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As of July 2026, Switzerland has over 110,000 registered motorhomes. New vehicle sales dropped by a third in 2025, but camping demand remains high.
Switzerland has registered over 110,000 motorhomes, excluding minibuses and roof-tent cars. Expert Rolf Jarmann advises considering travel frequency before purchase: renting is more cost-effective for occasional use. He also notes that parking above the tree line is only allowed for tents, not motorhomes.
Caravan sales in Switzerland boomed during the pandemic, with overnight stays rising by 60%. However, new motorhome registrations fell by a third in 2025. Despite this, camping demand remains strong.
Mobile Freizeit specializes in Scandinavian caravans with insulation down to -30°C, equipped with ALDE heating systems. Denis Häcki, a second-generation company representative, says one of his favorite parking spots is right in front of his house.
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As of July 2026, Switzerland has more than 110,000 registered motorhomes, excluding minibuses and cars with roof tents. Expert Rolf Järmann advises re...
As of July 2026, Switzerland has more than 110,000 registered motorhomes, excluding minibuses and cars with roof tents. Expert Rolf Järmann advises renting for occasional use and warns that parking above the tree line in Switzerland is only allowed for tents, not motorhomes.
Caravan sales in Switzerland boomed during the pandemic, with overnight stays increasing by 60%. Although new motorhome registrations fell by a third ...
Caravan sales in Switzerland boomed during the pandemic, with overnight stays increasing by 60%. Although new motorhome registrations fell by a third in 2025, demand for camping remains high. Mobile Freizeit specializes in Scandinavian caravans insulated for temperatures down to -30°C, equipped with the ALDE heating system.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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Germany recorded 44.7 million camping overnight stays in 2025, well above pre-pandemic levels. The market is normalizing, with demand shifting toward comfort, all-wheel drive, and custom design.
A survey shows 65% of Austrians associate motorhome travel with flexibility and independence. Meanwhile, new motorhome registrations in the first half of 2026 fell 23.6% year-on-year.
Indoor camping sites are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. These venues, located in converted industrial spaces in Berlin, Bremen, Bonn, and Triberg, offer overnight stays in themed historic motorhomes and caravans, with prices starting at 35 euros. The main appeal is the protection from inclement weather, making them a viable option outside the traditional camping season.
The Winterthur city police are auctioning an abandoned Fiat Ducato 290/14 motorhome on Ricardo, which stood on a parking lot for about a year. The starting price was 1 franc; by early Thursday afternoon the highest bid exceeded 700 francs. The 1990 vehicle has 213,657 km on the odometer and is sold without keys, documents, or any warranty on its technical condition. The buyer must pick it up within two weeks or face a penalty of 1000 francs. The auction runs until July 31, 12:00.
The Swiss Touring Club (TCS) has equipped barrier-free bungalows at six of its campsites, including Bönigen and Flaach. The bungalows feature ramps, wide doors, adapted kitchen and bathroom, and hospital beds. At Flaach, a lift provides pool access. The project is a collaboration with the Cerebral foundation.
The Lazy Rancho campground in Unterseen near Interlaken has been child-free this season and is fully booked. Owners Virginia and Cheyenne Blatter received death threats and massive opposition but do not regret their decision. A market study confirmed the concept's success: the adults-only site attracts guests seeking peace and recovery after active days.
Rumors that burglars use soporific gas to drug motorhome occupants before stealing have persisted for years, but forensic evidence does not support them. European police have never arrested anyone for using such gas or found traces of it in burgled motorhomes or victims' blood. Medical experts deem the method highly improbable, as effective anesthetics would require bulky equipment and pose a lethal risk. The vast majority of motorhome thefts occur without chemical sedation.
The «Lazy Rancho» campsite in Unterseen, near Interlaken (BE), is fully booked after being converted into an adults-only (16+) zone last year. The move initially sparked a backlash, including death threats and fake bookings, but owners Cheyenne and Virginia Blatter report a calmer atmosphere and fewer conflicts. According to Schweiz am Wochenende, the site now attracts guests seeking relaxation, such as Scandinavian couples cycling or paragliding by day and wanting quiet nights.
Winterthur city police (Switzerland) are auctioning an abandoned Fiat Ducato motorhome from 1990. Starting price is 1 Swiss franc. Bidding begins July 23 on Ricardo platform.
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