New short-term camper parking spaces in test operation

The Council of State of the canton of Ticino has approved a subsidy of up to 2.1 million francs for the local Patriziato and up to 242,000 francs for TCS for the construction of an alpine campsite in Brione Verzasca. The total cost of the project is estimated at 5.7 million francs. The campsite will include 46 equipped pitches for motorhomes and 13 pod/bungalow units, as well as common areas. It is expected to generate about 27,000 overnight stays per year from the third year of operation and create between 3 and 8 jobs.

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.