will-change: transform;
+}
+
+/* Page-Transition — subtiler Fade-Up beim Mount */
+@keyframes trek-page-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
+}
+.trek-page-enter {
+  animation: trek-page-enter 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) both;
+}
+
+/* Skeleton shimmer — ein fließender Gradient-Strip überquert den Platzhalter */
+@keyframes trek-shimmer {
+  from { background-position: -200% 0; }
+  to   { background-position: 200% 0; }
+}
+.trek-skeleton {
+  background: linear-gradient(
+    90deg,
+    var(--bg-tertiary) 0%,
+    var(--bg-hover) 50%,
+    var(--bg-tertiary) 100%
+  );
+  background-size: 200% 100%;
+  animation: trek-shimmer 1.6s linear infinite;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  color: transparent;
+  user-select: none;
+}
+.dark .trek-skeleton {
+  background: linear-gradient(
+    90deg,
+    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%,
+    rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 50%,
+    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%
+  );
+  background-size: 200% 100%;
+}
+.trek-menu-enter {
+  animation: trek-menu-enter 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  transform-origin: top right;
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+.trek-menu-enter-left {
+  animation: trek-menu-enter 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  transform-origin: top left;
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+.trek-popover-enter {
+  animation: trek-popover-enter 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+.trek-modal-enter {
+  animation: trek-modal-enter 220ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+
+/* Mobile-Drawer-Feel — Modal slidet von unten rein, wird unten am Screen angedockt */
+@keyframes trek-drawer-enter {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(100%); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
+}
+@media (max-width: 639px) {
+  .trek-modal-enter {
+    animation: trek-drawer-enter 320ms cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
+    border-bottom-left-radius: 0 !important;
+    border-bottom-right-radius: 0 !important;
+    margin-top: auto !important;
+    align-self: flex-end;
+  }
+}
+.trek-backdrop-enter {
+  animation: trek-backdrop-enter 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+}
+.trek-toast-enter {
+  animation: trek-toast-enter 260ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  will-change: transform, opacity;
+}
+
+/* Stagger-Helpers für Listen — Enter-Animation mit Offset */
+@keyframes trek-fade-up {
+  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
+  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
+}
+.trek-stagger > * {
+  animation: trek-fade-up 280ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) both;
+}
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 40ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 80ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 120ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 160ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 200ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 240ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 280ms; }
+.trek-stagger > *:nth-child(n+9) { animation-delay: 320ms; }
+
+/* Reduced motion — Emil's Accessibility-Regel: fewer and gentler, not zero */
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .trek-menu-enter, .trek-menu-enter-left, .trek-popover-enter,
+  .trek-modal-enter, .trek-toast-enter, .trek-stagger > * {
+    animation: trek-backdrop-enter 120ms ease-out;
+  }
+  .trek-skeleton {
+    animation: none;
+    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
+  }
+  button:not(:disabled):not([data-no-press]):active,
+  [role="button"]:not([aria-disabled="true"]):not([data-no-press]):active,
+  [data-press]:active {
+    transform: none;
+  }
+  /* Parallax & lift disablen */
+  .group:hover img,
+  .group:hover .cover-img { transform: none !important; }
+  *:hover { translate: none !important; }
+}
+
 /* ── Design tokens ─────────────────────────────── */
 :root {
+  /* Easing curves — stärker als die CSS-Defaults, siehe easing.dev */
+  --ease-out-quint: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
+  --ease-in-out-quint: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
+  --ease-drawer: cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
+
   --safe-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
   --nav-h: 0px;
   --bottom-nav-h: 0px;
diff --git a/client/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx
index 31f99000..7d099111 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import { getApiErrorMessage } from '../types'
 import Navbar from '../components/Layout/Navbar'
 import Modal from '../components/shared/Modal'
 import { useToast } from '../components/shared/Toast'
+import { useCountUp } from '../hooks/useCountUp'
 import CategoryManager from '../components/Admin/CategoryManager'
 import BackupPanel from '../components/Admin/BackupPanel'
 import GitHubPanel from '../components/Admin/GitHubPanel'
@@ -161,6 +162,21 @@ function AdminNotificationsPanel({ t, toast }: { t: (k: string) => string; toast
   )
 }
 
+function AdminStatCard({ label, value, icon: Icon }: { label: string; value: number; icon: React.ComponentType<{ className?: string; style?: React.CSSProperties }> }): React.ReactElement {
+  const animated = useCountUp(value, 900)
+  return (
+    <div className="rounded-xl border p-4" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)' }}>
+      <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+        <Icon className="w-5 h-5" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }} />
+        <div>
+          <p className="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>{animated}</p>
+          <p className="text-xs" style={{ color: 'var(--text-muted)' }}>{label}</p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
 export default function AdminPage(): React.ReactElement {
   const { demoMode, serverTimezone } = useAuthStore()
   const { t, locale } = useTranslation()
@@ -565,15 +581,7 @@ export default function AdminPage(): React.ReactElement {
                 { label: t('admin.stats.places'), value: stats.totalPlaces, icon: Map },
                 { label: t('admin.stats.files'), value: stats.totalFiles || 0, icon: FileText },
               ].map(({ label, value, icon: Icon }) => (
