Berlin — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

A fire alarm in Irsingen on Wednesday evening triggered a large-scale response from multiple fire departments. Smoke was detected from a barn on the southern edge of Irsingen, where motorhomes were stored. Firefighters from Irsingen, Türkheim, and Bad Wörishofen used breathing apparatus and thermal imaging cameras to quickly bring the situation under control. The cause is suspected to be a technical defect; damage assessment is ongoing.

A fee-based campsite for 100 motorhomes and 300 tents is open on the outskirts of Munich from mid-March to late October. Seasonal rates for motorhomes: €18–20.10 per night, adult €8.90, child €4.40. Facilities include a kiosk, snack bar, shower (€2.20), electricity (€5.80/day), dogs allowed (€4.30), and grilling permitted. Nearby attractions: Hellabrunn Zoo, Bavaria Film Studios, BMW Welt, and others.

During a border check in Freilassing, police stopped a camper van with an unusual load. Inside were 12 guinea pigs, 8 boxes of bumblebees, and 3 boxes of insects (spider mites, aphids, predatory mites, parasitic wasps, and gall midges). The driver lacked import certificates required under the internal market animal health regulations. The guinea pigs were taken to a shelter, and the driver faces a fine.

The new operator of the 'Camping Steinplatte' site in Waidring, Tentoria GmbH, is terminating contracts with seasonal campers and shifting focus to short-term tourist stays. Annual agreements expire on September 30, 2026; campers may extend for one final season (€4,900 plus extras) but must vacate by end of October 2027. The local tourism board (TVB) called the move 'understandable' and said the planned upgrades align with current market demand.

Motorhome owners Holger and Marlies Eckstein visited the hydropower museum in Ziegenrück (Thuringia) during a trip along the Saale river valley. The museum is located at an active hydroelectric plant and showcases the history of electricity generation. The exhibition includes working turbines and information panels on renewable energy.

At the Saalbrücke border crossing, police stopped a camper van carrying 12 guinea pigs, 8 boxes of bumblebees, and insects. The driver lacked required import certificates. Animals were seized, guinea pigs sent to a shelter, and a fine procedure initiated.