Here we present campsites and pitches in Germany that we have visited ourselves. We also offer personal tips on things to see and do when travelling through the country. We list pitches and campsites from north to south. Fasten your seatbelts because we're leaving!
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Why camp in Germany?
Germany is a camping country and there are plenty of campsites. In addition, Germany is a motorhome country with plenty of pitches, many of which are well serviced. When travelling through Germany, you can also take the opportunity to discover holiday routes, picturesque towns, fabulous castles, beautiful natural areas and great festivals.
Campsites and pitches in Germany - from north to south
Husum - Loof's motorhome harbour
- Description: Nice gravel pitch, in a good location for visiting Husum. You register and pay at Loof's fish shop on the other side of the railway, as seen from the site.
- Service: Electricity, water, grey and black water drainage, toilets and showers.
- Price: €12/day in August 2018.
- Find here: Dockkoogstrasse 7, 258 13 Husum.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Beaches, seafood and an excursion to St Peter-Ording.
Timmendorfer Strand - Bird park car park
- Description: Well-maintained and nice motorhome site, close to the beach and about 2-3 kilometres from the most central parts of Timmendorfer Strand.
- Service: Electricity (payable in coins), possibility of emptying grey and black water and possibility of washing the motorhome.
- Price: €10/day in July 2018.
- Find here: Located near the beach, in the eastern part of Timmendorfer Strand. Drive towards P4 Vogelpark/Harbour.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Sandy beaches and restaurants.
Zierow, Wismar - Ostsee Camping Zierow
- DescriptionLarge and well-maintained campsite on a long sandy beach, about nine kilometres from the lovely town of Wismar.
- Service: Electricity, water, nice service buildings, camping shop, two restaurants and bike hire.
- Price: 370 kr/day incl. electricity in August 2017.
- Find hereStrandstr. 19 c, 23968 Zierow.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Historic buildings in Wismar and in August the big party Sweden Festival.
Lübeck - parking Lastadie P4
- DescriptionParking space on asphalt. Very close to walk to the old neighbourhoods.
- Service: None.
- Price: Daily price 6 euros, but you paid with coins in a vending machine.
- Find here: Parking spaces very close to the old town.
Willy-Brandt-Allee, 23554 Lübeck. - See and do in the neighbourhood: Historical buildings, marzipan and Café Niederegger.
Hamburg - Car park at Strand Pauli
- Description: Simple pitch on tarmac, close to the water and in a great location for visiting Hamburg.
- Service: Refuse collection, but no other services.
- PriceApproximately €130/day on weekdays and €190/day on weekends (2022).
- Find hereSt Pauli Hafenstrasse 89
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Hamburg with boat trips, concert hall Elbe Philharmonic Hall, model railway Miniature Wonderland and much more.
Bremen - campervan site at the Kuhhirten
- Description: Nice and green site in a good location for visiting Bremen. You can take a fast ferry or cycle by bridge.
- Service: Refuse collection, but no other services.
- Price: €17/day (2022) but electricity, water and showers cost extra.
- Find here: Kuhhirtenweg, Bremen
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Bremen with its town hall, square and charming Schnoor neighbourhood.
Templin - Motorhome rest area Templin
- Description: Pitch on paving stones, within walking distance of the centre.
- Price: Free, but you have to pay with coins in a vending machine if you want to fill up with fresh water (1 euro for 50-80 litres of water, in July 2018).
- Service: Dustbins, possibility of emptying black water and possibility of filling drinking water.
- Find hereAlte Knehdener Strasse, 172 68 Templin.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The western town of El Dorado with shows.
Templin - Place Natur Therme Templin
- Description: Well organised site with pitches in four circles, just outside a thermal bath.
- Price: About €12/day starting in July 2018, and then you pay extra depending on the service you want.
- Service: Modern service buildings with toilets and showers, drinking water filling facilities and a "station" for emptying black water.
- Find hereDargersdorfer Strasse 121, 172 68 Templin.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Thermal baths and the western city of El Dorado with shows.
