Everything about the Caravan Salon Austria Wels
The Caravan Salon Austria is Austria's largest fair for camping & caravanning. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre. Hotel Ploberger is just a few minutes' walk away – with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms in the centre.
Hotel, tickets, parking and accommodation
What is the Caravan Salon Austria?
The Caravan Salon Austria is Austria's largest fair for camping & caravanning –
and for many years the most important meeting point for everyone who loves mobile travel.
Under the roof of the Wels Exhibition Centre, national and international exhibitors present the entire world of camping and caravanning.
Numerous leading brands show their latest models in the exhibition halls, many of them as Austrian premieres.
The range extends from
motorhomes, caravans, campervans, roof tents and trailer tents through to conversion parts, awnings and outdoor equipment, and on to technology, accessories and Austria's largest used-vehicle exhibition by dealers.
This makes the Caravan Salon Austria appealing to beginners, experienced campers and families alike.
What can I expect at the Caravan Salon Austria?
A remarkable feature is the mix of vehicle fair, vanlife inspiration and real camping experience: from the compact campervan to the luxurious motorhome, the entire spectrum of modern caravanning can be compared and touched in one place.
A particular highlight is the "adVANture" show with a focus on vanlife, offroad and overlanding – including adventure vehicles and clever van conversion concepts.
For many visitors the Caravan Salon Austria is a reason to spend several days in Wels – vehicles and trends during the day, a relaxed evening in the old town and a short, convenient trip to the exhibition grounds. Visitors from Bavaria, Germany, Lower Austria and Styria in particular like to combine the fair with a stay in the centre of Wels.
What's on at the Caravan Salon Austria?
A key part of the experience is the extensive supporting programme around mobile travel.
In the "travel cinema", exciting talks, travel reports and interactive workshops await on destinations, vehicle conversion and camping tips.
Added to this are new-product presentations, a large used-vehicle and dealer show, and advice and shopping options around accessories and camping equipment – an experience for beginners and experienced campers alike.
Opening hours of the Caravan Salon Austria
The Caravan Salon Austria runs over several fair days at the Wels Exhibition Centre.
The exact dates and daily opening hours of the current edition are published by the organiser on the official website.
As the fair extends across many halls and spacious areas, allow plenty of time for a complete tour. Anyone wishing to compare several brands and models at a relaxed pace is best advised to plan a multi-day visit and to stay centrally, so the journeys to the fair remain short.
Tickets and admission
Tickets for the Caravan Salon Austria are usually available in the online ticket shop and at the box office.
The current admission prices and reduced categories are published by the organiser on the official website.
To avoid the queues, use the advance sale and arrive early.
Getting to the Caravan Salon Austria
By car
Wels lies directly on the A1 Western Motorway and is easy to reach from Vienna, Salzburg, Linz and Munich.
By train
Wels station is one of Austria's most important railway hubs.
From there, visitors reach the city centre and the event areas within a few minutes.
By plane
Linz Airport is around 20 minutes from Wels and offers good connections for international guests.
Parking at the Wels Exhibition Centre
Visitors benefit from numerous parking options in Wels.
Garage at Hotel Ploberger
Guests staying at Hotel Ploberger enjoy a particular advantage:
The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz connects directly to the hotel.
The car can stay there while you travel to the fair comfortably on foot or by the public transport that runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Exhibition car parks
During the Caravan Salon Austria, exhibition car parks are available around the grounds.
For an event of this scale, an early arrival or the use of public transport is recommended, as traffic volumes are high.
City-centre location
Thanks to the hotel's central location, many routes can be covered comfortably on foot.
The Caravan Salon Austria with your dog
Among the camping crowd in particular, the dog often travels along.
At the Caravan Salon Austria, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead.
The organiser's current rules on lead requirements and access should be checked briefly on the official website before your visit.
If you arrive with a dog, Hotel Ploberger is a good choice: dogs are warmly welcome on request.
This makes it easy to combine the fair with a stay in the centre of Wels – with short distances and green spaces nearby for the daily walks.
The Caravan Salon Austria with children
The Caravan Salon Austria is a popular destination for the whole family.
Motorhomes to explore, roof tents to climb into and the colourful world of camping offer plenty for children to discover.
The spacious grounds leave ample room for a relaxed tour with the whole family.
