7 campingar nära skidorter i Alperna

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Staying at a campsite in the middle of the majestic Alps during a skiing holiday is a unique and different experience. Tucking into a caravan or motorhome at a campsite in the Alps during the winter months offers a unique blend of comfort and adventure. It's the perfect mix of the cosy home-on-wheels feeling and the stunning alpine landscape, something completely different from the traditional accommodation in the Alps.

The biggest expense of a skiing holiday is always the accommodation, which makes staying at a campsite in your own caravan or motorhome the perfect choice. budget options for your skiing holiday. By saving money on accommodation, you can extend your holiday and enjoy more days on the slopes.

The camping environment also adds to the sense of camaraderie and adventure. You are likely to find like-minded winter enthusiasts sharing stories and experiences around communal campfires, creating an atmosphere of community and shared passion for the outdoors.

Greater mobility gives the opportunity to try several ski resorts

Living in a caravan or motorhome also offers the practical advantage of mobility. You can choose to park at campsites around different ski resorts, exploring different slopes and terrain, while always returning to the comfort of your familiar location at the end of the day.

While enjoying the comfort and charm of your mobile accommodation, remember to equip it with everything you need to stay warm and cosy during those chilly Alpine nights. In a caravan, you will discover the perfect balance between comfort and immersion in the amazing natural beauty of the Alps, making your skiing adventure truly unforgettable.

Recommended campsites in the Alps near ski resorts

It is not always the case that campsites are located exactly in the centre of the ski resort, normally you have to accept living a short drive from the ski slopes. However, there are several campsites that offer transport to the ski resort, or have transport lifts to reach the ski area. Here are seven recommended campsites close to major ski resorts in the Alps.

Bertahof Camping - near Bad Gastein

In Austria in the neighbourhood of the classic ski resort Bad Gastein you will find Bertahof Camping. This campsite is less than ten minutes by car from Bad Gastein. If you don't feel like cooking after a day on the slopes, this campsite also has a popular restaurant. There's also heated space to store your ski equipment.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.7

Camping Seiser Alm - close to Alpe di Siusi

Camping Seiser Alm in the Italian Alps is a 4-star campsite located just a few minutes from the ski resort of Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) which is part of the large Dolomiti Superski ski area. There's also a bus stop just outside the area so you can easily hop on a bus to get directly to the ski lift. Another big plus for this campsite is that it's located in a fairly flat area and offers 80 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.5

Camping Ötztal Längenfeld - close to Sölden

Camping Ötztal Längenfeld is a highly rated 4-star campsite located about 15 minutes' drive from the popular Austrian ski resort of Sölden. A big advantage of this campsite is that they have a free shuttle service, which also runs every ten minutes. There are plenty of cross-country skiing trails here too. The campsite has its own restaurant, access to a sauna and is only a few hundred metres from the Aqua Dome Spa Centre, where you also get a 10% discount if you stay at the campsite.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.7

Camping Vidor Family & Wellness Resort - near Sellaronda

Back in Italy, we find Camping Vidor Family & Wellness Resort located in the village of Pozza di Fassa which is directly connected to the Sellaronda ski area (which in turn is part of the Dolomiti Superski). This is not just a campsite, there are also hotels, chalets and apartments as well as a restaurant, spa, gym and much more.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.5

Aufenfeld-Erlebnis Resort Zillertal - near Zillertal

Another campsite in Austria is Aufenfeld-Erlebnis Resort Zillertal and this is a 5-star campsite, and there are also apartments to rent here. Just three kilometres from this campsite is the Zillertal ski area which includes the popular ski resorts of Mayrhofen and Zell am Ziller. The campsite offers a free bus service to the ski area. There is also access to 125 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails from here.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.5

Camping St. Moritz - close to St. Moritz

Camping St. Moritz is, as the name suggests, located in the town and ski resort of St. Moritz. This ski resort is considered the oldest in the world and is also known for its luxury and splendour. Just 600 metres from this campsite is a cable car that takes you up the ski slopes. There is also a bus that takes you to other ski areas around the town.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.2

Camping Caravaneige Le Champ du Moulin - near Les Deaux Alps

We finish our list in France and choose a slightly cheaper option. Camping Caravaneige Le Champ du Moulin is a 3-star campsite in the ski resort of Les Deaux Alps, considered by many to be one of the best ski resorts in France. As this campsite is on the other side of the mountain from Les Deaux Alps, it takes just over 20 minutes by car to reach the village itself, but just a few hundred metres from the campsite is the Venosc cable car that takes you up the mountain and onto the slopes.

Homepage, guest rating on Google: 4.3