Camping in Brione: 27,000 overnight stays and a 2.3 million franc subsidy

The municipality of Eschenbach (SG), Switzerland, is launching a pilot project to create short-term parking spaces for campers. From summer 2026 to autumn 2027, two to three camper van spots will be designated at the Churzhaslen and Holz car parks, managed via the 'Park’n’Sleep' platform. The initiative aims to reduce wild camping while providing low-threshold overnight options.

The tenant family can continue operating the campsite for another six months. This was the only news from three political initiatives regarding the campsite at Schützenweiher. The city council extended the lease until March 2027, but a definitive solution for the site is not yet available.

MyCamper platform has recorded over 4,500 bookings for early summer 2026. A van owner earns an average of 6,685 Swiss francs in annual rental income. The trend is attributed to geopolitical instability driving travelers toward local trips.

The selection includes the Omnia portable oven, Porta Potti 145 mobile toilet, Katadyn Tactical BeFree filter bottle, Helinox Chair One folding chair, Ledlenser ML4 lantern, Safari Chef 30 HP Deluxe gas grill, ProPlus retractable clothesline, Front Runner Feather-Lite II roof tent, Berger RMC 40 compressor cooler, and Thule Epos ParkSecure bike carrier with parking sensors. All devices are self-contained, require no infrastructure connection, and are designed for travel use.

In the night of July 2, 2026, a motorhome caught fire on Rue de la Côte in Delémont (Canton of Jura). Firefighters extinguished the blaze around 2:30–2:35 AM; the vehicle was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Espace Gruyère in Bulle (Canton of Fribourg) has introduced a mandatory tourist tax for motorhomes staying overnight on its parking lot. The decision follows complaints from campsite operators. A dedicated mobile application has been developed to process payments. The 268-space parking is open 24/7.