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Warendorf introduces parking fee for motorhomes: €15 per day

30.04.2026 16:08 1 min 3 sources
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Warendorf introduces parking fee for motorhomes: €15 per day
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Starting April 2026, the German city of Warendorf will charge €15 per day for motorhome parking at the Emssee lake. The unanimous 2024 decision aims to fund site maintenance, but tourists complain about high costs and threaten to stay away.

The German city of Warendorf (North Rhine-Westphalia) is introducing a parking fee for motorhomes at designated spaces near Lake Emssee from April 2026. The cost is €15 per day, payable at parking machines.

The decision was made unanimously in autumn 2024. According to city authorities, the revenue is needed to maintain the site, including replacing outdated electrical networks.

Tourist reactions are mixed: some consider the price high and threaten to avoid the area. The city points to a cheaper alternative — a parking lot in another district for €5. According to sources, the fee has already led to a sharp drop in tourist numbers, negatively impacting the local economy.

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