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Spring 2026 brings several major vanlife events in Europe: shows in Essen and Warsaw, a presentation in Bad Krozingen, and a dog-friendly festival in Austria. Demand for campers and caravans is rising.
Spring 2026 is packed with events for motorhome and campervan enthusiasts. From February 25 to March 1, the Reise + Camping 2026 show in Essen (Germany) expands its Vanlife zone and allows dogs for the first two days. A key new feature is the central 'Camp' area with a display of private conversions and workshops by BUSBASTLER Academy.
From April 24 to 26, the Camper Caravan Show 2026 takes place in Warsaw (Poland) on 50,000 m², gathering 177 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors. Truck1 portal has become a media partner. In Q1 2026, demand for campers and caravans rose to 36% and 34% respectively, with Poland and Spain among the top five European markets alongside Germany, France, and Italy.
On April 29, CFS Rendler GmbH will present one motorhome and one caravan in Bad Krozingen (Germany) from 10:00 to 15:00 at the bus parking lot in front of Vita Classica. Free entry. From May 7 to 10, FELLIVAL 2026 will be held at Strandcamping Anderwald on Lake Faaker See in Carinthia (Austria) — a festival for dog owners traveling in motorhomes. The program includes hiking and SUP tours, dog health and vanlife workshops, Friskluft Short Film Festival screenings, a photo challenge, and a marketplace. Parking is available from Thursday to Sunday, daytime entry is free except for evening culinary events.
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CFS Rendler GmbH will present one motorhome and one caravan on April 29, 2026, in Bad Krozingen. The event will take place from 10:00 to 15:00 on the ...
CFS Rendler GmbH will present one motorhome and one caravan on April 29, 2026, in Bad Krozingen. The event will take place from 10:00 to 15:00 on the bus parking lot in front of Vita Classica and is freely accessible to the public.
Quebec offers campgrounds specifically equipped for camper vans and motorhomes. The list includes both no-frills sites and serviced locations in natio...
Quebec offers campgrounds specifically equipped for camper vans and motorhomes. The list includes both no-frills sites and serviced locations in national parks, coastal areas, and urban settings, featuring spots in Charlevoix, Gaspésie, and the Magdalen Islands.
The Truck1 portal has become a media partner for the Camper Caravan Show 2026 in Warsaw. The event will take place from April 24 to 26 at Ptak Warsaw ...
The Truck1 portal has become a media partner for the Camper Caravan Show 2026 in Warsaw. The event will take place from April 24 to 26 at Ptak Warsaw Expo, covering 50,000 m², and will host 177 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors. In Q1 2026, demand for camper vans and caravans increased to 36% and 34% respectively, with Poland and Spain joining Germany, France, and Italy in the top five European markets.
From May 7 to 10, 2026, FELLIVAL 2026 will take place at Strandcamping Anderwald on Lake Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria—a festival for dog owners tr...
From May 7 to 10, 2026, FELLIVAL 2026 will take place at Strandcamping Anderwald on Lake Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria—a festival for dog owners traveling in motorhomes and campervans. The event is part of the Gates of Summer platform and includes hiking and SUP tours, workshops on dog health and vanlife, screenings from the Friskluft Short Film Festival, a photo challenge, and a marketplace. Overnight pitches are available from Thursday to Sunday; day visitors enter free, except for evening culinary events.
The Reise + Camping 2026 trade fair in Essen, from February 25 to March 1, is relocating and expanding its Vanlife section to a larger hall. The new l...
The Reise + Camping 2026 trade fair in Essen, from February 25 to March 1, is relocating and expanding its Vanlife section to a larger hall. The new layout features a central 'Camp' area showcasing privately converted camper vans and a practical workshop program by new partner BUSBASTLER Academy. For the first time, dogs will be allowed on the first two days of the event.
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