CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf 2026

Sarah Hausmann

Exhibitor Service

Jennifer Mürdter

Exhibitor Service

Jessica Schmitz

Exhibitor Service

Pascal Versen

Exhibitor Service

Vanessa Mauch

Protocol

Friederike Sander

Protocol

Thomas Schindler

Logistics / Storage / Waste Management

Tanja Karl

MarCom / Stand Construction

What's on

Programme

Conference

Symposium

TBA

Event days

09:30–20:00

Typical time

Official agenda

This agenda is still being finalised. Check the official agenda for the latest sessions.

Speakers

Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann

Professor @ DHBW Ravensburg

Mehrwert durch mobile Gäste – Caravaning als Chance für Destinationen

Max Hartung

Board Member @ Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe

Symposium: Natur.Tourismus.Zukunft. – 'Sport als Impulsgeber: Wie Bewegung neue Chancen für Tourismus schafft'

Lex Delles

Tourism Minister @ Luxembourg

Symposium: Natur.Tourismus.Zukunft. – Keynote on tourism and outdoor trends

Markus Tressel

Moderator @ Trepublica GmbH

Digital series 'Destination Zukunft Kompakt'

Jennifer Mürdter

Project Manager @ Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Host of 'Destination Zukunft Kompakt' digital series

Jessica Schmitz

Senior Project Manager @ Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Host of 'Destination Zukunft Kompakt' digital series

09:30 – 15:00

6. Deutscher Stellplatztag (German Pitch Day)

Conference

Destination Future1

10:00 – 12:30

Symposium: Natur.Tourismus.Zukunft

Symposium

Destination Future1

10:30 – 11:15

StarterWelt: Was muss ich an Vorschriften, Regeln beachten? (Part 1)

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

11:15 – 11:30

StarterWelt: Basisfragen zur richtigen Fahrzeugwahl (Part 1)

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

11:30 – 12:15

StarterWelt: Fokus Reisemobil & Van (Part 2)

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

12:15 – 13:00

StarterWelt: Special Caravan

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

13:00 – 16:00

Camping Destination Day

Conference

Destination Future1

13:00 – 13:30

StarterWelt: Praxisspecial Caravan – CIVD Gespann-Rangieraktion

Workshop

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

14:30 – 15:15

StarterWelt: Funktionsweise & Versorgungssystem (Strom, Gas, Wasser)

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

15:15 – 15:45

StarterWelt: Fahrzeug-Anmietung & Basiswissen Stell- und Campingplatz

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

15:45 – 16:30

StarterWelt: Wintercamping mit Caravan

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

16:30 – 17:00

StarterWelt: Camping mit Familie und Hund

Talk

StarterWeltOutdoor area (in front of Hall 5)

17:00 – 20:00

InnovationStage: Zukunft trifft Caravaning

Conference

Destination Future7

Topic tracks

Destination FutureTravel & Nature CONNECTEDStarterWelt

Co-located events

6. Deutscher Stellplatztag (German Pitch Day)

Separate ticket

Symposium: Natur.Tourismus.Zukunft

Separate ticket

Camping Destination Day

Separate ticket

Co-located seminars

Destination Zukunft Kompakt (Digital Webinar Series)

Paid

Awards

European Innovation Award for the Caravaning Industry

Annual

A prestigious award organised by 'Reisemobil International' and 'Camping, Cars & Caravans', where editors from leading caravanning magazines select the best vehicle and equipment brands. The award has been presented since 2010

Bloggers' Favorites

source

Government supporters

Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)

Exhibitor with expertise in mobility and logistics

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Current edition

2026 · 270,000 visitors · 811 exhibitors

More than 800 exhibitors expected across 15 halls and open-air area. Gross exhibition space 250,000 sqm

Forecast — not final

Visitors

269,000

Exhibitors

811

Floor area (sqm)

250,000

Exhibitor countries

Visitor countries

Growth over time

Edition recap

The 64th CARAVAN SALON (29 August – 7 September 2025) concluded with outstanding results, reaffirming its position as the world's leading trade fair for mobile travel. With 269,000 visitors from 80 countries and a record 811 exhibitors from 41 nations, the event generated strong momentum for the industry. Exhibitors reported numerous new contacts and very good sales. The high proportion of first-time visitors (almost 40%) and the clear purchase intention of many attendees underscored the fair's role as a key decision-making platform. The positive atmosphere and innovative strength on display provided a powerful tailwind for the upcoming season.

