Why campers like Arne and Grete Nielsen from Denmark head to the motorhome site in Brokdorf

Volkswagen presented the ID. California Cruise, its first electric camper based on the ID.Buzz Pro, at the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. The model is available with short and long wheelbases, features a sleeping area measuring 2.03 m by 1.20 m, climate control that can run for up to 48 hours, and V2L capability with up to 3.6 kW output. European pricing starts at 60,761 euros, with first deliveries expected in early 2027.

According to the ADAC booking portal Pincamp, the campsite at Alfsee in Rieste ranks 29th among the most popular campsites in Europe. Park manager Michael Schrey said this is no reason to rest on their laurels.

In the night to Tuesday, August 25, at around 4 a.m., unknown persons stole a white Hobby motorhome from Niersweg in Neersen. The same day, Dutch police found the vehicle on a campsite in Echt, near Roermond. The motorhome, registered in Viersen, has license plate KK G 4004 and is equipped with solar panels and air conditioning. Police are asking witnesses to call 02162 3770.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, which opened on August 28, more than 830 exhibitors are presenting motorhomes, caravans and related products. According to the Caravaning Industry Association (CIVD), new registrations of motorhomes and caravans in Germany fell by 3% to 63,329 in the first seven months of 2026. Manufacturers such as Hymer and Carthago see this as a normalization after the pandemic boom and are focusing on package deals. The most expensive caravan on display costs 275,000 euros, while two luxury motorhomes are priced at 2.2 million euros each.

Volkswagen unveiled its new electric camper ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz Pro, at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany. The camper features a double bed (2.03 m by 1.20 m), a California mode for camping with up to 48 hours of autonomous operation, and a 2000 W external power supply. It is available with short or long wheelbase, with a 286 hp electric motor and battery capacity of 79 or 86 kWh. Deliveries are expected in early 2027, with a starting price of 60,761 euros.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the new luxury motorhome Concorde Centurion 1100 GI, based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros, was unveiled. The 10.99-meter model features a hydraulic rear door that accommodates a Fiat 500 or Mini Cooper. Inside, there is an L-shaped seating area, a French bed measuring 200×180 cm, an optional drop-down bed, 600 Ah lithium batteries, and a 6000-watt Alde heating system. The base price is 715,000 euros.