European camping ranking: The most popular motorhome stop is in Bavaria

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will present at the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf (August 28 – September 6) an updated range of campers, including the electric ID. California Cruise concept based on the ID. Buzz. Also on display will be the California Beach concept with inflatable modules (kitchen under 10 kg, bed 12 kg), allowing a work van to be converted into a camper. First production electric campers from Volkswagen are expected by 2028.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, a conference from August 31 to September 2 will discuss the development of camping as a tourism sector. Topics include infrastructure investment, new business models, and attracting younger audiences. Organizers note growing interest from hotels and municipalities.

Even when all devices in a motorhome are switched off in the evening, the auxiliary battery can lose a significant amount of charge overnight. This is often caused by consumers that continue to operate in the background, such as control units, refrigerators, alarm systems, routers, and charging electronics. While a single device may draw little power, the combined consumption can add up over time, especially during longer stationary periods. Campers are advised to check battery levels before and after standing time and to measure parasitic drain if unexpected losses occur.

The ADAC's PiNCAMP portal has listed the 100 most popular campsites in Europe, including three in East Bavaria. One of them is Campingpark Nabburg in the Schwandorf district. Nearly 40 of the listed sites are in Germany.

At the Caravan Salon 2026, KEC Motors presented its first Sprinter conversion. The Mountaineer Grand Expedition features an unusual layout: instead of a traditional dinette, there is an L-shaped bench with a pull-out extension and a folding table. The equipment includes a bidirectional drawer in the kitchen, a sliding toilet compartment, a transverse bed measuring 1.95 × 1.80 m, a 400 Ah LiFePO₄ battery, a 240 Wp solar panel, an off-grid air conditioner, diesel heating, and underfloor heating. The vehicle has a 10 cm raised suspension, a 5.5-tonne winch, and a roof hatch. Base price: from €185,000.

According to the ADAC PiNCAMP portal, Schleswig-Holstein ranks first in popularity among German campers, ahead of Bavaria. Ten campsites from the state made it into the top 100 in Europe, with three in the top ten. The Wulfener Hals park on Fehmarn leads the ranking. In 2025, Schleswig-Holstein recorded about 5.5 million overnight stays at campsites, up 2% year-on-year.