Denmark regulates camper van tourism after clashes with locals

In Denmark, locals often complain that camper van tourists park en masse - sometimes blocking the views at beauty spots - and litter the environment.

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00:00Denmark is stepping up to improve auto camper tourism with the aim to transform the vehicles into a secure yet sustainable source of income.

00:10Local communities and RV travelers often clash over problems like parking in natural areas, obstructed views and littering.

00:20It is a bit of a wild west, both for our tourism actors, for the municipalities and for the auto campers themselves,

00:27because there are simply unclear frameworks for how to be a good guest in our area today.

00:32Tourism organizations, local governments and campgrounds put their heads together to assist the travelers with the necessary information.

00:40Solutions include banning parking in certain areas, providing more information for RV travelers and creating designated parking spots.

00:50Resolutions like these are necessary as traveling by an RV has become increasingly more popular in recent years.

01:01In the last five years, the number of RVs in Denmark increased by 27%.

01:06This includes a big rise in foreign RVs coming into the country.