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Winterthur city police are auctioning an ownerless Fiat Ducato 290/14 motorhome (1990) under Art. 721 para. 2 ZGB. The vehicle had been parked on a private lot for about a year; the owner died and the estate was declared bankrupt. The auction begins on July 23, 2026, via Ricardo.ch.
Long-term campers at the 'La Nouvelle Plage' campsite in Estavayer-le-Lac (Fribourg canton) have filed an appeal with the cantonal court against the removal of their seasonal pitches. Operator TCS, which bought the campsite in 2024, plans to reduce the number of seasonal pitches from 108 to 20 and build luxury chalets for tourists (glamping). The campers argue that the new zoning plan was approved without a required detailed development plan. The court has suspended the contested points pending a decision.
Switzerland saw 110,000 registered motorhomes in 2023, a 50% increase since 2020, but only 104 official farm parking spots exist due to strict zoning laws. The Huber family in Birrhard (Aargau) has offered motorhome parking for nearly 20 years, recently obtaining permits for four spots after lengthy procedures. The spot costs 18 francs per night including electricity, contributing 5,000–7,000 francs annually to the farm through shop sales.
The city of Winterthur is extending the lease for the Schützenweiher campsite after voters rejected the TCS replacement project in Rosenberg. The reprieve is temporary: over 60 permanent campers can stay longer, but the site's long-term future remains uncertain.
On the morning of July 13, 2026, a parked camper van caught fire in Collombey-Muraz (Valais, Switzerland), and flames spread to a bus. A gas cylinder explosion intensified the blaze, which was contained by 11:15. No injuries, garage undamaged. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Lower Valais has opened an investigation.
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a burning motorhome sparked a major fire in Fideris (Graubünden). The blaze destroyed three sheds with vehicles and materials; no injuries were reported.
The Swiss automobile club TCS has published a set of rules for wild camping in Switzerland. There is no uniform federal law; regulations vary by canton and commune. Violations lead to fines.
Swiss company Alpencamper has unveiled the Eco Slide Out mini caravan weighing 52 kg for bicycles. It features a sliding side panel, a double bed (140×196 cm), and space for a portable toilet.
The municipality of Eschenbach and the Goldingertal association, as part of the 'Freizeit & Erholung 2030' strategy, are piloting simple short-term camper parking from summer 2026 to autumn 2027.
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.
Philipp Seith spontaneously bought an Opel Blitz that had been idle for over 20 years. What started as a chance purchase became a passion project. On 'Min Camper', he explains how it all began and what still fascinates him about the classic vehicle.
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.
The Nidwalden Cantonal Police held its second Camper Day. About 70 owners of motorhomes, camper vans, and trailers took the opportunity to have their vehicles weighed for free and receive advice on traffic regulations and safety aspects. The focus was on checking total weight and axle loads, as well as topics such as correct loading, load securing, and driving license categories.
Camper Days took place in Ingenbohl and Pfäffikon, organized by TCS Schwyz and the cantonal police. Over two days, 150 vehicles were checked, ten more than last year.
The Nidwalden cantonal police held the second Camper Day in Stans. About 70 owners of motorhomes, campers, and trailers had their vehicles weighed for free and received advice on loading safety and traffic regulations.
An analysis of bookings on the PiNCAMP platform for 2023–2026 shows that due to heat, European motorhome tourists are increasingly choosing cooler regions and shifting trips to spring and autumn. Demand for campsites in Scandinavia in summer has risen by 68% since 2023.
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