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An increasing number of farms in Austria offer overnight spots for camper vans and motorhomes, some even free of charge. Travelers seek quiet, flexibility, and direct contact with agriculture, according to a report by Salzburger Nachrichten.
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An increasing number of farms in Austria offer overnight spots for camper vans and motorhomes, some even free of charge. Travelers seek quiet, flexibi...
An increasing number of farms in Austria offer overnight spots for camper vans and motorhomes, some even free of charge. Travelers seek quiet, flexibility, and direct contact with agriculture, according to a report by Salzburger Nachrichten.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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The Landvergnügen network lists over 2,100 hosts in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering motorhome owners free overnight parking for 24 hours. In Lower Saxony, about 200 farms participate. Guests park on private land in exchange for a purchase at the farm shop or a meal. The app provides host profiles, photos, route planning and booking; a maximum of three vehicles per site is allowed.
Switzerland saw 110,000 registered motorhomes in 2023, a 50% increase since 2020, but only 104 official farm parking spots exist due to strict zoning laws. The Huber family in Birrhard (Aargau) has offered motorhome parking for nearly 20 years, recently obtaining permits for four spots after lengthy procedures. The spot costs 18 francs per night including electricity, contributing 5,000–7,000 francs annually to the farm through shop sales.
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ADAC ranks Thuringia as Germany's cheapest camping region: €34 per night for a family. In 2025, 832,011 overnight stays were recorded; popular spots include Hohenwarte reservoir and Hainich National Park.
CampCar, founded by Thomas Spiessberger ten years ago in Spittal an der Drau, offers customised motorhome selection through a European partner network. The company focuses on client preferences and provides personal advice for campers of all ages.
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Lake Achensee in Tyrol, situated at 930 meters above sea level, offers campers a variety of outdoor activities. The region features approximately 500 km of hiking trails, 250 km of cycling routes, and cable cars Rofan Seilbahn and Karwendel-Bergbahn. Water sports include windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Campgrounds include Alpen Caravan Park Achensee, Achensee Camping Schwarzenau, Karwendel Camping, and Seecamping Wimmer.
On Saturday afternoon, a motorhome of a German tourist caught fire on the A10 in Salzburg. A 39-year-old man from Thuringia and his two children escaped before the vehicle was completely destroyed.
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A 62-year-old cyclist was struck by the extended mirror of a car towing a caravan while being overtaken on the Wörthersee southern shore road. He lost control and fell, requiring hospitalisation in Klagenfurt.
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