Camping in the Münster Region

Camping in Münsterland means freedom. The wide, flat countryside promises a touch of freedom, which you can enjoy to the full in a motorhome or caravan with a refreshing breeze. There are also a number of excellent campsites in the park-like landscape for a relaxing country holiday.

Camping in Münsterland: all important information at a glance

The Münsterland is primarily known as a parkland and equestrian region, but offers much more. The 5,129 km² region between the Teutoburg Forest in the north-east, the River Lippe in the south and the Dutch border in the west is home to a variety of landscape types. From forests and rocky outcrops to completely flat landscapes, you will encounter a wide variety of natural backdrops here.

The diversity of the Münsterland therefore makes it an equally popular destination for city camping and nature camping. The centre of the region and main transport hub between the surrounding cities is the city of Münster, from where you can easily reach the campsites in Münsterland. Due to the central location of the Münsterland, the region is also ideal for weekend campers or a short camping trip.

As the Münsterland is quite flat, the region is perfect for cycling. Hundreds of kilometres of cycle routes lead past castles and palaces with their stately gardens. The 100 Castles Route, for example, is regarded as the royal road among German cycle routes and leads past numerous imposing buildings. For spontaneous excursions from the nearby campsites in Münsterland, you should definitely take a bike with you.

Of course, culture and history are not neglected in the Münsterland either. Between the many woodland and moorland areas, visitors to the Münsterland will repeatedly come across small towns with historic town centres that invite you to stroll around in a time-honoured setting and tempt you with quaint restaurants.

Dogs are allowed on most campsites in Münsterland. However, if dogs are prohibited, you will find appropriate information on the campsite websites. Dogs must generally be kept on a lead on the campsites, as well as in the nature reserves in Münsterland.

The most beautiful campsites in Münsterland

There are a whole range of well-equipped campsites in Münsterland. Here are some recommendations for your next camping trip.

Camping Lengerich, Sonnenhügel am See

This cosy family campsite with sauna and wood-fired hot tub is located on the beautiful Sonnenhügelsee lake.

Camping Kranencamp

Child-friendly campsite with its own marina on a side arm of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. The southern section of the popular 100 Castles Cycle Route passes right by the site.

Dreiländer See motorhome site

Beautiful pitch in Borken on the Dreiländersee. Bread roll service, kiosk, snack bar, WC and a barbecue area are available at the site. The supply of fresh water and electricity is guaranteed. Chemical toilets can be disposed of.

Campingpark Heidewald

Idyllically situated camping park in parkland near Sassenberg on the Feldmarksee lake. The site includes a motorhome harbour that is specially tailored to the needs of campers with motorhomes.

Camping Ferienhof Wenker

Campsite with holiday flats in beautiful rural surroundings near Schöppingen. The site is ideal for cycling: In addition to hire bikes and detailed maps, guided tours are also offered.

Münsterland-Camping Heitkamp

Permanent campsite in a farming community on the edge of the village of Lette in Westmünsterland. Beautiful excursion destinations nearby include the wild horse railway in Dülmen, numerous moated castles and the historic district town of Coesfeld.

Schulze Althoff Estate

On this farm with active agriculture in the Münsterland parkland, a camping trip becomes a farm holiday. In addition to pitches for motorhomes and caravans, holiday flats and rooms are also available to rent.

Münsterland Eichenhof Camping Park

Great 5-star site in the middle of the Feldmark recreation area near Sassenberg. The site is bordered by the beautiful Feldmarksee lake, which promises lots of swimming fun, especially in summer.

Rainbow Ladbergen

A cosy family business on the picturesque "Buddenkuhle" bathing lake and the perfect recreational facility for a relaxing holiday idyll in a direct lakeside location. Numerous nature reserves around the site invite you to go hiking and cycling.

Campingpark Haddorfer Seen

Beautifully situated campsite in the idyllic lake landscape of the Haddorf Lakes in northern Münsterland. Due to its location, there are a number of water sports facilities, boat hire and fishing spots. The site also has a well-equipped adventure playground.

How to get to the Münsterland

With its central location, Münster offers a good starting point for camping in the Münsterland. The excellent connections to the surrounding towns and villages make it easy to continue your journey to the campsite of your dreams.

From Bielefeld, the journey is 96.4 kilometres along the B61, A33, A2 and finally the B51. The route leads through the eastern Teutoburg Forest, past Gütersloh and Warendorf. The Gütersloh Nord service area is recommended for refreshments.

The journey from Bremen is 172 kilometres via the A1 and B54 in a south-westerly direction. The journey takes you through wide landscapes and forest sections. There is a rustic restaurant at the Jägerheim service area opposite the village of Dinklage.

