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The Parkn'Sleep stand with its pallet lounge in front of the speakers' stage at Suisse Caravan Salon 2026

Parkn'Sleep at Suisse Caravan Salon 2026: Pitch Control goes live in Bern

25.10.2026

Five days at BERNEXPO, a stand right in front of the speakers' stage and plenty of curious visitors: this is how we experience Suisse Caravan Salon 2026.

Pitch Control post with sensors on a motorhome pitch

Parkn'Sleep News

Pitch Control: the self-sufficient post that makes your pitch bookable

24.07.2026

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Turn up spontaneously or reserve to be sure? With the solar-powered Pitch Control post from Parkn'Sleep and Camigo, you can now do both, with zero effort for the host.

Camper under a starry sky in the mountains

Law & rules

Wild camping in Switzerland: what is really allowed

21.07.2026

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One night in your vehicle is tolerated? It depends on where you are. We worked through the rules so you don't have to.

Law & rules

Wild camping in Europe: rules, tricks and rebels

30.06.2026

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From the right to roam in Scandinavia to the beach ban in Portugal: the big country-by-country overview, plus the legal tricks that work better than any rebellion.

Camper in a car park with a mountain view

Law & rules

The Scuol case: when «I was only parking» lost in court

09.06.2026

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A 70-franc fine, a trip to the Graubünden administrative court, and the gap in the most popular camper theory.

Law & rules

Ticino: where camping is regulated by law, and what that means for your night

12.05.2026

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A clear ban, fines of up to 10,000 francs on paper, and why your night in Ticino will still be the quietest of your trip.

Parkn'Sleep campaign image for the funding round

Parkn'Sleep News

From break-even to breakthrough: how Parkn'Sleep scales capital-efficiently

07.04.2026

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Operational break-even in 2025, support costs below one percent, customer acquisition for 1.65 francs: in an interview with OOMNIUM, founder Lukas Imhof explains why the second funding round is about acceleration, not survival.

Road through green farmland seen from above

Law & rules

Aargau & Obwalden: where that one night really is allowed

03.03.2026

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Two cantons officially say yes to the night in transit. The conditions, and an honest assessment.

Tech & conversion

Off-grid camping: power, water, toilet, the honest beginner's calculation

10.02.2026

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How much battery, how much water, which toilet? The three systems that turn a camper into an independent home.

Self-built camper interior with wooden floor

Tech & conversion

1,000 hours of YouTube, one empty van: diary of a self-build

20.01.2026

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Sven from Winterthur converted his panel van entirely by himself, with YouTube as his teacher. A report on budgets, mistakes and the best bed of his life.

Camper on a cold Alpine night under the Milky Way

Tech & conversion

Winter camping gear: what really works when it is below freezing

30.12.2025

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Propane instead of butane, a heated regulator, a frost-proof cable: the kit that makes the difference between a winter idyll and calling it off.

Parkn'Sleep pitch at Hotel Wetterhorn in Grindelwald in winter

Routes & pitches

Powder good, sunshine! Heading spontaneously to the ski resort in your camper

16.12.2025

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Not another snow chain guide, but the list that is genuinely missing in winter: 25 ski resorts all over Switzerland with pitches you can drive to without a reservation.

Van life tips

Sleeping warm without a parking heater: winter basics on a budget

09.12.2025

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The physics of sleeping mats, window mats and the hot-water bottle trick in the foot of your sleeping bag, tested at minus 8 °C.

Behind the scenes of «Die Höhle der Löwen»

Parkn'Sleep News

In the Lions' Den: how Parkn'Sleep won the TV deal, then chose the crowd

28.11.2025

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A pitch in front of rolling cameras, an investor's miscalculation, two offers, and in the end 350,000 francs from hundreds of mini lions instead of one big one. The story behind our most unusual funding round.

Tech & conversion

Condensation in your camper: why it drips and what really helps

11.11.2025

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Wet windows, a damp mattress, fear of mould: the physics behind camper problem number one, and the four countermeasures.

Tech & conversion

Retrofitting a parking heater: my weekend with a drill, diesel and cold fingers

28.10.2025

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Johannes fitted a diesel parking heater to his old panel van, all by himself. What went well, what went wrong and what he would do differently today.

Red camper under a tree glowing in autumn colours

Routes & pitches

Autumn in the Alps: three routes for when the passes empty out

14.10.2025

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Golden larches, free pitches, cold nights: the best time of year for campers begins when everyone else heads home.

Van life tips

Off-season: why May and October are the smartest months for camping

30.09.2025

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Empty pitches, half the price, better light: the case for camping outside the school holidays, and what it takes.

Path through meadows with mountains in the background

Van life tips

Almost waste-free: zero-waste camping for realists

09.09.2025

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Solid soap, reusable instead of disposable, and the farm shop as your zero-waste store: how to camp almost waste-free, without dogma.

Van life tips

Rain in your camper: a survival guide for wet days (that don't have to be)

19.08.2025

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Outrunning the weather, the mud airlock and the art of the perfect rainy day: why bad weather in a camper is better than its reputation.

Van life tips

Cooking in your camper: the one-pot kitchen that keeps you full and happy

29.07.2025

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Two burners, one pot, zero stress: how to make real meals on the road, and why your host's farm shop is the best supermarket.

