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At the Main Camp Resort in Zellingen, five seasoned campers revealed their essential gear for camping trips. Their advice ranges from minimalist to luxurious items, offering practical packing tips for the next excursion.
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At the Main Camp Resort in Zellingen, five seasoned campers revealed their essential gear for camping trips. Their advice ranges from minimalist to lu...
At the Main Camp Resort in Zellingen, five seasoned campers revealed their essential gear for camping trips. Their advice ranges from minimalist to luxurious items, offering practical packing tips for the next excursion.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.65 /l
€2.30 · £1.96/l
89 of 93
pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
$2.59 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
135 of 141
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.94 /l
€2.55 · £2.18/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
50 of 53
pricier than 92% of countries
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In Schleswig-Holstein, an increasing number of people are converting their cars into mini-campers. Experts advise consulting with Dekra or TÜV when installing beds, although a mattress may suffice to start.
Journalist Sarah Silbiger from Philadelphia spent a year in a motorhome with her partner and published a report on the practical and psychological aspects of this lifestyle. She recommends Trader Joe's for simple meals and emphasizes the importance of elevation maps for route planning, for example, in Cloudcroft, where you can go from desert to snow in 30 minutes. Silbiger advises maintaining hobbies, using rituals (such as eating ice cream together) to relieve stress, and clearly setting personal boundaries. The couple got engaged in Green Lake State Park, New York.
The trend of buying or renting motorhomes, boosted by the coronavirus pandemic, remains strong in the Kleve district. According to the ADAC, around one million such vehicles were registered in Germany in 2025. Buyers can choose from a wide range of sizes and equipment levels. Many purchases are made in Kalkar, where dealer Wolters offers models such as Carthago.
On Friday afternoon, an overturned motorhome blocked all lanes on the A3 in the direction of Würzburg. The four occupants sustained minor injuries. The motorway was temporarily closed.
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German company Vario Mobil unveiled the Perfect 1200 QS Platinum motorhome priced at €2.2 million. The 12-meter model features four slide-outs and a garage for a classic car.
On Friday afternoon, a motorhome overturned on the A8 motorway towards Munich, completely blocking the road. Police secured the scene, and the cause of the accident remains unclear. According to BayernInfo, traffic is backed up for about 14 kilometers.
German manufacturer Carthago has unveiled the C2 Tourer, a motorhome designed for families. It features a garage for a scooter and can be driven with a standard B-class driver's license.
District Administrator Christian Herrgott visited the Linkenmühle campsite at the Hohenwarte reservoir. The family-run site records about 10,000 overnight stays per year, mainly from German guests and about 10% from neighboring countries. Talks focused on infrastructure issues such as road conditions and bus connections. The campsite has been modernized with online booking, Wi-Fi, and an app for ordering bread rolls.
In Uckermark, a debate over elderly drivers continues. Readers of Nordkurier share their experiences: 84-year-old Robert Drexel drives a 15-tonne motorhome and believes many older drivers overestimate their abilities, but losing a licence in rural areas could be a 'death sentence'. Another reader, 77-year-old Georg Kaltwasser, gave up renewing his licence due to costs (around 1,500 euros) and instead drives a 4-tonne motorhome to Greece. 85-year-old Alois Deuber sold his motorhome for health reasons after driving over 200,000 km without accidents. Mandatory checks for elderly drivers are not in place in Germany.
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