Caravan Salon 2026: Focus on Diversity and Innovation

The New Housing festival at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair showcases over 30 tiny houses. Visitors can view them both from the outside and inside.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a Night Package for the ID. Buzz electric van, converting it into a camper for short trips. The package includes a bed, air conditioning, and a Vehicle-to-Load function providing up to 2000 watts for external devices, including e-bike charging. This expands the vehicle's usability without a full motorhome conversion.

Bürstner has introduced the Signature partially integrated motorhome on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. The model is available in two floor plans: SMT 7.0 with twin beds and SMT 7.4 with a queen bed in the rear. Prices start at €94,000, about €14,000 more than the Fiat Ducato version. The motorhome is 20 cm longer (7.35 m) but 4 cm lower thanks to the Alko low-frame chassis, offering improved comfort and stability. Standard equipment includes a 150 Ah lithium battery, 200 L fresh water and 180 L waste water tanks, with optional 120 L cassette toilet and 50 L gas tank. Interior features include a swiveling seating group, sliding sink for shower, kitchen with 140 L drawer fridge and induction hob.

Giottiline has introduced the Toscan 69 XF (2027), a partially integrated motorhome measuring 6.99 m in length and 2.32 m in width. Instead of traditional rear beds, it features a spacious lounge area with two longitudinal sofas and a full-width bathroom. Sleeping arrangements include a drop-down bed (145/125 x 190 cm) and a convertible seating area (153/105 x 200 cm). The model is aimed at couples and long-term travelers, but is not suitable for those requiring a fixed rear bed.

Michel Ruggiero, a passionate home pizza baker, plans to compete at the Pizza World Championship in Naples in 2027. In addition to his catering business, he serves pizza to visitors of the Lörrach campsite from his mobile pizza van.

The 'Am Dünengelände' campsite in Zempin (Usedom island) loses 3–4 meters of dune annually due to coastal erosion. Up to 70% of pitches could become inaccessible within a few years. After a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures, a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern took place. An agreement was reached on sand replenishment, which could start as early as winter.