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A couple from Karlsruhe has converted a camper van themselves for travel. Instead of hotels, they chose a motorhome, which they fitted out on their own. The project serves as an alternative to conventional vacations.
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A couple from Karlsruhe has converted a camper van themselves for travel. Instead of hotels, they chose a motorhome, which they fitted out on their ow...
A couple from Karlsruhe has converted a camper van themselves for travel. Instead of hotels, they chose a motorhome, which they fitted out on their own. The project serves as an alternative to conventional vacations.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.65 /l
€2.30 · £1.96/l
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pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
$2.59 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
135 of 141
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.94 /l
€2.55 · £2.18/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.26 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
50 of 53
pricier than 92% of countries
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A 69-year-old Czech man in a motorhome hit a parked Dacia at Walchensee and fled. A 45-year-old tourist witnessed the incident, pursued the motorhome, and confronted the driver near the Kirchlwandtunnel. Police found significant damage, including a completely dented passenger side. The driver now faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Mercedes-Benz will present updated Marco Polo and Marco Polo Horizon campers at Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf, along with a new all-wheel-drive option for fully integrated models based on the Sprinter.
Renate and Lothar from Sippersfeld (Palatinate) bought a motorhome by chance when their daughter couldn't find a shared flat in Bamberg. They used it as temporary accommodation for their daughter and then decided to keep it. The couple values the freedom and social interaction at campsites, as well as the ability to quickly make new acquaintances.
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The Laske Turtle E410 motorhome was presented at the off-road show in Bad Kissingen. Sales are expected to start soon, with prices starting at 345,000 euros.
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