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Campground in North Rhine-Westphalia closes – long-term residents lose their home

05.05.2026 14:01 1 min 1 source РУС
wa.de DEU

The Am Hoschenhof campground near Rheurdt will close by December 31, 2029. Used as permanent housing for decades, the site lacked building permits and fire safety compliance. After violations were identified in 2024, structures were demolished and leases terminated. The operator and municipalities cited legal risks and uncertain economic prospects as reasons for closure.

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