Court: Motorhome on employer's lot is not a second home

In Konstanz, motorhome overnight spots at Europabrücke and Döbele are temporary. The city is looking for a plot for a new permanent site; timing is undecided. An experienced motorhome owner points to a need for better facilities, including waste disposal.

In Bielefeld, a fire broke out in a motorhome at a parking lot on Hakenort and spread to a truck. Gas cylinders complicated the firefighting operation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, leaving the parking lot covered in foam.

CARAVAN SALON 2026 was held from August 28 to September 6 in Düsseldorf, Germany. It featured 834 exhibitors from 41 countries, a record, across 15 halls and outdoor areas. Key trends included electrification, eco-friendly technologies, space utilization, and smart convenience systems. Volkswagen unveiled the all-electric camper van ID. California Cruise based on the ID. Buzz, with V2L capability. Dethleffs presented the C.Core concept motorhome with lightweight materials, recycled PET insulation, solar panels, and a water recycling system. Beauer showed the X6, which expands into about 20 square meters of living space in one minute. Four Korean companies — GNS Mobileance, GSP Battery, Mare Campingcar, and Woosung IB — exhibited satellite communication, lithium batteries, rooftop tents, and water leisure products. CARAVAN SALON 2027 is scheduled for August 27 to September 5, 2027, in Düsseldorf.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled updates across its camper and motorhome range. The California, based on the Multivan platform, features a new kitchen and inflatable interior elements developed with Stuff Bubble. The Grand California is available in 600 and 680 versions with a redesigned dashboard and optional 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The lineup also includes the Caddy California, the Amarok with the Feather Lite II roof tent system, and the new ID. Buzz Cruise California with V2L technology and Overnight Mode.

The city of Nordhorn is moving forward with plans for a new campsite. Further details have not yet been disclosed.

The city of Nordhorn has launched a tender for the development and long-term operation of a campsite on a roughly 4.1-hectare municipal plot in the Oorde district, near Nordhorn Zoo. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, with a decision expected in early 2027 and construction possibly starting no earlier than autumn 2027.