The winter period is a great time for many of us to travel - both closer and further. Regardless of whether we want to &quot;winter&quot; in a warmer climate or indulge in the pleasure of skiing on an Italian glacier - we often have a large part of Europe to cover. In colder months and sometimes with extremely unfavorable weather conditions, we must remember to adapt our vehicles to local regulations in terms of technical compatibility - including seasonal tires. Different European countries have different regulations regarding the mandatory use of winter tires / chains. The rules evolve frequently and it is not easy to be orientated anytime, anywhere. Today we will introduce you to what it looks like with our western neighbors.

Winter tires in European countries - a guide to the rules

In the Austrian district of Vöcklabruck, Lake Attersee has been an inspiration for artists, painters and composers for many years. The brush of the leader of Viennese modernism, the symbolist Gustav Klimt, immortalized on canvas and preserved for posterity the landscapes around the reservoir, today world-famous paintings. Gustav Mahler, considered the greatest of symphonists, drew inspiration on the shores of the lake while working on the 2nd and 3rd symphonies. The beauty of the Attersee has become a muse for the artists who create their most famous works with him. Today, the lake pleases tourists relaxing on its shores. It is the largest recreational reservoir in the Salzkammergut area.

Relax on Lake Attersee

Not as commercial as Florence or Venice, and offering numerous attractions, Bologna can captivate you. Tourists are attracted by the atmosphere and delicious cuisine, with particular emphasis on delicious pizza. Walks around Bologna, and certainly in the historic center, will not be disturbed by the whims of the weather. The tour can be continued under the arcades. They are spacious enough as they were built to accommodate a rider on a horse. But Bologna is famous not only for the arcades around its old part, but also for the number of museums, and of course for its Bolognese sauce steaming appetizingly on top of the spaghetti.

The city of red roofs - Bologna

The Benimar brand is well known to motorhome fans - it is 40 years of tradition and domination - at the beginning on the Spanish market, and then, with joining the Trigano group in 2002, also in many demanding European markets. Currently, the Benimar brand operates in 28 countries, which for travelers is of fundamental importance, for example in the context of possible service support. In Poland, for several seasons, the Spanish manufacturer has been at the forefront in terms of new vehicle registration, mainly due to the proven Tessoro model, which is popular with customers. And it is this model line that we will devote more attention to today. We invite you to read!

Benimar Tessoro 2023 - a sure thing with Spanish pedigree

In 2023, the Dreamer brand introduces several changes to the collection of popular tin plates. The range remains substantial - the FUN series will include 4 proposals, while the SELECT series consists of 8 models. The problem with the availability of Fiat Ducato base cars has affected many manufacturers, and the Rapido group is no exception. Thus, vehicles built on the basis of Peugeot Boxer will compete for the favor of fans of larger cars in the coming season. Fiat Ducato remains an option for automatic transmission fans (except for the CAMPER FIVE model). Cap Coast and Cap Land babies are still Transit Custom with a lifting roof. There is also a hot novelty based on the Ford Transit, but more on that in a moment.

Dreamer - news from the smaller Rapido brothers

For most of us, holidays in Poland mean relaxation either in the mountains or by the sea. The Baltic Sea is more associated with summer and autumn, although even in winter and spring a walk along the seaside may be a worthwhile form of relaxation. However, it is not without reason that most tourists can be found on the Baltic Sea in the warm months. The most popular forms of spending time are sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sea.

A seaside town for the discerning holidaymaker

Jeśli wybieracie się na kemping, niezależnie od tego, czy po raz pierwszy, czy kolejny - na taki pobyt trzeba się bardzo dobrze przygotować. W Polsce jest wiele ciekawych miejsc, gdzie można się w taki sposób spędzić weekend. Na mapie ciągle pojawiają się kolejne, ponieważ kempingi zyskują na popularności. Niegdyś, camping kojarzył się tylko i wyłącznie z namiotem. W ostatnich latach sporo jednak się w tej kwestii zmieniło. 

Kemping - co należy mieć ze sobą?

In the Chausson program for 2023, small campers, as it were, created for couples with a child, hold a strong position. However, their compact appearance does not mean that we will not find all mobile comforts in the place. The fashion for compacts has been going on for several seasons and will continue. They offer significantly more space than typical tinsmiths, and at the same time in many cases are better insulated and offer greater travel comfort thanks to a slightly wider body. Chausson with the Sport Line version introduces 2 generously equipped models that will surely stand out from the crowd and convince with their excellent value for money.

Compact Chausson S half-integrateds in the Sport Line version - the perfect package

Saint-Tropez can be described today as a somewhat trampled paradise. Once a French resort was very popular with celebrities, now it is eagerly visited by the rich and ordinary tourists. The famous faces of the big screen increasingly prefer to hide from onlookers in more exotic places.

For a campsite in Saint-Tropez

The Caravans Salon motorhome and caravan fair, which takes place on October 21-23, attracts thousands of caravanning and traveling enthusiasts to Poznań. During the three days of the fair at Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, in addition to hundreds of novelties among vehicles, you will be able to meet and talk to the most famous faces of Polish vanlife, who will jointly create the Vanlife Zone in Pavilion No. 4. In total, we will meet a dozen teams in the Zone - each with a different an inspiring story and an extraordinary vehicle to show off.

Life on four wheels, or stars in the Vanlife Zone at Caravans Salon 2022

Delicious Florence, cheerful Livorno or historic Siena - there are plenty of places worth exploring in Tuscany, and each of them deserves, if not a separate story, then at least a few words. Especially Siena, a city whose coat of arms is the she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus.

A trip to Tuscany

For many years, the system of penalty points and tickets in Poland has remained unchanged. The year 2022 is a breakthrough in this respect. The first amendment took place in January, and the new regulations brought about a significant revolution - especially the amount of financial penalties increased exorbitantly. New and even stricter penalties appeared in the regulations that entered into force on September 17th. In addition to draining the wallets of unruly drivers, the legislator defined offenses with the highest severity and assigned new point values to them. One thing is certain - the specter of losing a driving license has never been so real before ... The main reason behind the modification of the legislation was the low preventive effectiveness of the old system and the tragic statistics of fatal accidents on our roads. Unfortunately, as a country, we have been at the forefront of Europe for a long time - the number of victims still exceeds 1,200 people a year.

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Winter tires in European countries - a guide to the rules