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In the Swiss canton of Valais, 13 campsites are being closed by order of the authorities due to flood and avalanche risks. Experts predict a rise in wild camping, which poses risks to travelers and leads to litter and sanitation issues.
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In the Swiss canton of Valais, 13 campsites are being closed by order of the authorities due to flood and avalanche risks. Experts predict a rise in w...
In the Swiss canton of Valais, 13 campsites are being closed by order of the authorities due to flood and avalanche risks. Experts predict a rise in wild camping, which poses risks to travelers and leads to litter and sanitation issues.
Switzerland — fuel prices
Updated: 15.08.2026
Super 95
$2.28 /l
CHF1.85 · €1.97/l
130 of 143
pricier than 90% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.26 /l
CHF1.84 · €1.95/l
79 of 95
pricier than 82% of countries
Diesel
$2.46 /l
CHF2.00 · €2.13/l
130 of 143
pricier than 90% of countries
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In Switzerland, overnight stays outside campsites or motorhome parking areas are strictly regulated by cantonal and municipal laws. The growing number of motorhomes leads to conflicts over parking and litter. Alternatives like Landvergnügen and Alpaca Camping offer overnight stays on farms and vineyards in exchange for purchasing local products.
The campsite in Horw, Switzerland, will close in 2029, resulting in the loss of 125 pitches for motorhomes and caravans. Despite the camping boom in Central Switzerland, no replacement is planned, and existing campsites are already booked out for months in advance.
The municipality of Obergoms in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, is hiring a ranger to address wild camping on the Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen passes. In summer 2025, over 120 motorhomes and camper vans were counted in a single night on the Furka Pass. Unlike fines and bans, the ranger will inform travelers about legal parking spots and collect tourist taxes. The position starts in summer 2026.
Strewo, a camper specialist, will inaugurate its expanded site in Waltenschwil (Büelisacker) from August 21 to 23. The new building adds three workstations for motorhome repairs, doubling workshop capacity. Currently about a dozen employees work at the company, with plans to increase staff. A special sale will accompany the opening, as the traditional spring exhibition was canceled due to construction.
A group of travelers rented a field from farmer Max Mangold in Wangen, claiming they wanted to launch hot air balloons, and paid 1,000 francs as a down payment of 10,000 francs. After the contract was signed, about 50 motorhomes moved onto the field. The farmer decided to tolerate the group for now, though he admitted he was surprised and uncomfortable. Local authorities switched off emergency generators due to fire risk, and neighbors expressed dissatisfaction with the deception.
Silvia and Ferran from Catalonia set off in a motorhome for Turkey but stayed in the Swiss Alps, got a residence permit, and founded Cleo Experience.
Switzerland has reached a record 110,368 registered motorhomes, according to data from August 2026. The growing fleet is increasing supply on the used market, making condition, age, layout and equipment more decisive for sellers. Experts recommend pricing based on current market value rather than original purchase price.
From August 1, parking motorhomes and caravans on Seebodenalp above Küssnacht am Rigi is banned from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to rising overnight tourists.
A car and a motorhome collided on the A2 near Mezzovico yesterday, injuring seven. The car driver is in critical condition. The owners' cat Nino fled the scene and is being sought online.
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