Caravan with an awning in the countryside

Van life tips

Camping with kids: holidays that belong to everyone

08.07.2025

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A trial weekend instead of a grand tour, off-season with little ones, and why farm pitches are the secret jackpot for kids.

Routes & pitches

5 waterside pitches where you'll want to wake up this summer

17.06.2025

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From Lake Lucerne to a quiet pond in the Jura, with guaranteed sunrises and a view while your coffee water boils.

Van life tips

Clean without a bathroom: showers and hygiene on the road

27.05.2025

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From the honourable lick and a promise to the solar shower and the mountain lake (without shampoo!): hygiene strategies for campers without a bathroom.

Van life tips

Camping with your dog: how your four-legged friend becomes the best travel buddy

06.05.2025

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A double packing list, heat rules and the question of where dogs are truly welcome: the practical guide to nights with a wet nose.

Host stories

«First came a camper. Now friends come.» The Brunner family from the Emmental

22.04.2025

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How two pitches behind the cowshed became a second source of income, and why the eggs are always gone in the morning.

Routes & pitches

Planning a road trip in seven steps: loosely planned is half enjoyed

15.04.2025

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Budget, stages, overnight stays: how much planning a camping road trip really needs, and where spontaneity wins.

Camper in a car park against a mountain backdrop

Law & rules

«One night is tolerated anyway»: the five most expensive camper myths

25.03.2025

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What no parking, no camping and «overnight stays permitted» really mean. And when things get really expensive.

Lit-up van on its first night under the stars

Van life tips

Your first night in a van: the packing list for anyone who doesn't want to forget a thing

04.03.2025

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Water canister yes, espresso maker absolutely, axe probably not. What is really still on board after a hundred nights.

Michael Wehrli at the newly installed Check-in Point of the Säntisbahn

Host stories

Campers as a new target group: how the Säntisbahn runs its pitches with no extra effort

11.02.2025

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11 pitches, 600 overnight stays in the first season, zero admin: in this interview, Michael Wehrli of the Säntis cable car explains why mountain railways should welcome campers.

Van life tips

Campsite, motorhome pitch, farm pitch: which place suits which night

14.01.2025

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Three types of place, three price ranges, three experiences: a short guide for anyone who never wants to spend the night in the wrong spot again.

Parkn'Sleep News

Together for a cleaner planet: Parkn'Sleep introduces an environmental fee and partners with The Ocean Cleanup

23.07.2024

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From 1 August, 15 percent of every booking goes into innovation and environmental protection, with a significant share going straight to The Ocean Cleanup, our first official environmental partner.

Camper parked overnight on a lit-up pitch

Parkn'Sleep News

Camp & Rail: Spend the night with your camper at Swiss railway stations

09.07.2024

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In a pilot project, Swiss Federal Railways SBB is opening selected Park+Rail car parks to motorhomes: central, accessible around the clock, 15 francs per night, with live availability in the app.

Good night, on the road.

Wild camping in Switzerland: what is really allowed

Reading for your next leg of the journey.

Parkn'Sleep at Suisse Caravan Salon 2026: Pitch Control goes live in Bern

Pitch Control: the self-sufficient post that makes your pitch bookable

Wild camping in Switzerland: what is really allowed

Wild camping in Europe: rules, tricks and rebels

The Scuol case: when «I was only parking» lost in court

Ticino: where camping is regulated by law, and what that means for your night

From break-even to breakthrough: how Parkn'Sleep scales capital-efficiently

Aargau & Obwalden: where that one night really is allowed

Off-grid camping: power, water, toilet, the honest beginner's calculation

1,000 hours of YouTube, one empty van: diary of a self-build

Winter camping gear: what really works when it is below freezing

Powder good, sunshine! Heading spontaneously to the ski resort in your camper

Sleeping warm without a parking heater: winter basics on a budget

In the Lions' Den: how Parkn'Sleep won the TV deal, then chose the crowd

Condensation in your camper: why it drips and what really helps

Retrofitting a parking heater: my weekend with a drill, diesel and cold fingers

Autumn in the Alps: three routes for when the passes empty out

Off-season: why May and October are the smartest months for camping

Almost waste-free: zero-waste camping for realists

Rain in your camper: a survival guide for wet days (that don't have to be)

Cooking in your camper: the one-pot kitchen that keeps you full and happy

Camping with kids: holidays that belong to everyone

5 waterside pitches where you'll want to wake up this summer

Clean without a bathroom: showers and hygiene on the road

Camping with your dog: how your four-legged friend becomes the best travel buddy

«First came a camper. Now friends come.» The Brunner family from the Emmental

Planning a road trip in seven steps: loosely planned is half enjoyed

«One night is tolerated anyway»: the five most expensive camper myths

Your first night in a van: the packing list for anyone who doesn't want to forget a thing

Campers as a new target group: how the Säntisbahn runs its pitches with no extra effort

Campsite, motorhome pitch, farm pitch: which place suits which night

Together for a cleaner planet: Parkn'Sleep introduces an environmental fee and partners with The Ocean Cleanup

Camp & Rail: Spend the night with your camper at Swiss railway stations

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