New this edition

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Roof tent section
A dedicated area in hall 7a showcasing roof tents, practical outdoor equipment, and attractive campsites and motorhome pitches
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Off-road section
A new area in halls 16 and 17 dedicated to off-road vehicles, destinations, landscapes, campsites, and motorhome pitches
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Testimonials

We are very satisfied – 269,000 caravanning and camping enthusiasts from 80 countries in Düsseldorf is an outstanding result and represents the second-best result in the 64-year history of this trade fair. Despite a challenging economic environment, we reached visitors who not only showed great interest in this form of holiday but also came with clear purchase intentions. What was particularly impressive was the consistently positive mood. The passion for mobile leisure was felt in all halls. Our exhibitors report many new contacts and very good sales – this is a strong signal and gives the entire caravanning industry a powerful tailwind for the new season
Marius Berlemann · Managing Director · Messe Düsseldorf · 2025

CARAVAN SALON has once again impressively confirmed its exceptional position as the most important and largest trade fair in our industry with its impressive visitor result. The enormous response shows that caravanning has lost none of its appeal – on the contrary, more and more people from all age groups and social classes are discovering this form of holiday for themselves. The basis of this success is the unique offering and diversity that our industry offers holidaymakers. Nowhere is this more clearly visible than here in Düsseldorf, where exhibitors have once again set standards with a wealth of innovations and new products
Bernd Löher · President · Caravaning Industrie-Verband (CIVD) · 2025

We are extremely satisfied with how things have gone so far. By Wednesday, more than 170,000 caravanning fans had already visited the show. The audience is very interested and many exhibitors report good sales. Especially in challenging times, the importance of CARAVAN SALON for the industry is impressively confirmed. Only here can you find the entire range of vehicles with new products, innovations and great new camping trends
Stefan Koschke · Director of CARAVAN SALON · Messe Düsseldorf · 2025

Next edition outlook

2026-08-28 – 2026-09-06

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The 65th edition of CARAVAN SALON will take place from 28 August to 6 September 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf. Building on the success of 2025 (269,000 visitors, 811 exhibitors), the 2026 edition promises new highlights including a dedicated roof tent section in Hall 7a and an off-road section in Halls 16 and 17. The B2B conference programme 'Destination Future' returns from 31 August to 2 September

New roof tent section in Hall 7a reflecting the trend toward flexible and compact forms of travel New off-road section in Halls 16 and 17 for off-road vehicles, destinations and self-sufficient travel Continued evolution of the hall layout to provide consistent visitor orientation Expanded B2B conference programme focusing on sustainability, digitalisation and infrastructure

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf 2025 closed with great success, confirming its role as the world's leading trade fair for mobile travel. The mix of innovations, high internationality and strong willingness to buy provided important impetus for the entire caravanning industry . The show generated strong momentum: exhibitors reported many promising contacts and very good sales . Almost 40% of visitors attended with the intention of purchasing a recreational vehicle . The event also attracted more than 1,200 accredited journalists from 34 countries

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

High-calibre visitor base with strong purchasing power: average household income €5,900 . Over 20,000 trade visitors . 57% of visitors interested in camping and tourism . Almost 40% of visitors attended with purchase intention for a recreational vehicle . 32,000 international visitors- . 46,000 visitors travelled more than 300 km to attend- . 82% of exhibitors were very satisfied or satisfied with visitor quality . 91% of exhibitors were very satisfied or satisfied with visitor numbers . 85% of exhibitors expressed certain or probable re-participation

