Roof Tents on Caravans: Vacation on the Car Roof in Demand

On Friday evening, a motorhome overturned on the A4 near Hainichen (district of Central Saxony). The accident occurred around 8 p.m. between Hainichen and Berbersdorf in the direction of Dresden. The motorhome tipped onto its side and blocked the roadway; an Audi was also damaged. The highway was closed, causing a long traffic jam. Rescue services, police, and fire brigade are on site. The cause of the accident and information on injuries are not yet known.

Marla Vergin and Moritz Bächle, a chef and a pastry chef, have opened a pop-up 'Atelier Amuse' in St. Peter-Ording, where they prepare dishes from produce that the Edeka supermarket discards due to appearance. They also offer a private dining service at customers' homes: a six-course menu for twelve people starts at 160 to 180 euros per person. The couple lives in a converted Mercedes Sprinter on the parking lot next to the pop-up. The season ends on October 15, after which they plan a trip to Morocco.

On the AIC25 district road towards the motorway, a car towing a camper overturned near the Friedberg quarry lake. Police reported no other vehicle was involved. The camper was completely destroyed, but the occupants were unhurt. One lane is closed for debris removal, and traffic is passing on a single lane.

In Cologne, camping on car roofs is gaining popularity. A report by WDR, aired on September 4, 2026, highlights this new form of vacation where travelers sleep in tents mounted on their vehicles' roofs. This approach allows tourists to stay closer to nature and avoid dependence on traditional campsites.

Thomas Lang, manager of the Hohenfelden campsite, explained the concept and offerings for guests. The campsite is located on the shores of a reservoir between Erfurt and Weimar and offers 110 pitches for motorhomes and caravans, as well as rental accommodations. The region provides more than 50 leisure activities.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Knaus presented the new Van TI Plus, a premium low-width motorhome built on a Volkswagen Crafter chassis. It measures 6.99 meters in length, has a reduced width, and an interior height of nearly two meters. The standard engine is a 2.0 TDI with 140 hp and a manual gearbox; options include a 163 hp version with automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes LED daytime running lights, air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, a 10.4-inch multimedia system, and a rear camera. The living area features twin rear beds, a kitchen with two gas burners, a 157-liter fridge, a bathroom, and Truma Combi 6 diesel heating. The recommended price in Spain starts at around €90,000, excluding taxes.