-                <div key={label} className="rounded-xl border p-4" style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', borderColor: 'var(--border-primary)' }}>
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                    <Icon className="w-5 h-5" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }} />
-                    <div>
-                      <p className="text-xl font-bold" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>{value}</p>
-                      <p className="text-xs" style={{ color: 'var(--text-muted)' }}>{label}</p>
-                    </div>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
+                <AdminStatCard key={label} label={label} value={value} icon={Icon} />
               ))}
             </div>
           )}
@@ -629,7 +637,7 @@ export default function AdminPage(): React.ReactElement {
                         <th className="px-5 py-3 text-right">{t('admin.table.actions')}</th>
                       </tr>
                     </thead>
-                    <tbody className="divide-y divide-slate-100">
+                    <tbody className="divide-y divide-slate-100 trek-stagger">
                       {users.map(u => (
                         <tr key={u.id} className={`hover:bg-slate-50 transition-colors ${u.id === currentUser?.id ? 'bg-slate-50/60' : ''}`}>
                           <td className="px-5 py-3">
diff --git a/client/src/pages/AtlasPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/AtlasPage.tsx
index 955a4110..1d4535f3 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/AtlasPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/AtlasPage.tsx
@@ -938,7 +938,7 @@ export default function AtlasPage(): React.ReactElement {
           ref={panelRef}
           onMouseMove={handlePanelMouseMove}
           onMouseLeave={handlePanelMouseLeave}
-          className="hidden md:flex flex-col absolute z-10 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300"
+          className="hidden md:flex flex-col absolute z-10 overflow-hidden transition-[width,height,transform,box-shadow] duration-300 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
           style={{
             bottom: 16,
             left: '50%',
diff --git a/client/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
index 47063034..321ba3ef 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ import TimezoneWidget from '../components/Dashboard/TimezoneWidget'
 import TripFormModal from '../components/Trips/TripFormModal'
 import ConfirmDialog from '../components/shared/ConfirmDialog'
 import { useToast } from '../components/shared/Toast'
+import { useCountUp } from '../hooks/useCountUp'
 import {
   Plus, Calendar, Trash2, Edit2, Map, ChevronDown, ChevronUp,
   Archive, ArchiveRestore, Clock, MapPin, Settings, X, ArrowRightLeft, Users,
@@ -152,6 +153,28 @@ interface TripCardProps {
   dark?: boolean
 }
 
+function SpotlightStats({ trip, totalDays, t }: { trip: DashboardTrip; totalDays: number; t: TripCardProps['t'] }): React.ReactElement {
+  const days = useCountUp(trip.day_count || totalDays)
+  const places = useCountUp(trip.place_count || 0)
+  const buddies = useCountUp(trip.shared_count || 0)
+  return (
+    <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-2.5 p-3.5 bg-black/25 backdrop-blur-sm border border-white/10 rounded-2xl">
+      <div className="text-center">
+        <p className="text-[22px] font-extrabold tracking-[-0.02em] leading-none tabular-nums">{days}</p>
+        <p className="text-[9px] uppercase tracking-[0.1em] opacity-70 font-semibold mt-1">{t('dashboard.mobile.days')}</p>
+      </div>
+      <div className="text-center">
+        <p className="text-[22px] font-extrabold tracking-[-0.02em] leading-none tabular-nums">{places}</p>
+        <p className="text-[9px] uppercase tracking-[0.1em] opacity-70 font-semibold mt-1">{t('dashboard.mobile.places')}</p>
+      </div>
+      <div className="text-center">
+        <p className="text-[22px] font-extrabold tracking-[-0.02em] leading-none tabular-nums">{buddies}</p>
+        <p className="text-[9px] uppercase tracking-[0.1em] opacity-70 font-semibold mt-1">{t('dashboard.mobile.buddies')}</p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
 function SpotlightCard({ trip, onEdit, onCopy, onDelete, onArchive, onClick, t, locale }: TripCardProps): React.ReactElement {
   const status = getTripStatus(trip)
   const isLive = status === 'ongoing'
@@ -173,16 +196,16 @@ function SpotlightCard({ trip, onEdit, onCopy, onDelete, onArchive, onClick, t,
   return (
     <div
       onClick={() => onClick(trip)}
-      className="group relative rounded-3xl overflow-hidden cursor-pointer mb-8"
-      style={{ minHeight: 340, boxShadow: '0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.13)' }}
+      className="group relative rounded-3xl overflow-hidden cursor-pointer mb-8 transition-[transform,box-shadow] duration-300 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:-translate-y-1 hover:shadow-[0_16px_60px_rgba(0,0,0,0.22)] active:scale-[0.995]"
+      style={{ minHeight: 340, boxShadow: '0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.13)', isolation: 'isolate' }}
     >
       {/* Background */}
-      <div className="absolute inset-0" style={{
+      <div className="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden rounded-3xl" style={{
         background: trip.cover_image ? undefined : tripGradient(trip.id),
       }}>
         {trip.cover_image && (
           <>
-            <img src={trip.cover_image} className="w-full h-full object-cover" alt="" />
+            <img src={trip.cover_image} className="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-[1200ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] group-hover:scale-[1.06]" alt="" />
             <div className="absolute inset-0" style={{ background: 'linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%)' }} />
           </>
         )}
@@ -233,7 +256,14 @@ function SpotlightCard({ trip, onEdit, onCopy, onDelete, onArchive, onClick, t,
               <span className="opacity-70">{t('dashboard.mobile.daysLeft', { count: daysLeft })}</span>
             </div>
             <div className="h-1.5 bg-white/15 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-              <div className="h-full bg-white rounded-full relative" style={{ width: `${progress}%` }}>