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Exhibitors reported many new contacts and very good sales . 80% of exhibitors were very satisfied or satisfied with their business success . 82% were very satisfied or satisfied with concrete purchase intentions . The high quality of the audience and numerous purchase intentions made the fair a central platform for exchange, networking and future topics

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Europe, with Germany as the leading national market

Why it matters

CARAVAN SALON 2026 takes place at a pivotal moment for the caravanning industry. Demand remains strong – motorhome registrations in Germany rose 1.4% in early 2026 – but manufacturers are deliberately reducing production to clear high inventory, causing industry revenue to fall 6.5% to around €14.1 billion. The used market reached a record 192,239 ownership transfers. With over 1.8 million registered recreational vehicles in Germany forming a strong base for service and accessories, the show serves as both a showcase for new models and a barometer for further market development. The new off‑road and roof‑tent areas reflect major consumer trends toward self‑sufficiency, flexibility, and individual travel. As CIVD Managing Director Daniel Onggowinarso notes, caravanning offers flexibility, independence, and cost predictability – values increasingly important in uncertain times

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

All‑wheel drive and off‑road capability

Rising demand for all‑wheel‑drive motorhomes and off‑road‑capable vehicles. For 2026, the show created a dedicated off‑road area in Halls 16 and 17, where models like the Carado CV 595 X‑Edition (based on VW Crafter, from €88,600) debut

Roof tents and compact, flexible travel

The ongoing trend towards flexible and compact travel is reflected in a dedicated roof‑tent hub in Hall 7a, showcasing a wide range of models and innovations

Self‑sufficiency and off‑grid travel

Caravanners increasingly value long stand‑alone periods without external power. Solar panels, lithium batteries, and inverters enable greater independence. The off‑road area in Halls 16‑17 also showcases solutions for self‑sufficient travel

Digitalisation and sustainability

The industry focuses on green technology, lightweight construction, alternative drives (electric and hybrid RVs), and smart home integrations. The 'Destination Future' conference (31 August – 2 September) addresses digitalisation, sustainability, infrastructure, and economic impact

Motorhome growth versus caravan decline

Motorhome new registrations in Germany rose 1.4% in the first five months of 2026 (36,953 units), while caravans declined 8.4% (8,785 units). The market is polarising between compact, entry‑level models and premium luxury vehicles

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

Caravan Salon 2026: Strong Demand, Limited Production

The industry sends two signals: demand is steady, but revenue is not. CIVD reported 94,134 newly registered recreational vehicles in Germany for 2025 (-2.3%). Motorhomes grew nearly 1% to 75,368 new registrations – the third‑best result in history. Industry revenue fell to around €14.1 billion (-6.5%), due to deliberate production reduction to clear inventory. The used market reached a record 192,239 transfers

Early‑year new leisure vehicle registrations grow 7% in Europe

New leisure vehicle registrations across Europe for January–April 2026 grew 7.1% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 83,810 units. Motorhomes lead the trend with registrations 10% higher than in 2025, while caravans declined 1.7%. Germany recorded the largest number of new registrations with 36,497 (+5.1%)

German association CIVD publishes annual report for 2025/26

The 172‑page report details the current state of the recreational vehicle market in Germany and Europe, including new registrations, production volumes, imports/exports, and vehicles in use. In 2025, around 94,000 new leisure vehicles were registered in Germany; at the European level, more than 200,000 new registrations were recorded for the eighth consecutive year

Germany unveils global caravan tourism potential at CARAVAN SALON 2026

The event is expected to bring together more than 800 exhibitors from over 40 countries and approximately 270,000 visitors. It serves as a global marketplace where manufacturers, suppliers, tourism organisations, and travel companies shape the future of outdoor travel