Campgrounds for backpackers in Germany

Campingpark Eifel

• Peaceful spot by the River Prüm, great for hiking and cycling
• Collection of wildlife and adventure parks within 45 minutes’ drive
• On-site shop and restaurant; access to swimming pool next door

Campingplatz Liebeslaube

• Spend your holidays and feel recreation on the wonderful natural beach
• Ideal campsite for families with children
• Best conditions for windsurfing beginners - windsurfing school on site

Campingplatz Ostseequelle

• Family-friendly site two minutes’ walk from sandy Baltic Coast beach
• A 20-min drive from Boltenhagen and the UNESCO city of Wismar
• Restaurant, shop and bike rental; fishing within walking distance

Campingpark im Bergischen Land

• Family-friendly site with private animal park
• 30km from Cologne
• Playground, bike hire and plenty of space

Camping Schwabenmühle

• Family-run site in the Tauber valley, five mins' walk from Laudenbach
• Five minutes' drive from Weikersheim; 25 from Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Next to the Liebliches Taubertal bike path; cycle hire on site

Camping Paradies Franken

• Peaceful rural site near Simmershofen, an excellent area for cycling
• Restaurant serving traditional dishes and homemade cakes
• Half an hour's drive from medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Camping Ennepetal

• Small rural site a 10-minute walk from the village of Rüggeberg
• 10 minutes' drive from underground cave tours in the Kluterthöhle
• Well-equipped communal kitchen, barbecue and covered dining area

Campinghof Salem

• Small, family-run park
• Nine kilometres from Lake Constance, in beautiful surroundings
• Free wifi throughout the site

Ochsenbusch Park

• In the Palatine Forest Nature Park 2km from Waldschwimmbad pool centre
• Within easy reach of Germany's biggest theme park, Europa-Park
• Clubhouse, giant outdoor chess and nearby forest trails

Naturzeltplatz Jägerfleck

• Car-free site in a secluded location; barbecue/seating at each pitch
• In a wildlife haven close to the Bavarian Forest National Park
• Free national park passes for free bus and train travel in the park

Camping Schwarzwaldhorn

Erzgebirgscamp Neuclausnitz

• Super friendly site near Rechenberg-Bienenmühle in the Ore Mountains
• Within easy reach of skiing trails, museums and a natural bathing pool
• Utterly spectacular mountain views and heaps of space to pitch

Camping im Siebengebirge

• Peaceful and scenic site a few minutes' drive from the A3
• A 30-minute drive to Bonn and 40 minutes from Cologne
• 50 metres from a leisure centre with spa, pool and beach garden

Campingplatz Asel Süd

• Family-run organic farm on the Edersee Peninsula
• Direct access to a pondside beach
• Help to feed the donkeys, horses, dogs and hens

The Tent Munich

• Laidback site for younger travellers on the outskirts of Munich
• A 25-min drive to the city centre; 20-min walk to Nymphenburg Palace
• Beer garden, piano bar, shared kitchen, cafeteria and bike hire

Zeltplatz Abenteuerland

• Family-friendly site geared towards kids, teens and young adults
• Within easy reach of Eggegebirge hikes and Diemel river bikes
• Petting zoo, llama walks, pirate ship and more

Campingplatz Naumburg

• In the spa area of Hesse
• Sauna on site
• Less than ten minutes' walk from the medieval town of Naumburg

Camping and Ferienpark Falkensteinsee

• Charming campsite amidst unspoilt nature
• Just next to Falkensteinsee lake
• Conveniently located with good transport links

Höpkens Hof & Campingplatz

• Small site on the Jadebusen on Germany's north coast
• Wildlife haven and popular cycling area
• Adventure playground, barbecue area and bike hire