Press releases

The former Hobby apprentice Frederik Bendel has been crowned the state’s best wood-worker in 2022. He received his award from the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Schleswig-Holstein during the ceremony held at the ACO Thormanhalle in Büdelsdorf. The Minister-President Daniel Günther himself was on hand to personally present him with his certificate and a glass trophy. Out of almost 9,000 people from across the state who have completed their apprenticeships in various professions, this outstanding achievement makes Frederik Bendel one of the top 93 apprentices.

What will camping holidays look like in the future? This is a question that Hobby, the north German manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes, is asking itself. The caravan industry is in need of fresh and innovative ideas. The BEACHY AIR study in lightweight construction is one of them.

North-German caravan and mobile home manufacturer Hobby will feature at Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf where it will showcase a host of new developments, popular best sellers, and a surprising concept – all with a generous helping of “hygge”. The MAXIA product range will take centre stage with its modern Scandinavian design, its premium MAXIA VAN camper and the BEACHY AIR study as an added surprise.

Hobby’s MAXIA VAN combines Scandinavian flair and cosiness with state-of-the-art bodywork and vehicle technology “Made in Germany”. Powerful, comfortable and brimming with smart features, this van will transform any camping holiday into a premium, van life experience.

Scandinavian design and smart features: the MAXIA 585 UL is the latest addition to the Hobby caravan family. Like all models in the MAXIA range, it features an open-plan design, warm colours, natural materials and a healthy helping of “hygge”.

Proven success stories and brand-new vehicles: Hobby kicks off the new season with a mix of best-sellers and new vehicles. The announcement of a new addition to our range of vans is particularly exciting.

The highlight is the new MAXIA 585 UL featuring the popular Scandinavian “hygge” design. The design, variety and technology of other model ranges will also be updated.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and motorhome specialists HOBBY have laid the contractual foundation stone for long-term cooperation. The first stage of the cooperation will see HOBBY offering its own motorhome solutions based on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Crafter panel van before the end of the year. The new vehicles will be on show for the first time at the Caravan Salon this August in Düsseldorf.

The BEACHY wins big-time: The new Hobby caravan went and took first place three times at the European Innovation Award 2022. Just one aspect that garnered particular attention was the concept, which is perfectly tailored to the needs of its target group.

In the readers’ poll for Caravan of the Year 2022 in the trade magazine CARAVANING, Hobby went and took two spots on the winner’s podium. Both the Hobby Ontour and the Hobby Prestige re-ceived awards.