5 star camping in Austria

Fantastically beautiful pitches, modern facilities, well-maintained sanitary facilities and a comprehensive range of leisure activities: at 5-star campsites in Austria, families, couples, friends and solo travellers can enjoy relaxing holidays in motorhomes and campervans. Surrounded by the **breathtaking natural **scenery of white peaks, mountain lakes and alpine meadows, the super pitches shine with many stars - not only at night, but also during the day.

Destinations

The ADAC Super Pitches in Austria are spread throughout the country. Particularly popular regions for the upmarket form of camping are child-friendly Carinthia, the mountaineering meccas of North and East Tyrol and the lovely Salzburger Land. Carinthia is Austria's southernmost province and offers some beautiful lakes. The popular **Lake Wörthersee **is the largest and warmest Alpine lake in the region. The Brunner am See campsite, which has been awarded 5 stars by the ADAC, is located on nearby Lake Millstätter See. The dog and child-friendly holiday resort offers extensive grounds, direct access to the lake and an environmentally friendly leisure programme.

In North and East Tyrol, the imposing mountain massifs, crystal-clear mountain lakes and lush green Alpine pastures attract numerous hikers and mountain bikers. Exclusive 5-star campsites can be found in the Zillertal, for example. Here, the Comfort C. Aufenfeld experience casts a spell over Western fans. Equipped with an indoor pool and fun park, the campsite is designed in a Wild West style. Terrassencamping am Schlossberg Itter is exclusive and personal. The clearly laid out site impresses with its lush green meadows and its own swimming pool. A restaurant and lounge cater for your physical well-being and socialising.

Not far from the German border and close to the popular Mozart city of Salzburg, Sportcamping Woferlgut attracts active caravanners. The 5-star rated camper paradise on the Großglockner is located on a 1.5-hectare bathing lake and offers numerous sports facilities, such as an adventure golf course, a climbing garden and a fitness centre. After strenuous hiking tours, you can visit a massage parlour on site.

Top tips

• In Nenzing in Vorarlberg, the terraced campsites not only enchant with alpine views, but also with Indian tents for younger guests and a comprehensive wellness area for relaxation.
• Off to the island - this is also possible in Austria. The Murinsel campsite has a living room atmosphere. All campervan travellers looking for an idyllic and personal place will feel at home here. Fishing is permitted on the 1.5-hectare bathing pond and there is a bathing area for dogs.
• 5-star camping on Lake Ossiach is a top tip for families with teenage children. The campsites on the lakeshore not only offer age-appropriate excursions, but also nature workshops for 10 to 15-year-olds. The special features of Seecamping Berghof also include Hollywood swings that invite you to daydream and read.

Activities and excursions

The 5-star campsites in Austria offer a wide range of leisure activities. The range of mountain bike, hiking and climbing tours is inexhaustible - in summer and winter. In addition to mountain adventures, there are high-altitude flights, historical sights and more to experience.

Explore ice palaces: Glacier hiking

Glaciers are becoming rarer worldwide and therefore all the more popular. In Austria, the eternal ice can be found on the highest peaks. Glacier hikes are also organised in summer on the Hintertux, Dachstein and Stubai glaciers. The expertly guided tours take place in groups secured by ropes and are offered at various levels of difficulty.

A bird's eye view: paragliding

These high-altitude flights are an unforgettable experience for adrenalin junkies. During a tandem paragliding flight, the mountain peaks of the Tyrolean and Allgäu mountains can be admired from above in the company of a professional.

Fairytale castles not only in Burgenland

The sight of Hohensalzburg Fortress makes the hearts of all romantics beat faster. But it's not just the baroque city of Salzburg that offers nostalgic sights. In Burgenland and Vienna alone, there are over 84 castles and palaces in addition to the famous Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt. Most of them can not only be admired from the car window, but can also be visited.

Of grapes and fine wines

Even if motorhome drivers should be sober, it is wonderful to drive along the Austrian wine roads. Most of them lead past magnificent buildings such as castles, abbeys and monasteries that are well worth a visit. The best wineries in Austria can be visited and smaller wine villages invite you to linger. One of the world's longest wine routes is the 830km long route through Lower Austria. It winds its way through 150 wine villages and eight wine-growing regions. But the shorter wine routes, such as the 400km Weinviertel wine route, the 25km South Styrian wine route, the Roman wine route and the wine routes in Burgenland are also beautiful routes for lovers of good wine. The towns along the wine routes are ideal for luxury camping.

Events

Throughout the year, church festivals and harvest times characterise the festive calendar of the Catholic country and concert weeks commemorate the famous composers of history.

January

• Mozart Week: The most renowned Mozart festival in the world takes place annually in Salzburg around Mozart's birthday (27 January). Numerous concerts by first-class ensembles and orchestras, such as the Vienna Philharmonic, make the hearts of classical music fans beat faster.

May - June

• Vienna Festival Weeks: The five-week cultural festival in the romantic capital delights lovers of fine arts, theatre, opera and dance. Artists from all over the world present their diverse visions here - discourse not excluded.

June

• Danube Island Festival: Europe's largest free open-air festival in Vienna offers a colourful programme ranging from cabaret and concerts to children's entertainment. In addition to music, there are also sport and action attractions on the extensive festival site.

August - October

• Bauernherbst: During the 5th season, farmers in Salzburger Land invite visitors to their farms to get to know traditional rural life. Here you can celebrate and feast with the locals at a variety of events. Hikes, traditional events and craft demonstrations are also part of the programme.