One day, the dream is for one caravan to be completed – and sold – each and every day.
The vision of Harald Striewski, the founder of the Hobby company, has long been a reality – and has exceeded all expectations. Hobby is the most popular caravanning brand in Europe. More than 15,000 vehicles a year leave the factory in Fockbek on their way to every corner of Europe and beyond.
As the company’s success grows, so too does the number of employees. Today, Hobby is one of the largest employers in northern Germany. Below you will find even more facts and figures about the company.
Managing Directors
Holger Schulz and Bernd Löher
Hobby in figures
- Caravans:
- 7 Model ranges / 41 Models
- Motorhomes:
- 5 Series / 14 Models
- Vehicles produced per season:
- 13.000–17.000
- Turnover 2024:
- Approx. €300 million
- Company premises:
- 270.000 m²
- Employees:
- > 1.200
- Apprenticeships:
- 6
- Hobby Dealer:
- more than 350
- Share of exports:
- 40 %
- Year of foundation:
- 1967
Group of companies
Aside from the Hobby brand, the Hobby Group also consists of Fendt-Caravan GmbH, based in Bavaria, the Rendsburger Feuerverzinkerei and Formlight GmbH, which is based in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Fendt-Caravan GmbH, Mertingen (Bayern)
Two strong partners: in 1998, Hobby incorporated Fendt-Caravan GmbH as a 100% subsidiary of the Hobby Group. Together, Hobby and Fendt are among the most important manufacturers of caravans and motorhomes in Europe.
Rendsburger Feuerverzinkerei, Rendsburg (Schleswig-Holstein)
In 1973, Hobby invested in greater independence by establishing the Rendsburger Feuerverzinkerei. Today, the company is the most modern of its kind in Germany.
Formlight GmbH, Warburg (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
Formlight GmbH has been part of the Hobby Group since 2013. The specialist in exclusive lightweight furniture design produces furniture components for caravans and motorhomes.
Awards
We are proud of our awards and prizes from Europe’s most important industry associations and trade magazines. Above all, our unbeatable value for money, innovative solutions and family-friendly layouts have been winning us awards for many decades. Many of our models have also been named Caravan or Motorhome of the Year. Here is a selection from the last few years. Also worth a read:
1st place, Camping Life Trophy 2024: ONTOUR 390 SF, Caravans under €25.000
2nd place, Camping Life Trophy 2024: DE LUXE 495 UL, Caravans under €25.000
3rd place, Camping Life Trophy 2024: OPTIMA ONTOUR T65 GE, semi-integrated
Auto BILD Reisemobil „The golden motorhome" 2024: OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION F
European Innovation Award 2024, Kategorie „Overall concept Caravan“: MAXIA 595 KML
2nd place, Caravans des Jahres 2024: ONTOUR, mid-range caravan
3rd place, Mpotorhome of the year 2023: OPTIMA ONTOUR ALKOVEN, Overcap up to €70.000
ANWB Caravan of the Year 2022: BEACHY
König Kunde Award 2022, Special award: Best value for money on the market
European Innovation Award 2022, "Exterior Design" category: BEACHY
Auto BILD Reisemobil „Best value for money“ 2015: SIESTA V60 GF
Also worth a read:
A strong brand
Passionate, pioneering, dependable – these values have defined Hobby for nearly sixty years. Around 1,200 employees in Fockbek craft caravans and motorhomes with the utmost precision. With its strong regional roots, the company is committed to its employees and the wider community.
Quality “Made in Germany”
Built for responsibility
Fair, responsible, social: find out more about our commitment to people, the environment and our region.
Sustainability at Hobby