The most beautiful pitches for your van
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Where can I find beautiful, unknown pitches for wild camping in a van? Can I stay overnight in a public car park? Is sleeping in a vehicle even legal? Here is an overview of overnight options for a van life.
Travelling in a van means freedom: you have everything with you and can stop wherever you like. Here’s an overview of how to find a nice pitch, our favourite campsites and the most important safety tips for a relaxed van life.
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Camping Güntlenau
The Güntlenau campsite is idyllically located on the banks of the Klöntalersee lake in Glarus and is a good starting point for various hiking routes.
Muglin Val Müstair
Outside the village of Val Müstair, Camping Muglin is located on the site of an old farm. There is space for tents, campers and vans on the extensive meadows. There’s plenty to do not far from the campsite, including climbing, hiking, trekking, horse riding and fishing.
Camping Arolla VS
The highest campsite in Switzerland is an ideal base camp for hikes and alpine tours. Mountain huts in the area make it possible to plan multi-day tours and can also be booked through the campsite.
Safety tips for your van life
There are a few safety tips to consider when pitching away from campsites:
Always park backwards so that the front of your vehicle is facing an exit. That way you always have the option of driving off without having to manoeuvre too much.
Keep your van keys and mobile phone within easy reach next to your bed.
Let at least one person know where you are, for example by sharing your live location, especially if you’re travelling alone.
Curtains protect you from bright lights, early sunshine and, most importantly, prying eyes.
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