Swiss couple showcases self-built pickup camper

Demand for used motorhomes and campervans remains high in Switzerland. Rising prices for new models, long delivery times, and economic uncertainty are driving buyers toward used vehicles. Professional buying services report steady interest and favorable conditions for sellers.

In Switzerland, the 'Rencar' project has been launched — a motorhome converted into a mobile meeting and counseling point for marginalized groups. The initiative started on March 1, 2012, in the cantons of Jura and Bernese Jura. The motorhome will operate six days a week, parking at hospitals, prisons, and public spaces. The project is funded by the church community but does not involve religious proselytism.

On Tuesday evening on Via Massagno in Canobbio, a motorhome rear-ended a car. The accident caused significant traffic disruptions towards the Civico hospital and Capriasca.

In 2025, campsites in Central Switzerland recorded over 547,000 overnight stays, a new record. The number has doubled in ten years. Most guests now come from abroad, indicating sustained growth in tourism since the pandemic.

Petra and Rüdiger Erbslöh from Meerbusch have set off on a motorhome trip through Switzerland. The route includes the Rhine Falls, Zurich, Grindelwald and Zermatt. The TV show 'Wir werden Camper' will air their journey on June 7, 2026 on WDR.

The St. Gallen cantonal police are hosting a 'Camper Day' at the Oberbüren police station. Motorhome owners can have their vehicle's unladen weight checked for free to determine the actual remaining payload. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with experts from traffic police, road traffic authority, TCS, and Wohnmobilland Schweiz.