5 star camping in Germany

At the campsite right on the Baltic Sea, children can play on the beach or splash around in the wonderful seawater, while adults can enjoy soothing massages or visit the neighbouring nudist beach. In Germany's hinterland, you can swim in the pool at the luxury campsite, have fun on the campsite's own golf course or take advantage of therapies from the spa doctor.

Destinations

The German hinterland is characterised by charming villages, fresh forests, healing thermal springs, clear rivers and lakes. When 5-star camping in Germany, you should take a look at the Kur- & Feriencamping Holmernhof Dreiquellenbad. The multi-award-winning site is located in the south-east of the country in Bad Griesbach im Rottal and is surrounded by beautiful nature and vast fields. In addition to a natural bathing pond with a gravelled shore and bathing jetty, there is an outdoor and indoor pool with mineral-rich thermal water. There is also a relaxation zone with a fireplace, a brine pool and a steam and salt grotto for regeneration. The health and wellness offers are complemented by numerous different treatments by professional therapists and a spa doctor.

As one of the ADAC super campsites in Germany, the Kur- & Feriencamping Holmernhof Dreiquellenbad naturally offers a wealth of sporting opportunities: In addition to a golf practice course with pitching and putting green, there is a barefoot path, Nordic walking courses and other fitness programmes. Children will enjoy the playground with a stilt course, wobbly footbridge and climbing garden. The 5-star Rosenfelder Strand campsite in Germany should also not be overlooked. This campsite is located right by the sea in the north of the country in the municipality of Grube. Leisurely holidaymakers can enjoy the sun on the long sandy beach and sporty campers can cycle along the Baltic Sea coastal cycle path. There is also a nudist beach in the immediate vicinity for nudists. Camping Rosenfelder Strand also boasts a mini-golf course, outdoor fitness park, bike trail and kettcar hire. There is a forest playground for children as well as a water trampoline and bouncy cushions. Relaxing massages and on-site catering facilities round off the programme.

Top tips

• Germany not only has numerous 5-star campsites to offer, but just as many other high-quality facilities. On the Baltic Sea, for example, there are fantastic restaurants with tasty regional specialities. The Buddenbrooks Restaurant in Travemünde and the gourmet restaurant DiVa in Scharbeutz are two of these exquisite cuisines.
• True luxury can also be found in nature: At Lake Constance in Lindau, you are presented with countless choices for leisure activities. In addition to the Parkstrand, Römer and Lindenhof pools, there is the Eichwald natural pool with its paradisiacal beach and spectacular Alpine panorama. In addition, all kinds of water sports are on the programme at Lake Constance in Lindau and relaxation can also be found in the wonderful natural surroundings.

Activities and excursions

Luxury camping in Germany should also have the same standard of excursions: for example, a thermal spa with a wealth of extras and a grotto that will amaze you.

An island for culture and nature lovers

The North Frisian island of Amrum in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is a highlight of any camping holiday. Between the villages of Nebel and Norddorf there are vast unspoilt dunes with rare plants, which are lined with footbridges and invite you to take long walks. Amrum's landmark is the lighthouse, which can be climbed in summer: You can be sure of a marvellous view. Those interested in culture can visit the local history museum in a mill dating back to 1771 in Nebel with interesting facts - for example about the history of the mill.

A royal thermal spa that has a lot to offer

Healing thermal springs are not only found in Iceland and Japan, there are also many of them in Germany. The thermal water contains health-promoting minerals and trace elements that have a positive effect on chronic illnesses, among other things. This impressive effect can be enjoyed at Therme Erding - one of the most extensive thermal spas in Europe. In this thermal spa, you can treat yourself to a drink at the pool bar, lie on one of the massage jets or float in the current channel. To revitalise yourself, take a dip in the Kneipp pools or let the waterfall splash over you. Steam baths, saunas, sulphur healing pools, several mineral-containing vitality springs and much more await visitors to the Therme Erding.

