… this is what VAUDE stands for; it embodies VAUDE’s approach to social and environmental responsibility. It’s what the VAUDE team is working toward each and every day.

With its products, VAUDE stands for mountain sports expertise, innovation and social and environmental responsibility.

[fau ` de:] -- is the German pronunciation of the company founder’s last name, Albrecht von Dewitz. He founded the company in 1974 practically in his own back yard. The company is 100% family owned, now run by Dr. Antje von Dewitz. For her, economic, ecological and social sustainability are the ultimate principles of her entrepreneurial responsibility.

Family Company

VAUDE is a family company with 1,500 relatives. With common values, a lively team spirit and an open invitation for all outdoor enthusiasts to become a part of our happy family.

Ecological Intelligence

The VAUDE brand has a conscience and the company’s high level of environmental awareness is verifiable. Sustainability is authentically practiced – in an ecological past and in our clear brand positioning with the goal of becoming Europe’s most ecological outdoor supplier by the year 2015.