Campervan, RV & Vanlife News

Farmer Kent Davidsen and his wife have applied to Billund Municipality for permission to build a campsite on their property near Grindsted. The initial plan includes 24 cabins and pitches for around 35 motorhomes. The site could be expanded threefold if demand allows. The application was submitted in October 2026.

A debate on motorhome tourism in Denmark will be held at the Autocamper Show 2026 in Fredericia on 30 October. Kirsten Munch Andersen, director of Camping Outdoor Danmark, said fees cause rural areas to miss out on more than 1 billion kroner in annual revenue. The panel includes heads of the Autocamperrådet, Landdistrikternes Fællesråd and Foreningen af Lystbådehavne i Danmark. The show runs from 30 October to 1 November and displays more than 300 motorhomes and camper vans from over 30 brands across 24,000 sq m.

A single caravan caught fire on Sunday at Skjern Å Camping on Birkevej south of Skjern. The caravan was completely burnt out and could not be saved, according to incident commander Michael Nielsen of Brand & Redning MidtVest. He said the caravan stood at a closed campsite where only two caravans remained, and now only one is left. The cause of the fire is unknown, but a technical fault in the gas or electrical installation is suspected.

A caravan caught fire at the Blommehaven campsite in Aarhus on Sunday morning. Østjyllands Fire Service received the report at 10:56; operations chief Lasse Magnussen said the flames spread quickly through the caravan. Wind and the caravans' flammable materials raised concerns that the fire could spread to other units, but firefighters brought it under control. No one was injured; one incident commander, one team leader and five firefighters took part in extinguishing the blaze. The cause has not been determined.

Swedish chain First Camp has put Klim Strand Camping in North Jutland up for sale for 17.5 million Danish kroner. The site includes 580 pitches and almost 7,000 sq m of buildings.

Corona Camping near Borup in Køge Municipality has received permission to establish 20 winter pitches. The local Social Democrats require proof of compliance with winter camping rules and a layout plan for approval before use. Illegal residency has been repeatedly recorded at the site. The winter permit case is handled separately from the ongoing legalisation of existing accommodation.

Early on 4 October 2026, a fire broke out at the Bella Italia campsite in Peschiera del Garda. About 30 motorhomes and bungalows were destroyed, 24 people were injured, seven hospitalised.

Angela and Jeroen Lankwarden moved from the Netherlands to North Mors and took over a small campsite. According to the source, they offer guests coffee or tea and talk with them, which they say helps both guests and owners relax. The couple is implementing their own concept for the holiday site.

Around noon on Wednesday, a traffic accident involving two vehicles and a caravan occurred on Ølufvad Hovedvej near Esbjerg Airport in Denmark. Fire services, ambulances and police attended the scene.

Benchmark Vehicles has unveiled the Strider, a converted van that combines off-road capability with camper comfort. The model targets long, self-sufficient trips away from conventional campsites. It features high ground clearance, a reinforced body structure, and onboard power and water systems for extended off-grid stays. Pricing has not been disclosed, but the vehicle is positioned in the upper market segment.

Renting a caravan for a trip abroad requires a well-maintained vehicle from a specialised rental company, the correct documents (category B driving licence for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, registration certificate, insurance and possibly a rental contract) and knowledge of local parking and camping rules. Most caravans sleep 4–6 people, fuel consumption is 10–12 litres per 100 kilometres, and fully charged batteries with solar panels last 2–3 days. Wild camping is permitted in France and parts of Austria, but prohibited in Slovenia, Montenegro, Belgium and Italy outside designated areas. Popular destinations include the Dolomites, the Germany–France–Spain–Portugal route and the Croatian islands, which can be reached by ferry. Current road tolls for motorhomes are available on tolls.eu.

On 1 March, Dokkedal Camping, a family-run site for two generations, was taken over by a new ownership group. The site was renamed Lille Vildmose Camping. New camp manager Peter Larsen reported strong booking figures for his first season and has already begun preparations for the next.

Gammel Ålbo Camping near the Little Belt in Denmark has sunk 400 bottles of spirits to the seabed in collaboration with Trolden Destilleri as part of its 75th-anniversary project. According to campsite owner and manager Martin Pedersen, buyers receive ownership of a bottle that will mature on the seabed until June next year. They can retrieve it on 26 June 2027 by diving, snorkelling, or with assistance from divers. Sales began in early August, and about half of the 400 bottles have been sold so far.

The municipality of Hjørring has decided to close the campsite and open-air pool on Idræts Allé after nearly 60 years of operation. The facilities are deemed to be in too poor condition to continue without significant municipal investment. The outgoing operator has expressed surprise at the decision.

Bornholm resident Yanita Ivanova converted an old caravan into a hair salon and now serves clients at the harbor in Nexø. The 4-by-2-meter salon is fully booked on its first day. Ivanova plans to travel around the island, targeting elderly people at care centers who cannot easily visit regular salons.

A German couple with business experience has bought a well-known campsite with its own beach in Southern Jutland. They will take over on October 1. The new owners plan to change one thing first, but details are not specified.

In Denmark, a couple has sold one of the few campsites located directly on the beach. The deal includes 700 meters of private beach. The exact amount was not disclosed, but the source reports it was in the millions.

Motorhome holidays are growing in popularity in Northern Europe. From Copenhagen, Oslo is about a seven-hour drive or a ferry ride away. Most rental motorhomes weigh under 3,500 kg and can be driven with a standard B-class licence. Overnight parking is allowed at designated sites, with rules varying by country. Rentals are cheaper in late August and September.

CityCamp Assens Strand campsite on the island of Funen has been awarded six stars by Camping Outdoor Danmark. The site, which opened in spring 2025, is the first in Denmark to receive this rating. The owner compares it to earning a Michelin star.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Sløverfjord tunnel on the E10 was closed after a motorhome experienced problems. Police said the vehicle had a flat battery and was being recovered. The road and tunnel were fully closed due to the vehicle's unsafe position. Traffic resumed around 5 p.m., with queues and bus services affected.