New rules for the 'Am Braunweiher' parking lot in Manching — separation and partial fees

The 30-episode documentary series 'Crazy About Camping' (Season 5) by MDR aired on June 5, 2026. It follows guests and staff at four campsites in Germany: the Alps, North Sea, Lüneburg Heath, and Dübener Heide. Key stories include 75-year-old Erika traveling 250 km in a motorhome to meet her partner, and Gabriele attempting stand-up paddleboarding.

At the Europa-Park campsite in Rust, Germany, a stray cat chose a motorhome to give birth to four kittens. The campers calmly assisted the birth and let the cat family spend the night on their bed. The Lahr animal shelter praised the campers for their helpfulness, stating that most people would have reacted differently. The mother cat and kittens are healthy and have been taken to the shelter.

A married couple in Neustadt has filed a request to revoke a building permit for a Tiny House in their neighborhood. The permit was issued in early 2024 and is valid until April 30, 2030. The city legal committee has made an initial decision on the matter.

Crosscamp, a subsidiary of Dethleffs, has introduced the new ELMNT camper van series based on the Peugeot Boxer. The lineup includes four floorplans, three of which feature a swivel bathroom. Starting prices range from €51,499, undercutting many competitors in the segment. Standard equipment includes a 140 hp diesel engine, manual transmission, and GSR2 safety package. However, essential options like the Base Kit (€1,999) and automatic transmission (€3,399) are extra.

In Egestorf, Lower Saxony, firefighters discovered a body while extinguishing a motorhome fire on June 3. The fire broke out around 5:15 a.m. at the motorhome parking area on Ahornweg. Police suspect a technical defect; investigations are ongoing.

A fire broke out at a campsite in Niederkrüchten. Experts point to improper connection of gas and electrical appliances and careless handling of open flames as main causes. Due to limited space in motorhomes and caravans, safe distances to heat sources are often violated, facilitating rapid fire spread.