Lanke, Berlin - parking at Hotel Seeschloss
- DescriptionParking on gravel, by a lake, outside a small hotel. The hotel did not charge, but welcomes you to come in for dinner or breakfast.
- Price: Free (2011)
- Service: Restaurant.
- Find hereAm Obersee 6.
Oranienburg, Berlin - Motorhome site Schlosshafen
- DescriptionA nice and modern site with a very good location, by a marina and right next to the castle.
- Service: Service building with toilets and showers, garbage collection, grey and black water disposal and electricity.
- Price: About 15 euros/day as a base, then extra charge if you want to use electricity or water, in July 2018.
- Find here: Drive towards the castle and the castle park. Rungestrasse 47, 165 15 Oranienburg.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Castle and castle park and the Sachsenhausen memorial site.
Celle - Womo-Celle Am Badeland
- DescriptionVery nice and modern site in a good location for visiting the centre of Celle.
- Service: Service building with toilets and showers, garbage collection, grey and black water disposal and electricity.
- Price: Approximately €12/day as a base, then additional charge for electricity and water, in May 2022.
- Find here77er Strasse, Celle
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Celle with its half-timbered houses, castle and French park.
Potsdam, Berlin - parking space at the Sanssouci Palace Park
- DescriptionA large (inclined) car park outside Sanssouci Palace Park, reasonably close to the centre. Perfect for visiting the castle, and possibly for visiting the city (an even more central car park is available at the Lustgarten).
- Service: No service.
- Price: 20 euros/day in July 2018.
- Find herePark Sanssouci P1, Historical Mill.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Sanssouci Palace and Palace Park, the city of Potsdam and Berlin.
New cell - Restaurant Zum Zickenzeller
- Description: A pitch in a backyard. The entrance is narrow, so it is not suitable for very large motorhomes.
- Service: Electricity, water and toilets, but we had no coverage on our Swedish internet (Telenor) here.
- Price: €10/day in July 2018.
- Find here: Bahnhofstrasse 27, 158 98 Neuzelle.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Neuzelle monastery and monastery brewery.
Magdeburg - at the winter harbour
- Description: A very nice site where many of the pitches have their own small terrace overlooking the water. The location is actually very good, but since a bridge is under repair (2022) you need to drive/cycle a little detour to get to the city.
- Service: Electricity, water, service building and possibility of emptying grey and black water.
- Price: Can't remember, but reasonable price for a pitch. Electricity is paid separately. If you want to stand cheaper and easier, without service, there are places at Petriförder.
- Find here: Am Winterhafen, Magdeburg.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The city of Magdeburg with the cathedral, Green Citadel, Elbaenpark and Jahrtausendturm.
Wittenberg - at the hotel Wittenberg
- Description: Pitches in a hotel car park (not pictured). Very good location for visiting the city.
- Service: If you pay extra, electricity, toilet and shower are available. No other services.
- Price: 20 euros/day for the car park. Extra 5 euros/day for electricity and extra 5 euros/day for toilet and shower.
- Find hereKurfürstenring 32, Wittenberg.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The town of Wittenberg with the Castle Church and the Lutherhaus. In the neighbourhood you can see Wörlitz Park and Dessau.
Wörlitz - Large car park seespitze
- Description: Nice tarmac site, in an excellent location for visiting Wörlitzer Park.
- Service: Electricity, small rubbish bins and a small shop.
- Price: Can't remember, but reasonable price for a car park.
- Find hereCoswiger Strasse, Oranienbaum-Wörlitz.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Nearby, you'll want to see Wörlitzer Park. In addition, you can visit Wittenberg and Dessau.
Dessau - Seesportverein Dessau
- DescriptionA small, personalised and pleasant site on the river Elbe. Good location for visiting Dessau.
- Service: Electricity, water, service building and the possibility of filling fresh water and emptying grey and black water. A fridge with drinks is available, where you can take drinks against payment.
- Price: Can't remember, but reasonable price.
