Erwin Hymer Museum, Recreational vehicle museum in Bad Waldsee, Germany.
The Erwin Hymer Museum is a recreational vehicle museum in Bad Waldsee, Germany, displaying caravans, motorhomes, camper vans, cars, and motorcycles from different periods. The vehicles are arranged across large halls that allow direct comparison between early models and later developments.
The museum was founded to document the story of mobile travel in Germany, which took shape after World War II when simple trailers laid the groundwork for an entire industry. Over the decades, the collection grew to reflect the technical and design shifts that defined the sector.
The museum takes its name from Erwin Hymer, the founder of the vehicle manufacturer that helped shape the modern motorhome industry in Germany. Walking through the exhibition, visitors can see how traveling by caravan gradually shifted from a niche choice to a common holiday style.
The museum is open every day, and a smartphone guide is available to help navigate the different exhibition areas. It is worth allowing plenty of time for the visit, as the collection is large and many vehicles can be explored from the inside.
The museum has dedicated photo stations where visitors can take pictures of their favorite vehicles and download them later using the barcode on their entry ticket. This means guests leave with a personal record of what caught their eye, beyond any photos they take themselves.
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