Roof Tent Festival 2025: Pack your tents – the adventure begins in Hameln!

Roof Tent Festival 2025: Pack your tents – the adventure begins in Hameln!

The Roof Tent Festival 2025 in Hameln attracts outdoor fans and vanlife enthusiasts from all over Germany and neighboring countries. From May 22nd to 25th, hundreds of roof tent fans will gather to celebrate and exchange ideas about the benefits of the mobile lifestyle. The event takes place at the Alpha One campsite and is considered the largest event of its kind in German-speaking countries. The atmosphere is more relaxed than at traditional camping events and offers an ideal platform for hobbyists and inventors who want to show off their creative skills.

Uwe Vollrath from Schwäbisch Hall presents his restored Citroën Acadiane, which is equipped with a self-made roof tent, at the festival. This innovative concept, consisting of a roof box, wooden poles and an old four-man tent, symbolizes the passion of many participants for individual camping. After 20 years in which the car was unused and heavily rusted, Vollrath is experiencing new trips to countries such as Slovenia, Turkey and possibly India with his roof tent adventure. His first night in the roof tent was a very special experience, but he is still wondering whether he will build his own tent or use a professional roof tent in the future.

Diverse program for every taste

The event has a varied program that includes live lectures and workshops on topics such as rooftop tents, off-roading and the vanlife lifestyle. There is also a dealer mile where exhibitors present news and equipment for campers. Stefan Heinen from Einbeck highlights the sociable atmosphere among the roof tents and emphasizes that roof tents make contact with other campers easier compared to traditional motorhomes. Heinen appreciates the comfort and ease of use of his roof tent, which illustrates the advantages of individual camping.

• Live-Vorträge und Workshops zu Dachzelten, Offroad und Vanlife
• Händlerbereich für Dachzelte und Outdoor-Ausrüstung
• Kinder-Abenteuerland und Outdoor-Aktivitäten
• Lagerfeuer, Musik und Community-Events

The festival also offers activities such as travelogues, map reading and fire lighting to strengthen the campers' community. Thilo Vogel, the founder of the festival, emphasizes the goal of bringing nature and outdoor lovers together. Participants without a roof tent are also welcome to experience the diverse offerings and the feeling of freedom of mobile life.

Over 1,500 camping enthusiasts are expected at the weekend and are looking forward to the opportunity to exchange ideas and share their experiences. The festival promises not only fun and action, but also valuable insights into the world of rooftop camping.

For further information and exclusive insights into the event, those interested can visit the website rooftentnomaden.com visit.