- Find here: Leopoldshaven 4, Dessau-Rosslau
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Bauhaus sites in Dessau and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom with the Wörlitz Park. Wittenberg is also interesting to visit.
Dessau - Hugo Junkerz aerodrome
- Description: Simple but nice car park at a small airport with small Cessna planes. Good service at a low price.
- Service: Electricity, water, service building and possibility of filling fresh water and emptying grey and black water.
- Price: €11/day including electricity (July 2022)
- Find hereAlte Landebahn 27, Dessau-Rosslau
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Bauhaus sites in Dessau and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom with the Wörlitz Park. Wittenberg is also interesting to visit.
Wernigerode - Cat pond
- DescriptionA very nice and pleasant site, within walking distance of the city centre.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilet and possibility of emptying grey and black water. Only one small rubbish bin.
- Price: Don't remember, but reasonable price for a pitch. Electricity is paid separately with coins.
- Find hereAm Katzenteich 10
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The cosy town of Wernigerode with its half-timbered houses and Wernigerode Castle. You can also take the 'Harzer Schmalspurbahnen' to the top of the Brocken at 1141 metres.
Quedlinburg - Castle car park
- Description: A combined car park and parking space on asphalt, in a very good location for visiting the city.
- Service: Toilet, rubbish collection, possibility of emptying the toilet cassette and possibility of filling fresh water and connecting electricity. To connect electricity, you have to buy tokens at the bowling alley across the street.
- Price: Reasonable price, but can't remember exactly. In addition to the cost, there is a 3 euro/person "spa tax", which can be paid at the tourist office.
- Find hereSchenkgasse, Quedlinburg
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The charming half-timbered town of Quedlinburg with its castle hill, abbey church and other attractions.
Thale - Parking An der Hütte
- Description: A simple grass car park. It's quiet and safe, and close to the lifts to Hexentanzplatz and Rosstrappe.
- Service: No service.
- Price: In the car park behind the hedge, parking is free. There is a payment machine in front of the hedge for the spaces there.
- Find hereParking An der Hütte in Thale
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Lift up to Hexentanzplatz and Rosstrappe. You can also walk along the Teufelmauer. At a short distance by car you will also find Germany's longest suspension bridge.
Hann. Münden - Busch Leisure & Tourism
- Description: Nice camping and caravanning site, nicely situated on the river, and perfectly located for visiting the city. Due to small bridge only for motorhomes max 3.5 tonnes. Heavier motorhomes can choose Wohnmobilstellplatz Am Weserstein.
- Service: Shelter, electricity, fresh water and emptying of grey and black water.
- Price: Can't remember.
- Find hereTanzwerder 1, Hann. Münden
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The beautiful town of Hann. Münden with its half-timbered houses and three rivers and the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg.
Kulkwitzer lake, Leipzig - Camping at Lake Kulwitz
- Description: A rather ordinary German campsite among trees, with a swimming area by a lake.
- Service: Service centre with toilets and showers, etc.
- Price: Can't remember.
- Find hereSeestrasse 1, 04207 Leipzig.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Boat trips on the lake and the city of Leipzig.
Dresden - Wiesentorstrasse car park
- DescriptionA nice and shady site, very well located for visiting the centre of Dresden.
- Service: El samt en baja-maja.
- Price: Can't remember, but reasonable price for a pitch.
- Find hereWiesentorstrasse, Dresden
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The city of Dresden with the Zwinger Palace and other attractions.
Königstein - Camping Königstein
- DescriptionA nice and pleasant campsite located along the Elbe. The campsites are terraced, so you have a view of the river wherever you stand. Good location for nature experiences in Saxon Switzerland.
- Service: Electricity, service building, garbage collection, possibility of emptying grey and black water, reception with mini-shop and washing machines.
- Price: About 350 kr/day including electricity (July 2022).
- Find hereAm Alten Sägewerk 1, Königstein
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Boat trips on the Elbe, hike to Bastei in Saxon Switzerland and visit the huge fortress. Königstein Fortress.
