Le Festivan Gembloux 2026

A caravan stolen in Stolberg was located in Belgium after the owner spotted it while walking his dog and tracked it via GPS. Police in Aachen alerted Belgian authorities, who stopped the vehicle on the E40. Two men, aged 19 and 26, were arrested. The caravan, fully packed for a holiday, is being returned.

Belgian federal police have issued a wanted notice for two men who on July 31 in Samrée, near La Roche-en-Ardenne, threatened a couple with a knife, stole money and valuables, and then set their motorhome on fire. The owner, trying to save his dogs, was seriously burned when the vehicle exploded. The suspects fled in a dark blue car towards Baraque de Fraiture. Police ask anyone with information to contact 0800 30 300 or opsporingen@police.belgium.eu.

According to Statbel, diesel prices rose by about 18% between January and June 2026. Organizer Mila Evrard says nomadic travel remains popular, noting that it would take a much larger increase to deter people. The festival attracts over 3,000 enthusiasts and features more than 60 vans. Savings come from not paying for accommodation and the flexibility to adjust routes and trip lengths.

A motorhome was stolen overnight in Lontzen, Belgium. The MC Louis Twid was spotted in Herve at 2:05. Police ask witnesses to come forward.

A motorhome was stolen on Rue de Liège in Lontzen during the night of 30 July 2026, after a failed attempt two nights earlier. On the night of 27–28 July, the same thieves tried to steal it but were foiled when the owner's dog barked continuously between 2 and 3 a.m. The owner checked the vehicle; police found it had been opened with an electronic device and a short-circuit attempt was detected, causing material damage. The second attempt, two days later, succeeded.

The fifth FestiVan, a festival dedicated to camper vans and travel, runs August 1-2 at Brasserie de la Gembloux. Workshops, conferences, concerts, and overnight stays are planned.