CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF

Audience

The target audience includes interested private parties, specialist retailers, importers/exporters, caravan/mobile home rental companies, campsite operators, and service providers. The event attracts a diverse community, from seasoned caravanning fans to newcomers and young families, as well as professionals and decision-makers in the tourism industry.

Detailed Description

CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF is the world's leading trade fair for mobile travel, showcasing an unparalleled selection of motorhomes, caravans, and campervans. Held annually in Düsseldorf, it features innovations, current models, vehicle technology, components, accessories, outdoor equipment, and tourist destinations across 16 exhibition halls and an outdoor area. The event serves as a crucial meeting point for the caravanning world, offering a comprehensive overview of the market and inspiring mobile leisure enthusiasts. It also acts as a significant dialogue platform for industry professionals and decision-makers in politics and tourism.

Program Overview

The exhibition spans 16 halls and an outdoor area, showcasing over 750 exhibitors. Visitors can explore motorhomes, caravans, campervans, premium vehicles, vehicle technology, components, add-on parts, tents, mobile homes, caravanning and camping accessories, and outdoor equipment. There's also a dedicated 'Starter World' for beginners. The event offers a colorful stage program on interesting travel and excursion destinations, hiking and outdoor activities, nature experiences, and camping sites. Special shows like 'Adventure DIY' provide hands-on tips for converting vehicles, and the 'Starter World' offers advice for beginners on purchasing or renting mobile homes, legal provisions, and tour preparation. Experts, popular bloggers, YouTubers, and Instagram experts share their know-how on stages like 'Starter World' and 'Travel & Nature CONNECTED'. Trade journal promobil.de and ADAC Westfalen also contribute their expertise. Live demonstrations are available in the outdoor area. The 'Adventure DIY' area provides hands-on tips for rebuilding motorhomes or converting vehicles, covering module installation, floorplan design, electrical installations, lightweight construction materials, water supply, and interior furnishing.

Event History

Founded in 1962 in Essen, CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF quickly became Europe's largest caravanning event. It moved to Düsseldorf in 1994 due to increasing demand for exhibition space. The fair has consistently grown, adapting its layout and services to meet the needs of the caravanning community. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, interest has remained high, with attendance consistently over 200,000 visitors in recent years and a record number of exhibitors. The event has evolved from a pure sales exhibition to an immersive experience fair, reflecting the growing societal significance of mobile holidays.

Accessibility

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is only 3 km from the exhibition center. Visitors can reach Messe Düsseldorf by bus (line 896) or taxi in a few minutes. During the trade fair, Rheinbahn provides an additional airport shuttle bus (line 896). Public transport options from the central station (Hauptbahnhof) and Heinrich-Heine-Allee are also available, including tram lines U78 and U79, and bus line 722. For those arriving by caravan or motorhome, there is a Caravan Center at Messe parking lot P1 with serviced and unserviced pitches. Parking for caravans requires online reservation via the ticket shop. A special taxi fare of €25 applies for trips between Düsseldorf Airport and Messe Düsseldorf entrances.

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