Traben-Trarbach, Moselle Valley - Germany Moselle campsite Rissbach
- Description: A large and pleasant campsite located on the Moselle river, a little bit outside Traben-Trarbach (there is also a caravan site right next to it, slightly closer to the town).
- Service: Electricity, water, emptying, service centre, restaurant and mini-shop.
- Price: 33 euros/day in August 2018.
- Find hereRissbacher Strasse 155, 56841 Rissbach.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Boat trips on the Moselle River and Moselle wines. The historic Roman city Trier.
Winningen, Moselle Valley - Campsite Holiday Island
- DescriptionA very large campsite where many come back year after year, and many have their pitches along the Moselle river. There were far too many faults for us to like this campsite. Thousands of flies, wifi that did not work even though we paid and too few showers.
- Service: Electricity, water, emptying, service centre, restaurant and mini-shop.
- Price: €25/day in August 2018.
- Find here: Campsite Ferieninsel Winningen Inselweg 10 D-56333 Winningen.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Boat trips on the Moselle River and Moselle wines.
Mainstockheim, Würstburg - Motorhome harbour Mainstockheim
- DescriptionOne of the many great pitches in Germany! This is a large site in a nice and quiet location by a small river.
- Service: Electricity (16 amp), water and drainage of grey and black water.
- Price: 7 euros/day in 2015.
- Find here: Located in Mainstockheim, east of Würzburg, Albertshöfer Strasse 13.
Trier, Moselle Valley - Treviris motorhome park
- Description: A large automatic car park in a relatively good location for visiting Trier by bus or bike. You get a card when you enter, which you can load with money.
- Service: Electricity and water (you pay for the amount you use), emptying of grey and black water and toilets.
- Price: €11/day in August 2018, excluding electricity and water.
- Find hereIn den Moselauen, 542 90 Trier.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The historic city of Trier filled with attractions such as the Porta Nigra and the Roman Baths.
Miltenberg - Main Camping
- DescriptionA nice and cosy campsite beautifully located right on the river, perfectly situated for visiting the city.
- Service: Service house, electricity, fresh water, grey and black water drainage and a basic bar/restaurant.
- Price: 260 kr/day incl. electricity in June 2022 (plus 27 kr extra for standing directly on the water).
- Find hereJosef Wirth Strasse 1
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The fantastic city of Miltenberg with its half-timbered houses, castle and more.
Vohenstrauss - parking space in Vohenstrauss
- Description: Pleasant site with excellent pitches, next to the Stadthalle in Vohenstrauss.
- Service: Possibility of emptying black water. There are also toilets, showers, water and electricity if you first pay at the tourist information centre and get a key.
- Price: Free to park, and €10/day if you want service, in July 2018.
- Find here: Follow signs for "Stadthalle", Neuwirtshauser Weg 11, 926 48 Vohenstrauss.
Erlangen, Nuremberg - Camping Rangau
- DescriptionA nice campsite in Erlangen, outside Nuremberg, with a swimming lake, small boats for hire and cosy restaurants on the waterfront.
- Service: Service centres with toilets and showers, restaurants, etc.
- Price: Can't remember.
- Find hereCampingstrasse 44, Erlangen.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Cities of Nuremberg
Greding, Nuremberg - Camping Bauer-Keller
- Description: A simple motorhome campsite, where the motorhomes are lined up in tight rows. Just to stay overnight.
- Service: Service centre with toilets and paid showers, restaurant, etc.
- Price: Can't remember (2011)
- Find hereKraftsbucher Strasse 1, Greding. By the A9 motorway.
Kinding, Nuremberg - Camping KratzmÜle
- DescriptionHuge campsite with many seasonal campers, but also with several gravel pitches for those staying a night or two.
- Service: Service house, electricity, waste collection point with waste sorting and WiFi (one unit included in the price).
- Price: 18 euros/day in low season with ACSI discount (2015)
- Find here: Mühlweg 2.
