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Motorhome parking fees rise in northern Germany in 2026

07.07.2026 09:43 3 min 7 sources РУС
Hamburger Morgenpost DEU + 6 more
Motorhome parking fees rise in northern Germany in 2026

In Brief

Prices for motorhome pitches in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Lower Saxony have increased. In Geesthacht from 7 to 18 euros, on Sylt up to 19.50–32.50 euros.

In 2026, some motorhome and caravan sites in the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Lower Saxony have raised their fees. In Geesthacht on the Elbe (Duchy of Lauenburg district), the price for a 24-hour stay rose from 7 to 18 euros. On Sylt, prices increased by 0.50–1 euro, reaching 19.50–32.50 euros, and in Sankt Peter-Ording by 2 euros.

At the "Havelberge" campsite in Userin (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania), the high-season price rose by 2.30 euros to 33.50 euros. In Neuharlingersiel (Lower Saxony), the increase ranged from 0.50 to 1 euro depending on category. Meanwhile, prices in Hamburg and Wismar remained at the 2025 level.

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Motorhome parking fees rise in northern Germany

07.07.2026 Hamburger Morgenpost DEU Original source

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Camping with motorhomes becomes more expensive in some places in northern Germany

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DE 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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