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ADAC launches 'Camper of the Year' contest: qualifying at Nürburgring, final in Düsseldorf

18.06.2026 00:07 2 min 5 sources
BLICK aktuell DEU + 4 more
ADAC launches 'Camper of the Year' contest: qualifying at Nürburgring, final in Düsseldorf
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In Brief

ADAC is holding the 'Camper des Jahres 2026' competition for motorhome drivers. Regional rounds run from May to August, with the final on September 5-6 at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The winner receives a trip to North America.

ADAC has announced the 'Camper des Jahres 2026' competition for motorhome owners. Participants must be over 18, hold a driver's license, and own a self-propelled motorhome. According to some sources, the maximum weight is 3.5 tonnes; according to others, up to 4.5 tonnes.

Regional rounds and final

  • May 8 — preliminary round at the Nürburgring (10 participants).
  • May 10 — selection in Laatzen (with safety training).
  • June 12 — regional round in Hesse.
  • September 5-6 — final at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

In regional rounds, participants demonstrate driving skills in their own motorhomes, including emergency braking on wet roads and maneuvering. Winners of 14 regional rounds advance to the final. The main prize is a trip to North America (worth several thousand euros). Participation is free; applications are accepted until April 20.

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Nürburgring: National Competition 'Camper of the Year'

30.04.2026 BLICK aktuell DEU Original source

ADAC Seeks Germany's Best Motorhome Driver

19.04.2026 giessener-allgemeine.de DEU Original source

ADAC Seeks Germany's Best Motorhome Driver

19.04.2026 op-online.de DEU Original source

ADAC Seeks 'Camper of the Year 2026'

07.04.2026 tagesschau.de DEU Original source

ADAC holds 'Camper des Jahres' competition for motorhome owners

22.01.2026 adac.de DEU Original source

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