Campgrounds for backpackers in Germany

Springfest at Campingplatz Obermenzing

• Pop-up, adults-only site in Munich park for Springfest
• A 20-minute drive from the city centre and festival grounds
• Breakfast and dinner, all-you-can-drink bar and after-parties on site

Campinghof Salem

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

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

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

Campingplatz Naumburg

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

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

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

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

Campingpark im Bergischen Land

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

Campingpark Fuhrenkamp

• Dog-friendly campsite in Wendland with pick-your-own meadow pitches
• Woodland hikes from site; five-minutes walk to the German Green Belt
• Natural swimming pool, playground, beer garden, bistro, dog park

Camping Schwarzwaldhorn

Camping and Ferienpark Falkensteinsee

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

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

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

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

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

Campingpark Eisenach

• Lakeside site in Thuringian Forest
• Restaurant with conservatory, beer garden and lake views
• Beach, fishing, sauna, solarium, volleyball and bike hire

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