Wellness Camping in Bavaria

A wide range of wellness and spa facilities, saunas, swimming pools and a variety of sports promise relaxing holidays and relaxation for body, mind and soul. There are numerous 5-star campsites in Bavaria that provide an extra dose of comfort on your camping holiday.

Destinations for wellness camping

Whether a tranquil campsite by a lake in the Allgäu, a large leisure resort in the middle of the Alps or a campsite close to nature with breathtaking views of the mountains - wellness campsites in Bavaria shine with their location and excellent facilities. Sauna landscapes, thermal baths, beauty treatments, massages: a wide range of wellness treatments ensure plenty of relaxation and a restful break. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of sports courses and facilities such as tennis courts, golf courses, football pitches, volleyball courts and fitness centres. In Ostallgäu, Camping Elbsee offers a varied sports programme. Whether it's a yoga class, a centring Qi Gong course or a guided hike along the Elbsee: the wide selection of activities promises hours of energy on holiday.

In addition to relaxing spa treatments, some wellness campsites in Bavaria also offer a wide range of spa treatments with medical baths, physiotherapeutic treatments and soothing therapies. An outstanding spa offer awaits campers at the 5-star resort Kur- und Feriencamping Holmernhofs Dreiquellen Bad in the Lower Bavarian spa triangle. Guests can use the thermal water indoor pool, saltwater pool and various saunas in the thermal vitality oasis free of charge. A wide range of wellness and health offers as well as a medical bathing department round off the relaxation programme.

Many wellness campsites in Bavaria are particularly child-friendly and offer a wide range of relaxation and leisure activities for children. Families can spend a relaxing holiday at the 5-star Camping Hopfensee campsite right by Lake Hopfensee with views of the Allgäu mountains. In the wellness centre with oriental flair, parents can enjoy a relaxing break with a massage or a soothing bath. Meanwhile, children can spend fun-filled hours in the playhouse, in the children's indoor pool or at one of the leisure activities.

Top tips for a relaxing holiday at a wellness campsite in Bavaria

• Wellness treatments, sports courses, spa offers or beauty treatments - a wide range of relaxation options are available to holidaymakers at wellness campsites. In the low season, however, most campsites offer a reduced wellness programme. Information on this can be found on the respective campsite page.
• Bavaria is one of the most popular destinations for wellness campers in Germany, which is why a relaxing holiday should be booked well in advance, especially in the high season. If you are planning a spontaneous break, it is advisable to check before departure whether there are still pitches available at your favourite campsite.
• Wellness campsites in Bavaria offer their guests a wide range of free relaxation options. The use of swimming pools, free sports activities, free entry to the sauna area: you can find out which offers are included on the campsites' websites.
• Relaxing massages, soothing baths, beautifying beauty treatments or a visit to the physiotherapist: At most campsites, it is necessary to book an appointment well in advance. How far in advance wellness treatments need to be booked depends on the campsite in question.
• Wellness camping with the whole family? To ensure that children can also enjoy the sauna and pool facilities, any age restrictions must be taken into account.
• Snow-covered landscapes, white mountains and frozen lakes - Bavaria in particular is an excellent destination for holidaymakers who want to take a relaxing break at a campsite in winter. Many campsites are open all year round and offer leisure facilities in winter, such as ski schools or ski hire. Some campsites are also located directly in popular winter sports areas.

Excursions and activities

No matter what time of year campers are drawn to the campsite for a wellness break: Bavaria offers its visitors a wide range of activities and excursions all year round.

Wellness in the Lower Bavarian spa triangle - Europe's largest thermal spa region

Five thermal spas in the popular health resorts of Bad Füssingen, Bad Griesbach and Bad Birnbach in the Lower Bavarian spa triangle invite those seeking relaxation to spend pleasant hours in healing thermal water. A wide range of spa and wellness programmes complete a perfect wellness day.

Art and culture in Bavaria's state capital

If you are looking for art and culture in addition to relaxation, the Bavarian capital is the place to be. The city of Munich is home to a large number of museums such as the Deutsches Museum, the Alte Pinakothek and the State Archaeological Museum. A wide range of theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions and opera performances round off the extensive entertainment on offer and delight culture-loving holidaymakers.

Fairytale castles in the Allgäu

The Allgäu is known for its marvellous castles. The fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, built by King Ludwig II, towers high above the town of Füssen. Its fascinating architecture, magnificent interior and breathtaking location make the castle one of the most popular excursion destinations in the whole of Germany.

Events

Numerous events and happenings in Bavaria provide an eventful balance to relaxing wellness days at the campsite all year round.

January

• New Year's ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Sports enthusiasts are drawn to one of the biggest ski events in Germany on New Year's Day.

September

• Oktoberfest Munich: The largest folk festival in the world attracts millions of visitors to Munich every year in September and October.

December

• Christmas markets in Bavaria: Traditional Christmas markets in a small mountain village or large Christmas markets with a fairground character in the big city: every year, numerous winter markets put visitors in a pre-Christmas mood.