Ostheim — VanSky 70 (Comfortable)

For the summer season, manufacturers have introduced premium motorhomes with improved mechanics and design. Models such as the Niesmann+Bischoff iSmove (from €123,000), Hymer B-ML I BlackLine (from €181,815), Morelo Palace (from €285,900), and Adria Supersonic (from €161,149) feature kitchens, king-size bedrooms, smart home systems, and lithium batteries.

The 14-meter Polar Glacier, a one-off motorhome built in Sweden in 2008, remains unsold. Equipped with a dishwasher, underfloor heating, a sauna, and three sleeping areas, it weighs nearly 3.5 tons and requires a heavy-duty tow vehicle. An auction failed to secure a sale: the highest bid of €26,000 fell far short of the owner's minimum of €125,000. Its length makes it impractical for most campsites, severely limiting the pool of potential buyers.

A group of travelers from Southern France with over 30 caravans set up camp on a meadow adjacent to the municipal recreation area in Burglengenfeld (Schwandorf district). According to local media, they plan to stay for about three weeks. The unusual caravan convoy has drawn attention from local residents.

Readers have named the 7 best campsites in Franconia. The ranking is led by Camping Katzenkopf in Sommerach with 200 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, a spa and a sandy beach. Second place went to Campingplatz Steinerner Beutel in Waischenfeld, third to Mohrenhof Franken in Geslau with a wake park and aqua park.

Founded in Munich in 2016 with 25 VW camper vans, roadsurfer now operates nearly 10,000 vehicles across 16 countries. The company has served over 420,000 travelers and employs about 1,000 people. Average booking lead time increased to 110 days in 2026, up from 70 days at launch. North America remains the fastest-growing market, following 120% growth in 2025.

The CARAVAN and CO caravan and motorhome show will take place from 24 to 27 September 2026 on an 80,000 m² site in Rendsburg, Germany. Organisers expect around 120 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. 180 overnight pitches are available next to the venue. The programme includes workshops, lectures and live music.