Alpencamper Eco Slide Out bike trailer transforms into a camper for two

At end-2025, Switzerland had 110,368 motorhomes, a record. New registrations fell to 4,476; market matures, rentals gain popularity.

After the summer season, motorhome owners in Switzerland are weighing whether to sell their vehicles. Experts advise considering upcoming winter storage, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as potential depreciation. Auto & Wohnmobil Ankauf offers direct purchase of motorhomes and caravans throughout Switzerland.

WDR will air the documentary 'We Become Campers' (D/2024) on August 26 at 9:00 PM. The episode follows couple Petra and Rüdiger Erbslöh from Meerbusch as they travel by camper through Switzerland, from the Rhine Falls to Zermatt, visiting Lake Lucerne, Grindelwald, and other locations.

The municipality of Savièse in Switzerland has reiterated the ban on wild camping at Sanetsch Pass, which has been in force for several years. A new sign at the pass prohibits overnight stays, but not all visitors comply. Violators face a fine of 300 francs. Authorities plan to bring stakeholders together to find a lasting solution.

In Mendrisio, a camper heading south on the A2 motorway lost part of its body, causing a puncture in the right rear wheel. The vehicle stopped on the roadside, and TCS reports traffic problems and debris on the carriageway between the Mendrisio rest area and Genestrerio. It is not yet known whether other vehicles were involved. A tow truck is expected to recover the camper, which is unlikely to continue its journey in its current condition. Queues are already forming near Melide.

Pablo, a Spanish waiter in Switzerland, has shown on TikTok how he combines a full-time job (42.5 hours per week) with living in a motorhome with his dog Bellota. He structures his day to walk the dog before and after shifts, and uses his two days off to travel around the country, describing them as '48 hours of absolute freedom'.