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Motorhome parking fees rise in northern Germany: up to 18 euros per night

08.07.2026 03:51 1 min 3 sources
DIE WELT DEU + 2 more
Motorhome parking fees rise in northern Germany: up to 18 euros per night
© Christian Charisius/dpa

In Brief

In 2026, many motorhome and caravan sites in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony have raised prices. In Geesthacht, the fee jumped from 7 to 18 euros. The regional average for a family is 39 euros per night.

In 2026, many motorhome and caravan sites in the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony have raised prices. At the site in Geesthacht (Elbe), the 24-hour fee increased from 7 to 18 euros. On Sylt, prices rose by 0.50–1 euro, in Sankt Peter-Ording by 2 euros. In Hamburg and Wismar, rates remained unchanged.

According to an ADAC analysis, the average price for a family with one child during peak season in Schleswig-Holstein is around 39 euros per night, below the German average of 41 euros. Regional prices rose by about 3% compared to last year, while the national average increase was 7%. Many sites are reducing long-term pitches in favour of tourist spots, expanding rental motorhome offerings and improving infrastructure.

The SHZ publication has published a price comparison for campsites in the Schleswig-Flensburg district for the summer season. An interactive map allows comparing costs for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

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Some motorhome pitches on the Elbe and North Sea become more expensive

07.07.2026 DIE WELT DEU Original source

Camping price comparison in Schleswig-Flensburg district

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Cost of Camping in Schleswig-Holstein in 2026

25.03.2026 ndr.de DEU Original source

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Super E10

$2.36 /l

€2.06 · £1.75/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.44 /l

€2.13 · £1.81/l

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pricier than 92% of countries

Diesel

$2.25 /l

€1.97 · £1.67/l

124 of 134

pricier than 92% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.57 /l

€2.24 · £1.91/l

39 of 41

pricier than 93% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

€1.12 · £0.95/l

48 of 51

pricier than 92% of countries

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