Motorhome breaks down on Øresund Bridge
A motorhome has broken down on the Øresund Bridge, blocking one lane. Speed has been reduced on the section. The incident occurred on Sunday, according to the Danish Road Directorate.
Select currency
Popular
—
Report a problem
Choose one or more regions to personalize your feed
A motorhome has broken down on the Øresund Bridge, blocking one lane. Speed has been reduced on the section. The incident occurred on Sunday, according to the Danish Road Directorate.
Arla Foods has agreed to purchase Hobro City Camping, located next to the Hobro Mejeri dairy. The acquisition is intended to allow for future expansion of the dairy. The campsite will continue operating until the takeover, which must occur by December 31, 2026. Arla states that no final decision has been made on the future use of the site.
Denmark is among the European countries best suited for combining motorhome travel with cycling. The country has over 12,000 km of marked cycling routes, with many campsites and motorhome stops located near these trails. Short distances, flat terrain, and developed infrastructure allow using the stop as a base for day trips. Notable routes include the Baltic Sea coast, the island of Funen, the west coast of Jutland, and Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure.
For World Bicycle Day, a selection of ten accessories for cyclists has been presented. Among them is the folding mini-caravan Wide Path Camper, designed and produced in Denmark, weighing about 45 kg and towable by a standard bicycle. When folded, it is compact; in three minutes it transforms into a sleeping area for two and a dining space for four.
The Knudsen family has operated Gammelbro Camping in Aarøsund near Haderslev for 63 years. Now, 32-year-old Jacob Knudsen has become co-owner and daily manager. The campsite, located on the Little Belt strait, was named Denmark's best for the second time (previously in 2019). Jacob Knudsen plans to develop the site while respecting its history.
On Wednesday afternoon, police and fire services responded to a fire in a caravan at a campsite on Gundestedvej in Hvalsø. Firefighters arrived quickly but could not save the caravan; by the time police arrived, it was completely burned out, and the fire was under control. A fellow camper noticed smoke and alerted emergency services via 112. No one was inside the caravan at the time of the fire, and the owner was subsequently informed. Police fire investigators will examine the scene to determine the cause.
Bridgestone technician Christian Jensen reminds motorhome owners to regularly check their tires. In Denmark, driving is allowed on public state, municipal, and private common roads, but prohibited on forest roads. Overnight stays on public parking lots are permitted only if no camping activities (such as setting up an awning, table, or chairs) take place. It is recommended to check tire pressure monthly, with a minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm and an optimal depth of 3 mm, and tires should be replaced every 4–5 years.
In Denmark, near Vigsnæs, a caravan was found abandoned on a forest road. A local resident reported the trailer was not there 8–10 days ago. The landowner, Guldborg Skovdistrikt, did not comment.
Emergency services responded to a report of a caravan fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. All individuals who were in the caravan have been located.
A viewer tip led to Gammelbro Camping in Aarøsund, where the building depicted in Henning Jürgensen's painting might be located. However, campsite owner Jacob Knudsen and local archivist Eigil Schmidt do not recognize the manor as the painting's subject, citing discrepancies in details such as dunes and a three-wing layout. Schmidt suggests the sought-after house may be on Denmark's west coast, in the Holmsland and Hvide Sande area.
NAF has published a set of rules for motorists, including owners of motorhomes and caravans, planning a trip to Denmark. Since March 2024, trailers with Norwegian Tempo 100 approval are recognized in Denmark, allowing speeds up to 100 km/h on highways. For motorhomes and caravans, the general speed limit is 80 km/h unless otherwise signed.
3sat announces a reportage episode about Blċvand, the westernmost point of Denmark. The program features kilometer-long beaches, a six-star campsite, and Denmark's oldest candy factory. The episode airs on May 12, 2025 at 05:30.
Corona Camping, known from the TV 2 program 'Trailerpark Danmark', will be fully cleared by November 1, 2024. The decision follows repeated violations of winter camping regulations. Residents must leave by autumn, after which the Køge municipality will conduct inspections.
Camping site owner Henrik Lund reported illegal camping by ten motorhomes, three tents, and several cars at Pøls Rev beach in South Als. The municipality of Sønderborg will not allocate resources to send parking attendants to beaches, said Kirsten Bachmann, chair of the city development, rural districts, and infrastructure committee. Instead, she proposes clarifying where camping is allowed and engaging in dialogue with camping site owners.
Sannes Familiecamping ApS in Gudhjem, Denmark, reported a net profit of DKK 3.59 million for 2025, up from DKK 3.42 million the previous year. The company's equity increased to DKK 16.5 million. Directors are Lykke Marlene Rodin and Henrik Astrup Sørensen; no board of directors exists.
Henrik Lund, owner of Lysabildskov Camping and Feriecenter, found ten motorhomes, three tents, and several cars at the popular Pøls Rev beach during the first weekend of May, outnumbering his own guests. Camping in natural areas is prohibited in Denmark unless explicitly signed, but Lund says the phenomenon is spreading across the entire Als peninsula. Sønderborg municipality representative Kirsten Bachmann acknowledged the issue and plans to direct campers to official sites, though she is uncertain about deploying parking enforcement in rural areas.
On Monday, a car towing a caravan ran a red light at a railway crossing in the city center and became trapped between the barriers. The incident occurred in Rakkestad. Witnesses described the driver as overly optimistic.
Henrik Lund, owner of Lysabildskov Camping on the island of Als, reported a surge in illegal motorhome parking on beaches. During the first weekend of May, he counted 10 motorhomes, three tents, and several cars at Pøls Rev beach, more than the number of guests at his campsite. Danish law prohibits overnight camping in motorhomes on beaches, allowing only short stops. The Sønderborg municipality is considering restrictions but has not yet implemented specific measures.
Experts warn that a photocopy of your passport left at a hotel or campsite can be used by fraudsters to take out loans or subscriptions. Hotels are required to register guests, but noting name, address, and stay dates is sufficient—a full copy is unnecessary. It is recommended to prepare a redacted copy in advance or offer an alternative, such as a credit card as a guarantee.
Five Danish cities have established environmental zones where particulate filters are mandatory. Motorhomes first registered after January 1, 2011, and meeting Euro 5/6 standards can enter without prior registration. Vehicles older than 30 years are exempt from the requirements.
Install OpenVan.camp
Get quick access and offline reading.
The app is already installed on this device.
Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.