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90 Years of Caravanning

We are celebrating:

In 1931 Arist Dethleffs invented the first caravan – as a wedding gift.

This was the start of a unique success story, which has enabled generations of people to enjoy a truly special holiday and leisure experience.

Our pioneering history

Click your way through our history – 90 years of Dethleffs

Pioneers of Caravanning

A journey through 90 years of Dethleffs history.
From the invention of the caravan to crossing the Alps with the Dethleffs E.HOME Caravan – the world’s first fully electric caravan.

Take a journey back in time with Dethleffs