Parking dispute over motorhomes escalates in Hamburg

The Wasserburg municipal council approved the development plan for a special area for motorhomes and equestrian sports. The project includes an equestrian facility with a 48-space motorhome parking area on land previously used for orchards. A maximum of three tournaments per year (six days) is stipulated, and a mandatory booking system will reduce traffic. Construction starts in autumn, with opening planned for spring 2027.

The city of Lorsch raised the daily ticket price for its motorhome parking from 10 to 20 euros. According to the commentator, abolishing the short-term parking tariff contradicts the goal of attracting day tourists. The price increase is explained by budget constraints but could have been more moderate. The results of this policy will become clear in a year.

The air fryer, a compact and versatile appliance, is present in millions of German households. However, using it in a motorhome can cause problems immediately upon arrival at a campsite. For mobile kitchens, there are alternative solutions specifically designed for travel.

Police are investigating a series of vandalism acts in the Wiehre district: between March 31 and April 15, unknown perpetrators slashed tires on at least six parked caravans and motorhomes, in some cases leaving notes taped to windshields

The authorities in Barmstedt have initiated a change to the development plan to create a new motorhome parking area. The site at Roissy-en-Brie-Platz/Marktstraße is planned to accommodate ten motorhomes and approximately 40 passenger cars. The city council will make the final decision on April 21.

The company Eder Wohnmobile & Wohnwagen is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a spring festival on April 18-19. The company, which started in 1996 with a self-converted van, now has about 30 employees, 30 rental vehicles, and nearly 100 vehicles for sale.