Abstract: The invention concerns a method of transferring a multi-layer body onto a substrate and a transfer film and a method of producing a transfer film. A transfer film (8) is provided, which has a carrier film (81), a single-layer or multi-layer decorative layer and a release layer (82) which permits separation of the decorative layer from the carrier film. A first portion (35) of the decorative layer forms the multi-layer body to be applied to the substrate. The transfer film (8) and a release film (91) are placed upon each other. A first adhesive layer (86) arranged between the decorative layer and the release film (91) is activated in a second portion (36) of the decorative layer, that adjoins the first portion (35) of the decorative layer that is associated with the multi-layer body and however in the first portion (35) of the decorative layer is not activated, is not provided or is deactivated.