Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs 2026

Dutch TV presenter Geraldine Kemper showed the interior of her camper van Kees. The space is fitted with foldable furniture and multifunctional solutions. It includes a compact kitchen, a refrigerator, and an extra cooler box. At festivals, a fold-out counter serves as a makeshift bar.

Bürstner has introduced a limited-edition B66 CV campervan series to celebrate its 66th anniversary in 2026. The models are based on the Fiat Ducato with a 140 hp engine and automatic transmission. Three floor plans are available: 600, 640, and 644, all featuring a vario bathroom and gas hob. Prices start at €80,866.

A fire broke out on Saturday night at a campsite in Melderslo, Netherlands, completely destroying the caravan of owner Bea Maas. The fire also damaged an adjacent outbuilding. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation; arson is suspected but not confirmed.

The Nuuverstee Motorhome Park in Borger, northeastern Netherlands, has introduced rotating platforms for motorhomes. Drivers can manually rotate their vehicle to follow the sun, shield from wind, or adjust the view. The pitches accommodate motorhomes up to 8 meters long and 4 tons. A rotating pitch costs €26.50 for two people, while a standard pitch is €21.50.

The author traveled through the Netherlands by camper van, visiting 11 provinces. The route included ferries to the islands of Texel, Terschelling, and Vlieland, as well as a camper van version of the Eleven Cities Tour. Special attention is given to camper sites with infrastructure: in Ootmarsum, built-in ramps for leveling and separate kitchen units are installed. In Valkenburg, the Den Driesch campsite has been closed due to a dispute with the municipality, but a renovated camper park on the Cauberg has opened.

In Boxmeer, neighbors are frustrated with a 7-meter motorhome that has been parked on a driveway for over five months for two consecutive years. The owner is not breaking rules as it is on private property, but on public roads, parking is limited to three days in most municipalities in North Brabant. The number of fines for violations increased from 218 in 2015 to 1,175 in 2024.