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In Waldtal, a gravel parking lot is being converted into a motorhome parking area under the patronage of a football club. In Odenwald, a family lives year-round in a caravan, heating with a wood stove.
Two projects in Germany reflect the growing popularity of motorhomes and camping.
The gravel parking lot next to the sports complex of 1. FC Waldtal at Afföllerwiesen is being converted into a motorhome parking area. The project aims to meet rising demand. The football club acts as patron.
A family from Trebur lives year-round in a caravan at a campsite in Bullau (Odenwald). They use a wood stove for heating. The family is integrated into the local community, demonstrating a sustainable tourism trend in the region.
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A gravel parking lot next to the 1. FC Waldtal sports facility is being converted into motorhome parking. The project aims to meet increasing demand. ...
A gravel parking lot next to the 1. FC Waldtal sports facility is being converted into motorhome parking. The project aims to meet increasing demand. The football club is acting as patron.
A family from Trebur lives year-round in their caravan at a campsite in Bullau. They heat the space with a wood-burning stove and are integrated into ...
A family from Trebur lives year-round in their caravan at a campsite in Bullau. They heat the space with a wood-burning stove and are integrated into the local community, highlighting a sustained tourism trend in the region.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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