+              <div
+                className="h-full bg-white rounded-full relative"
+                style={{
+                  width: `${progress}%`,
+                  animation: 'trek-progress-fill 900ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) both',
+                  ['--trek-progress-to' as string]: `${progress}%`,
+                }}
+              >
                 <span className="absolute right-0 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-3 h-3 bg-white rounded-full shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)]" />
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -241,20 +271,7 @@ function SpotlightCard({ trip, onEdit, onCopy, onDelete, onArchive, onClick, t,
         )}
 
         {/* Stats */}
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-3 gap-2.5 p-3.5 bg-black/25 backdrop-blur-sm border border-white/10 rounded-2xl">
-          <div className="text-center">
-            <p className="text-[22px] font-extrabold tracking-[-0.02em] leading-none">{trip.day_count || totalDays}</p>
-            <p className="text-[9px] uppercase tracking-[0.1em] opacity-70 font-semibold mt-1">{t('dashboard.mobile.days')}</p>
-          </div>
-          <div className="text-center">
-            <p className="text-[22px] font-extrabold tracking-[-0.02em] leading-none">{trip.place_count || 0}</p>
-            <p className="text-[9px] uppercase tracking-[0.1em] opacity-70 font-semibold mt-1">{t('dashboard.mobile.places')}</p>
-          </div>
-          <div className="text-center">
-            <p className="text-[22px] font-extrabold tracking-[-0.02em] leading-none">{trip.shared_count || 0}</p>
-            <p className="text-[9px] uppercase tracking-[0.1em] opacity-70 font-semibold mt-1">{t('dashboard.mobile.buddies')}</p>
-          </div>
-        </div>
+        <SpotlightStats trip={trip} totalDays={totalDays} t={t} />
       </div>
     </div>
   )
@@ -278,13 +295,13 @@ function MobileTripCard({ trip, onEdit, onCopy, onDelete, onArchive, onClick, t,
   return (
     <div
       onClick={() => onClick?.(trip)}
-      className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-all hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
-      style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
+      className="group rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-[transform,box-shadow,border-color] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
+      style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', isolation: 'isolate' }}
     >
       {/* Cover */}
       <div className="relative h-[120px] overflow-hidden" style={{ background: trip.cover_image ? undefined : tripGradient(trip.id) }}>
         {trip.cover_image && (
-          <img src={trip.cover_image} className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover" alt="" />
+          <img src={trip.cover_image} className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-[800ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] group-hover:scale-[1.08]" alt="" />
         )}
         <div className="absolute inset-0" style={{ background: 'linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%)' }} />
 
@@ -370,13 +387,13 @@ function TripCard({ trip, onEdit, onCopy, onDelete, onArchive, onClick, t, local
   return (
     <div
       onClick={() => onClick(trip)}
-      className="group rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-all hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-lg hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-600"
-      style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
+      className="group rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-[transform,box-shadow,border-color] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-lg hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-600"
+      style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', isolation: 'isolate' }}
     >
       {/* Cover */}
       <div className="relative h-[140px] overflow-hidden" style={{ background: trip.cover_image ? undefined : tripGradient(trip.id) }}>
         {trip.cover_image && (
-          <img src={trip.cover_image} className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover" alt="" />
+          <img src={trip.cover_image} className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-[800ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] group-hover:scale-[1.08]" alt="" />
         )}
         <div className="absolute inset-0" style={{ background: 'linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%)' }} />
 
@@ -658,11 +675,14 @@ function IconBtn({ onClick, title, danger, loading, children }: { onClick: () =>
 // ── Skeleton ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 function SkeletonCard(): React.ReactElement {
   return (
-    <div style={{ background: 'white', borderRadius: 16, overflow: 'hidden', border: '1px solid #f3f4f6' }}>
-      <div style={{ height: 120, background: '#f3f4f6', animation: 'pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite' }} />
-      <div style={{ padding: '12px 14px 14px' }}>
-        <div style={{ height: 14, background: '#f3f4f6', borderRadius: 6, marginBottom: 8, width: '70%' }} />
-        <div style={{ height: 11, background: '#f3f4f6', borderRadius: 6, width: '50%' }} />
+    <div
+      className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 overflow-hidden"
+      style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}
+    >
+      <div className="trek-skeleton" style={{ height: 120, borderRadius: 0 }} />
+      <div style={{ padding: '12px 14px 14px', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', gap: 6 }}>
+        <div className="trek-skeleton" style={{ height: 14, width: '70%' }} />
+        <div className="trek-skeleton" style={{ height: 11, width: '50%' }} />
       </div>
     </div>
   )
@@ -958,10 +978,8 @@ export default function DashboardPage(): React.ReactElement {
                       padding: '9px 14px', borderRadius: 10, fontSize: 13, fontWeight: 500,
                       background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)', flexShrink: 0,
                       marginLeft: 2,
-                      transition: 'opacity 0.15s ease',
                     }}
-                    onMouseEnter={e => e.currentTarget.style.opacity = '0.88'}
-                    onMouseLeave={e => e.currentTarget.style.opacity = '1'}