For the stay in Wels, the central location of Hotel Ploberger is an advantage: short distances, no long drives and a quiet retreat after an eventful day at the fair.
Where to stay during the Caravan Salon Austria?
For a multi-day fair in particular, the choice of accommodation makes the difference.
A central location in the Wels old town brings several advantages:
- short distances between hotel,
- fair and city centre,
- restaurants and cafés within walking distance for the evening,
- no daily search for parking at the grounds and
- a relaxed wind-down after a long fair day.
Anyone who doesn't want to drive back from an industrial estate in the evening, but is right in the city instead, gains noticeably in rest –
and arrives refreshed on the next fair day. After an intensive day at the Caravan Salon Austria, the breakfast at Hotel Ploberger is a relaxed start the next morning before heading back to the fair.
Hotel Ploberger – 8 minutes' walk to the Caravan Salon Austria
Hotel Ploberger is only around 650 metres from the event areas.
Most areas of the Wels Exhibition Centre can be reached in about 8 minutes on foot.
If you prefer public transport, there is a connection running directly from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the fair.
As a family-run house in its fourth generation, the hotel is a place where camping fans, families and trade visitors recover after an intensive day at the fair. The quiet, air-conditioned rooms sit in the middle of the city yet sheltered from the bustle. The sauna and fitness area invites you to recharge after a long day, and the generous breakfast buffet with regional products can be enjoyed in the garden on request.
Your advantages at a glance:- quiet, air-conditioned rooms in the heart of Wels
- generous breakfast buffet with regional products – in the garden on request
- sauna and fitness area for recovery
- public car park with direct lift access to the hotel
- 24-hour access to the hotel
- free Wi-Fi throughout the house
- restaurants, cafés and the Wels old town right outside the door
After a day among motorhomes, vanlife and camping trends, guests enjoy the calm of the house while still reaching everything important on foot.
For business travellers who visit Wels regularly, Hotel Ploberger – for example as a seminar hotel in Wels – is a familiar address too.
What are FAQs about the Caravan Salon Austria in Wels?
What is the Caravan Salon Austria?
The Caravan Salon Austria is Austria's largest fair for camping & caravanning. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre and shows motorhomes, caravans, campervans, accessories and the largest used-vehicle exhibition by dealers.
When does the Caravan Salon Austria take place?
The fair is held annually in autumn over several days. The current dates are published by the organiser on the official website.
Where does the Caravan Salon Austria take place?
At the Wels Exhibition Centre in Upper Austria.
How much is admission?
The current admission prices and reduced categories are published by the organiser on the official website. Tickets are available in the online ticket shop and at the box office.
What is the "adVANture" show?
"adVANture" is the themed area around vanlife, offroad and overlanding – with adventure vehicles, van conversion concepts and self-build workshops.
Is there a used-vehicle exhibition?
Yes. The Caravan Salon Austria features Austria's largest used-vehicle exhibition by dealers – with the option to compare directly on site.
How many halls does the Caravan Salon Austria have?
The fair extends across many halls and areas of the Wels Exhibition Centre.
How far is Hotel Ploberger from the exhibition centre?
Just a few minutes' walk. Alternatively, public transport runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Is parking available?
Yes. The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz, with lift access to the hotel, is right by the hotel. The exhibition car parks are also available at the grounds.
Can I arrive by train?
Yes. Wels station is an important hub; during the fair there are direct public connections to the exhibition grounds.
Which hotels are near the Wels Exhibition Centre?
Hotel Ploberger is centrally located in the Wels old town, just a few minutes' walk from the exhibition grounds, which makes it particularly well placed for fair visitors.
Which restaurants are nearby?
Hotel Ploberger is in the middle of the Wels old town – restaurants, cafés and bars are within a few minutes' walk.
Can I bring my dog?
At the Caravan Salon Austria, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead; the organiser's rules apply. At Hotel Ploberger, dogs are welcome on request.
Is the Caravan Salon Austria accessible?
The grounds of the Wels Exhibition Centre are designed with accessibility in mind. Current information is published by the organiser on the official website.
Is it suitable for a multi-day visit?
Yes. Given the variety of brands, models and the supporting programme, several days leave enough time to experience all areas at a relaxed pace.
Are there charging points for electric cars?
Charging options are available at Hotel Ploberger. It is best to ask the hotel directly for details.