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40th meetup of the Sahara Club in Westhofen, Germany View Rally Point

Famous 4x4 and overland adventure expo in the Alps. Link to event: Salon du Tout-Terrain et du Voyage – Salon du Tout-Terrain et du Voyage

Adventure Southside expo in southern Germany, ideal also for overlanders based in Switzerland, Italy and France: Link to event: Adventure Southside - Die Messe für Overland und Selbstausbau

Adventure expo in Northern Germany. Adventure Northside expo, Germany, 18th - 20th September 2026. Link to event: Adventure Northside - Die Overland & Selbstausbau Messe im Norden!

Season opening at 4x4Rhein Waal 4x4 rhein-waal - 4x4-rhein-waals Webseite! Link to Rally Point: EU Mid Europe - 4x4 rhein-waal 2026 | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

The OTTO expo takes place in October again. https://otto-messe.de/ link to Rally Point: EU Mid Europe - Meetup at OTTO expo 2026 in Germany, Europe | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Georgia (the country) is a popular destination among overlanders. For long-term travelers, the region is a dream, and a trip to Georgia can be easily combined with visits to some neighboring countries. Georgia is also a great destination for long-distance travelers on their way to or from...

Romania and Bulgaria are now full members of the Schengen zone since January 1, 2025. This means that systematic border identity checks also at land borders are no longer in place (checks while flying in were eased before already). This affects the border crossings between Romania and Bulgaria...

Some of you will remember the Stöffelpark in Germany from other events. Now there is good news. There will be a new overlanding event there next year. The name is Fernweh Camp (Wanderlust Camp). An event that promotes the good talks and togetherness of travellers. I will be there and...

The next 4x4 rhein-waal will take place from April 4 to 6, 2025! We have been here several times in recent years with OB members. A good meeting place. View Rally Point

After three great Mid Europe Spring Meetups in recent years, I have already arranged for 2025 that we can be back on the beautiful site in the Odenwald. So, save the date and RSVP here in the Rally Point. As always, places are limited for the known reasons. View Rally Point

The well known German offroad and overlanding outfitter Mehari-Offroad is organizing again a St. Nick´s Event this year. Let´s meet there and have a good time. A good opportunity to meet with members from this region. Last year we had a great time with several members there. View Rally Point

Next weekend (23 and 24 March) a small fishing expo in Neidenstein near Heidleberg takes place. Will be there on Saturday. Maybe a nice possibility to meet with members based in the area and are interested and have a good chat over a cup of coffee. View Rally Point

The members' meeting of the Sahara Club in Germany took place at the weekend. This is the annual meeting at which the chairman and gthe board of the association is elected etc. The big overlanding meetings of the club then take place in spring, summer and autumn. Some background information for...

Maybe this is something for the members from the Rhine Main area in Germany and the surrounding area: I was just at the outfitter Mehari Offroad and there will be another customer event. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 with BOOT SALE. Maybe some people want to meet there again like we did in...

After OTTO is before OTTO. We had a great time again and the date for next year is already set. View Rally Point

The well known German offroad and overlanding outfitter Mehari-Offroad is organizing a Saint Nicholas Event this year. Let´s meet there and have a great time. View Rally Point

Just a little trip around Europe, Hamburg, Munich and the Alps. Meeting other OB members at Adventure Northside, VW Museum, Oktoberfest and then on to the Alps. View Rally Point

In September there will be again the legendary VHF conference of radio amateurs in Weinheim, Germany (about an hour drive from Frankfurt/ Main). The actual conference will take place on Saturday. The programme is again packed with a wealth of excellent and interesting presentations. From...

Spontaneous New Year's meetup on the banks of the Rhine. View Rally Point