Germany checks motorhomes on A31 and A30 · VanLife Weekly #29
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
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A comparison of 10 cities in Slovakia by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 8 regions of Slovakia by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.
The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.
The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.
| City | VanSky | Temp. | Solar | Wind | Water | Conditions |
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Martin
Žilina region
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100 | 22° / 7° | 3 кВт·ч | 9 (↑23) km/h | — | |
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Žilina
Žilina region
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100 | 23° / 6° | 3 кВт·ч | 8 (↑23) km/h | — | |
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Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica Region
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99 | 22° / 7° | 2.9 кВт·ч | 7 (↑32) km/h | — | |
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Trenčín
Trenčín Region
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99 | 25° / 10° | 3 кВт·ч | 11 (↑26) km/h | — | |
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Trnava
Trnava Region
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97 | 28° / 9° | 3 кВт·ч | 15 (↑28) km/h | — | |
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Prešov
Prešov Region
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96 | 24° / 8° | 2.4 кВт·ч | 8 (↑20) km/h | — | |
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Košice
Košice Region
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96 | 23° / 9° | 2.3 кВт·ч | 8 (↑19) km/h | — | |
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Nitra
Nitra Region
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96 | 27° / 10° | 3 кВт·ч | 10 (↑21) km/h | — | |
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Bratislava
Bratislava Region
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95 | 29° / 13° | 3 кВт·ч | 14 (↑30) km/h | — | |
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Petržalka
Bratislava Region
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95 | 29° / 13° | 3 кВт·ч | 14 (↑30) km/h | — |
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Updated: 25.07.2026
Super E10
$1.91 /l
€1.68 · £1.44/l
115 of 141
pricier than 81% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.09 /l
€1.84 · £1.57/l
73 of 94
pricier than 77% of countries
Motorová nafta
$1.81 /l
€1.59 · £1.36/l
100 of 142
pricier than 70% of countries
Prémiová nafta
$2.08 /l
€1.83 · £1.56/l
23 of 40
pricier than 55% of countries
LPG
$0.92 /l
€0.81 · £0.69/l
29 of 52
pricier than 54% of countries
CNG
$2.22 /l
€1.95 · £1.67/l
14 of 15
pricier than 87% of countries
Caravanning is gaining popularity in Slovakia. Campsites are upgrading their facilities, and water parks and swimming pools are attracting more visitors. Association of Water Parks, Pools and Baths president Gabriel Somogyi and SACC vice-president for camping Zuzana Trúchla noted that this season's trends include service modernization and expanded options for caravanners.
Rising hotel and flight costs are driving European families toward van-life. Converted vans now offer comfort comparable to expensive caravans at a fraction of the price. A basic setup with sleeping for two, solar panel, and compact kitchen starts at €15,000; a premium version with heating and insulation costs up to €30,000, while integrated caravans start at €50,000.
Organizers of the Slovak Pohoda 2026 festival announced additional parking capacity. Starting June 16, 240 spots at P1, 19 caravan spots, and 24 motorhome spots will go on sale. All spots are available for 4 days with a valid 3- or 4-day adult ticket.
A large category B rest area is to be built on the under-construction D1 motorway section between Hubová and Ivachnová. It will feature 42 parking spaces for cars, 49 for trucks, 8 for buses, and 2 for caravans, plus 6 EV charging points. Facilities for truck drivers include toilets, showers, a laundry, a kitchenette, and a ramp for removing snow and ice from vehicle roofs. Families will have a children's playground, rest areas, and a dog run. The motorway section is expected to open by September 2025, but the rest area's completion date is not yet set.
Volkswagen has introduced the Grand California, a larger camper van based on the Crafter platform. Compared to the T6 California, it offers increased living space, including a separate bedroom and a full bathroom. The model is designed for extended trips and self-sufficient travel.
The trend of glamping — luxury camping with comfortable tents equipped with beds, heating, and designer interiors — is growing. Critics argue that this format eliminates direct contact with nature, turning it into a backdrop. Supporters say glamping allows those unwilling to rough it to enjoy nature and offers a more sustainable alternative to hotels.
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