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Camping prices rise in northern Germany, new EU rules make motorhomes costlier

09.07.2026 06:50 2 min 4 sources РУС
Hamburger Morgenpost DEU + 3 more
Camping prices rise in northern Germany, new EU rules make motorhomes costlier
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In Brief

In 2026, campsite fees increased in northern Germany, and from July 7 new EU safety requirements raise the cost of new motorhomes.

Campsite price hikes

In the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony, fees at several motorhome and caravan sites have been raised in 2026. At the site on the Elbe in Geesthacht, the price for 24 hours rose from 7 to 18 euros. On Sylt, tariffs increased by 50 cents to 1 euro, in Sankt Peter-Ording by 2 euros. At the "Havelberge" campsite in Userin, the high-season price rose by 2.30 euros to 33.50 euros. In Neuharlingersiel, the increase ranged from 0.50 to 1 euro depending on the pitch category. At some sites, such as in Stralsund, prices remain stable.

New EU rules

From July 7, 2026, the EU regulation GSR II comes into force, requiring new motorhomes to be equipped with a range of assistance systems. For light models up to 3.5 tonnes, eight systems are mandatory, including automatic braking and fatigue monitoring; for heavy models, blind-spot monitoring and moving-off information systems are required. Estimates put the surcharge at 1000 to 3000 euros, although dealers note that many manufacturers have already included these systems without significant price increases. Owners of older vehicles are not obliged to retrofit them—the requirements apply only to new registrations. The requirements do not apply to self-builds based on a chassis already registered before July 2026.

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Camping in northern Germany: some motorhome pitches become more expensive

09.07.2026 Hamburger Morgenpost DEU Original source

New EU rules make motorhomes more expensive from July 2026

06.07.2026 Neue Westfälische DEU Original source

Stricter EU requirements for motorhomes from July 2026

06.07.2026 RP ONLINE DEU Original source

New EU rules for motorhomes: what DIY builders need to know

06.07.2026 MeiDresden.de DEU Original source

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

Super E10

$2.55 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

136 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.66 /l

€2.30 · £1.97/l

89 of 93

pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.60 /l

€2.25 · £1.93/l

135 of 141

pricier than 95% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.95 /l

€2.55 · £2.18/l

39 of 40

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.27 /l

€1.10 · £0.94/l

50 of 53

pricier than 92% of countries

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