Rising pitch fees
In the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony, tariffs for motorhome pitches have been raised in 2026. At the Elbe-side pitch in Geesthacht, the price for 24 hours rose from 7 to 18 euros. On Sylt, tariffs increased by 50 cents to 1 euro, in St. Peter-Ording by 2 euros. At the "Havelberge" campsite in Userin, the high-season price rose by 2.30 euros to 33.50 euros. In Neuharlingersiel, the increase was between 0.50 and 1 euro depending on the pitch category. At some sites, such as Stralsund, prices remain stable.
New EU rules
From 7 July 2026, EU regulation GSR II comes into force, requiring new motorhomes to be equipped with a range of driver assistance systems. For light models up to 3.5 tonnes, eight systems are mandatory, including automatic braking and fatigue detection; for heavy models, blind-spot monitoring and moving-off information systems are required. Estimates put the additional cost at 1000 to 3000 euros, although dealers note that many manufacturers have already included these systems without significant price increases. The requirements do not apply to self-builds based on a chassis already registered before July 2026.
Overall trend
The cost of motorhome travel has risen significantly in 2026 due to fuel and pitch prices. Overnight fees on the coast have increased by almost 28% since 2020, reaching an average of 40 euros per night. This has shifted demand towards closer destinations and reduced sales of new vehicles.
