Spring Festival at Caravan Park Spann…an 2026

A resident of Oldendorf has been waiting since August 2025 for full damage compensation after a severe accident involving his motorhome. The insurer Itzehoer Versicherungen has not paid the full amount, citing negotiations with the victim's lawyer over the legitimacy of individual damage items.

Hymer has expanded its CrossTrail line with a version based on the Grand Canyon S 700 motorhome. The nearly 7-meter model on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis features enhanced protection, all-terrain tires, and additional lighting. The edition is aimed at travel on unpaved roads.

The municipal council of Prien am Chiemsee voted to build a paid parking lot for motorhomes and trailers. The 40,000 euro project will create 11 spaces, requiring the felling of young trees. The mayor objected on economic grounds but was outvoted.

Mercedes-Benz has updated the compact Marco Polo camper van for the 2026 model year. The vehicle features a higher and better-insulated roof, an enhanced lighting system, and a revised infotainment system with app control. For the first time, the camper conversion is fully handled in-house at the Mercedes-Benz Vans plant in Ludwigsfelde, Germany.

Ten campsites located by bodies of water in North Rhine-Westphalia have been listed. They offer pitches for caravans, motorhomes, and tents, along with various leisure activities including water sports and beach areas.

The Allermöher Werft shipyard in Hamburg will open a limited number of parking spaces for motorhomes starting May 1. The location has been listed on the 'Kurs Elbe' tourism portal. The exact overnight fee is not specified.