Vanlife
New in 2023: with the new themed area "Vanlife" we bring the boundless feeling of freedom directly into our exhibition halls! Here, artfully extended panel vans and new van models will be presented. New exhibitors such as Salty Blue Camper, Neuländer Camper, Vickywood, Autohaus Kahle and many others will be there.
Vanlife - feeling of freedom on the abf
Get in, drive off, see where it takes you: The vanlife movement has picked up speed in recent years and has also arrived at the abf - this year for the first time with its own "Vanlife" theme area: here, artistically converted panel vans and new van models are presented. There is also a wide range of conversion accessories.
New exhibitors such as Salty Blue Camper, Neuländer Camper, Vickywood, Autohaus Kahle and many others will be there. In addition, visitors can look forward to a stand-up paddling pool to try out and a beach bar with cool cocktails and snacks.
You can look forward to interesting exhibitors such as:
Vanlife stage
On the Vanlife stage, there will be daily presentations on various Vanlife topics, such as self-building. Experts such as the bus tinkerers give tips and advice on what to bear in mind during planning, vehicle conversion or traveling. The program includes topics such as "The perfect floor plan", "Safe on the road" or "Electric setups". There will also be tips on configuration or registration. In addition, visitors can look forward to various travel reports from the Vanlife community and get some inspiration for their own travel planning.
Meeting place for surfers and stand up paddlers
Get on the water! A large stand-up paddling pool awaits you in the Vanlife area: test the trend sport directly on site and get advice from experts. Surfer's Paradise also offers a large selection of surfing equipment. And if you want to take a break and enjoy the real beach feeling, the beach bar is the place to be.
Vanlife-Camp
The abf invited to the Vanlife Community Meeting on Friday, February 3. All vanlifers who felt like visiting the Hannover exhibition center with their van and exchanging ideas and networking with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere were invited. During the day, participants could visit the abf and in the evening get together over delicious food and a drink or two.
The Vanlife meeting included:
Free Vanlife Workshops
Another new feature was the opportunity to take part in special one-hour courses and workshops, where you could get important info and equipment for the self-conversion. These workshops were led by the Busbastler, who are experts in all areas of self-conversion and run their own Busbastler Academy for anyone who wants to convert their bus, van or panel van into a camper.
The number of participants was limited to 15 people per workshop. Duration: approx. 1 hour
Caravan Parking of Deutsche Messe
The fair's own caravan park is located opposite Hall 13 (West entrance area) in the south of the exhibition grounds on the corner of Kronsbergstraße / Karlsruher Straße.
Impressions 2020
Caravaning & Camping
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