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Switzerland's parahotel sector grew by 4.7% in 2025 to 18.1 million overnight stays. Camping sites were the main driver, with an 8.2% increase to 5.2 million overnight stays. Foreign demand rose sharply, particularly from German guests, who accounted for 875,000 overnight stays (+13%).
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Switzerland's parahotel sector grew by 4.7% in 2025 to 18.1 million overnight stays. Camping sites were the main driver, with an 8.2% increase to 5.2 ...
Switzerland's parahotel sector grew by 4.7% in 2025 to 18.1 million overnight stays. Camping sites were the main driver, with an 8.2% increase to 5.2 million overnight stays. Foreign demand rose sharply, particularly from German guests, who accounted for 875,000 overnight stays (+13%).
Switzerland — fuel prices
Updated: 22.08.2026
Super 95
$2.34 /l
CHF1.88 · €2.01/l
130 of 142
pricier than 91% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.39 /l
CHF1.92 · €2.05/l
81 of 94
pricier than 85% of countries
Diesel
$2.52 /l
CHF2.02 · €2.16/l
131 of 142
pricier than 92% of countries
LPG
$1.46 /l
CHF1.17 · €1.25/l
52 of 54
pricier than 94% of countries
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The Parahotellerie Schweiz association, comprising six partners (Reka, Swiss Youth Hostels, TCS Camping, Swisscamps, BnB Switzerland, Interhome), reported a stable winter season for 2025/2026. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, a strong Swiss franc, and weak foreign demand, overnight stays remained steady and revenues slightly increased. For the summer, TCS Camping bookings are up 14% year-on-year, and Reka reports a 9% increase. Domestic demand is the main driver: according to the TCS travel barometer, many Swiss residents are opting for domestic holidays due to global risks.
Swiss hotels and inns have started offering parking spaces for motorhomes and camper vans to attract additional guests and boost revenue. For instance, Boutique Hotel Römerhof in Arbon charges 10 francs per night or offers free parking if guests spend over 100 francs at the restaurant. Hotel Ibis Zürich-Adliswil provides a spot with breakfast for 35 francs per person, while Hotel Segnes in Elm charges 28 francs plus tourist tax. All three establishments report rising demand, especially in summer, and recommend this model to other businesses.
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.
At end-2025, Switzerland had 110,368 motorhomes, a record. New registrations fell to 4,476; market matures, rentals gain popularity.
After the summer season, motorhome owners in Switzerland are weighing whether to sell their vehicles. Experts advise considering upcoming winter storage, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as potential depreciation. Auto & Wohnmobil Ankauf offers direct purchase of motorhomes and caravans throughout Switzerland.
WDR will air the documentary 'We Become Campers' (D/2024) on August 26 at 9:00 PM. The episode follows couple Petra and Rüdiger Erbslöh from Meerbusch as they travel by camper through Switzerland, from the Rhine Falls to Zermatt, visiting Lake Lucerne, Grindelwald, and other locations.
The municipality of Savièse in Switzerland has reiterated the ban on wild camping at Sanetsch Pass, which has been in force for several years. A new sign at the pass prohibits overnight stays, but not all visitors comply. Violators face a fine of 300 francs. Authorities plan to bring stakeholders together to find a lasting solution.
In Mendrisio, a camper heading south on the A2 motorway lost part of its body, causing a puncture in the right rear wheel. The vehicle stopped on the roadside, and TCS reports traffic problems and debris on the carriageway between the Mendrisio rest area and Genestrerio. It is not yet known whether other vehicles were involved. A tow truck is expected to recover the camper, which is unlikely to continue its journey in its current condition. Queues are already forming near Melide.
Pablo, a Spanish waiter in Switzerland, lives year-round in a compact campervan with his dog Bellota. He works 42.5 hours a week and uses his two days off to travel, calling them '48 hours of absolute freedom'.
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