Magdeburg motorhome parking ranked among best in Europe

The WDR TV show 'Wir werden Camper' on June 6, 2026, will feature the Rosenberger family from Paderborn. Mother of three, 46-year-old flight attendant Melle Rosenberger, decided to buy a motorhome for trips with three dogs and two horses. The family will head to the Lüneburg Heath to a campsite with stables and riding trails.

A standard motorhome must not exceed a weight of 3.5 tons. Exceeding this limit can lead not only to high fines but also to serious accidents, a longer braking distance, and the insurance company refusing to pay in the event of a claim.

At the A20 exit onto B109 near Greifswald, an 83-year-old driver missed an oncoming car. After the collision, his car was thrown into a camper van. Four people were injured, two seriously.

The Clausensee campsite in the Palatinate Forest faced water supply overload during the Pentecost heatwave. Operators decided to upgrade the infrastructure to ensure stable water delivery under climate change conditions.

Developers have released CaraTrip, an app designed to log travels by motorhome, caravan, or camper van. The app allows users to record route stages, stops, personal notes, and save information about parking spots and campsites. It includes vehicle management features, such as maintenance schedules and checklists. Data is stored locally by default, with optional iCloud sync. The app is free, with potential future monetization through ads or premium extensions.

In Bretten, district of Rinklingen, an unknown perpetrator stole a Hobby caravan parked behind a company building on Rinklinger Strasse. The thief removed the lock, hitched the caravan to a dark vehicle, and drove off northwards. The Bretten police station is investigating and asks witnesses to call 07252 50460.