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.