Camping by the Brombachsee

The Großer Brombachsee in the heart of the Franconian Lake District is one of the region's main attractions and a wonderful place for a camping holiday in the south of Central Franconia. The reservoir offers great sandy beaches, playgrounds and lots of leisure activities in a beautiful landscape. It is therefore particularly popular with holidaymakers who go camping with the whole family. Surfers, sailors and other water sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth at Lake Brombach. Active holidaymakers can explore the Franconian Lake District on numerous well-developed cycling and hiking trails.

Special features of camping at Brombachsee

The Großer Brombachsee, together with the two reservoirs Kleiner Brombachsee and Igelsbachsee, forms the largest reservoir in the Franconian Lake District and is the centrepiece of the holiday region. The man-made reservoir is a popular destination for camping fans far beyond the region's borders. In 2017, it was even voted "Germany's favourite lake". Camping by the lake is becoming increasingly popular and Lake Brombach is an ideal destination for this: many of the** campsites are located directly on the shore**, so that guests of all ages only need to take a few steps to get into the refreshing water. There is also a first-class infrastructure, especially around the recreational resorts of Gunzenhausen Absberg and Pleinfeld. Here you will find children's playgrounds, restaurants and fishing spots. Boat trips on the three-hulled ship "MS Brombachsee", which docks at all the larger towns around the lake, are also particularly popular. June to August is the best time of year for bathing, swimming and relaxing at the campsite. It is advisable to book the campsites in good time. The Brombachsee is also very popular with campers with four-legged friends: there are several dog beaches in the area, for example on the Absberg bathing peninsula. ## Popular campsites on the Brombachsee The campsites on the Brombachsee are excellently equipped and offer pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents. In addition to pitches, some also offer rental accommodation, bungalows and mobile homes. If you are travelling by motorhome, there are several motorhome harbours to choose from.

Seecamping Langlau

Camping in an idyllic location directly on the shores of the small Brombachsee lake is promised by the fantastic Seecamping Langlau campsite. The bathing beach is right on the doorstep, and there is also a bread roll service, caravans for hire and the popular camping barrels for a special kind of camping holiday. A great place to relax!

Waldcamping Brombach

The beautiful Brombach forest campsite is located about one kilometre from the shore of the lake. The spacious site in beautiful surroundings is particularly popular with families thanks to the children's entertainment and large playground. A beautiful footpath leads through the forest to the lake. Dogs are welcome on the site.

Campsite Absberg

Campers who really want to be close to nature are best served by Zeltwiese Absberg. The huge campsite on the Absberg bathing peninsula offers plenty of open space in beautiful surroundings, a great sandy beach and many leisure activities, such as a wakeboard facility and SUP hire. A kiosk, bread roll service and sanitary facilities round off the offer.

Favourite places in the region

The Brombachsee reservoir alone is an attraction in itself - and not just for children. But there are also many other beautiful places to discover in the **Franconian lake district **around the Brombachsee. A popular destination for families is the Langlau leisure centre on the southern shore of the small Brombachsee lake. Another idyllic place - not just for camping - is Absberg, which invites you to take long walks in its beautiful surroundings. And if you want a bit of culture on your camping holiday, you should definitely pay a visit to the pretty town of Weißenburg.

Langlau

Langlau on the southern shore of the Kleiner Brombachsee lake is one of the region's tourist centres. In addition to the beautiful lakeside campsite, there are sandy beaches, boat hire, a sailing school, children's playgrounds and sunbathing lawns on the shores of the lake. Langlau is also ideal for walking. The nature reserve peninsula in the Kleiner Brombachsee to the north-east of the village is particularly popular.

Absberg

Absberg am Brombachsee in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen is not only ideal for camping. Thanks to its idyllic location, it is also a popular excursion destination. Situated on a mountain spur, the market town offers wonderful views of the Kleiner Brombachsee and a hilly landscape with flowering meadows and fields that are perfect for hiking. The village has always been one of the region's recreational spots, with several springs supporting the municipality's health claims.

Weißenburg

If you want to add a little culture to your nature holiday, you should visit Weißenburg. The largest town in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen has a marvellous historic old town, and the remains of the town wall can still be visited today. The Gothic-style town hall and the Ellinger Tor gate are also interesting historical documents of the town.

Sights and excursion tips

Altmühltal Nature Park: A picture-book landscape with wet meadows, dense forests and bizarre rock formations awaits visitors to the Altmühltal Nature Park. From the historic town of Gunzenhausen, over 800 kilometres of cycle and hiking trails lead into the impressive natural landscape, which is dotted with Roman ruins and the remains of the Limes. Igelsbachsee: The Igelsbachsee is somewhat quieter than its larger neighbour. The leisure centre on the shore is primarily aimed at families and offers a bathing beach. There is a 6.5 kilometre circular hiking trail around the lake. The Spalter barefoot trail is also very popular for a hiking experience with all the senses. Pleinfeld summer toboggan run: The summer toboggan run with adventure park in Pleinfeld near Weißenburg is a popular meeting place for young and old alike. Mini golf, wildlife enclosure and bungee trampoline make for an eventful afternoon. Adventure climbing park "AbenteuerWald Enderndorf": Head for the heights at the Enderndorf climbing park. The adventure forest consists of eight climbing courses with suspension bridges, balance beams, wire ropes and tunnels. An eventful day is guaranteed! Ramsberg Lake Centre: The Ramsberg Lake Centre is a popular destination for families with children. Germany's largest inland sailing harbour is located here. The south shore with its shallow sandy beach and sunbathing lawn is a wonderful place for young guests to play.

Tour tip

If you have a little more time and would like to explore the south of Germany further, you can explore Bavaria by motorhome. A great route starts in Munich and leads past castles, monasteries and impressive nature to some of the most beautiful places in southern Germany. In addition to detours into the impressive mountain world of the Zugspitzarena, the route also passes through the picturesque Allgäu and the dreamlike Werdenfelser Land. The tour ends in the idyllic little town of Lindau on the shores of Lake Constance. A real dream tour and probably one of the most beautiful camping routes in Germany!