Alongside familiar layouts and classic vehicles the new models for the season presented to the public for the first time will obviously be very much in the limelight. The spectrum of vehicles on show ranges from small caravans and compact mobile homes for two people right through to family vehicles and luxury motorhomes.

The caravanning sector is also continuing in its efforts to become more eco-friendly. Reduced energy consumption, pioneering developments, lightweight design options and mobile homes with hybrid drive are very much in focus here.

Naturally, this year will also see the return of the popular vintage caravan exhibition.Many caravan enthusiasts will be travelling to the event in their own vehicle: during the CARAVAN SALON some 30,000 visitors will spend the night in their own vehicles at the Messe Düsseldorf’s Caravan Center. The large car park north of the exhibition centre boasts more than 2,000 serviced and non-serviced pitches.

Furthermore, the CIVD will invite visitors to get to know Europe better and provide them with information on the new B96 driving licence. From January 2013 holders of class B driving licences can purchase an extension enabling them to drive a car and trailer combination weighing up to 4.25 tons. Manufacturers will round off their ranges with new series and numerous innovative details. Whether it is reasonably priced starter models, compact mid-class vehicles or the luxury premium segment – at the CARAVAN SALON all budgets are catered for.

CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF is also known for its entertaining programme revolving around leisure mobility making a visit to the fair an experience for all the family. For children the AWO at CARAVAN SALON 2012 has a wide range of recreational activities in store and in the open area outside they will be able to let off steam to their hearts’ content.

TourNatur held in Parallel in Halls 1 and 2
The hiking and trekking fair TourNatur will once again be held in parallel on the second weekend of the event (31 August to 2 September). Presented in Hall 1 will be over 5,000 hiking destinations while Hall 2 will feature the latest equipment for hiking and trekking plus specialist advice. TourNatur also offer numerous opportunities to get involved.

Facts and figures on CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF
The CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2012 is open from Saturday, 25 August, to Sunday, 2 September 2012, on each day from 10 am to 6 pm. For trade visitors and media representatives the fair is already open on Friday, 24 August. Day tickets costs Euro 13 for adults while two-day tickets cost Euro 20. Children, schoolchildren, students and CARAVAN SALON Club members pay concessionary admission. Admission tickets purchased in advance include free travel to and from the exhibition centre on all means of transport within the VRR network on the days of the fair (2nd class on German railways (DB)). Admission tickets purchased on the day include free travel from the exhibition centre within the VRR network. CARAVAN SALON 2012 will once again also be offering online tickets to print out at home from early July. From August tickets will also be available from selected ADAC sale points and the DCC. Information and news on the CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF can be found on the Internet at www.caravan-salon.de.