Bern tightens parking rules for motorhomes and caravans

TCS is creating a replacement for the closed Gampelen campsite in the Three-Lakes Region. The La Tène site will feature 107 pitches for motorhomes and caravans, plus 32 glamping cabins. By 2027, TCS aims to open around 400 new pitches across three locations.

The authorities in Bern plan to revoke blue zone parking permits for motorhome owners and individuals with access to private parking spaces starting in 2027. The new regulations, under public consultation until April 30, aim to shift vehicles from public to private parking areas. Enforcement will be carried out by the police.

Residents of the Swiss municipality of Frümsen have been living in a tiny house measuring 7 by 2.5 meters for more than two years. They report that this lifestyle does not feel constricting to them.

Residents of Frümsen, Switzerland, have been living in a tiny house for over two years. They state they did not anticipate such a high level of contentment from life in a small space.

A temporary facility for motorhome travelers is planned on the Platztor site in St. Gallen. An association is setting up three parking spaces as interim use before construction work begins in 2029. The project is considered a test initiative.

The annual Swiss vignette price for 2026 remains unchanged at 44.50 euros. It is mandatory for vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tons on motorways, while heavier motorhomes are subject to a separate flat-rate heavy vehicle charge.