Camping in Belgium

Belgium is a comparatively small country in the west of Europe that is easy to discover on a road trip. Those travelling to Belgium for camping usually spend their time by the sea. Seaside resorts such as Oostende and De Panne are ideal for swimming, strolling and relaxing. Travellers can hardly escape their special charm. Excellent campsites can be found in the south of Belgium in Wallonia, where the mountains and forests of the Ardennes await active holidaymakers. We recommend holiday villages on the coast, which are popular both in the high and low season. Wonderful pitches with lots of privacy, modern sanitary facilities and a varied entertainment programme are characteristic of these campsites.

Special features of camping in Belgium

As Belgium is comparatively small, you can discover several regions at once on a camping holiday with a motorhome. If you opt for one of the campsites on Belgium's North Sea coast, for example, you not only have the opportunity to go swimming, but can also visit interesting cities such as Bruges and Antwerp. These are famous for their Gothic architecture. On the border with France and Luxembourg, the Ardennes are a beautiful holiday destination. Mountains, forests and babbling rivers such as the Meuse and the Sûre tempt you to go on excursions by bike or on horseback.

Belgium's many monasteries and the spa town of Spa are also well known. When searching for the right holiday village or campsite, you can sort by various criteria on Pincamp. There are campsites where various benefits are granted with the ADAC Campingcard. Filters such as "by the sea", "child-friendly" and "dog-friendly" help you to find the right place for your camping holiday with the right sorting.

How to get there

Belgium's campsites are very quick and easy to reach from Germany. North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland in particular are only a short drive away from the destination. From Cologne, for example, it is only 200 km to Brussels - travellers are around 320 km from the North Sea coast. The journey first takes you to Aachen, where you can stop off to visit the cathedral. The route then crosses the border either directly towards Liège or through a small section of the Netherlands to Brussels and the coast. Those travelling from northern Germany usually choose the route via Cologne. Holidaymakers from southern Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse can take the A60 motorway to Malmedy and Spa. South of here, you can reach the first foothills of the Ardennes within a few minutes. You can take a shortcut via Trier and Luxembourg. From Frankfurt, it is about 300 kilometres to southern Belgium. Stuttgart is 380 kilometres and Munich 600 kilometres from the destination. All Berliners should plan on travelling about 800 km.

Destinations in Belgium

If you decide to go camping in Belgium, you have the choice between the picturesque mountain and oak landscapes of the Ardennes in the south, Gothic old towns such as Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels and the North Sea coast.

North Sea coast

The North Sea coast of Belgium is only around 70 kilometres long, but boasts a large number of high-quality seaside resorts. Zeebrugge, Oostende, De Panne and Knokke-Heist are particularly tempting for relaxing days on a campsite close to the beach. In summer in particular, you can go swimming in the sea and enjoy water sports such as sailing, kitesurfing and surfing. The coastal tram is practical for excursions. The metre-gauge overland tram connects the seaside resorts of the Flemish North Sea region. A trip on the coastal tram is particularly popular with families with children.

Ardennes

Dense oak forests, the spectacular meanders of the Meuse and picturesque hilly landscapes make the Ardennes a first-class destination for camping in southern Belgium. Several rivers can be followed here by motorhome, horse or bicycle. You can buy home-made cheese in small village shops and on farms and sample delicious wines from the wider region.

Wallonia

The Walloon region, also known as Wallonia or Wallonia, is one of the three regions of the Kingdom of Belgium. Beautiful cities such as Charleroi, Liège, Mons, Tournai, Arlon and Bastogne are just as worth seeing as the Ardennes, which are also part of Wallonia.

Greater Brussels/Antwerp region

Brussels and Antwerp, with their Gothic buildings in the Flamboyant style in their centres, are Belgium's attractions par excellence. A tour of the city is an absolute must for all holidaymakers in the country - as are the specialities produced here, such as sweet waffles, chocolate and French fries. Outside Brussels, there are various options for camping in a rural setting, for example around the beer and monastery town of Grimbergen.

Gastronomy

Belgian chocolate enjoys a high reputation in Europe and is a culinary delight. The Brussels waffles (Gaufre de Bruxelles) and Liège waffles (Gaufre de Liège), which differ significantly in their preparation, are known far beyond the country's borders. Travellers should not forget the national drink - beer. It is an integral part of the culture of enjoyment and more than 400 varieties are available in Belgium. As part of a beer weekend, campers can experience the "Belgian Beer Weekend Brussels" with an exhibition of historic beer carts at the fish market.

Best time to visit

The late spring months, midsummer and autumn until the end of October are ideal for camping. The period from July to September is particularly recommended for bathers. This is when the North Sea is at its warmest, with temperatures of up to 18 degrees Celsius. Average daily temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius prevail on the coast - these can sometimes be a little higher, but are usually freshened up by the sea gusts. Sailors, surfers and kiters also take advantage of the comparatively dry days in May and June as well as September for their hobby. In Brussels and Antwerp, the mercury usually reads a little higher. Dry August is perfect for sightseeing. The Ardennes are significantly cooler than the rest of Belgium due to their higher altitude.