Satellite vs. Streaming: TV Options for Campers Explained

In 2025, the municipality of Murg recorded 9,454 overnight stays, up from 8,807 in 2024. The motorhome site contributed 5,356 stays (up from 4,974), generating €41,739 in revenue. The nature campsite had 1,652 stays, and the guesthouse 173.

A banner has appeared on the edge of Fürth, in the Wiesengrund area, announcing the creation of the city's first tiny house park. Conservationists have raised concerns because the site borders a water protection zone. The city administration stated it has no information about the project.

Hobby has announced updates to its camper van lineup for 2027. All models in the ONTOUR VAN and PRESTIGE VAN series can now be ordered with an 8-speed automatic transmission (140 or 180 hp) as an option. A high-resolution rearview camera with three viewing angles and redesigned seats with integrated headrests are now standard on all camper vans.

German company Secure Camper has developed mechanical security systems for campervans, targeting vulnerabilities in plastic windows and thin metal of Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, and Citroën Jumper cabs. Instead of electronic alarms that can be hacked, they offer stainless steel window profiles and anti-theft plates for doors, blocking the 'prick' method. A wiper saver prevents rubber deformation during storage.

Organizers of the Nature One 2026 festival at the former Pydna missile base in Kastellaun have published a detailed camping guide. Three zones are available: CampingVillage (lively, with vehicle access for motorhomes, caravans, and trailers up to 3.5 t), SilentCamp (quiet, with night silence from 10 p.m., no vehicle access on site but separate parking), and EasyCamp (pre-pitched tents by FestiTent). Prices: CampingVillage tickets from €25 to €50 plus €10 garbage deposit; SilentCamp €109 per person; caravan pitch in SilentCamp €159. Strict rules apply: no open fires, drones, weapons, or pyrotechnics; sound systems limited to 3 kW and 95 dBA; generators allowed only in CampingVillage.

Several spa towns in Thuringia are responding to rising demand for health-related stays in motorhomes. Bad Salzungen combines parking spaces with therapeutic offerings and short distances to medical facilities.