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VanSky index for Kivistö, Finland — 92 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Kivistö, Finland — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #136 of 160 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 13°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.64 /l
€2.27 · £1.96/l
122 of 127
pricier than 95% of countries
Petrol
$2.47 /l
€2.12 · £1.83/l
120 of 126
pricier than 94% of countries
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The Finnish association SF-Caravan ry has named 49-year-old architect Patrick Holmström as Caravanner of the Year 2025. The award was presented at the association's congress in Uusikaupunki on May 23, 2026.
For the fourth consecutive summer, the Finnish city of Borgå (Porvoo) lacks a dedicated campsite for motorhomes and caravans. The planned camping area in the Staffas district remains in active planning (category 2), but no construction date has been set. City officials state that other development projects have higher priority, and no private operator has yet shown interest in running the future campsite.
Hymer has introduced the B-ML 790 BlackLine version based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model is positioned as a fully integrated premium motorhome, combining the driving characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz chassis with Hymer's finishing. Black exterior details and restrained contrast highlight its BlackLine series affiliation.
On the Porvoonväylä highway in Finland, a motorhome veered into a ditch. A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Information on casualties and the circumstances of the accident is being clarified.
On Monday afternoon, a motorhome ran off the road in Porvoo and overturned. Traffic on Highway 7 towards Kotka was completely stopped. Two people were injured and taken to hospital.
A camper van was completely destroyed in a fire in Hollola on the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire spread to the surrounding area but was brought under control. Firefighting efforts were complicated by gas cylinders commonly found in camper vans with cooking facilities.
Piia Kyrö from Tampere, a third-generation caravanner, faced negative reactions from other drivers to her white caravan. The solution was repainting the trailer in a bright ladybug design, using 27 cans of spray paint. According to Kyrö, the hostile looks stopped after that.
Arto Junttila, 64, built a unique motorhome from an old US police car, a 1969 Dodge Power Giant, purchased for €4,200. The interior is finished like a log cabin, reflecting his desire for an ascetic yet atmospheric travel companion for trips around Finland.
Piia Kyrö, a third-generation caravanner from Tampere, faced negative reactions from other drivers to her white caravan. After modifying its appearance, the hostile looks stopped. In the past year, she visited 11 events across Finland.
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