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Austrian videographer Dominik Koran has built a camper van from scratch. The project was carried out in Austria; details on specifications and costs have not been disclosed. It is reported that construction took several months.
A Vienna resident named Dominik converted a new 2024 VW T6.1 into a fully equipped camper. The project cost around €46,700, including materials, labor, and registration. The vehicle features a sleeping area, kitchen, refrigerator, and toilet.
Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) and Stadtwerke Klagenfurt have officially opened the modernized Falkensteiner Camping Wörthersee campsite at Metnitzstrand. Around 3 million euros were invested in the site's renovation, including a new reception building and the CAMPO restaurant. Further expansion steps are planned. FMTG operates six campsites in Austria and Croatia and aims to develop the site into a leading camping destination in the Alps-Adriatic region.
The Johann family from Germany is spending their holiday in Tulln for the second time, appreciating the cycling routes and swimming opportunities. The town attracts visitors with its mix of nature, culture, and active recreation, as well as its proximity to Vienna and wine regions.
A Der Standard forum user said they bought a new caravan and are considering renting out their old one (1990 model) via Paulcamper.at. They noted the technical condition and documents are fine, but there are cosmetic damages due to age.
Auto Zeitung tested towing the Fendt Bianco caravan (weighing nearly 1.4 t) with a BMW X3 (about 400 hp) on Tyrolean roads. The route ran from the Ötztal valley to the Kühtai saddle (2020 m) and back towards Innsbruck. Towing requires getting used to the dimensions, but assistance systems such as the Truma Smart A mover (optional, €2,158) make maneuvering easier. The caravan offers more living space than a motorhome, and the tow car remains available for independent trips.
The Austrian Constitutional Court has ruled that the controversial zoning for a luxury campsite in Hinterstoder (Kirchdorf district) is lawful. The resort opened last year. Community lawyer Berthold Lindner said the court confirmed the municipal council's decision, which weighed both tourism benefits and potential environmental drawbacks. The campsite can remain, and Lindner stated that a successful challenge to the building permit is unlikely.
Four campsites in Tyrol offer diverse options, from winter camping with gas connections to glamping and floating homes. Naturcamping Kuprian in Huben provides 120 winter-proof pitches with gas hookups and 'Bergnester' glamping units priced between €160 and €230 per night. The campsite in Sölden, a short walk from the gondola, is expanding from under 100 to nearly 140 pitches, with summer rates from €49 and winter from €69. Natterer See near Innsbruck features floating homes and other accommodations, with pitches from €83 per night in peak season.
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Klagenfurt's Falkensteiner Camping Wörthersee has officially reopened after a renovation costing around three million euros. Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group is the new operator.
On the night before Saturday, there were long traffic jams on the Tauern motorway in the southbound direction. Thousands of holidaymakers from Germany and the Netherlands were on their way to the Mediterranean. An accident near Anger, not far from Walserberg, also caused a major traffic jam in the opposite direction. Four vehicles collided in a rear-end collision, including a truck and a car with a caravan. According to the Red Cross, three occupants were slightly to moderately injured. Police reported that a truck driver braked hard, causing another trucker to swerve onto the overtaking lane, touching the car. The caravan's side walls were torn open, and the towing vehicle overturned.
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The Higher Regional Court of Linz upheld the rescission of a used motorhome purchase for €25,000 due to a rotten floor, despite a warranty disclaimer.
An increasing number of farms in Austria offer overnight spots for camper vans and motorhomes, some even free of charge. Travelers seek quiet, flexibility, and direct contact with agriculture, according to a report by Salzburger Nachrichten.
CampCar, founded by Thomas Spiessberger ten years ago in Spittal an der Drau, offers customised motorhome selection through a European partner network. The company focuses on client preferences and provides personal advice for campers of all ages.
Camping tourism in the Völkermarkt district (Carinthia) remains a significant economic factor despite increasing guest demands. The region, including lakes Klopeiner See and Turnersee, sees a rise in tourists traveling by motorhomes and caravans.
Lake Achensee in Tyrol, situated at 930 meters above sea level, offers campers a variety of outdoor activities. The region features approximately 500 km of hiking trails, 250 km of cycling routes, and cable cars Rofan Seilbahn and Karwendel-Bergbahn. Water sports include windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Campgrounds include Alpen Caravan Park Achensee, Achensee Camping Schwarzenau, Karwendel Camping, and Seecamping Wimmer.
On Saturday afternoon, a motorhome of a German tourist caught fire on the A10 in Salzburg. A 39-year-old man from Thuringia and his two children escaped before the vehicle was completely destroyed.
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Police arrested three suspects in the theft of a motorhome from a barn in Predetschlag. The vehicle was seized and returned to its rightful owner.
A 62-year-old cyclist was struck by the extended mirror of a car towing a caravan while being overtaken on the Wörthersee southern shore road. He lost control and fell, requiring hospitalisation in Klagenfurt.
Austrian police discovered eight five-week-old puppies in a Romanian van during a checkpoint at Bruck an der Leitha on the A4 motorway. The animals were in an unsecured transport box without water or food for over seven hours, having traveled about 540 kilometers. The driver failed to provide required documents, including EU pet passports and transport permits. The puppies were handed over to an animal welfare organization, and charges were filed under the Animal Transport Act; a security deposit of 3,000 euros was collected.
Austrian police are searching for a man suspected of rental fraud. According to police, he rented a VW California Beach in Vienna and later an Audi RS6 in Lower Austria, then disappeared with both vehicles. The damage is estimated at over €180,000. The suspect is described as about 1.80 m tall, stocky, tattooed, and presented a Romanian passport and Spanish driver's license.
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