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Journey from Unna to Albania in a self-built camper van

03.06.2026 21:55 1 min 1 source РУС
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Journey from Unna to Albania in a self-built camper van
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Isabel and Sascha Bozzale from Unna spent 11 months and €32,000 converting a van into a camper. They embarked on a week-long trip across Albania, visiting Shkodër, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Tirana. Albania was chosen for its allowance of wild camping and scenic landscapes.

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Journey from Unna to Albania in a self-built camper van

03.06.2026 ndr.de DEU Original source

AL Albania — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Super 95

$2.58 /l

ALL204.96 · €2.23/l

161 of 168

pricier than 95% of countries

RON 100

$2.70 /l

ALL215.00 · €2.34/l

95 of 102

pricier than 92% of countries

Naftë

$2.75 /l

ALL218.96 · €2.39/l

160 of 167

pricier than 95% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.82 /l

ALL224.52 · €2.45/l

41 of 46

pricier than 87% of countries

LPG Auto

$0.87 /l

ALL69.00 · €0.75/l

26 of 55

cheaper than 55% of countries

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Sascha and Isabel Bozzale from Unna completed an 11-month self-build of a camper van and set off on their first trip to Albania. The project cost €32,000, made possible by living rent-free with parents. The route includes Shkodër, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Tirana, with wild camping on the coast and rafting in the Osum Canyon.

A couple from Unna, Sascha and Isabel Bozzale (both 28), invested €32,000 in a self-converted camper van and set off on their first major trip to Albania. A severe thunderstorm in northern Albania soaked all their camping gear. The project was made possible by rent-free living with their parents. The video is available until 08.07.2031.

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The SH21 road from Shkodër to Theth has been fully paved since 2021, but remains narrow and winding. Albania has introduced new toll sections with fees based on vehicle height and axle count, so a motorhome may pay more than a car. A budget of €50 per day for two people is possible but not guaranteed. Travelers are advised to check insurance coverage (code AL on the green card) and carry cash in lek.

According to a TUI ranking, Albania tops the list of Europe's most camper-friendly countries, ahead of Italy and Croatia. The average price per night at a campsite in Albania is less than 20 euros. Poland ranks second, Germany third. The ranking considered campsite costs, food and drink prices, transport, climate, nature, culture, and leisure. In Germany, 44.7 million overnight stays at campsites were recorded in 2025, up 4.2% from the previous year. Since 2020, the cost of a night at a motorhome parking spot has risen by 32.2%.

A motorhome itinerary through Albania has been published, covering the coast from Shkodër to Butrint. Key stops include Rozafa Castle, Karavasta Lagoon, the Apollonia archaeological park, and the UNESCO-listed city of Berat. The article notes that Albania follows the 'Besa' code of hospitality, and about one-third of the population speaks Italian.

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