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The Administrative Court of St. Gallen overturned the eviction order for part of the campers in the Atzmännig area, deeming it illegal. The decision took effect on October 28, 2025, allowing most motorhome owners to return.
The Administrative Court of St. Gallen has overturned the eviction order for the Atzmännig campsite, which was previously issued by the municipality of Eschenbach due to flood risks. The court declared the order illegal and sent the case back to the municipality for further investigation and a new decision.
Most motorhome owners had already left the area after the initial order, but they can now return. The court's decision took effect on October 28, 2025. The municipality of Eschenbach is reviewing the next steps.
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The Administrative Court of St. Gallen overturned the eviction order for the Atzmännig campsite due to flood risk. The case has been returned to the m...
The Administrative Court of St. Gallen overturned the eviction order for the Atzmännig campsite due to flood risk. The case has been returned to the municipality of Eschenbach for further clarification and a new decision.
The administrative court ruled that the municipality of Eschenbach's eviction order for part of the Atzmännig camper site was unlawful. Most camper va...
The administrative court ruled that the municipality of Eschenbach's eviction order for part of the Atzmännig camper site was unlawful. Most camper van owners had already left the area, but they can now return. The court's decision took effect on October 28, 2025.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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