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Apps & Tips for Traveling with a Camper

16.05.2026 13:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Kronen Zeitung DEU
Apps & Tips for Traveling with a Camper
Original source: Kronen Zeitung

The boom in motorhomes and camper vans is causing conflicts over parking and environmental damage. Many travelers use apps like Park4Night to find free spots but often ignore bans on wild camping and leave litter. Alternatives like Landvergnügen offer overnight stays on farms and wineries for an annual fee of around €70, promoting interaction with locals.

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Apps & Tips for Traveling with a Camper

16.05.2026 Kronen Zeitung DEU Original source

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

Super E10

$2.55 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

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pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

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€2.30 · £1.97/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.60 /l

€2.25 · £1.93/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

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€2.55 · £2.18/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.27 /l

€1.10 · £0.94/l

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pricier than 92% of countries

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Wild camping is illegal in Germany and can result in fines up to €5,000. However, several apps offer legal alternatives away from crowded campsites. These include Park4Night with over 12.5 million downloads and 650,000 registered spots, Campspace with a 17% commission, Hinterland Camp with prices from €5 to €577 per night, and AlpacaCamping with over 2,000 spots in Germany and Austria. Roadsurfer Spots and Landvergnügen (annual membership €69.90) also provide options for motorhomes, while Dachgeber by ADFC caters to cyclists.

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