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Viennese mechanical engineer Andreas Janisch develops and sells safety and comfort solutions for motorhomes and camper vans under the WOMOFIX brand. More than 10,000 customers already use WOMOFIX products, and a network of over 70 installation partners across Europe provides fitting and advice. In 2026, JANSTAHL GmbH was founded in Vienna as the new corporate base for further development, with existing activities gradually being transferred from the sole proprietorship.
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On Saturday, a collision involving a car towing a caravan occurred on the B18 in Lower Austria between Hirtenberg and St. Veit an der Triesting. The car, registered in Poland, carried four people — parents and two children — who were unharmed despite severe front-end damage. Two people in the caravan were injured and taken by Red Cross ambulances to nearby hospitals. The road was fully closed in both directions for about an hour and a half; the Leobersdorf fire brigade used a hookloader crane to assist with recovery, and police deployed a drone for accident mapping.
In Austria, there are 16 motorhome pitches located directly at winemakers and Heurigen inns. This allows travelers to avoid searching for parking in the evening and to stay in scenic spots on the outskirts of villages or on slopes. These pitches are especially popular among wine enthusiasts who can taste the products and stay overnight.
Camping is becoming increasingly popular in Austria and Germany, but Austrians are increasingly choosing compact solutions over caravans, which fit in a garage and cost 200,000 CZK less. This trend reflects a shift in preferences towards more convenient and cost-effective options for outdoor recreation.
Arne Pastoor, a former fashion photographer, founded rausschwärmer in 2016 and produces customizable folding caravans. He recently presented two new concepts: the onYon tent, inspired by a sea urchin skeleton, and Verschneck, a snail-shell-like tent that can be used as flexible van conversion. The company is based in southern Styria, Austria, and targets international markets.
On Sunday, September 6, at about 11:45 a.m. in Glanz, a tourist's motorhome left the road while reversing and ended up in a dangerous position threatening to tip over. Fire departments from Peterdorf and Feistritz, using ropes and a private tractor with a winch, brought the vehicle back onto the road. The operation involved 24 firefighters and three vehicles.
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In Perau (Carinthia), a German tourist following his navigation system left the Tauern motorway onto the L11 road, which is closed to caravans, and got stuck with his caravan in front of a construction site. Earlier, a truck had damaged a bridge on the same stretch, causing damage worth tens of thousands of euros. Local residents are calling for a solution to the problem of misleading navigation data.
Hugo Kanz, 65, from Brückl regularly vacations on his 1964 Ford tractor. His latest trip covered about 900 kilometers to Medulin, Croatia, at an average speed of 27 km/h. Kanz prefers small country roads to avoid heavy traffic. He plans a future trip to Poland, over 1,000 kilometers away.
In St. Peter am Kammersberg (Murau district), a motorhome driver veered off the road while reversing and ended up in a dangerous tilt. Two fire brigades and a tractor with a winch helped bring the vehicle back onto the road.
Carinthia's tourism board has partnered with Austrian camper rental company myvanture. Tourists will be able to rent campers at selected locations in Carinthia, aiming to attract new visitors. The campers will also be used for specially designed Alpine-Adria road trips, including routes to Slovenia and Italy.
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The Austrian state of Burgenland is preparing a new camping law, due to take effect on January 1, 2027, which will be sent for review next week. The draft permits so-called micro-camping at agricultural businesses (wineries or Buschenschank) — up to five pitches or ten guests for a maximum of one week. It also simplifies the operation of motorhome parking areas (up to 20 pitches) and allows existing campsites to offer glamping and mobile homes on up to 35% of their area. The region recorded 561,498 camping overnight stays in 2025, up 12% year-on-year.
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A motorhome overturned Saturday afternoon on the A25 Welser Autobahn near Wels-Puchberg. Preliminary reports say no one was injured; traffic was disrupted for about an hour.
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Carinthia's tourism sector aims to increase revenue from camping. Through a partnership with Klagenfurt-based camper rental company MyVanture, the region plans to attract motorhome travelers.
On Saturday at around 3:30 p.m., a motorhome caught fire on the A9 between Mautern and Kammern. A 61-year-old German man and his 58-year-old wife, along with two dogs, escaped the vehicle before firefighters arrived. Traffic towards Voralpenkreuz was closed from 3:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fire departments from Seiz, Mautern, and Kammern extinguished the blaze by 4:20 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the motorhome sustained significant damage.
Camping Aigen in Salzburg is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Managers Robin Limpek and Florian Bruckmoser are modernizing the site and its legendary tavern, which is meeting with some resistance.
Nationalpark-Camping Grossglockner is a campsite in Carinthia, located on the edge of the village on a meadow, offering 50 pitches for motorhomes and tents. High-season rates are 12 EUR per pitch and 12 EUR per adult, with tourist tax included. Electricity costs 6 EUR extra; water, greywater disposal, cassette toilet emptying, and showers are included. Payment is made at the inn, online booking is available, and dogs are allowed.
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A car collided with a caravan carrying a Polish family on the B18 between Hirtenberg and St. Veit an der Triesting. Two car occupants injured, road closed.
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A parked camper with foreign plates was stolen in western Innsbruck on Saturday night. Police stopped the vehicle on Bachlechnerstraße, but three unknown men fled. The owner was not inside at the time. The camper was seized for forensic examination; the circumstances remain under investigation.
Heute.at reports the broadcast of the film 'Bella Italia – Camping auf Deutsch' on January 1, 2026 at 20:15. In the film, Sascha and Raffaela experience their first joint camping adventure with Dennis and Mike, but the rented camper breaks down just before the destination, causing tension. Despite the breakdown, Sascha and his friends try to carry out a romantic plan for their women.
A 1991 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 718K 6x6, converted into a two-berth camper, is for sale in the UK. The vehicle, formerly a fire engine, features a 2.4-liter Volkswagen turbodiesel, automatic transmission, solar panels, and a pop-top roof. It has 26,376 indicated miles.