It is 471 kilometres from Berlin to Münster, and the route offers variety as you drive past forest regions such as the Fläming Nature Park. The route leads westwards via Magdeburg, Brunswick, Hanover and Osnabrück. The route leads to the destination via the A115, A2, A30, A1 and B54 motorways. Good refreshments are available at the MAXI car park near Lauenau.

Destinations in the Münsterland

Many towns and cities in Münsterland have pretty old towns and rural flair with a typical regional character. Old windmills and magnificent, colourful fields can be found along the numerous cycle paths.

Warendorf

The district town with its 40,000 inhabitants is regarded as the horse capital and has attracted international attention through tournaments and stallion parades. The pastures around the town are home to a large number of horses, the likes of which are hard to find anywhere else.

We also recommend a stroll through the old town centre. The medieval market square and the ancient streets and alleyways take visitors back in time. Warendorf is also an excellent starting point for idyllic cycle tours along the River Ems with stops at the various farm cafés. Some of the most beautiful cycle routes in Münsterland pass directly through Warendorf.

Münster

Münster was founded in 793 as a monastery by the Frisian missionary Liudger. It is therefore not surprising that the city still has many ancient religious buildings, such as St Paul's Cathedral and countless churches. The independent city also has plenty to offer families. The all-weather zoo has covered walkways and, with its 300 animal species and 3000 animals, provides fun for young and old. Penguin walks and elephant feedings are very popular with visitors. Münster is also home to the artificial Aasee lake, which is ideal for swimming in summer and ice skating in winter.

Activities and excursions for campers

The region offers both families and adventurous single travellers who have opted for camping in Münsterland a wide range of leisure activities.

Cycling and cycle touring

The Münsterland is more suitable for leisurely cycling than almost any other region in Germany. Low mountains, many roads and paths (Pättkes) without much car traffic make cycling here a real pleasure. It's no wonder that a number of themed routes run through the region. The Ems Cycle Route and the 100 Castles Route are particularly popular.

Hiking

There is also plenty to discover on foot and the region has a dense network of excellently signposted paths where you can hike to your heart's content. The highlight is the Hermannsweg, which is considered one of the most beautiful high-altitude trails in Germany. The route leads through two nature parks over the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest. The highlight of the route is the panoramic view of the Münsterland from the Dörenther Klippen.

Vitus-Bad

The Vitus-Bad offers both children and adults hours of fun in the cosy warm water. The little ones can romp, splash and swim in the adventure area, while the adults do their laps in the larger pools and relax in the wallow pool or the relaxation oasis. The pool also has special programmes for children's birthday parties and serves delicious dishes in a bistro.

Tecklenburg

Tecklenburg is Germany's northernmost mountain town and impresses visitors with its historic town centre, which is a listed building. Narrow alleyways and picturesque half-timbered houses give an exciting impression of how people used to live.

The castle ruins of the Counts of Tecklenburg are a particularly attractive sight. The imposing backdrop also serves as the setting for an open-air stage where the town of Tecklenburg offers an excellent music programme. The fully preserved moated castle Haus Marck is also located on the outskirts of the town. The preliminary negotiations for the Peace of Westphalia were held here in 1643, and with its time-honoured façade it offers an impressive sight in a beautiful setting

Gastronomy

The Münsterland has a traditional, down-to-earth and hearty cuisine: compared to other popular camping regions, however, the region has nothing to hide.

Ham, bacon, vegetable stews, eggs, bread and beer have always been part of the tried and tested selection of Münsterland cuisine. Töttchen, for example, is an original Münsterland dish that used to be considered a poor man's meal. The meat ragout is flavoured sweet, sour and spicy and served with delicious farmhouse bread.

Another classic is Pfefferpothast, which is traditionally served in autumn during the butchery season. This is beef sautéed in lard and cooked with cloves, bay leaves and onions. It goes well with a beer from one of the many small breweries in the region.

Best time to visit

A warm, temperate rainy climate with a maritime flavour dominates the Münsterland. This means that the region has relatively balanced temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Winters are relatively mild and summers are comparatively fresh.

Westerly winds prevail throughout the year and the average amount of precipitation is between 700 and 800 mm per year. In the centrally located city of Münster, it is around 764 mm, which is the average for Germany as a whole.

Campers will find suitable conditions all year round, depending on their preferences and the purpose of their holiday: Bathing camping is recommended in summer, hiking camping in the transitional seasons and winter camping during the cold season. Of course, the right equipment is essential.