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Group of travelers with 20 motorhomes fails to find parking in St. Gallen canton

27.05.2026 06:30 1 min 2 sources
St. Galler Tagblatt DEU + 1 more
Group of travelers with 20 motorhomes fails to find parking in St. Gallen canton
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In early May, a group of foreign travelers with about 20 motorhomes sought temporary parking in the canton of St. Gallen. They were refused in Altstätten, and the site in Buchs was already occupied.

In early May, a group of foreign travelers with about 20 motorhomes sought temporary parking in the canton of St. Gallen. They were refused in Altstätten, and the site in Buchs was already occupied.

The situation reflects a general trend of a shortage of transit sites for travelers in the region. According to sources, the lack of spaces for Yenish and Sinti people in the canton has been known for many years.

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Futile search for space: Travelers in the canton of St. Gallen face increasing difficulties

27.05.2026 St. Galler Tagblatt DEU

Group of travelers with 20 motorhomes finds no place in the canton of St. Gallen

27.05.2026 Vaterland online DEU

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