Brian Pedersen Markussen, the new camp manager at Thisted Camping in Denmark, has introduced a “Quick-stop” option aimed at attracting more motorhome travelers to the campsite.
The initiative comes amid growing discussion in some Danish communities about where motorhomes should park overnight.
Motorhome holidays have become increasingly common in Denmark, with vehicles often seen at harbours, rest areas, and parking lots.
While some travelers choose campsites, others opt for free or public parking, which has occasionally led to complaints from local residents and businesses about blocked views or reduced use of local camping facilities.
Markussen, who took over management of Thisted Camping at the start of the year, launched the Quick-stop offer when the season began on March 22.
“There are also some who use our other offers, but for those who just want to go in and stay somewhere, have a good view and drive again, they have been happy with it,” he said.
The Quick-stop option, priced at DKK 170, allows motorhomes to enter the campsite after 6 p.m. and depart before 10 a.m.
Guests can use the shower and toilet facilities, and electricity is available for an additional fee per kilowatt. Access to certain amenities, such as the campsite’s pool, is excluded.
The current camping season runs until September 30. While this is Markussen’s first season, he reports positive results. “It is difficult to say whether there have been more motorhomes, because this is my first season. But motorhomes have arrived, and that was also what we wanted,” he said.
Although formal advertising for the new offer has been minimal, Markussen believes word-of-mouth among motorhome travelers is helping to spread awareness.
“I think it’s a shame if they don’t get into the campsites. I also see motorhomes parked around, and I think that’s a shame, because I think we have such good facilities,” he told TV2Nord.
For outdoor hospitality operators, Thisted Camping’s approach highlights a potential way to attract transient travelers who might otherwise bypass formal sites.
By offering a low-cost, limited-access stay, campsites may be able to compete with free overnight spots while introducing visitors to their facilities and encouraging future returns.