+                    className="hover:opacity-[0.88]"
                   >
                     <Plus size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} /> {t('dashboard.newTrip')}
                   </button>
@@ -1004,7 +1022,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage(): React.ReactElement {
           {/* Loading skeletons */}
           {isLoading && (
             <>
-              <div style={{ height: 260, background: '#e5e7eb', borderRadius: 20, marginBottom: 32, animation: 'pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite' }} />
+              <div className="trek-skeleton" style={{ height: 260, borderRadius: 24, marginBottom: 32 }} />
               <div style={{ display: 'grid', gridTemplateColumns: 'repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr))', gap: 16 }}>
                 {[1, 2, 3].map(i => <SkeletonCard key={i} />)}
               </div>
@@ -1070,7 +1088,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage(): React.ReactElement {
           {/* Trips — desktop grid or list */}
           {!isLoading && (viewMode === 'grid' ? rest : trips).length > 0 && (
             viewMode === 'grid' ? (
-              <div className="trip-grid hidden md:grid" style={{ gap: 16, marginBottom: 40 }}>
+              <div className="trip-grid hidden md:grid trek-stagger" style={{ gap: 16, marginBottom: 40 }}>
                 {rest.map(trip => (
                   <TripCard
                     key={trip.id}
@@ -1085,7 +1103,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage(): React.ReactElement {
                 ))}
               </div>
             ) : (
-              <div className="hidden md:flex" style={{ flexDirection: 'column', gap: 8, marginBottom: 40 }}>
+              <div className="hidden md:flex trek-stagger" style={{ flexDirection: 'column', gap: 8, marginBottom: 40 }}>
                 {trips.map(trip => (
                   <TripListItem
                     key={trip.id}
diff --git a/client/src/pages/JourneyDetailPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/JourneyDetailPage.tsx
index 5b8f94cb..e20e59bc 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/JourneyDetailPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/JourneyDetailPage.tsx
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ export default function JourneyDetailPage() {
                     const locations = [...new Set(entries.map(e => e.location_name).filter(Boolean))]
 
                     return (
-                      <div key={date} className="flex flex-col gap-3">
+                      <div key={date} className="flex flex-col gap-3 trek-stagger">
                         <div className="sticky top-0 md:top-[68px] z-[5] bg-white/95 dark:bg-zinc-900/95 backdrop-blur border-y md:border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-none md:rounded-xl -mx-4 md:mx-0 px-4 py-3.5 flex items-center justify-between">
                           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                             <div className="w-8 h-8 rounded-lg bg-zinc-900 dark:bg-white text-white dark:text-zinc-900 flex items-center justify-center text-[13px] font-bold">
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@ function EntryCard({ entry, onEdit, onDelete, onPhotoClick }: {
   const hasProscons = prosArr.length > 0 || consArr.length > 0
 
   return (
-    <div className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500 hover:shadow-sm">
+    <div className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500 hover:shadow-sm">
 
       {/* Hero area: photos with title overlay */}
       {photos.length > 0 ? (
@@ -1371,7 +1371,7 @@ function SkeletonCard({ entry, onClick }: { entry: JourneyEntry; onClick: () =>
   return (
     <div
       onClick={onClick}
-      className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-dashed border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-xl px-4 py-3.5 flex items-center gap-3 transition-all hover:border-solid hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500 cursor-pointer"
+      className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-dashed border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-xl px-4 py-3.5 flex items-center gap-3 transition-[border-color,border-style] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:border-solid hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500 cursor-pointer"
     >
       <div className="w-9 h-9 rounded-lg bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-center text-zinc-500 flex-shrink-0">
         <MapPin size={14} />
@@ -1395,7 +1395,7 @@ function CheckinCard({ entry, onClick }: { entry: JourneyEntry; onClick: () => v
   return (
     <div
       onClick={onClick}
-      className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-xl px-3.5 py-2.5 flex items-center gap-2.5 transition-all hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500 cursor-pointer"
+      className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-xl px-3.5 py-2.5 flex items-center gap-2.5 transition-colors duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500 cursor-pointer"
     >
       <div className="w-7 h-7 rounded-lg bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-900/30 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0">
         <MapPin size={13} />
diff --git a/client/src/pages/JourneyPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/JourneyPage.tsx
index 31da4b9a..92a7d3ec 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/JourneyPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/JourneyPage.tsx
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ export default function JourneyPage() {
 
                 <div
                   onClick={() => navigate(`/journey/${activeJourney.id}`)}
-                  className="relative rounded-3xl overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 hover:shadow-xl h-[340px] md:h-[400px]"
+                  className="relative rounded-3xl overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-[transform,box-shadow] duration-300 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:-translate-y-1 hover:shadow-xl h-[340px] md:h-[400px]"
                   style={{ background: pickGradient(activeJourney.id) }}
                 >
                   {/* Cover image */}
