Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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Regional capital · Gotland County, Sweden · Coastal city
VanSky index for Visby, Sweden — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.
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Visby, Sweden — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #5 of 159 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 20°C.
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Visby ranks 1 of 159 cities. Country average VanSky — 95.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$2.02 /l
SEK19.71 · €1.78/l
108 of 132
pricier than 81% of countries
Petrol
$1.74 /l
SEK16.99 · €1.53/l
92 of 134
pricier than 68% of countries
Leonore, 37, and David Cortes Holmström, 45, renovated an old 1990s caravan after a nightmare renovation of their dream house. The caravan is used for summer staycation and is part of their goal for a simpler, more balanced life.
In 2026, a motorhome built on a Volvo FMX 6×6 chassis was introduced on the Russian market, designed for long-term off-grid travel. It features two 400-liter water tanks, six lithium batteries, a solar panel, and a diesel generator. The living module includes a kitchen, bathroom with shower, bedroom, and a hammam. The motorhome accommodates two people with space for two additional guests.
Kabe, renowned for its winter-proof caravans, has launched the Classic 740 LGB, a partially integrated motorhome built on the Fiat Ducato. Priced from €120,395, it targets buyers prioritizing Scandinavian comfort and build quality. The 3.5-tonne vehicle (upgradable to 4.4 t) features a 100 Ah lithium battery, Alde gas heating, and Ecoprim insulation for subzero use.
A single-vehicle accident occurred on road 50, south of Alfta (Ovanåker municipality), on June 21, 2026, at around 15:38. A motorhome overturned and left the roadway. Emergency services and ambulances are en route. Traffic is affected.
In Sjötorp (Mariestad Municipality), the conversion of a former bandy field into motorhome parking and car parking has been completed. This aims to ease traffic congestion at a popular tourist destination that suffered from a lack of parking during summer months. Previously, only about 50 spaces were available near the canal, leading to chaos. According to Martin Stenlund, land and development manager, the new spaces reduce the risk of illegal parking and make the area more functional.
Pampas marina has been granted permission to demolish padel courts on Barlastgatan in Västervik and build 16 motorhome parking spaces (ställplatser). The project includes reconfiguring an existing parking lot and constructing a new service building with toilets, showers, laundry, and a waste dumping station. Environmental and building officials recommended rejecting the application as it conflicts with the detailed development plan, but a majority of the committee voted to approve it in full.
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