The coffee.bez.coffee editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.

Campgrounds in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg recorded an increase in overnight stays of over 4% last year. Authorities plan to amend the law: the share of mobile homes and bungalows on sites may rise from 30% to 50%, and their maximum size from 50 to 60 sq m. A uniform ban on wild camping, similar to Tyrol's model, is also under discussion.

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Overnight stays at Austrian campsites reached a record 8.8 million in 2025, an increase of 3.46% over the previous year. This marks the fifth consecutive record year. Travel with motorhomes, caravans, and tents remains very popular, and the state of Vorarlberg is planning to simplify camping site regulations.

A family spent four weeks traveling through Austria in a camper van. The trip included stays at four campsites, farms, and overnight parking spots from dedicated apps. The author states that camping with children can be exhausting but becomes a memorable experience with the right attitude.

A draft amendment to the camping site law in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg has been published for public consultation until March 16, 2026. Key changes include allowing municipalities to increase the share of permanent pitches to up to 80% and permitting mobile homes and bungalows on plots up to 60 m². The amendment also simplifies approval procedures and removes the requirement for permanent pitches to be publicly marked.

Camping tourism in Austria reached a new record high for overnight stays in 2025. The sector recorded 8.8 million overnight stays, an increase of 3.46%, marking the fifth consecutive record year. In Styria, despite the overall national growth, overnight stays saw a slight decline to 756,680.

Winter camping with motorhomes and caravans is becoming a popular form of vacation in the Alps. Many campsites are located near ski resorts and offer winter infrastructure, including heated sanitary facilities and drying rooms for ski equipment. Experts recommend checking the winter readiness of the vehicle and choosing sites with direct gas supply.

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Several caravans have settled on the former parking lot of a Kika store in Dornbirn. Police stated their hands are tied because the property is privately owned and the owner has not filed a complaint.

Camping in Austria continues to grow in popularity. According to Statistics Austria, the number of overnight stays at campsites and motorhome pitches increased by 3.5% in 2024, reaching approximately 8.8 million.

Overnight stays at Austrian campsites and pitches rose by 3.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.8 million. Winter camping showed significant growth, with demand in November and December increasing by about 13% each. The average length of stay fell to 3.7 days, with Carinthia being the exception.

A Volkswagen T6.1 California Beach Edition is available on the used vehicle market. The camper van, first registered in 03/2023, has 44,000 km on the odometer and is powered by a 150 HP diesel engine with an automatic transmission.

A dealer in Austria is offering a new camper van based on the Citroën Spacetourer. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter diesel engine (177 hp), an automatic transmission, and a full camping package including a pop-up roof, kitchen, and solar panel. The waiting time for a new order is 6–8 months.

The Austrian Camping Club (ÖCC) has published guidelines for safe and comfortable winter motorhome holidays. Key advice includes checking the vehicle's winter equipment, choosing campsites with heated sanitary facilities and direct gas supply, and correct parking in a sunny spot. Many campsites are located near ski slopes, allowing skiers to access the pistes directly from their pitch.

Firefighters were called to the Austrian municipality of Schwendau due to a camper van equipped with a wood stove. The incident occurred on February 1st when the stove in a British tourist's vehicle began smoking and caught fire. The fire was quickly extinguished with a powder extinguisher, and the stove was removed as a safety precaution.

A car dealer is offering a demonstration Citroen Holidays camper van from model year 2026. The motorhome features a 177 hp diesel engine, automatic transmission, pop-up roof, kitchen, toilet, and a solar panel. It has 1,900 km on the odometer and is priced at €74,990.

A Section-Control system measuring average speed is now active on the Lueg Bridge section of the A13 Brenner Motorway as of early 2026. The speed limit is 60 km/h for all vehicles, including motorhomes and caravans. Concurrent roadworks frequently reduce traffic to a single lane on this key route.

Twelve recommended parking spots for motorhomes have been identified in the Austrian state of Carinthia. All locations offer panoramic mountain views and proximity to lakes. The list includes both paid campsites and free overnight parking areas.

A used Ford Transit Custom Trend Nugget camper van is for sale in Dornbirn, Austria. The diesel vehicle, first registered in November 2023, has only 399 km on the odometer and 150 hp. Key features include a parking heater, a tow bar, and an automatic transmission.

A 75-year-old woman was seriously injured after being run over by a caravan at a campsite in Grän, Austria. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when she was walking while her husband was driving the towing vehicle. The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Germany.

The Austrian company Marchi Mobile has unveiled what is likely the world's most expensive motorhome, the eleMMent Palazzo Superior. Priced at 2 million euros, it offers 70 square meters of living space, including a bar, wine cabinet, and baroque-style interior. The vehicle features a retractable terrace with underfloor heating and is delivered to locations including Dubai.

Several campsites in Austria's Tyrol region remain open in winter and are situated directly next to ski runs. For instance, a campsite in Sölden is a few minutes' walk from the Gaislachkogl gondola, while one in Ramsau am Dachstein is steps from the valley station. This allows motorhome and tent users to start skiing right from their pitch.

Camping Sonnenland Lutzmannsburg in Burgenland has won the European public choice award. The site was selected from approximately 23,000 campsites across 44 countries, based on an analysis of 120,000 reviews from over 62,000 campers.

Austrian manufacturer Marchi Mobile has introduced the eleMMent Palazzo Superior, a luxury motorhome priced around 40 billion won (approximately $3 million). The 13.7-meter vehicle features a carbon fiber exterior, a 600-horsepower engine, and an interior with a king-size bed, spa-like bathroom, and a rooftop sky lounge. It incorporates a full smart home system with voice control and advanced security.

An Austrian startup, like2camp.com, operates a platform for booking legal parking spots for camper vans in natural locations. The service allows users to book spaces near farms, lakes, or mountain cable car stations for 10 to 30 euros per night, with municipalities collecting a local tourist tax. The platform facilitated 2000 bookings in 2024.

A traffic calendar for the Brenner Pass in 2026 has been published to aid motorhome and caravan travel planning. It indicates which days will have two lanes open in each direction, approximately 180 days per year, with most falling between June and September. This aims to reduce congestion and stress compared to single-lane operation days.

The Austrian tiny house pioneer WW Wohnwagon GmbH has filed for insolvency. The company applied for the opening of a restructuring proceeding with self-administration, with liabilities reported at approximately 3.4 million euros.

The Austrian company WW Wohnwagon, a pioneer in the mobile tiny house segment, has filed for insolvency. The company's liabilities amount to approximately 3.4 million euros, affecting 228 creditors and 44 employees. The crisis was triggered by a sharp drop in orders in 2025 amid a broader construction and real estate downturn.

The Austrian Tiny House pioneer WW Wohnwagon has filed for insolvency. The proceedings were opened at the Wiener Neustadt regional court upon the company's own application. According to the creditors' association, liabilities amount to approximately 3.4 million euros.