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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For many people, a winter holiday in the snow is the highlight of the year. Plus, it can be fun to combine wintersports in Austria and Switzerland with a winter camping holiday. But, if you’re travelling through these two Alpine countries, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind – particularly in the winter. Are winter tyres required in Austria and Switzerland? And if so, when? What profile depth do you need, and are snow chains compulsory? You can find the answers here!
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Camping stopped being a summer-only activity a long time ago. More and more campers are opting to head out during the winter months. Winter camping means you can stay nice and close to your winter sports destination and you can enjoy the winter landscape around you to the fullest. And it doesn’t have to be cold at all. That is, if you do it right. That’s why I’ve collected the best tips for winter camping.
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Cold cheeks, a warm cup of tea and your camping chair amidst the red-brown leaves and chestnuts. For me, it’s the most beautiful season of the year: autumn! Maybe not in terms of weather or warmth, but there is something about that golden yellow landscape and earlier nightfall. Many campers have stored their tents in the attic or put their caravans back in storage. A pity if you ask me, because camping in autumn is really fun and cosy. It...
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Lake Garda: a top destination for both new and experienced campers. Swimming in the clear water, plenty of options when it comes to campsites, lovely Northern Italian towns and villages close by with plenty of things to do. And: no shortage of good restaurants. One of the wonderful things about camping is that you can do so much by yourself. You put up your own tent, tow your caravan to your pitch, do the last bit of shopping in the camp shop...
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If you have planned a beach holiday to the South of France and are looking for quiet beaches, you can find beautiful quiet beaches that mass tourism has yet to discover. Sometimes you have to make a bit of an effort to get to them, but the views are often breath-taking.
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