Long-term campers clear out in Velten: calm returns after chaos on the field!

Long-term campers clear out in Velten: calm returns after chaos on the field!

In Velten, peace has returned after around 40 long-term campers left. The campers' caravans and cars have disappeared from the field at the end of the mill path. Velten's spokeswoman Stefanie Steinicke-Kreutzer reported that the city's public order office inspected the area and that it was left behind properly. The whole issue started with a request from the property owner to vacate, which led to the contract of use being shortened to June 15th. The city administration does not yet have any information about where the group went. However, an Audi without a license plate is still parked at the edge of the field and, it is said, could possibly be connected to the campers. This vehicle has already been reported to the Oberhavel district.

From an economic point of view, it wasn't exactly a walk in the park for the city. Velten's mayor Ines Hübner (SPD) said that the owner of the field had obviously underestimated the situation. After all, the long-term campers not only kept the regulatory authorities busy, the Lower Nature Conservation Authority and the police were also regularly on site.

The trend towards long-term camping

The trend towards long-term camping is unbroken in Germany. Many people are looking for a retreat to relax and enjoy nature. Long-term campers often rent plots on campsites for the long term in order to have a familiar place for their free time. The rental agreements for such parking spaces usually have a term of at least three months. This allows campers to use the pitch regularly, be it just on weekends or all year round. People often design their caravans individually and create a second home.

However, there are a few things to consider when camping long-term. The site regulations and building regulations regulate, for example, the design of the plots and often prohibit the building of permanent structures without permission. Therefore, campers are responsible for the maintenance of their plot, which includes both lawn and tree care. They also need to be aware of fees such as vehicle tax and second home tax that may apply depending on how the caravan is used. There are even special regulations for mail delivery and visitor registration.

After the long-term campers

There are currently around 20 caravans in a field near Fehrbellin, where usage is also not going as agreed. The farmer there, Hubertus Kurrey, plans to call the police after the June 29 deadline. The situation shows that the issue of long-term camping and the associated rights and obligations represent not only an organizational but also a legal challenge for many communities.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation surrounding long-term camping in Velten and the surrounding area will develop. Interest in long-term camping remains high and not only the campers themselves, but also those responsible in the communities have to adapt to the new circumstances. maz-online.de and campingkultur.net offer interesting insights into the challenge and possibilities of long-term camping.