Motorhomes of the extra class

Landyachting IN ASCONA 

Exquisite land yachts in Porto Patriziale marina | Special charm of unique motorhomes
on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore | set in a picturesque backdrop of Swiss mountains, lake and palm trees

The largest land yachts in the world 

met for the autumn season opening.

At the invitation of land yachting hosts Gerti and Jörg, the most exclusive land yacht brands gathered at Porto Patriziale. At the end of September, the giants of the premium motorhome segment took up residence in Ascona. The picturesque marina is perfectly suited to this class of motorhomes. Set against a dreamlike backdrop, the most exclusive dream vehicles were presented live at this unique high-end camper event. Among them: exciting exhibitors ranging from Airstream to VARIOmobil, from high-tech and premium accessories to representatives of some of the most beautiful travel destinations.

This international motorhome show is an outstanding premium event with no comparable counterpart in Europe. Visitors were able to see motorhome innovations for 2024. The atmosphere was correspondingly relaxed, enhanced by a gigantic panoramic setting. In short: an immense blue of Lake Maggiore and the sunny green of the panoramic peaks of Monte Gambarogna. Nevertheless, the astonished visitors’ attention was focused solely on the exhibited motorhomes.

“Away from the caravan theme, travelling to the sun lounge of Switzerland is simply wonderful. The Mediterranean climate and the sunny combination of mountains, vast lake scenery and palm trees are a delight. Experiencing the dreamlike marina as a location is, in itself, a pure travel experience,” said Nicolas Mix. He represented the family-owned company, VARIOmobil Fahrzeugbau GmbH from northern Germany, at Lake Maggiore.

High-tech land yachting | The best in motorhome quality, design and craftsmanship

VARIOmobil, the motorhome manufactory and exclusive land yachting brand, is a leader in the high-end caravaning segment. Under the land yachting motto “good alone – better together!”, the Mix family skilfully connected within the premium network. “Experts from the motorhome industry casually shared the best aspects of the camper world here: the time to exchange expertise, to get to know each other on a personal level – not only as exhibitors. Combined with a truly successful blend of show and location. Land yachting opened the show in a prime location in Ascona. The fantastic ambience, excellent cuisine and magnificent panoramic backdrop were unique. And of course, the many exciting conversations and topics – even beyond caravan talk,” Mix continued.

“Not to be forgotten: a thank you to the land yachting organisers. Great atmosphere and wonderful togetherness marked the first high-end motorhome show on the shores of Lake Maggiore.”

“A camper’s curse is rain and visitors,” as the saying goes. “Rain is manageable,” but at the opening of the event in Porto Patriziale it turned into a torrential challenge. Thus, the press day was dominated entirely by water. It rained until late afternoon and thunderstorms continued into the night. Bright as day, accompanied by thunderclaps. Torrents of water rushed down from the mountains. Nevertheless, the land yachting guests enjoyed the unique flying buffet in an informative and cheerfully good-humoured mood. The exquisite catering was served from a food truck – half indoors, half outdoors. At night, no camper managed to sleep: the thunderstorm front was a natural spectacle without equal. Afterwards, sunny weather returned with no further caprices.

10 days at the lake in the VARIO Perfect 1000 | Fully electrically supplied by solar energy

Not only did the weather in Ascona improve day by day. At the same time, the charge levels of the extensive onboard battery management system of the VARIO Perfect steadily increased. Likewise, the exhibition areas filled with people. Local visitors and travellers from afar stopped by. From “aha” moments to genuine “wow” effects, the marina was buzzing with a mix of high-tech campers and land yachting newcomers. Even though boats are usually showcased in marinas, the XXL motorhomes attracted attention, were explored and tested for suitability. Many enthusiastic visitors had never before seen such high-end land-road motorhome giants as exclusive travel vehicles.

As the event drew to a close, a magnificent sunset over the lake with views of the mountains enchanted the motorhome enthusiasts – a truly picturesque panorama at the adjacent beach club.

Always worth a journey: Lake Maggiore

https://www.lago-maggiore.de/ausflugsziele.html

https://www.portoascona.ch/club-nautico-patriziale-ascona_de.html

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