Club 'Grüner Wald' in Wilhelmshaven seeks new members

The Hinterzarten municipal council has taken legal steps to develop the dormant Bühlhof campsite. Modernization work is already underway, with opening initially planned for July 2026, but after resident criticism and construction stoppages, the opening has been postponed. A development plan is intended to clarify relations between authorities, the municipality, residents, and operators.

The Risse family, who work at fairs, permanently resides in a 23-square-meter caravan custom-fitted to their specifications. During their stay in Paderborn, they gave a local newspaper an exclusive tour of their mobile home.

Starting August 6, Fritz Berger will operate the 1,000 sqm retail space at the Albrecht leisure center on Porschestraße in Winsen. The product range will nearly double: around 3,000 items will be available in-store, with an additional 30,000 online products accessible via Click & Collect with free delivery to the shop. Customers can test equipment such as solar panels, TVs, and air conditioners at demonstration stands and get installation advice from the adjacent Albrecht workshop. Services include gas bottle exchange and fill-level checks. A grand opening with an autumn festival is set for September 25–27.

Schwarzbach plans to expand the 'Waldcampingplatz Lausitzer Seenland' campsite on Wiesenstrasse. The project includes increasing pitches from 20 to 49 and adding three weekend houses. Documents are available for public inspection from July 27 to August 28, 2026, at the Ruhland office and online.

The Augsburg district in Germany plans to expand its motorhome parking facilities. Currently, the only dedicated motorhome site in the district is in Königsbrunn, with 13 pitches. The district administration commissioned a feasibility study that identified potential for new pitches in several locations, including Klosterlechfeld. Additional pitches are expected to attract tourists and increase revenue for local businesses.

A Volkswagen T5 owner reported the key jamming in the ignition lock after parking with the steering wheel turned. The issue resolved after about 50 attempts and applying engine oil to the key. Forum users suggest a faulty steering lock or lock cylinder. The Erwin Volkswagen service for part number lookup by VIN has been discontinued for private customers.