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Austria: 2.9 million overnight stays at campsites in half-year

25.08.2026 09:17 1 min 2 sources РУС
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In the first half of 2026, Austrian campsites recorded about 2.9 million overnight stays, down 3.6% from last year's record. May saw growth, while April and June declined.

According to the Austrian Camping Club (ÖCC) and Statistik Austria, around 2.9 million overnight stays were registered at Austrian campsites and motorhome parking areas in the first half of 2026, 3.6% below the record level of the previous year.

May was particularly strong with 789,720 overnight stays, up 37.5% from May 2025. April and June showed declines due to weather and the timing of holidays and school vacations.

Among the federal states, Tyrol leads with 916,920 overnight stays, followed by Carinthia (654,840) and Salzburg (309,040).

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2.9 million overnight stays: camping remains popular in Austria

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