Schliersee to create designated motorhome parking zones

Michel Ruggiero, a passionate home pizza baker, plans to compete at the Pizza World Championship in Naples in 2027. In addition to his catering business, he serves pizza to visitors of the Lörrach campsite from his mobile pizza van.

The 'Am Dünengelände' campsite in Zempin (Usedom island) loses 3–4 meters of dune annually due to coastal erosion. Up to 70% of pitches could become inaccessible within a few years. After a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures, a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern took place. An agreement was reached on sand replenishment, which could start as early as winter.

In Gerolzhofen, Germany, regulations prevent the discharge of wastewater through a road drain at a planned ten-space motorhome parking area. As a result, more car parking spaces will be lost than the city council had hoped. Electrical hookups are planned for the site.

Tour operator Dertour is expanding its Cars & Camper division in response to growing demand for individual mobility on vacation. New car rental options have been added in Barbados, Brazil, Ecuador, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. The partner network in southern Africa has been extended to include Sani Sixt, Tempest, and Avis Safari Rental. Camper offerings in North America, Australia, and New Zealand have also been increased.

Lukas Lowack, cameraman from the ARS series 'Der Camping Check', shared his recipe for a camping sausage. Ingredients include thick raw bratwurst, Handkäse cheese, coleslaw, dried fried onions, and bacon slices. The sausage is split lengthwise, filled with cheese and coleslaw, wrapped in bacon, and grilled or air-fried for 12 minutes at 180°C.

German-French manufacturer Westfalia has announced the Columbus Liner model based on the long Fiat Ducato. The camper van features a luxury pop-up roof with a 2×2 m opening, creating a sleeping area with a sky view and a small roof terrace. A longitudinal double bed is installed at the rear, with a bike garage underneath. Full details, including terrace railing, are expected at the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf.