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New law to simplify camping in Burgenland

12.09.2026 10:37 1 min 1 source РУС
burgenland.ORF.at DEU
New law to simplify camping in Burgenland
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A new camping law is set to take effect in Burgenland on 1 January, aiming to make camping simpler and more attractive. The law is currently under review. In summer, camping accounts for more than one fifth of all overnight stays in the region. The law introduces more flexibility and less bureaucracy for new camping forms, including glamping and stays in mobile homes, which can occupy up to 35% of pitch area. Micro-camping on agricultural land, such as at wineries, will also be permitted, with up to five pitches or for a maximum of ten people staying no longer than one week.

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