Baden-Baden - Motorhome site Baden-Baden
- DescriptionPleasant site with good service. However, quite a long distance to the centre of Baden-Baden (about 4 km). Alternatively, you can park in the car park at Tennishalle (Aumattstrasse 34). There is no service, but you are within easy cycling distance of the town centre.
- Service: Electricity, water and drainage of grey and black water.
- Price: Can't remember exactly. Relatively "normal" price. You have to pay separately for electricity and must have coins for this.
- Find hereHubertusstrasse 2, Baden-Baden
Hohenzollern Castle - parking Hohenzollern Castle
- Description: Spaces dedicated to mobile homes in a regular car park.
- Service: Dustbins.
- Price: €4/day in August 2018.
- Find here: Hohenzollern Castle.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Visit to Burg Hohenzollern.
Weyarn, Munich - Camping Seehamer See
- Description: A simple campsite by a lake, a bit south of Munich (on the way to Salzburg).
- Service: Nice service centre with toilets and showers (against payment), a restaurant and bread sales.
- Price: High season 2 pers incl. electricity 25 euro (2011).
- Find hereHauptstrasse 32, 836 29 Grosseham/Weyarn.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: In southern Germany, you can take the opportunity to see the fantastic Eagle's Nest or maybe the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein.
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Caravanning and camping in Germany
- Language: German (some also speak English)
- Residents: 82,800 million (2017)
- Currency: Euro
- Price mode: It is cheaper than Sweden
- El: Same as Sweden
- Water: Drinking beard
- Religion: Christianity
- Flag: The colours of the flag are black, red and gold.
Driving to Germany
- Gothenburg-Kiel with Stena Line (ferry) takes 14 h 30 min.
- Trelleborg-Rostock by Stena Line or TT-Line takes between 6 and 7 hours.
- Trelleborg-Sassnitz with Stena Line or TT-Line takes just over 4 hours.
Roads and driving in Germany
- Roads: On the Autobahn, speeds are much higher than we are used to in Sweden, and sometimes there are long queues known as 'stau'.
- Road tolls: For most people, driving on German roads is completely free of charge. Vehicles with a total weight of over 7.5 tonnes pay a charge for driving on motorways, but this does not apply to motorhomes.
- Environmental zones: The city centres of several cities are classified as 'Umweltzonen', where older diesel vehicles are not allowed to drive. To drive in these zones, a sticker must be obtained and attached to the windscreen. The sticker can be ordered in advance from DEKRA.
- Speed limits: If you are driving a car or motorhome under 3.5 tonnes, there is a "free speed" limit on motorways. Heavier motorhomes can travel at a maximum speed of 100 km/h on motorways (except where there are overtaking restrictions, where the maximum speed is 80 km/h) and 80 km/h on roads.
- Per mille limit: 0.5 (0.0 for new licence holders, and for drivers under 21)
- Traffic rules: Talking on a handheld phone and sending text messages while driving is prohibited. If you get out of your car on a busy road, you must wear a reflective vest.
- Words in traffic: "Staugefahr" means risk of queuing.
- Fuel: So-called 'city diesel' is cleaner, and more expensive, than regular diesel. Biodiesel 100 is pure rapeseed oil and requires a specially adapted engine.
- Parking rules: "Kurzparkzone" means time-limited parking (you can use a parking disc) and "gebührenpflichtig" means you have to pay for parking.
- Security: Make sure you have Roadside Assistance, so that you can get help on the spot in case of an accident. The emergency number for the country's emergency services is 112.
Rules on camping and pitches in Germany
- There really are lots of campsites and caravan parks in Germany.
- Free camping is only permitted if the landowner has given permission. Unless otherwise indicated, it is permitted to stay overnight in a motorhome parked on a road, street or car park.
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Mr Kenneth Ek says:
Thank you for very nice information about caravan sites in Germany.
27 July 2023 - 11:01
lennart says:
there were not many prices you remembered.I think that was weak
03 September 2024 - 16:32