Vanlife fever at Caravan and Co 2025: A personal trade fair column
Hello from Rendsburg! Caravan und Co 2025 is in full swing, and you can feel the spirit of optimism as soon as you enter the exhibition grounds: Northern Germany's largest caravanning and camping trade fair attracts vanlife fans from all over the country to Schleswig-Holstein . At the fifth edition of this trade fair, top-class exhibitors present the latest motorhomes, campervans and gadgets for mobile travel . Polished motorhomes glisten in the autumn sun everywhere, while in the aisles and tents, curious visitors soak up the exciting insights into modern van life, inspiration for upcoming travel adventures and the latest trends in the camping industry. There will also be an extensive supporting program with shows, lectures and panel discussions - and even live music in the evening after the official trade fair.
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My personal favorite place is the Nordic Vanlife Village, a small village of its own on the exhibition grounds, where the vanlife scene in the north meets. Familiar faces from the community camp out here with their lovingly restored vans and give exclusive insights into their vehicles. During the day, I listen to exciting workshops and discussions on all things DIY, and in the evening I sit around the campfire and chat with the vanlife professionals - the van enthusiasts have turned this corner into a meeting place for exchanging experiences. And every lunchtime, a tempting aroma wafts through the village: Moe's "Quick and Easy Food" brings fresh ideas for the camping kitchen to the plate in its daily cooking show at 12:30 pm. With a growling stomach, I'm right on time in front of the small outdoor kitchen where Moe - real name Simone Neufing - demonstrates how to whip up something delicious in a flash while on the move. This hearty show cooking session has long since become an insider tip at the trade fair and ensures that nobody leaves hungry or uninspired.
Of course, with all this vanlife fever, our own contribution should not be missing. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the trade fair, I head straight for the Boxio stand - and am not disappointed. BOXIO has two brand new products in its luggage this year: the BOXIO Doorboard and the BOXIO Rack . What's behind them? The Doorboard is an ingenious little folding table to hang on the rear door of your camper. In a matter of seconds, the open door becomes a stable outdoor work surface - no more balancing the gas stove on wobbly boxes ! And then there's the BOXIO Rack: a compact wooden module that fits in almost any car - similar to a BiberBox, but more than just a camping box . This modular wonder offers storage space and function in one, from a pull-out bed to a mini-kitchen, and looks even more stylish than all the DIY versions . As enthusiastic vanlifers, we know that smart solutions like this make the subtle difference between "somehow on the road" and really comfortable self-sufficiency. We are accordingly proud to present our newcomers - from our first separating toilet to the doorboard and rack, Boxio shows here at the trade fair how sustainable camping and clever design go hand in hand .
As I walk through the rows of our stand with shining eyes, I sense that special atmosphere that only a camping trade fair can create. Visitors stop to talk shop about our Boxio products and share their own conversion ideas. We greet each other and exchange tips - we all share a passion for mobile travel, whether we are professionals or newcomers. At that moment, I realize: that's exactly why we love vanlife. It's not just about the latest technology or the perfect camper, but about the feeling of freedom and community that is tangible on every corner here in Rendsburg.
As the author of these lines - and part of the Boxio team - I can only say that Caravan und Co 2025 made my camper heart beat faster. From the first honking at the opening to the collective honking on the last day, there is an infectious enthusiasm on the exhibition grounds. I stroll past the Nordic Vanlife Village one last time, where the embers of the campfire are still glowing, and think to myself: sometimes it really is the little things that bring the greatest comfort - be it a door table for your morning coffee with a view or a wooden module that transforms a station wagon into a camper .
We at Boxio are not only celebrating our product premieres here, but also what drives us all: the joy of camping and the love of nature. And while the Wacken Firefighters play their last march somewhere in the distance and DJ Simoné brings the trade fair party to a close, I raise a glass with my team to four unforgettable days in Rendsburg. Caravan and Co 2025, you were great - see you again next year! 🚐🎉
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Invitation to Caravan und Co 2025 - visit us at the Boxio stand!
Do you have wanderlust and camping fever? Then mark the coming weekend red in your calendar! From September 25 to 28, 2025, Caravan und Co 2025, the big camping fair in Schleswig-Holstein, will take place in Rendsburg. Here is a brief overview of why a visit to this vanlife trade fair is absolutely worthwhile:
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When & Where: 25-28.09.2025, daily 10:00-18:00, Messegelände Rendsburg (24768 Rendsburg) - Northern Germany's largest trade fair for caravanning, camping, leisure and mobile travel is waiting for you !
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Nordic Vanlife Village: Meet the vanlife community in the specially created village - well-known vanlifers (together with the bus hobbyists) show their converted campers and chat with you around the campfire about their experiences. Plus: Exciting workshops, talks and meet & greets about camper conversion and being on the road.
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Supporting program & highlights: Be inspired by new motorhomes, accessories and everything that makes traveling even more enjoyable . Every day at 12:30 there will be a cooking show with Moe's Quick and Easy Food - live tips for delicious camping food! Entertainment will also be provided: from live music and the trade fair party (Sat. evening) to the children's adventure world, there will be something for everyone.
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BOXIO stand - discover new products: Visit us at the Boxio stand (in the Vanlife Village) and experience our brand new products first hand. We will be presenting the practical BOXIO Doorboard (the mobile door table for your camper) and the versatile BOXIO Rack - a wooden extension module that works in a similar way to a BiberBox, but can do more and looks better than conventional camping boxes. Our experts on site will be happy to show you how sustainable camping and clever design go hand in hand with Boxio .
Curious now? 🤗 Then let's go to Caravan und Co 2025 in Rendsburg! Four days of pure vanlife feeling await you - whether you dream of owning your own camper, want to upgrade your motorhome or simply want to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere among like-minded people. Come and visit us at the Boxio stand, say hello and let us show you our new products.
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We look forward to your visit - see you soon in Rendsburg at Caravan und Co 2025!
