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TCS is creating a replacement for the closed Gampelen campsite in the Three-Lakes Region. The La Tène site will feature 107 pitches for motorhomes and caravans, plus 32 glamping cabins. By 2027, TCS aims to open around 400 new pitches across three locations.
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TCS is creating a replacement for the closed Gampelen campsite in the Three-Lakes Region. The La Tène site will feature 107 pitches for motorhomes and...
TCS is creating a replacement for the closed Gampelen campsite in the Three-Lakes Region. The La Tène site will feature 107 pitches for motorhomes and caravans, plus 32 glamping cabins. By 2027, TCS aims to open around 400 new pitches across three locations.
Switzerland — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
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CHF1.85 · €1.99/l
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pricier than 90% of countries
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CHF1.83 · €1.96/l
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CHF1.98 · €2.13/l
131 of 141
pricier than 92% of countries
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