Our history
CAMPWERK was founded in 2010 in the heart of the Ruhr area, in Mülheim an der Ruhr. But the history of CAMPWERK began much earlier: with an idea in the mind of company founder Michael Krämer. Instead of being satisfied with what the market offered in terms of outdoor-suitable camping equipment, he made a plan to develop his own products. And so, the first original CAMPWERK tent trailer took shape. Suitable for him and especially for his beloved Newfoundland dog “Maja”. And thus, CAMPWERK was born.
Since then, the company has moved twice. First in May 2018 from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Bochum, later it moved on to the Bergisches Land. Bochum, the city in the deepest Ruhr area, was a beloved home for CAMPWERK for many years. But eventually, the halls and offices at the Bochum location threatened to burst at the seams, so Managing Director Michael Krämer set out once again to find a new location. In 2023, CAMPWERK finally moved to its current headquarters in Velbert.
What still defines CAMPWERK despite all the changes: We are here for you! With elaborate showrooms where all products can be touched and tested, real people on the phone, on-site consultation, and a repair service that keeps even well-traveled favorite tents in good condition.

This is what we stand for
But that’s not all: Our goal is for your tent to become a companion on all your travels. With us, you get a long-lasting companion to which you will later attach your most beautiful memories. A companion that stands indestructibly by your side even after thousands of kilometers over roads and gravel paths, after days of heat, wind, and rain. Our job is only done when just stroking the tent fabric takes you back to places where you felt free and happy: to that wonderful campsite by the lake, the snowy mountain pass where you spent the night with a herd of reindeer, or the windy spot right by the sea.
Facts and figures
- Founded: 2010 in Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Head office: Velbert (since 2023)
- Showrooms: 6 (Germany and the Netherlands)
- Employees: 50+
- Distribution: Europe-wide
- Articles in the shop: ~ 400 items