@@ -333,9 +333,9 @@ export default function JourneyPage() {
                 {/* Create card */}
                 <button
                   onClick={() => openCreateModal()}
-                  className="group min-h-[320px] rounded-2xl border-[1.5px] border-dashed border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-2.5 hover:border-zinc-400 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800 transition-all cursor-pointer hover:-translate-y-0.5"
+                  className="group min-h-[320px] rounded-2xl border-[1.5px] border-dashed border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-2.5 hover:border-zinc-400 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800 transition-[border-color,background-color,transform] duration-200 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] cursor-pointer hover:-translate-y-0.5"
                 >
-                  <div className="w-14 h-14 rounded-full bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-center text-zinc-400 group-hover:bg-white dark:group-hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-all group-hover:rotate-90 duration-300">
+                  <div className="w-14 h-14 rounded-full bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-center text-zinc-400 group-hover:bg-white dark:group-hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-[background-color,transform] group-hover:rotate-90 duration-300 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]">
                     <Plus size={22} />
                   </div>
                   <span className="text-[14px] font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">{t("journey.frontpage.createNew")}</span>
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ export default function JourneyPage() {
                           return next
                         })
                       }}
-                      className={`flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-xl border cursor-pointer transition-all ${
+                      className={`flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-xl border cursor-pointer transition-[border-color,background-color] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] ${
                         selected
                           ? 'border-zinc-900 dark:border-zinc-400 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800'
                           : 'border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-500'
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ function JourneyCard({ journey, onClick }: { journey: Journey & { entry_count?:
   return (
     <div
       onClick={onClick}
-      className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-all duration-250 hover:border-zinc-400 hover:-translate-y-1 hover:shadow-[0_20px_40px_rgba(0,0,0,0.06)] flex flex-col"
+      className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 overflow-hidden cursor-pointer transition-[transform,box-shadow,border-color] duration-250 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] hover:border-zinc-400 hover:-translate-y-1 hover:shadow-[0_20px_40px_rgba(0,0,0,0.06)] flex flex-col"
     >
       {/* Cover */}
       <div className="h-[170px] relative overflow-hidden" style={{ background: pickGradient(j.id) }}>
diff --git a/client/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx
index 4750531e..c9a3668d 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx
@@ -574,7 +574,7 @@ export default function LoginPage(): React.ReactElement {
               { Icon: FolderOpen, label: t('login.features.files'), desc: t('login.features.filesDesc') },
               { Icon: Route, label: t('login.features.routes'), desc: t('login.features.routesDesc') },
             ].map(({ Icon, label, desc }) => (
-              <div key={label} style={{ background: 'rgba(255,255,255,0.04)', borderRadius: 14, padding: '14px 12px', border: '1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06)', textAlign: 'left', transition: 'all 0.2s' }}
+              <div key={label} style={{ background: 'rgba(255,255,255,0.04)', borderRadius: 14, padding: '14px 12px', border: '1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06)', textAlign: 'left', transition: 'background 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), border-color 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)' }}
                 onMouseEnter={(e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLDivElement>) => { e.currentTarget.style.background = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.08)'; e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.12)' }}
                 onMouseLeave={(e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLDivElement>) => { e.currentTarget.style.background = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.04)'; e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.06)' }}>
                 <Icon size={17} style={{ color: 'rgba(255,255,255,0.7)', marginBottom: 7 }} />
@@ -619,7 +619,7 @@ export default function LoginPage(): React.ReactElement {
                     border: 'none', borderRadius: 12,
                     fontSize: 14, fontWeight: 700, cursor: 'pointer',
                     fontFamily: 'inherit', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', gap: 8,
-                    textDecoration: 'none', transition: 'all 0.15s',
+                    textDecoration: 'none', transition: 'background 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                     boxSizing: 'border-box',
                   }}
                   onMouseEnter={(e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLAnchorElement>) => { e.currentTarget.style.background = '#1f2937' }}
@@ -764,9 +764,21 @@ export default function LoginPage(): React.ReactElement {
                   />
                   <button type="button" onClick={() => setShowPassword(v => !v)} style={{
                     position: 'absolute', right: 12, top: '50%', transform: 'translateY(-50%)',
-                    background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 2, display: 'flex', color: '#9ca3af',
+                    background: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', padding: 2, color: '#9ca3af',
+                    width: 22, height: 22,
                   }}>
-                    {showPassword ? <EyeOff size={16} /> : <Eye size={16} />}
+                    <Eye size={16} style={{
