Camping test winner: Roof tent! Cheap, flexible + adventure

Did you know, almost 20% (18.9%) go caming every year. A huge fascination for millions, in this country alone. Teenagers and young adults love camping, older permanent campers love caravans and motorhomes. The majority of campers and also adventurers and individualists, travel with their own car and roof tent. Why: No extra driving license, low price, always and everywhere start immediately. Welcome to the world of roof tents!

The roof tent: Our camping test winner

The ultimate advantage of roof tents is that you are completely independent when travelling. Create your holiday the way you want, with your own car and roof tent. Independent of airlines, hotels, breakfast times, car rental times, bus transfers to and from the airport, etc.

Why do so many buy a roof tent for their car?

Comparison: tents, caravan and motorhome

All types of tents have the disadvantage that you need a relatively long time to set them up, you often have little space and you have to carry the tent, equipment and accessories around with you.

Caravans and motorhomes, on the other hand, are absolutely not flexible. They are bulky, you always need an extra pitch, even an extra driving licence. That’s why most people only decide on the caravan and motorhome option at the age of 50 or 60.

Disadvantage Tents:

• Elaborate assembly and dismantling
• Equipment and accessories must be carried
• Insulation from cold and moisture
• Sleeping on the rigid floor

Disadvantage caravan and camper:

• High acquisition costs
• Mostly extra driving licence
• Car with trailer hitch and sufficient horsepower (towing capacity)
• Extra parking space with sufficient room
• No spontaneous tour / change of location without planning
• High fuel consumption

Roof tents combine only the advantages of tents and living quarters. That is why they are so popular with camping fans.

Advantages: Roof tent

Why are roof tents so popular?

Roof tents are the perfect mix, compared to the tent types, caravan and motorhome. Roof tents can be mounted on any car, they are relatively inexpensive to buy (starting at 1,200 euros), you don’t need an extra driver’s license and your car only increases by a few centimeters – you don’t have a huge trailer or body.

That’s a lot of advantages that have made the roof tent our clear test winner when it comes to camping holidays!

1. Low acquisition costs, from 1,200 euros
2. No extra driving licence
3. Mounting on all car makes and models
4. … more later!

Test: 1 month in the roof tent – experiences

Videos say more than 1000 words!

Roof tent: models, car, body & price

For the first roof tent purchase, first the most important questions, on the subject of car brands, the assembly with roof rack, assembly times, time for dismantling and advice in the showroom, by the best manufacturers. In addition, our recommendation for roof tents “Made in Germany”.

First a look at the question, which roof tent for which car model?

Car models for roof tents

Fortunately, the answer to the question of which type of roof tent also fits which make and model of car is very simple.

Roof tents fit all makes and models of cars

In fact, roof tents can be mounted on all car brands (list: roof tents car brands). From Audi A4 to A6 to Q7, BMW: X5, iX, X1 as well as all outdoor brands such as Jeep, Land Rover, Nissan, Toyota and Co. to the VW for the family.

The only thing that must be present is a roof rack. But this is easy to install. The cost of such a carrier is, depending on the car model, between 300 and 500 euros and is quickly installed.

• All car makes and models
• Roof rack must be present / mounted

Roof tent structure, space and lying area

Here I can directly bring my personal experience into play! When I bought my first roof tent, I assumed that it would take me 10 minutes to set it up, maybe even 20 minutes? But in fact, it takes less than a minute to set up!

Roof tent setup time: 1 minute

Especially with the premium manufacturers, Made in Germany, the mechanics behind the roof tents is so sophisticated that it is unfolded without effort, with only one arm movement. Access to the roof tent is then, depending on the model, via a very light, yet sturdy ladder. A few seconds, all is folded out and ready for the holiday!

When unfolded, you suddenly have several square meters of space, hard to believe! There are even models, so-called “folding tent trailers”, which almost result in a small Tiny House at the end. Therefore, you still have relatively much space in roof tent, from the models two-man tent, to the family tent for 4 people, with very small children even up to 5 people possible.

So the assembly is done quickly, in less than a minute. I manage it in the meantime Locker in 40 seconds! Super handy, especially if you discover something spontaneously on a route, eg a mountain lake. Stop, turn off the engine, with roof tent briefly unfold, relax.

