Winterreifenpflicht Österreich

Winter tyres and snow chains requirements in Austria and Switzerland

30/09/2025

Are you heading to the mountains by car, motorhome, or caravan this winter? Then it’s important to know the rules for winter tyres and snow chains. Regulations differ between Austria and Switzerland. With this guide, you’ll know exactly what to expect – and avoid hefty fines or dangerous situations on the road.

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Disabilities and camping; how best to go about it

21/09/2021

Camping when you have a disability can be a bit of a challenge. You may need some more time to prepare, it is important to find out what adapted facilities there are on the campsite, and you probably want to know if there are outings you can go on. Not everyone knows how best to go about this. So I talked to Sabine, one of my colleagues at ACSI, who has experience with this.

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From Dome to Dragon Egg: Unusual Glamping Accommodations

01/02/2024

Have you ever stayed overnight in a dome, pod, yurt or treehouse? Or do you prefer a private swimming pool or camping raft? The possibilities for luxurious glamping accommodations are very impressive these days. Numerous campsites offer unusual accommodations that have been designed with humour and style. Feel like a ten-year-old in an exciting treehouse or share a stargazing experience with your loved one in a transparent bubble. We introduce you to the most charming, amazing and fun accommodations!

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Zwembadregels in Italië

Do you know the swimming pool rules in Italy?

20/12/2024

The sun is high in the Italian sky. You have just got back from that lovely village at the foot of the hills and a delicious Italian pizza is on the menu for later. But first it’s time to cool down. Smeared in suntan lotion, towel in hand, you walk to the swimming pool ready for a nice swim. Then suddenly, the lifeguard gives you a questioning look: where is your swim cap?

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Zwembadregels in Frankrijk

What are the swimming pool rules in France?

05/03/2021

You may have found yourself walking to a campsite swimming pool in your swimming trunks to be called back by a lifeguard just before jumping in. Why? It was probably because you were wearing loose-fitting swimming trunks, something that is not allowed in many French swimming pools. That is why we have made a list of the swimming pool rules in France.

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