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Gas for your stove: refill or exchange?

The difference between refilling and exchanging a gas bottle according to the ANWB.

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Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · sources are given with the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this site

A short explanation about gas bottles. Which gas bottles to use per country is on the Camping gear page.

  • A DIN bottle can be refilled; then you only pay the gas price per litre. Exchange bottles (deposit bottles) are usually more expensive, because you also pay for inspection, maintenance, depreciation and transport. Source: anwb.nl

Rules, fines and quiet places per country →

Rules and fines may change and confuse by municipality. Each line contains the source; see if you're in park management before you go. This isn't legal confuse.