+                      position: 'absolute', inset: 3,
+                      opacity: showPassword ? 0 : 1,
+                      transform: showPassword ? 'scale(0.7) rotate(-20deg)' : 'scale(1) rotate(0)',
+                      transition: 'opacity 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
+                    }} />
+                    <EyeOff size={16} style={{
+                      position: 'absolute', inset: 3,
+                      opacity: showPassword ? 1 : 0,
+                      transform: showPassword ? 'scale(1) rotate(0)' : 'scale(0.7) rotate(20deg)',
+                      transition: 'opacity 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
+                    }} />
                   </button>
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -816,7 +828,7 @@ export default function LoginPage(): React.ReactElement {
                   border: '1px solid #d1d5db', borderRadius: 12,
                   fontSize: 14, fontWeight: 600, cursor: 'pointer',
                   fontFamily: 'inherit', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', gap: 8,
-                  textDecoration: 'none', transition: 'all 0.15s',
+                  textDecoration: 'none', transition: 'background 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), border-color 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                   boxSizing: 'border-box',
                 }}
                 onMouseEnter={(e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLAnchorElement>) => { e.currentTarget.style.background = '#f9fafb'; e.currentTarget.style.borderColor = '#9ca3af' }}
@@ -837,7 +849,7 @@ export default function LoginPage(): React.ReactElement {
                 color: '#451a03', border: 'none', borderRadius: 14,
                 fontSize: 15, fontWeight: 700, cursor: isLoading ? 'default' : 'pointer',
                 fontFamily: 'inherit', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', gap: 10,
-                opacity: isLoading ? 0.7 : 1, transition: 'all 0.2s',
+                opacity: isLoading ? 0.7 : 1, transition: 'transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), opacity 200ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                 boxShadow: '0 2px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3)',
               }}
               onMouseEnter={(e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLButtonElement>) => { if (!isLoading) e.currentTarget.style.transform = 'translateY(-1px)'; e.currentTarget.style.boxShadow = '0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4)' }}
diff --git a/client/src/pages/RegisterPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/RegisterPage.tsx
index 824a6150..7532f311 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/RegisterPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/RegisterPage.tsx
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage(): React.ReactElement {
                     required
                     placeholder="johndoe"
                     minLength={3}
-                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-all"
+                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
                   />
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage(): React.ReactElement {
                     onChange={(e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
                     required
                     placeholder="your@email.com"
-                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-all"
+                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
                   />
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage(): React.ReactElement {
                     onChange={(e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
                     required
                     placeholder={t('register.minChars')}
-                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-12 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-all"
+                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-12 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
                   />
                   <button
                     type="button"
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ export default function RegisterPage(): React.ReactElement {
                     onChange={(e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => setConfirmPassword(e.target.value)}
                     required
                     placeholder={t('register.repeatPassword')}
-                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-all"
+                    className="w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-2.5 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-900 placeholder-slate-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-slate-400 focus:border-transparent transition-[border-color,box-shadow] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)]"
                   />
                 </div>
               </div>
diff --git a/client/src/pages/TripPlannerPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/TripPlannerPage.tsx
index 0d3b3531..ca7a9088 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/TripPlannerPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/TripPlannerPage.tsx
@@ -12,12 +12,14 @@ import PlaceInspector from '../components/Planner/PlaceInspector'
 import DayDetailPanel from '../components/Planner/DayDetailPanel'
 import PlaceFormModal from '../components/Planner/PlaceFormModal'
 import TripFormModal from '../components/Trips/TripFormModal'
+import SlidingTabs from '../components/shared/SlidingTabs'
 import TripMembersModal from '../components/Trips/TripMembersModal'
 import { ReservationModal } from '../components/Planner/ReservationModal'
 import { TransportModal } from '../components/Planner/TransportModal'
 // MemoriesPanel moved to Journey addon
 import ReservationsPanel from '../components/Planner/ReservationsPanel'
 import PackingListPanel from '../components/Packing/PackingListPanel'
+import ApplyTemplateButton from '../components/Packing/ApplyTemplateButton'
 import TodoListPanel from '../components/Todo/TodoListPanel'
 import FileManager from '../components/Files/FileManager'
 import BudgetPanel from '../components/Budget/BudgetPanel'
@@ -37,7 +39,7 @@ import { useRouteCalculation } from '../hooks/useRouteCalculation'
