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On May 30, 2026, from 11:00 to 19:00, the A13 (Brenner) motorway, B182 road, and L38 road in Tyrol will be fully closed to through traffic due to a demonstration against traffic congestion. Authorities expect over 32,000 vehicles to be unable to pass. Drivers are advised to avoid travel through Tyrol that weekend. Alternative routes (Gotthard, San Bernardino, Reschen Pass, Felbertauern) may be congested and are not always suitable for motorhomes and caravans. Those who cannot postpone their trip are advised to stop in the region (e.g., Innsbruck or the Po Valley) and continue after restrictions are lifted.

Starting January 2027, the Austrian state of Carinthia will enforce a new tourism law with different accommodation tax rates: €4 per night at campsites and €4.50 at hotels. The Camping Association (IG Camping) is considering legal action, arguing the €0.50 difference is disproportionate to the lower cost of a campsite night. Tourism minister Schuschnig justifies the disparity by stating that campsite guests bring their own bed. Experts warn that courts may find this reasoning insufficient and equalize the rate to €4.50 for all.

A rear-end collision occurred on the A1 highway near Thalgau involving a car and the trailer of a van carrying a tiny house. The impact detached the trailer and caused the van to tip over. Three people were injured and taken to hospital. The highway was closed for two hours for cleanup.

On the morning of May 26, a car and a trailer combination collided on the A1 motorway towards Salzburg. The trailer was torn from the towing vehicle, and the camper van overturned into a ditch. Injured persons were taken to hospitals; traffic was partially closed for about two hours.

On the A1 motorway near Thalgau, a car collided with a towing vehicle, causing the trailer to detach. The camper van overturned and landed in a ditch, while the other car stopped on the passing lane. Three people sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospitals. Traffic towards Salzburg was closed for two hours.

In Styria (Austria), the number of pitches for motorhomes and caravans is growing: besides traditional campsites, wineries, restaurants, and private individuals now offer spots via online platforms. The state government allocated €1 million for campsite upgrades, with 14 projects totaling nearly €5 million already submitted. From 2023 to 2025, the number of campsites in Austria increased by 9.5%, with Styria recording the largest growth.