This year, CARAVAN SALON again confirms its role as the world’s leading platform for mobile travel and will present by far the largest selection of caravans, show coordinators said.
From compact entry-level models and family-friendly caravans to exclusive premium vehicles and off-road models, visitors will experience a globally unique variety of brands and models. The event will take place from Aug. 28 (Preview Day) to Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Almost all well-known national and international manufacturers, as well as numerous newcomers, will display their latest models and new products. CARAVAN SALON thus offers a unique opportunity to directly compare different vehicle concepts, layouts and equipment options, experience innovations first-hand and receive comprehensive advice.
“A caravan offers the freedom to tailor your holiday entirely to your own preferences — independently, comfortably and close to nature. Today, modern caravans combine this lifestyle with innovative technology, well-thought-out layout concepts and increasingly lightweight construction methods. It is precisely this development that makes caravans a particularly attractive form of mobile travel for many people,” said Caravan Salon Director Stefan Koschke.
Modern caravans are more versatile than ever
The expectations placed on a caravan today are as varied as the people who use them. While beginners appreciate compact and easy-to-tow models, spacious family caravans offer plenty of room for traveling together. People seeking comfort can find high-quality premium vehicles with exclusive fittings, modern design and innovative technologies. At the same time, robust off-road caravans and self-sufficient vehicle concepts featuring solar technology, lithium batteries and intelligent energy management are becoming increasingly important.
The current generation of caravans impressively demonstrates just how consistently the sector has evolved. Modern materials, innovative energy concepts featuring lithium batteries and solar technology, digital connectivity and intelligent space solutions make the caravan a contemporary form of mobile travel today.
Electric mobility is also opening new possibilities for caravanning. Thanks to modern lightweight construction concepts, numerous compact caravans can now – depending on the vehicle model and permissible towing capacity – already be towed by many current electric vehicles. Caravanning thus opens new possibilities for electric vehicle owners too, underlining the segment’s future viability.
A particular advantage of the caravan remains its flexibility at the vacation destination: while the caravan remains comfortably parked at the site or campsite, the towing vehicle is available at any time for day trips, shopping or exploring. At the same time, modern caravans with spacious living areas, plenty of natural light and clever layouts offer a sense of home that is particularly appreciated by many caravanning enthusiasts.
The most important marketplace for caravans
The caravan market continues to be influenced by the current economic climate. This makes CARAVAN SALON even more important as the industry’s central meeting place. Here, manufacturers, retailers and caravan enthusiasts come together face-to-face, laying the foundations for well-informed purchasing decisions and new business relationships. “CARAVAN SALON impressively demonstrates just how modern caravans are today. Anyone walking through the halls will experience an enormous variety of designs, fittings and innovations – from compact entry-level models to premium caravans. Nowhere else can prospective buyers compare and experience the full breadth of the market so directly. It is precisely this that makes a visit to the trade fair the decisive factor in many people’s purchasing decisions,” explains Stefan Koschke. With numerous world premieres and technical innovations, CARAVAN SALON will again provide important impetus for the industry this year and impressively demonstrate just how dynamically caravans are continually evolving.
StarterWelt provides practical knowledge
StarterWelt, located in the outdoor area between Halls 5 and 9 will be geared specifically to those new to caravanning. The focus will be on handling a caravan combination safely. Using a real-life example of a towing vehicle with a caravan attached, experts explain the correct way to couple and uncouple the caravan, offer tips on maneuvering and also teach the basics of safe driving with a caravan.
Tickets for CARAVAN SALON are now available at https://www.caravan-salon.com/eticket_mn_2.
For information on visiting or exhibiting at CARAVAN SALON 2026, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; Telephone: (312) 781-5180; E-mail: [email protected]; Visit www.caravan-salon.com and www.mdna.com.
For hotel information, contact TTI Travel, Inc. at (866) 674-3476; E-mail: [email protected]; www.ttitravel.net or use the booking platform on the CARAVAN SALON website: https://www.caravan-salon.com/en/Visit/Preparation/Hotel_CityInfos
