85-year-old man challenges fine for motorhome driving in protected area

Wild camping with motorhomes in Denmark repeatedly leads to conflicts between travellers and residents. At Aabenraa Fjord, up to ten motorhomes a day used a small car park as a free overnight spot, causing litter and annoyance among locals. Police distinguish between permitted 'resting' and prohibited 'camping' – setting up an awning, chairs or a table can result in a fine.

Dalgård Camping in East Jutland, listed for sale about six months ago, has yet to attract any buyers. Owners Diana and Arne Korsholm remain optimistic and are prepared to wait for the right candidate.

In Denmark, a 41-year-old man suffered serious burns in a hot tub at a campsite. He was flown to hospital by helicopter. The campsite has responded to criticism, and a compensation claim is being prepared.

Danish couple Henrik and Gitte Thusgård Poulsen, who already own three campsites, have purchased a fourth, Thisted Camping, which they will take over on January 1, 2027. The family business includes Toftum Bjerge, Glyngøre, and Himmerland campsites, run by their children. The couple hopes to attract more tourists to the Limfjord area, as all sites are open year-round.

On Thursday evening at around 23:40, police in Rødbyhavn stopped a British motorhome that had just disembarked from a ferry. The cabin smelled of hashish, and a drug test showed the 75-year-old driver was under the influence of THC. During a search, officers found a knife tucked into his belt and nearly 16 grams of cannabis. The man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, violating the knife law, and the controlled substances act. The Danish Immigration Service will decide whether he should be deported.

On Wednesday, a Dutch motorhome overturned on the Sønderjyske Motorway after being caught by strong winds. Emergency services were dispatched following a report of trapped persons, but police confirmed there were no injuries.