“We Become Campers”: Erbslöhs in Switzerland on WDR August 26

At end-2025, Switzerland had 110,368 motorhomes, a record. New registrations fell to 4,476; market matures, rentals gain popularity.

After the summer season, motorhome owners in Switzerland are weighing whether to sell their vehicles. Experts advise considering upcoming winter storage, insurance, and maintenance costs, as well as potential depreciation. Auto & Wohnmobil Ankauf offers direct purchase of motorhomes and caravans throughout Switzerland.

The municipality of Savièse in Switzerland has reiterated the ban on wild camping at Sanetsch Pass, which has been in force for several years. A new sign at the pass prohibits overnight stays, but not all visitors comply. Violators face a fine of 300 francs. Authorities plan to bring stakeholders together to find a lasting solution.

In Mendrisio, a camper heading south on the A2 motorway lost part of its body, causing a puncture in the right rear wheel. The vehicle stopped on the roadside, and TCS reports traffic problems and debris on the carriageway between the Mendrisio rest area and Genestrerio. It is not yet known whether other vehicles were involved. A tow truck is expected to recover the camper, which is unlikely to continue its journey in its current condition. Queues are already forming near Melide.

Pablo, a Spanish waiter in Switzerland, lives year-round in a compact campervan with his dog Bellota. He works 42.5 hours a week and uses his two days off to travel, calling them '48 hours of absolute freedom'.

On the evening of 21 August 2026, police in Kreuzlingen (Thurgau) arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of thefts from several vehicles. Around 23:30, a report was received about a man entering a motorhome on Langgartenstrasse, followed by a theft from a car on Sonnhaldenstrasse. The suspect was found with stolen goods on Haldenstrasse and taken into custody. His possible involvement in other offences is being investigated.