Germany’s premier leisure vehicle event is underway in Dusseldorf, after Caravan Salon had a successful preview day.
Running from August 30th to September 8th, some 778 exhibitors have descended on the city for the biggest show in the caravan and motorhome calendar.
Covering 250,000 square metres, there’s everything on display from the latest caravans, motorhomes and campervans to camping accessories, holiday destinations and caravan parks.
Dr Stephan Keller, Dusseldorf’s lord mayor, said: “Here, interested, enthusiastic and experienced campers are provided with the latest equipment and information on holiday destinations.
“Thanks to the innovative strength of the industry, camping holidays can be made sustainable. I wish Caravan Salon a successful run.”
The 2023 edition of the trade fair saw record numbers attend and organisers hope to top those figures this year.
A total of 16 halls have been filled with specialist caravanning vendors, with some of the event’s highlights also happening in the outside areas of the venue’s grounds.
It’s an opportunity for prospective caravan and motorhome owners from the UK to see an even wider range of leisure vehicles than those on display at the NEC shows in Birmingham.
While many of this country’s larger manufacturers are displaying in Dusseldorf, it’s a chance to see what the European brands have to offer.
The leisure vehicle market on the continent varies considerably from the UK, offering a larger choice and different design priorities, making it worth looking further afield if you’re thinking of buying.
Among the exhibitors this year, you’ll spot the likes of Adria, Benimar, Chausson, Knaus Tabbert, Niesmann + Bishoff and Westfalia, as well as smaller manufacturers you may have never heard of before.
A special exhibit, the Erwin Hymer Museum, is designed to take visitors on a tour of the history of caravanning, as this brand celebrates its 60th year.
Marius Berlemann, managing director of the trade fair, said: “Caravan Salon once again proves its exceptional importance, because in Düsseldorf visitors can – besides the diversity of products and services – look forward to the total caravanning experience from vehicles to dream destinations.”
One-day tickets to the Caravan Salon are priced at €19 (£16) on weekends and €17 on working days for adults, while children aged between six and 12 cost €8 on weekends and €6 on workdays.
The venue’s address is Lotzweg, 40474 Dusseldorf, Germany.