Tip. Starry sky when looking out of the roof window

With premium manufacturers, for example Campwerk or iKamper, you have built-in roof windows! Especially for the starry sky, for example if you are in remote areas of Spain, Denmark or even more remote, in Norway, an absolute dream.

Now for the cost: what is the price?

People and price: cost comparison

Whoever hears about roof tents for the first time immediately thinks of motorhomes, caravans. So also of prices in the amount of 30,000, 40,000 or even 50,000 euros. Upwards, of course, no limit, keyword glamping,… that’s why roof tents are so popular with campers!

The price for roof tents starts at only 1.400 Euro to 2.000 Euro, for a 2/3 person roof tent.

For a 3+ person roof tent you have to calculate with about 2.500 Euro to 3.800 Euro and for a roof tent that you can use for up to 4 persons with about 3.500 Euro to 4.900 Euro, depending on model and equipment.

Want to know even more about the different prices in comparison, the models for 2 to 4 (5) people? Take a look at individual roof tent types here:

• Roof tent up to 2 persons
• Roof tent 3-5 persons

Tip. You are on the road with a Mini or a Mini learns? There are brown roof tents for that too! Space-saving and folded out, same luxury, same comfort and all that with your Mini + roof tent.

After the advantages, the assembly, the car brands, the assembly time and the prices for the different models from 1 to 4 (5) persons, let us now come to the manufacturers of roof tents!

Roof tent manufacturer: Made in Germany + List

Roof tent manufacturers are many, a few in Asia, a few in America.

Quality is important, after all the roof tent is mounted on your car. We all know how important cars are for us! With Asian manufacturers you save 5 or 10%, but the insulation is not so good (cold and humidity at night), extras like roof windows are missing or the ladder, a very important element, is not long stable and wobbles after a few trips. Therefore, before we take a look at the roof tent manufacturer list, here is my and our recommendation:

Made in Germany: Campwerk

In Germany, Campwerk is the market leader among the umbrella tent manufacturers. Not without reason, the quality speaks for itself. On my very private search for the best roof tent (for me), I have compared a total of 4 roof tent manufacturers with each other. My recommendation is quite clear, “Made in Germany” and thus Campwerk.

• Made in Germany: Campwerk roof tents

Most campers put their trust in Campwerk, so many in fact that the brand has now risen to become the market leader and Germany’s most popular roof tent manufacturer.

Campwerk itself is full of energy and spirit for roof tents and camping! Many roof tent fans already know Campwerk from YouTube, here they have been publishing videos for a very long time, informative as on the subject of setting up roof tents, product innovations, but also give insights behind the scenes, for example when they travel to tourism and camping fairs or also work on new products, e.g. camping accessories. There are even large roof tent meetings.

Pictures say more than 1000 words, take a look at the roof tents from Campwerk, Germany’s most popular manufacturer of roof tents and folding tent caravans:

• Roof tents (Campwerk.de)

Roof tent manufacturer: List

Beware of “cheap goods” – In my experience, quality is the most important thing and a few saved % avenge themselves quickly when the ladder wobbles, the sleeping surface is too hard, too small or even worse, when it gets cold in the evening in the tent because the insulation is not good, somewhere must be saved!

List, Models & Prices – You want to save another 5,8 or 10 % on your roof tent? Then you will find a list of manufacturers where you can buy your new roof tent. In the list you will find our test winner and other manufacturers that have been rated at least good. Autocamp, Campwerk, Darche, Front Runner, iKamper & Co. – What other brands and manufacturers are there? Here you will find a large list of manufacturers where you can find out about the different sizes, models and prices.

• Roof tent manufacturer

Camping ground nearby: Recommendations

Last but not least, we have the best campsite recommendations in Germany for you! No matter if you want to spend your holiday at the North Sea, at the Baltic Sea, at the Chiemsee, in the mountains, Black Forest or in the Harz, here you will find campsite recommendations where you will feel absolutely comfortable. With enough space, the most important things you need on the campsite and of course fair prices.

• Camping / from Wednesday on FIV!

