New parking lot for mobile homes: Overnight stays in Ahrenshoop are now allowed!

New parking lot for mobile homes: Overnight stays in Ahrenshoop are now allowed!

In recent years, the picture on the roads of the regions that are popular for motorhomes has changed significantly. More and more vehicles are making the rounds, but this is also leading to an increasing fight for parking spaces. Particularly on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, campsites are often fully booked during the high season, forcing many motorhome owners to spend the night in public parking spaces. However, municipalities handle the regulations differently, which causes confusion.

So reported Baltic Sea newspaper that the parking lot next to the Vamed clinic in Ahrenshoop now offers a unique overnight accommodation option. Motorhomes can park here for 25 euros per night, plus a tourist tax of 2.90 euros per person in high season. Mayor Benjamin Heinke reiterates that this offer is a normal part of local conditions.

Rules for RVers

The opportunities for motorhome drivers to spend the night in public places are often subject to strict regulations. In many areas, overnight stays are only permitted once in order to restore driving ability. Loud Catalog of fines However, this cannot be classified as camping. Anyone who stays longer or uses camping equipment to convert the vehicle into accommodation could be fined up to 200 euros.

Particular attention should also be paid to the “Three Oaks” car park in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Landscape National Park. Although parking for mobile homes is permitted here, overnight stays are generally not permitted. From around 10 p.m. this parking lot will be closed to mobile homes, which further restricts use.

Parking fees and requirements

Parking fees vary depending on vehicle size and parking duration. Cars for two hours or more have to pay 5 euros and motorhomes for up to three hours have to pay 4.50 euros. For longer parking the price increases to 7 euros. Appropriate obstacles are installed on driveways that make it difficult, especially for larger mobile homes, to find their place. Nevertheless, many motorhome owners circumvent these restrictions.

• Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten auf öffentlichen Parkplätzen sind begrenzt.
• Bußgelder: Parkverstöße und Ordnungswidrigkeiten können zwischen 10 und 2.500 Euro kosten.
• Die Regelung kann je nach Region variieren; beispielsweise sind Übernachtungen in Dänemark, Italien und Belgien ähnlich, während in Schweden und Norwegen strengere Restriktionen gelten.

The traffic regulations for mobile homes are not only relevant in Germany; There are also specific regulations in Europe that must be observed. On PromoMobil You can find further information about speed limits, toll regulations and special requirements for motorhome drivers in various countries. It is advisable to find out about the relevant regulations before traveling to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Although overnight accommodation options can still be expanded, the increasing popularity of mobile homes and the associated need for suitable parking spaces does not go unnoticed. The main challenge is to strike a sensible balance between economic viability for communities and the needs of travelers.