A jewel under the earth

How about a trip to an underground palace? In the colourful fairy grottos in Saalfeld, there are remarkable stalactites and minerals that present themselves in many glittering colours. In addition to the spectacular wealth of colours, a guided tour provides exciting information about the formation of stalactites and stalagmites and mining in the past. The fairy caves also offer so-called dwarf tours, which are specially designed for children.

Events

One or two remarkable events are sure to be a highlight of your camping holiday. From music and art to sport - there is something for everyone.

March

• Baltic Lights: Beach bonfires are lit at this festival on Usedom and there is a charity dog sled race.

June

• Kiel Week: The largest sailing event in the world takes place in Kiel - with stage programmes, a shopping mile and the windjammer parade as a highlight.

July

• The Cologne Lights: This fantastic music and fireworks event is best combined with a boat trip across the Rhine for an exceptional view of the spectacle.

October

• Festival of Lights: Fascinating light shows transform hundreds of buildings in Berlin into true works of art.

Top tips

• Germany not only has numerous 5-star campsites to offer, but just as many other high-quality facilities. On the Baltic Sea, for example, there are fantastic restaurants with tasty regional specialities. The Buddenbrooks Restaurant in Travemünde and the gourmet restaurant DiVa in Scharbeutz are two of these exquisite cuisines.
• True luxury can also be found in nature: At Lake Constance in Lindau, you are presented with countless choices for leisure activities. In addition to the Parkstrand, Römer and Lindenhof pools, there is the Eichwald natural pool with its paradisiacal beach and spectacular Alpine panorama. In addition, all kinds of water sports are on the programme at Lake Constance in Lindau and relaxation can also be found in the wonderful natural surroundings.

Activities and excursions

Luxury camping in Germany should also have the same standard of excursions: for example, a thermal spa with a wealth of extras and a grotto that will amaze you.

An island for culture and nature lovers

The North Frisian island of Amrum in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is a highlight of any camping holiday. Between the villages of Nebel and Norddorf there are vast unspoilt dunes with rare plants, which are lined with footbridges and invite you to take long walks. Amrum's landmark is the lighthouse, which can be climbed in summer: You can be sure of a marvellous view. Those interested in culture can visit the local history museum in a mill dating back to 1771 in Nebel with interesting facts - for example about the history of the mill.

A royal thermal spa that has a lot to offer

Healing thermal springs are not only found in Iceland and Japan, there are also many of them in Germany. The thermal water contains health-promoting minerals and trace elements that have a positive effect on chronic illnesses, among other things. This impressive effect can be enjoyed at Therme Erding - one of the most extensive thermal spas in Europe. In this thermal spa, you can treat yourself to a drink at the pool bar, lie on one of the massage jets or float in the current channel. To revitalise yourself, take a dip in the Kneipp pools or let the waterfall splash over you. Steam baths, saunas, sulphur healing pools, several mineral-containing vitality springs and much more await visitors to the Therme Erding.

A jewel under the earth

How about a trip to an underground palace? In the colourful fairy grottos in Saalfeld, there are remarkable stalactites and minerals that present themselves in many glittering colours. In addition to the spectacular wealth of colours, a guided tour provides exciting information about the formation of stalactites and stalagmites and mining in the past. The fairy caves also offer so-called dwarf tours, which are specially designed for children.

Events

One or two remarkable events are sure to be a highlight of your camping holiday. From music and art to sport - there is something for everyone here.

March

• Baltic Lights: Beach bonfires are lit at this festival on Usedom and there is a charity dog sled race.

June

• Kiel Week: The largest sailing event in the world takes place in Kiel - with stage programmes, a shopping mile and the windjammer parade as a highlight.

July

• The Cologne Lights: This fantastic music and fireworks event is best combined with a boat trip across the Rhine for an exceptional view of the spectacle.

October

• Festival of Lights: Fascinating light shows transform hundreds of buildings in Berlin into true works of art.