6 gorgeous campsites in Germany

Stay in a safari-style tent sheltered by towering trees, enjoying lantern-lit dinners on the wooden verandah, or camp next to a lake with a pretty, sandy beach. Here are six of Germany’s most gorgeous campsites.

Campingpark Gitzenweiler Hof

Shaded by clusters of pine trees, this campsite’s modern, khaki-coloured and wood-panelled cabins sit just a short drive from the teal-blue waters of Lake Constance, the largest lake in Germany. Guests can swim in the lake (or the campsite’s own outdoor swimming pool), as well as hike and cycle around the beautiful Bavarian landscape. After a day of outdoors activities, have a barbecue feast on your cabin’s outdoor terrace.

Campingplatz Aichelberg

For an unusual and snug camping experience, book a night or two in one of this southern German campsite’s peculiar-looking wooden barrel huts. Though the campsite has a delightful garden, exploring further afield is a must – situated in the Albtrauf region, the scenic landscape is characterised by a 200km-long rock plateau, forest-covered mountains and ancient geological features. After a hiking or biking tour of the area, head back for a good night’s sleep in your cabin kitted out with fluffy duvets, tartan curtains and cushion-covered benches.

Glamping im Safaritent

Eating breakfast on the huge wooden verandah of your safari tent, surrounded by towering trees and wildlife, feels like you’ve travelled much further into the wilderness than a campsite in the German province of Lower Saxony. When lit by lanterns at night, the deck is a great spot for stargazing or long and lazy al fresco dinners.

Mobilheim Kirchzarten

For those who want an affordable, outdoors-y holiday without having to give up their creature comforts, this campsite offers accommodation units that are more like beach houses than caravans. With floor-to-ceiling windows, fully-equipped, modern and monochrome kitchens, candy-striped sofas and super-soft beds, it’s far removed from your typical camping experience but retains plenty of the perks, including being budget-friendly, close to nature and with a communal atmosphere.

Schlaffassdorf

Whether coated in snow or surrounded by a sprinkling of spring flowers, the circular wood cabins dotted around this campsite create a fairy-tale atmosphere. Floral bedspreads and potted plants make it feel welcoming and warm, while the sheltering woodland lends the place a soothing tranquility. Book the barbecue package for an evening of hearty, home-cooked fare.

Glamping Heidekamp

If you’re after a spot of relaxation amid gorgeous natural surroundings, this quiet, lakeside campsite is just the ticket. From canvas tents with wood-burning stoves, kitchens and vases of fresh flowers, to curved wooden cabins with private patios that open up onto shaded greenery and water. It’s also just a 2-minute walk to the beach, where you’ll find water slides and swings. And there’s also tennis, table tennis and mini-golf on site.