Volkswagen introduces Good Night package for ID. Buzz

According to data from the ADAC camping portal Pincamp, bookings for campsites in Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) for July-August 2026 increased by 15% compared to 2025, and by 68% since 2023. The Netherlands saw a 22% increase over 2025. Meanwhile, bookings in traditionally popular Southern European countries (France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Portugal) fell by 2%.

German magazine IMTEST has published recommendations for answering nature's call in the wild. Key rules include using biodegradable materials, waste disposal, and maintaining distance from water sources.

Unknown perpetrators stole an Adria caravan from a company parking lot in Heiligenhaus, North Rhine-Westphalia, on the night of June 20, 2026. A motion alarm triggered around 0:30, and the thieves forcibly removed the security device before driving off with the trailer bearing a Mettmann district plate. An onboard GPS tracker located the caravan in the Netherlands shortly after the theft, prompting international police search efforts.

In 2025, the municipality of Murg recorded 9,454 overnight stays, up from 8,807 in 2024. The motorhome site contributed 5,356 stays (up from 4,974), generating €41,739 in revenue. The nature campsite had 1,652 stays, and the guesthouse 173.

A banner has appeared on the edge of Fürth, in the Wiesengrund area, announcing the creation of the city's first tiny house park. Conservationists have raised concerns because the site borders a water protection zone. The city administration stated it has no information about the project.

Hobby has announced updates to its camper van lineup for 2027. All models in the ONTOUR VAN and PRESTIGE VAN series can now be ordered with an 8-speed automatic transmission (140 or 180 hp) as an option. A high-resolution rearview camera with three viewing angles and redesigned seats with integrated headrests are now standard on all camper vans.