Camping in Waabs

Camping in Waabs means a relaxing beach holiday on the Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein. The idyllic municipality is located on the Schwansen peninsula, between the Schlei fjord and Eckernförde Bay. The charming landscape alone makes Baltic Sea camping in Waabs an unforgettable experience. Wide sandy beaches stretch for kilometres along the Baltic Sea, and the sheltered location means that children can splash around safely in the shallow water.

Special features of camping in Waabs

The municipality of Waabs was formed from former estate districts and essentially comprises the three villages of Langholz, Kleinwaabs and Großwaabs. Waabs also includes a dozen neighbourhoods scattered throughout the surrounding area. In this idyllic setting, several mostly award-winning campsites have been established along the 13 km long beach. Some of them are so sheltered that even winter camping on the Baltic Sea in Waabs is a carefree and relaxing experience.

There are pitches for caravans and motorhomes on award-winning campsites. In addition to satellite connection, electricity and water supply at the pitch, there is even a private swimming pool with wellness area, depending on the operator. Service facilities such as a supermarket, laundry, restaurant with beer garden and a wide range of leisure activities make camping in Waabs comfortable and exciting.

Top sights

• Ludwigsburg Manor: The baroque manor was built in the 18th century on the foundations of a knight's castle and is a very special attraction with its colourful chamber and golden hall.
• St Mary's Church: The history of the church and the carvings in it date back to the Gothic period.

Activities and excursions

Leisure activities at the campsite in Waabs

A riding stable belongs to the Ludwigsburg estate. It is known for its breeding of Trakehners, Arabians, Holsteiners and German riding ponies. Riding lessons and rides are also offered. Another popular leisure activity in Waabs is swing golf, for which an extensive course has been realised on the Sophienhof estate. Indoor football golf and minigolf are also available here. In summer, windsurfers take advantage of the good wind conditions on Waabs beach. Kite surfers join them in spring and autumn.

Excursion tips

If you want to go hiking or cycling in Waabs, you will be delighted by the well-developed and signposted routes. A popular destination for cycling tours is Kappeln on the Schlei, which is known for its romantic backdrop from numerous film and television productions. Hikers prefer the Baltic seaside resort of Damp, which offers an entertaining leisure pool in the form of the Ostsee Resort Damp discovery pool. The seaside resort also has a modern marina where boats can be hired. Holidaymakers who would like to travel on a real ship can buy tickets for the Schlei Princess. The pretty paddle steamer sails from Kappeln to places in the Schlei Baltic Sea fjord, including Maasholm, Lindaunis and Schleswig.

events

April

• Dancing into May: The Meeresblick restaurant traditionally dances into May on 30 April each year. And in summer, jazz is occasionally played on the beach, with well-known bands from the region being invited.

June

• OstseeMan Triathlon Damp: On the last Sunday in June, the extremely popular triathlon is organised in Damp, attracting athletes from Germany and abroad.

August

• Medieval Days on the beach: On the second weekend in August, locals and guests travel back in time to the year 1227 on the beach at Kleinwaabs. A medieval encampment, almost forgotten craft techniques and a market are part of the small tent camp with a view of Eckernförde Bay.

September

• Apple festival: The Apfelbäumchen kindergarten celebrates its anniversary at the end of September with a special party for the little ones.

Gastronomy

Schwansen is the name of the peninsula and an exceptional region in Schleswig-Holstein. This is also reflected in the cuisine. In autumn, caramelised potatoes are served with kale, lightly fried in butter and sugar. In some restaurants, honey from the golden rapeseed fields is used to sweeten the dish. The honey manufactory in Waabs has rare honey creations in its range that tempt with nutty, fruity or Christmas flavours.

Schleswig-Holstein is also home to countless varieties of fish, from Kiel sprat to Angelit herb matjes. When camping in Waabs, many campsites offer anglers the opportunity to smoke herring, eel or the salmon-like tench. If you are not a sports angler, you can buy these delicacies from the local fishmonger or have them served in the restaurant.

Weather

The weather in Waabs is mainly determined by the jet stream and the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea rarely freezes over in winter, most recently in 1963. 20°C is a pleasant temperature for swimming at the campsite in Waabs, while in the Eckernförde Bay it can be up to 22°C in calm summer weather.

The best time to visit begins at the end of April, when the first rape blossom opens. The climate remains pleasant until well into September, with summer highs of up to 25°C. The southern campsites in Waabs are located in the sheltered Eckernförde Bay and are therefore suitable for winter camping.