Motorhome accident on A10 autobahn leaves 74-year-old driver injured

Despite record overnight stays at campsites, motorhome sales in Austria remain low. The key reason cited is the NoVA tax, which makes motorhomes 40-45% more expensive in Austria than in Germany. In 2025, only 2,054 new motorhomes were sold in Austria, representing 2.5% of the German market.

A Volkswagen T6.1 California Beach Edition is available on the used vehicle market. The camper van, first registered in 10/2021, has 30,000 km mileage and features a 150 PS diesel engine with automatic transmission.

A campsite in the Austrian state of Carinthia is closing after 39 years due to the introduction of a daily tourist tax of 4 euros. The owner stated the tax would account for 28% of the campsite's annual turnover, making the business unviable. Plans for reinvestment and rezoning have been withdrawn.

Salzburg offers organized stops and daytime parking for motorhome travelers. The main year-round stop has 110 spaces with utilities and direct bus connection to the city center. Daytime parking in the city is allowed for a maximum of 3 hours, while overnight stays are prohibited.

A court has approved a restructuring plan for Austrian tiny house pioneer WW Wohnwagon in its insolvency proceedings. Creditors will receive a quota of 20%, payable within two years. The plan is already confirmed following a cash payment of 5%.

The Tiny House pioneer "WW Wohnwagon GmbH" filed for insolvency on December 9, 2025. A restructuring plan has been proposed, offering creditors a 20% quota over two years, contingent on a 5% cash deposit by June 30, 2026.