 import { usePlaceSelection } from '../hooks/usePlaceSelection'
 import { usePlannerHistory } from '../hooks/usePlannerHistory'
 import type { Accommodation, TripMember, Day, Place, Reservation, PackingItem, TodoItem } from '../types'
-import { ListTodo, Upload, Plus } from 'lucide-react'
+import { ListTodo, Upload, Plus, Trash2, FolderPlus } from 'lucide-react'
 
 function ListsContainer({ tripId, packingItems, todoItems }: { tripId: number; packingItems: PackingItem[]; todoItems: TodoItem[] }) {
   const [subTab, setSubTab] = useState<'packing' | 'todo'>(() => {
@@ -45,6 +47,8 @@ function ListsContainer({ tripId, packingItems, todoItems }: { tripId: number; p
   })
   const setSubTabPersist = (tab: 'packing' | 'todo') => { setSubTab(tab); sessionStorage.setItem(`trip-lists-subtab-${tripId}`, tab) }
   const [importPackingSignal, setImportPackingSignal] = useState(0)
+  const [clearCheckedSignal, setClearCheckedSignal] = useState(0)
+  const [saveTemplateSignal, setSaveTemplateSignal] = useState(0)
   const [addTodoSignal, setAddTodoSignal] = useState(0)
   const { t } = useTranslation()
 
@@ -79,7 +83,7 @@ function ListsContainer({ tripId, packingItems, todoItems }: { tripId: number; p
                     color: active ? 'var(--text-primary)' : 'var(--text-muted)',
                     fontWeight: active ? 500 : 400,
                     boxShadow: active ? '0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.06)' : 'none',
-                    transition: 'all 0.15s ease',
+                    transition: 'background 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), color 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)',
                   }}
                 >
                   <Icon size={13} style={{ color: active ? 'var(--text-primary)' : 'var(--text-faint)' }} />
@@ -95,33 +99,58 @@ function ListsContainer({ tripId, packingItems, todoItems }: { tripId: number; p
             })}
           </div>
 
-          {subTab === 'packing' && (
-            <button onClick={() => setImportPackingSignal(s => s + 1)} style={{
+          {subTab === 'packing' && (() => {
+            const packingAbgehakt = packingItems.filter(i => i.checked).length
+            const sharedBtnClass = 'inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 sm:px-[14px] py-[7px] sm:py-[9px] hover:opacity-[0.88]'
+            const sharedBtnStyle: React.CSSProperties = {
               appearance: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', fontFamily: 'inherit',
-              display: 'inline-flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 6,
-              padding: '9px 14px', borderRadius: 10, fontSize: 13, fontWeight: 500,
-              background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)', flexShrink: 0,
-              marginLeft: 'auto',
-              transition: 'opacity 0.15s ease',
-            }}
-              onMouseEnter={e => e.currentTarget.style.opacity = '0.88'}
-              onMouseLeave={e => e.currentTarget.style.opacity = '1'}
-            >
-              <Upload size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} />
-              <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.import')}</span>
-            </button>
-          )}
+              borderRadius: 10, fontSize: 13, fontWeight: 500,
+            }
+            return (
+              <div style={{ display: 'flex', gap: 6, flexShrink: 0, marginLeft: 'auto', flexWrap: 'wrap' }}>
+                {packingAbgehakt > 0 && (
+                  <button onClick={() => setClearCheckedSignal(s => s + 1)}
+                    className={`hidden sm:inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-[14px] py-[9px] hover:opacity-[0.88]`}
+                    style={{ ...sharedBtnStyle, background: 'rgba(239,68,68,0.14)', color: '#ef4444' }}
+                  >
+                    <Trash2 size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} />
+                    <span>{t('packing.clearChecked', { count: packingAbgehakt })}</span>
+                  </button>
+                )}
+                <ApplyTemplateButton
+                  tripId={tripId}
+                  className={sharedBtnClass}
+                  style={{ ...sharedBtnStyle, background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)' }}
+                />
+                {packingItems.length > 0 && (
+                  <button onClick={() => setSaveTemplateSignal(s => s + 1)}
+                    className={sharedBtnClass}
+                    style={{ ...sharedBtnStyle, background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)' }}
+                  >
+                    <FolderPlus size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} />
+                    <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.saveAsTemplate')}</span>
+                  </button>
+                )}
+                <button onClick={() => setImportPackingSignal(s => s + 1)}
+                  className={sharedBtnClass}
+                  style={{ ...sharedBtnStyle, background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)' }}
+                >
+                  <Upload size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} />
+                  <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('packing.import')}</span>
+                </button>
+              </div>
+            )
+          })()}
           {subTab === 'todo' && (
-            <button onClick={() => setAddTodoSignal(s => s + 1)} style={{
-              appearance: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', fontFamily: 'inherit',
-              display: 'inline-flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 6,
-              padding: '9px 14px', borderRadius: 10, fontSize: 13, fontWeight: 500,
-              background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)', flexShrink: 0,
-              marginLeft: 'auto',
-              transition: 'opacity 0.15s ease',
-            }}
-              onMouseEnter={e => e.currentTarget.style.opacity = '0.88'}
-              onMouseLeave={e => e.currentTarget.style.opacity = '1'}
+            <button onClick={() => setAddTodoSignal(s => s + 1)}
+              className="hover:opacity-[0.88]"
+              style={{
+                appearance: 'none', border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer', fontFamily: 'inherit',
