CARAVAN SALON 2026 – Discover Trends and Innovations
“Especially in times when many people are making more conscious decisions about how and where they invest their time and money, caravanning continues to gain importance. It stands for flexible getaways, spontaneous short trips, or long journeys – and for the freedom to design your own vacation individually. This is exactly where CARAVAN SALON comes in: It doesn’t just showcase products, but opens up concrete possibilities. Visitors can compare, try out, get inspired, and directly find the solutions that fit their lifestyle,” says Stefan Koschke, Director of CARAVAN SALON.
At the same time, exhibitors leverage the unique power of CARAVAN SALON to showcase their ideas, products, and innovations exactly where they have the greatest impact: in direct exchange with people. “We don’t just present – in our exhibition halls, caravanning is made tangible in all its diversity: vehicles, technology, and accessories as well as travel destinations, campsites, and pitches. In Düsseldorf, manufacturers and suppliers meet a highly interested, affluent target audience as well as international industry experts. This unique combination makes CARAVAN SALON the decisive place to emotionally charge innovations and establish them sustainably – with end customers as well as business partners. This is where relevance is created – and where purchasing decisions are made. The exhibiting industry and trade expect CARAVAN SALON to provide sustainable market stimulation,” Koschke adds.
CARAVAN SALON as Industry Catalyst
CARAVAN SALON will also set decisive impulses for the industry in 2026 and provide guidance in a dynamic market environment. Under the motto “CARAVAN SALON Opens New Worlds,” the 65th edition of the leading trade fair demonstrates how diverse and innovative mobile travel is today – and where the industry is heading. In 15 halls, the community can expect a unique selection of motorhomes, caravans, and campervans – complemented by accessories, technical equipment, conversion parts, roof tents, and mobile homes.
In addition, CARAVAN SALON presents new travel destinations as well as campsites and pitches, inspiring visitors to discover the world in their own way. At the same time, the fair strengthens its role as an international platform for industry professionals and offers space for exchange, new ideas, and concrete business relationships with a high-quality conference program in the B2B sector.
Caravanning Strikes a Chord
Daniel Onggowinarso, Managing Director of the Caravanning Industry Association (CIVD), explains why caravanning is gaining importance for many people: “In times that many people perceive as uncertain and fast-paced, the need for balance and conscious breaks from everyday life is noticeably growing. Vacation has long been more than just relaxation; it stands for freedom, closeness to nature, and the opportunity to spend one’s time self-determined. This is exactly what makes caravanning so attractive to more and more people. At the same time, against the backdrop of current crises, the cost aspect is also gaining increasing importance. Caravanning offers a clear advantage over many other forms of vacation, as both the travel route and duration can be planned flexibly and individually aligned with the budget. This way, travelers maintain full control over their vacation costs even in uncertain times and can adjust their planning at any time. How much caravanning strikes a chord is particularly evident at CARAVAN SALON. As the largest and most important trade fair in the industry, it is not only the annual highlight for the industry but also the place where the entire diversity of mobile travel becomes visible. Nowhere else is the range of vehicles, accessories, services, and travel inspiration as comprehensive as in Düsseldorf. Year after year, the fair inspires visitors of all age groups and appeals to experienced caravanning enthusiasts as well as newcomers.”
New Theme Worlds Set Trends and Provide Guidance
CARAVAN SALON is consistently developing its offering structure and creating even more guidance for visitors within the enormous product diversity. New and clearly defined theme areas help to discover trends in a targeted manner and navigate the offering more quickly.
One focus is on the new off-road area in Halls 16 and 17, where off-road vehicles and presentations for particularly self-sufficient travel are showcased together. Also new is the independent roof tent area in Hall 7a, which addresses the ongoing trend around flexible and compact travel forms and displays a wide range of models and innovations.
Established theme worlds such as Equipment & Outdoor (Hall 3), Travel & Nature (Hall 7), and Technology & Components (Halls 13 and 14) remain in their familiar locations and continue to provide a clear structure within the trade fair offering. Hall 9 remains unavailable due to ongoing modernization measures.
Preview Day on August 28
The Preview Day on Friday, August 28, offers a particularly relaxed atmosphere with limited ticket availability for all who want to discover the industry’s innovations at their leisure.
Ticket sales begin on June 11. Current information and news are available online at www.caravan-salon.de.
Tickets and Prices for CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf 2026:
The day ticket costs €20 for adults on weekends, €18 on weekdays; reduced price (students, Club CARAVAN SALON & boot, ADAC) €18 on weekends, €16 on weekdays; for children (6 to 12 years) the day ticket is €6 on weekends and weekdays. In addition, an afternoon ticket for €12 is offered Monday through Friday (from 2 PM to 6 PM). Prices for Preview Day are €39 for adults (€35 reduced), children aged 6 to 12 pay €6.
Hotel Booking Made Easy
For all those still looking for the ideal accommodation for CARAVAN SALON 2026, a specially developed booking platform is available to secure hotel stays quickly and easily. Through Messe Düsseldorf’s partnership with KUONI Tumlare and the innovative HotelMap booking platform, which is optimally tailored to the needs of exhibitors, visitors, and media representatives, travel planning becomes more convenient than ever. The user-friendly platform provides all important information at a glance – from travel time to the exhibition center to special amenities and the best available price: https://hotelmap.com/MGMHR
CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF
With 270,000 visitors from more than 80 countries and 810 exhibitors from more than 40 countries in 2025, CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF is the world’s largest trade fair for mobile travel and the most important meeting place for the caravanning industry. CARAVAN SALON 2026 will take place from August 28 (Preview Day) to September 6.
