In 2024, the rules for winter tires in Germany are set to change. Starting from October 2024, winter tires featuring the Alpine symbol will be mandatory. Until September, the Transitional arrangement allows the use of winter tires or all-season tires marked with M+S. However, after this period, there is a risk of receiving a fine if you do not have winter tires with the Alpine symbol in wintry conditions. When are winter tyres compulsory in Germany, and what conditions must a winter tyre comply with in Germany?
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Visiting a Christmas market is fantastic! All your senses will be stimulated as you walk among the wonderful wooden Christmas stalls, all beautifully lit up. You will be welcomed by the smell of mulled wine and hot chocolate and the Christmas carols will ring around your ears. Visiting a Christmas market will instantly put you in the Christmas mood. We have compiled a list of the top 5 best Christmas markets. And we have added some tips for campsites in the vicinity of the Christmas markets that are very suitable for camping in winter. Make a complete Christmas weekend of it.
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Do you have some great memories of camping holidays from your childhood? But now you have young children of your own, do you have doubts about going on a camping holiday with them? Let go of any doubts you have: I’ll give you five reasons why it’s a great idea to go camping with young children.
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You’re retired, you don’t (yet) have children, or you have very young (grand)children or (grand)children who are no longer in school, so you’re not bound to peak season holidays? That’s great because camping in the low season is highly recommended for various reasons. Read on to discover the benefits of camping outside of the high season. Table of contents Summary When exactly is the low season? Nature at its best Quieter towns and villages...
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We are Michèle (26) and Sanne (21). Since November 2017, we have been travelling and discovering Europe in our blue Volkswagen T4, called ‘Stitch’. Our journey is about discovering the places that we visit, ourselves and the camping lifestyle. We are slowly getting to know the different sides of ‘van life’, and we’re happy to share them with you. And we made our biggest mistake before we even set off.
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Pack your binoculars and camera: we’re going birdwatching! The diversity of the European bird population is immense. And when is a better time to enjoy it than on holiday? We highlight seven top locations where you can discover special birds in Europe and where you can camp beautifully. 7x birdwatching in Europe Vogeleiland – Netherlands National Park Unteres Odertal – Germany Farne Island – England Coto Doñana – Spain...
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