+                display: 'inline-flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 6,
+                padding: '9px 14px', borderRadius: 10, fontSize: 13, fontWeight: 500,
+                background: 'var(--accent)', color: 'var(--accent-text)', flexShrink: 0,
+                marginLeft: 'auto',
+              }}
             >
               <Plus size={14} strokeWidth={2.5} />
               <span className="hidden sm:inline">{t('todo.addItem')}</span>
@@ -130,7 +159,7 @@ function ListsContainer({ tripId, packingItems, todoItems }: { tripId: number; p
         </div>
       </div>
       <div style={{ padding: '16px 28px 0' }} className="max-md:!px-4">
-        {subTab === 'packing' && <PackingListPanel tripId={tripId} items={packingItems} openImportSignal={importPackingSignal} inlineHeader={false} />}
+        {subTab === 'packing' && <PackingListPanel tripId={tripId} items={packingItems} openImportSignal={importPackingSignal} clearCheckedSignal={clearCheckedSignal} saveTemplateSignal={saveTemplateSignal} inlineHeader={false} />}
         {subTab === 'todo' && <TodoListPanel tripId={tripId} items={todoItems} addItemSignal={addTodoSignal} />}
       </div>
     </div>
@@ -720,34 +749,17 @@ export default function TripPlannerPage(): React.ReactElement | null {
         WebkitBackdropFilter: 'blur(16px)',
         borderBottom: '1px solid var(--border-faint)',
         height: 44,
-        overflowX: 'auto', scrollbarWidth: 'none', msOverflowStyle: 'none',
-        gap: 2,
       }}>
-        {TRIP_TABS.map(tab => {
-          const isActive = activeTab === tab.id
-          const TabIcon = tab.icon
-          return (
-            <button
-              key={tab.id}
-              onClick={() => handleTabChange(tab.id)}
-              title={tab.label}
-              style={{
-                flexShrink: 0,
-                padding: '5px 14px', borderRadius: 20, border: 'none', cursor: 'pointer',
-                fontSize: 13, fontWeight: isActive ? 600 : 400,
-                background: isActive ? 'var(--accent)' : 'transparent',
-                color: isActive ? 'var(--accent-text)' : 'var(--text-muted)',
-                fontFamily: 'inherit', transition: 'all 0.15s',
-                display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 5,
-              }}
-              onMouseEnter={e => { if (!isActive) e.currentTarget.style.background = 'var(--bg-hover)'; e.currentTarget.style.color = isActive ? 'var(--accent-text)' : 'var(--text-primary)' }}
-              onMouseLeave={e => { if (!isActive) e.currentTarget.style.background = 'transparent'; e.currentTarget.style.color = isActive ? 'var(--accent-text)' : 'var(--text-muted)' }}
-            >
-              {TabIcon && <><TabIcon size={20} className="sm:hidden" /><TabIcon size={15} className="hidden sm:block" /></>}
-              <span className="hidden sm:inline">{tab.shortLabel || tab.label}</span>
-            </button>
-          )
-        })}
+        <SlidingTabs
+          tabs={TRIP_TABS.map(tab => ({
+            id: tab.id,
+            label: <span className="hidden sm:inline">{tab.shortLabel || tab.label}</span>,
+            title: tab.label,
+            icon: tab.icon,
+          }))}
+          activeTab={activeTab}
+          onChange={handleTabChange}
+        />
       </div>
 
       {/* Offset by navbar + tab bar (44px) */}
diff --git a/client/src/pages/VacayPage.tsx b/client/src/pages/VacayPage.tsx
index d0d50689..39ba72d8 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/VacayPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/VacayPage.tsx
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ export default function VacayPage(): React.ReactElement {
         <div className="grid grid-cols-4 gap-1">
           {years.map(y => (
             <div key={y} onClick={() => setSelectedYear(y)}
-              className="group relative py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-medium transition-all text-center cursor-pointer"
+              className="group relative py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-medium transition-[background-color,color] duration-150 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1)] text-center cursor-pointer"
               style={{
                 background: y === selectedYear ? 'var(--text-primary)' : 'var(--bg-secondary)',
                 color: y === selectedYear ? 'var(--bg-card)' : 'var(--text-muted)',
@@ -262,8 +262,8 @@ export default function VacayPage(): React.ReactElement {
         <div className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center px-4"
           style={{ zIndex: 99995, backgroundColor: 'rgba(0,0,0,0.7)', backdropFilter: 'blur(8px)' }}>
           {incomingInvites.map(inv => (
-            <div key={inv.id} className="w-full max-w-md rounded-2xl shadow-2xl overflow-hidden"
-              style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)', animation: 'modalIn 0.25s ease-out' }}>
+            <div key={inv.id} className="trek-modal-enter w-full max-w-md rounded-2xl shadow-2xl overflow-hidden"
+              style={{ background: 'var(--bg-card)' }}>
               <div className="px-6 pt-6 pb-4 text-center">
                 <div className="w-14 h-14 rounded-full mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-center text-lg font-bold"
                   style={{ background: 'var(--bg-secondary)', color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
diff --git a/client/tests/setup.ts b/client/tests/setup.ts
index d92bf394..b8b2bcd9 100644
--- a/client/tests/setup.ts
+++ b/client/tests/setup.ts
@@ -25,6 +25,15 @@ afterAll(() => server.close());
 
 // ── jsdom stubs ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
+// Force en-US locale for toLocaleDateString so tests are deterministic on
+// non-US dev machines (Windows-de-DE returns "Sonntag" instead of "Sunday").
+// Only affects calls without an explicit locale — callers that pass a locale
+// keep their behavior.
+const _origToLocaleDateString = Date.prototype.toLocaleDateString
+Date.prototype.toLocaleDateString = function (locales?: Intl.LocalesArgument, options?: Intl.DateTimeFormatOptions) {
+  return _origToLocaleDateString.call(this, locales ?? 'en-US', options)
+}
+
 // window.matchMedia — used by dark mode / responsive components
 Object.defineProperty(window, 'matchMedia', {
   writable: true,