New Parking Rules for Motorhomes in Bernkastel-Kues

A collision between a motorhome and a truck on federal highway B31 required a full road closure. The accident occurred on April 8 around 9:00 a.m. near Falkensteig when the 71-year-old motorhome driver crossed into the oncoming lane. Three people were uninjured, and material damage is preliminarily estimated at over 15,000 euros.

In Chemnitz, designated city parking spaces for motorhomes allow parking only, not overnight stays, which contradicts the original goal of attracting tourists. CDU/FDP criticize the solution as "half-baked," citing a lack of spaces for multi-day stays and conflict with car parking. An alternative site near the ice sports complex is considered preferable, while the proposed free space at Augustusburger Straße raises concerns due to its location between a railway line and a major road.

The Nahemühle campsite in the Hunsrück region accepts motorhomes, caravans, and tents. The pitch price in high season is €11.90, plus €7.20 per adult and €5.20 per child. The site is located outside the town by a river, features a guarded area, includes water and waste disposal, while electricity costs €0.80 per kWh.

An ACSI survey of 6,800 caravan owners in Germany and the Netherlands revealed that 76% in Germany use diesel vehicles for towing. The main reasons for the low share of electric vehicles (1.5%) are limited range with a trailer, high costs, and unprepared charging infrastructure.

A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in the industrial area of Varel. The blaze started around 4:15 a.m. while the vehicle was in a repair shop; extinguishing it took an hour, and there were no injuries.

New paid motorhome parking sites have opened across Europe in Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands. They are located near cities, natural attractions, or with a view of Mount Etna, with capacity for 8 to 170 vehicles, and overnight costs range from €7.50 to €25. Some sites require a Camping-Car Park network membership card for access.