Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Zürich (Kreis 12) / Schwamendingen-Mitte, Switzerland — 92 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Zürich (Kreis 12) / Schwamendingen-Mitte, Switzerland — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #91 of 167 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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∅ 7-day average
No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
How it's calculated:
Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$2.66 /l
CHF2.12 · €2.30/l
129 of 132
pricier than 97% of countries
Petrol
$2.41 /l
CHF1.92 · €2.09/l
127 of 133
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.45 /l
CHF1.16 · €1.25/l
47 of 48
pricier than 96% of countries
On Tuesday evening on Via Massagno in Canobbio, a motorhome rear-ended a car. The accident caused significant traffic disruptions towards the Civico hospital and Capriasca.
In 2025, campsites in Central Switzerland recorded over 547,000 overnight stays, a new record. The number has doubled in ten years. Most guests now come from abroad, indicating sustained growth in tourism since the pandemic.
Petra and Rüdiger Erbslöh from Meerbusch have set off on a motorhome trip through Switzerland. The route includes the Rhine Falls, Zurich, Grindelwald and Zermatt. The TV show 'Wir werden Camper' will air their journey on June 7, 2026 on WDR.
The St. Gallen cantonal police are hosting a 'Camper Day' at the Oberbüren police station. Motorhome owners can have their vehicle's unladen weight checked for free to determine the actual remaining payload. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with experts from traffic police, road traffic authority, TCS, and Wohnmobilland Schweiz.
Heinz Hüsler presented his VW T3 Syncro, which he personally converted and upgraded over several years. The vehicle features all-wheel drive, a high roof, and clever details. The project showcases the customization potential of the classic van for camping.
On June 6, 2026, the St. Gallen cantonal police held their first preventive 'Camper Day' in Oberbüren. Around 70 motorhomes and caravans were weighed on a bridge scale, and drivers were informed about the risks of overloading and permissible loads.
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