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In 2025, campsites in Central Switzerland recorded over 547,000 overnight stays, a new record. The number has doubled in ten years. Most guests now come from abroad, indicating sustained growth in tourism since the pandemic.
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In 2025, campsites in Central Switzerland recorded over 547,000 overnight stays, a new record. The number has doubled in ten years. Most guests now co...
In 2025, campsites in Central Switzerland recorded over 547,000 overnight stays, a new record. The number has doubled in ten years. Most guests now come from abroad, indicating sustained growth in tourism since the pandemic.
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Updated: 01.08.2026
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In 2025, Germany recorded 44.7 million camping overnight stays, up 4.2% from 2024 and 24.9% from 2019. Data from the Federal Statistical Office.
In 2025, Lower Saxony recorded 44.7 million camping overnight stays, a record for the fourth consecutive year. The operator of the 'Rühler Schweiz' campsite in Bodenwerder reported a 30% increase in guests compared to 2024. According to an analysis by the booking portal Pincamp (ADAC), demand is shifting to cooler regions in Germany due to heat in Southern Europe. A trend toward 'glamping' — camping with high comfort levels — is also noted.
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The city police of Winterthur auctioned an unclaimed Fiat Ducato motorhome from 1990 on Ricardo for 2504 francs. The auction started at 1 franc, and in the final minutes several bidders engaged in a bidding duel. The keys and vehicle documents are missing, and the vehicle's roadworthiness was not checked. The buyer must pick up the motorhome within two weeks or face a contractual penalty of 1000 francs.
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