CARAVAN SALON 2026 came to a close in Düsseldorf on a very positive note as the 65th edition continued the trade fair’s success story. More than 259,000 caravanning enthusiasts came to find out about vehicles, accessories, technology, destinations and new forms of mobile travel.
No other event brings the community together on such a scale to compare vehicles directly, experience accessories, discover travel destinations and receive personalised advice from a record number of 834 exhibitors from 41 countries across 15 halls and the outdoor exhibition area.
Marie Boulanger, Managing Director Europe & APAC at Thetford, said, “Its unique B2B and B2C concept align with our way of working: we maintain close contact with our OEM and distribution partners, whilst also engaging directly with motorhome users who experience our products on a daily basis.
“Here in Düsseldorf, we can strengthen our customer relationships, showcase our latest innovations and, at the same time, hear first-hand from users about what matters to them. Their experiences and feedback help us to better understand changing needs and gain valuable insights into the development of our future products.”
With its diverse themed areas and exciting supporting program, the CARAVAN SALON demonstrated just how colorful and varied the world of mobile travel is today. Whether it was StarterWelt, Self-conversion Adventure, Travel & Nature, Equipment & Outdoor, roof tents and off-road or the conference program, there was something to suit a wide range of interests and needs.
Bernd Löher, President of the Caravaning Industry Association, said, “Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, service providers and destinations all come together in Düsseldorf. This diversity is one of the trade fair’s great strengths, as it brings together the various sectors of our industry and facilitates professional dialogue on shared topics and challenges.
“Precisely because all the relevant stakeholders come together in one place here, we as an association use the CARAVAN SALON to drive forward key issues for the future in collaboration with the worlds of politics, tourism and business.”
Representing another aspect the wider appeal of the trade fair, Dr Bernd Hartmann, Managing Director of the German Hiking Association, added, “The CARAVAN SALON 2026 has once again demonstrated how important face-to-face encounters, professional dialogue and inspiring ideas are for the leisure industry. We held many fruitful and in-depth discussions and encountered great interest in our topics relating to high-quality hiking tourism, the challenges posed by climate change and current trends in hiking for young people.
CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2027 will take place from Friday 27 August to Sunday 5 September 2027.
All images: Copyright Messe Düsseldorf / Tillmann