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Regular camper in St. Peter-Ording refuses to pay spa tax over missing service station

06.08.2026 05:03 1 min 1 source РУС
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Regular camper in St. Peter-Ording refuses to pay spa tax over missing service station
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In St. Peter-Ording, a popular seaside resort on the North Sea coast, a regular camper has refused to pay the spa tax (Kurtaxe) in protest against the lack of a public station for fresh water supply and wastewater disposal. The issue has persisted for years, causing frustration among tourists visiting the Autostrand.

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Regular camper in St. Peter-Ording refuses to pay spa tax over missing service station

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