Tips: Camping trips

1. Camping XXL
2. Camping accessories
3. Living & Sleeping
4. Holiday with animals
5. Dropout: 6 stories
6. Camping holidays: Travel guide

Camping XXL

Camping, Accessories, Destinations & Tips – The perfect campsite, destinations and insider tips, new gadgets for living and cooking! Camping is the crackle of the campfire, the smell of wet grass and the chirping of birds in the morning. But camping is also waking up at the campsite with an ocean view and getting a good night’s sleep in the comfortable beds of the RV. No matter how much comfort or how much adventure you desire, camping makes everyone happy. The multi-faceted way to travel and see many places on a small budget excites more and more people. Here you can learn all about the different types of camping, the different destinations of campers worldwide and we give you some important tips for your next camping holiday.

• Camping: Guide

Camping accessories and online shops

Once with the roof tent or caravan across the country and see as much as possible – on the beach, in the mountains and in the great outdoors. But what do you absolutely have to have with you on this adventure? Which items need to be on the packing list, what can stay at home and where do I buy the right camping accessories? Our checklists with tips and recommendations for your:

• Camping accessories

Tents, accessories, furniture & Co. – Shopping tips in a list for suitable accessories, camping furniture and equipment, everything for your next camping trip, in a shopping list. Here you will find everything, from A like outdoor lighting (weatherproof) to the gas cartridge, to the pocket knife and to W, like water treatment.

• Camping Online Shops

Living & Sleeping

Camping in the tent, caravan & camping bus – tent, caravan, sleeping bag, spare time & outdoor clothing – with the camping in the nature one is mostly limited to the most necessary things, since usually not much can be taken along and no supermarkets are to be found in the proximity. But which items you should still think about and what should not be missing on a real camping trip, we have recorded here for you:

• Camping: Living & Sleeping

Holiday with animals

The holiday is coming and you are looking forward to sun, sea and relaxation. Soon you would lie carefree on the beach and relax, there remains only one problem; without his beloved pet you do not want to travel. What possibilities does one actually have? Can the four-legged best friend come along? Where is it welcome and where not? We have selected all the important information about holidays with animals, so that holidays for pet owners are no longer a problem.

• Holiday with animals

Dropout: Family, Hippie & Senior – 6 Stories

Dropouts – These people had a normal life with sometimes good professional positions and opportunities and yet they decided to take a different path. Why do you decide to sell your house, quit your job, take your savings and go out into freedom? In this article and in the videos you will discover different families, couples, as well as loners, who have dared this courageous step and have put everything on one card.

• Dropout: 6 stories

Camping holidays: Travel guide

Camping in Germany, France, Italy, Croatia and all over Europe – you want to discover even more holiday regions? Then take a look at our large XXL guide on the subject of holidays. Travel in Germany, holiday in France, holiday homes in Croatia, once along the Adriatic Sea in Italy, get to know Denmark and even further north Sweden and Norway. Here you will find all the important holiday regions.

• Vacation / from Wednesday on FIV

Bavaria: Action, Sightseeing & Co.

You want to spend your next holiday in Bavaria? Then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re with your partner, family or touring alone, here you’ll find an overview of Germany’s largest state, as well as our top 5 sights and activities throughout Bavaria. With our additional route you are perfectly prepared for your Bavarian holiday. Even for campers with a roof tent or converted van, Bavaria with its many lakes is a great region to spend a holiday. Pack your bag and let’s go!

Bavaria on the map: location in Germany

Bavaria is located in the south-east of Germany.

An even better insight

Bavaria up close.

Three facts about Bavaria

Here you find facts briefly in the overview

• One of the most famous folk festivals – the Oktoberfest has been held annually since 1810.
• Bavaria is Germany’s largest federal state.
• The highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze is located on the edge of Bavaria.

Cities in Bavaria: 360° view and drone

Here you get a wonderful insight about Bavaria and its historical cities.

360° view over the bavarian mountains

This beautiful panorama gives you a taste of the adventurous mountain landscape of Bavaria.

Checklist: 5 places of interest

These 5 places you must have seen!

Tip 1: Schwangau for dreamy people

For a fairytale experience in Bavaria, Schwangau is the place to be. Here you will not only find the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, but the historic town of Füssen is also well worth a visit. Below the royal castles is also the picturesque Alpsee, to which a trip is always worthwhile.

Tip 2: Marienplatz in Munich

The heart of the capital of Bavaria is the Marienplatz. Here is not only the Old and New Town Hall, but also forms the center of the shopping mile of Munich. In addition, centrally located sights such as the Viktualienmarkt or the Frauenkirche are easily accessible from here.

Tip 3: Zugspitze for hikers

The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany and borders directly on Austria. