Wintercamping in North Germany

Winter camping - a unique holiday experience

Winter camping in northern Germany shows the north from a completely different side than during the turbulent summer months. When clear air flows through the lungs and fresh snow crunches underfoot, nature reveals a raw beauty that allows the mind to come to rest. During the winter months, campers live out their closeness to nature and their sense of freedom in a variety of ways. Some go on snow hikes through snow-covered forests, while fans of winter sports are drawn to cross-country skiing, skiing, snowboarding or freeriding on the trails and pistes.

Night-time torchlight hikes or floodlit toboggan runs offer unique experiences. Afterwards, cosy restaurants await with regional specialities. These and other outdoor adventures await you on the doorstep of your mobile home or caravan during winter camping in northern Germany. Surrounded by its cosy warmth, winter campers spend the evenings with a glass of wine or a games evening with the family. Wellness fans can unwind in the campsite's sauna, whirlpool or steam bath or work out in the fitness room.

Popular winter campsites in northern Germany

In Lower Saxony, in the Goslar district of Hahnenklee, the family and dog-friendly Das Kreuzeck campsite is quietly situated on the south bank of the Upper Grumbach Pond. Surrounded by high forest, its spacious pitches, most with lake views, extend over the individual terraces of the unspoilt site. The nearest ski lift is 2km away and the Ski Alpinium Schulenberg 15km. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Goslar Old Town, Rammelsberg Mine and Upper Harz Water Management are all within a radius of 16km. With a relaxed atmosphere and amenities such as a ski bus, a fitness room and a restaurant, Das Kreuzeck campsite offers ideal conditions for winter camping in northern Germany.

In the north-west of Lower Saxony, the Nordsee-Camping Neuharlingersiel campsite in the North Sea spa town of the same name stretches along the North Sea Coast Cycle Route. Guests appreciate its central yet quiet location on the picturesque North Sea coast. A footpath takes campers to the adjacent BadeWerk health and wellness centre with an indoor seawater pool and sauna area. A short walk leads to the Neuharlingersiel fishing harbour, a popular event location, where the Buddelschiffmuseum is also located. Families can look forward to a wide range of activities for children, while dog owners are welcome to bring their four-legged friends along. Wellness fans can take advantage of the nearby wellness and spa facilities. In the meantime, nature lovers can explore the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site on long winter walks.

Activities and excursion destinations in northern Germany

When winter camping in northern Germany, enterprising campers can look forward to attractive excursion destinations in the form of fascinating landscapes and cities.

Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park

Exploring the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony offers special nature experiences in winter. Winter camping in northern Germany offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park. Winter tours and mudflat safaris with trained guides provide impressive insights into the fauna and flora of the mudflats. They lead visitors - for example from Neuharlingersiel - through salt marshes and allow them to walk safely on the seabed at low tide. A wide range of themed attractions and routes show the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea in all its exciting facets.

Worlds of adventure in Bremerhaven

Winter camping in northern Germany can be wonderfully combined with a trip to Bremerhaven. From the Ferris wheel in the Havenwelten, your gaze wanders over the maritime district between the New and Old Harbours. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in a diverse world of experiences. Impressive journeys through time await in the Historical Museum and the German Emigration Centre. A tour of the German Maritime Museum follows in the footsteps of the Hanseatic cog. The Zoo am Meer with its North Sea Aquarium offers insights into the sea creatures of the North Sea. The Klimahaus captivates visitors with a journey around the world's climate zones.

From the wooded low mountain ranges in the Harz National Park to the vastness of the Lüneburg Heath and the deserted beaches on the North Sea coast: these landscapes reveal a unique charm when winter camping in northern Germany. Winter campers can experience it close to nature and enjoy the warm cosiness of the motorhome and the comfort of the campsite after a busy day.