Franconia's best campsites: readers' top 7

Lidl is offering the Parkside battery-powered cooler box at a 30% discount, priced at €69.99 instead of €99.99. The unit operates on battery, 230 V mains, or a 12 V car socket, making it suitable for use in a motorhome, camper van, or tent. It has a 24-litre capacity, cooling down to 20 °C below ambient temperature, and a warming function up to 65 °C. Noise level in ECO mode is a maximum of 34 dB. Battery and charger are sold separately.

The Tiny Houses Karlsruhe Association, based at a campsite in Waldbronn, has created a guide for those considering a move to a tiny house. The document covers land selection, water and electricity connections, and furniture arrangement. Chairman Randolph Lien advises residents of Karlsruhe and the surrounding area.

For the summer season, manufacturers have introduced premium motorhomes with improved mechanics and design. Models such as the Niesmann+Bischoff iSmove (from €123,000), Hymer B-ML I BlackLine (from €181,815), Morelo Palace (from €285,900), and Adria Supersonic (from €161,149) feature kitchens, king-size bedrooms, smart home systems, and lithium batteries.

The 14-meter Polar Glacier, a one-off motorhome built in Sweden in 2008, remains unsold. Equipped with a dishwasher, underfloor heating, a sauna, and three sleeping areas, it weighs nearly 3.5 tons and requires a heavy-duty tow vehicle. An auction failed to secure a sale: the highest bid of €26,000 fell far short of the owner's minimum of €125,000. Its length makes it impractical for most campsites, severely limiting the pool of potential buyers.

A group of travelers from Southern France with over 30 caravans set up camp on a meadow adjacent to the municipal recreation area in Burglengenfeld (Schwandorf district). According to local media, they plan to stay for about three weeks. The unusual caravan convoy has drawn attention from local residents.

Founded in Munich in 2016 with 25 VW camper vans, roadsurfer now operates nearly 10,000 vehicles across 16 countries. The company has served over 420,000 travelers and employs about 1,000 people. Average booking lead time increased to 110 days in 2026, up from 70 days at launch. North America remains the fastest-growing market, following 120% growth in 2025.