Camping on Fehmarn Belt

With its attractive location on the Baltic Sea, the Fehmarnbelt is an ideal destination for beach camping. Extensive bathing areas with fine sand, high reed dunes and wild cliffs alternately line the coast. Immediately behind them are unique nature reserves and extensive fields that tempt you to go nature camping. In many places, visitors with or without dogs can enjoy the healthy sea breezes and take advantage of the attractive sports facilities and varied entertainment programme.

Special features of camping on the Fehmarnbelt

The Fehmarnbelt is a waterway on the German Baltic coast, between Schleswig-Holstein and the Danish island of Lolland. The campsites are attractively situated on the island of Fehmarn. Many of them are located directly on the fine sandy beaches or in the immediate vicinity of the sea. Camping on Germany's third-largest island, which is generally possible from spring to autumn, is particularly popular with active campers looking for relaxation.

On Fehmarn's beaches, children can splash around on the shallow shore, while adults can make themselves comfortable on the light-coloured sand or in a rentable beach chair. Others take their four-legged friends to the designated dog beaches or follow the 300 kilometres of signposted cycling and hiking trails. For example, the Sundbrückentour from Lemkenhafen to the famous Fehmarnsund Bridge is one of the most popular routes.

How to get there

Drivers appreciate the easy journey to the island of Fehmarn, as all campsites are easily accessible via the main roads. The campsites on the Fehmarn Belt are located between the Bay of Lübeck and the Bay of Kiel, 158 km north-east of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg.

The Fehmarnbelt has a length of 18 km, its offshore island measures 185 km². The most important arterial road is the A1 federal motorway. It starts in Saarland and winds its way from Saarbrücken through the Ruhr region to the North German Baltic Sea resort of Heiligenhafen.

The A1 merges directly into the B207 federal road, which continues on to the toll-free Fehmarnsund Bridge, which is just under 1 km long. The distance between Heiligenhafen and the south coast of Fehmarn is around 14 km.

On the northern section of the A1 motorway from Hamburg, there are several petrol stations and rest areas where you can take a short break. These include the family-friendly Buddikate service area near Todendorf and the Neustädter Bucht petrol station near Sierksdorf.

An alternative to the A1 is the A7 motorway in the direction of Kiel. From there it is another 80 kilometres along the B202 federal road. Another option is to take the B207 motorway from Hamburg to Lübeck and continue on the B75 and B501 to Heiligenhafen.

Destinations on the Fehmarnbelt

The area around the Fehmarnbelt is a varied region in terms of landscape, which also offers a wide range of opportunities for active holidays. Here, the nature reserves invite you to explore the healthy sea air, the beaches are ideal for sun worshippers and water sports enthusiasts and the fine sand is perfect for building castles.

Castle on Fehmarn

On a stroll through the island's largest town, maritime shops and quaint souvenir shops tempt you to browse. The historic town centre delights visitors with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses, which extend around the church of St. Nikolai dating back to 1230. A magical world also awaits interested visitors at the local marine centre, one of the largest aquariums in Europe.

Wallnau nature reserve

With over 250 bird species, the Wallnau Waterfowl Reserve is one of the most important coastal nature reserves on the Baltic Sea. You can look around and spot oystercatchers, terns and grey geese - to name just a few of the inhabitants of this stretch of coast. The pond, reed and meadow landscape criss-crossed by small canals is best explored on a guided tour.

Puttgarden

Puttgarden is undoubtedly characterised by its harbour for crossings to Scandinavia. To the left and right of the quay wall, bright beaches and metre-high dunes adorn the scenery and invite you to relax in a natural setting by the Baltic Sea. Further westwards, salt marshes, mudflats and small ponds alternate to form the attractive Grüner Brink biotope.

Activities and excursions

Fehmarn is a centre for sporting activities. This is due not only to the good windsurfing and kitesurfing spots, but also to the kilometres of natural beaches, modern wellness facilities and flat meadows.

Exploring by bike

There is a perfectly signposted network of paths around the Fehmarnbelt. A total of almost 300 kilometres can be explored by bike, with the routes on offer covering a maximum of 40 kilometres per round trip. The themed tours to the waterfowl reserve and the Grüner Brink inland tour are particularly popular.

Hiking and the Jimi Hendrix memorial stone

Long walks and hikes on nature trails are high on the list of activities on the Fehmarnbelt. Signposts mark the trails, which are generally easy to walk and range in length from 7 to 14 kilometres. The most popular tours include the lighthouse circuit and the excursion to the Jimmy Hendrix memorial stone.

For children

Whether climbing in Burgstaaken, swimming in the FehMare leisure pool or adventure golf in Meeschendorf - the island of Fehmarn offers the right leisure fun for all weathers. The Burg-Film-Theater also offers the latest cinema films. Adrenaline junkies, on the other hand, will enjoy a trip to the kart racing centre near the submarine museum in Burg auf Fehmarn.

Gastronomy

The cuisine in northern Germany is hearty and down-to-earth. Products from local fields are just as much a matter of course as fresh fish and seafood. Of course, a visit to a typical country inn or fish stall is a must during your stay. Herring, trout and eel - fried or smoked - are among the regional specialities. Side dishes include mashed or fried potatoes and seasonal vegetables such as asparagus or kale.

In addition to the many varieties of fish, tasty meat dishes are also served. Whether it's Holsteiner Katenschinken or a succulent fillet of Galloway beef - gourmets are in for a real treat on the Baltic coast. If you can't decide between fish and meat, order Labskaus: chopped breast of beef with matjes, rollmops, fried egg and gherkin. A cold beer is a favourite accompaniment.

Best time to travel

The best time to travel depends entirely on individual preferences and the planned activities. There is no doubt that swimming in the sea is the most popular activity on warm days. Especially in July and August, water lovers are drawn to the natural beaches of the German Baltic Sea coast, which measures around 19 °C at this time.

While the air warms up to 21 °C and above in the summer months, temperatures range between 10 and 17 °C in spring and autumn. The mild temperatures in early and late summer are ideal conditions for interesting excursions and extended cycling or hiking tours. Surfers and kiters also look forward to their favourite spot when the breeze picks up.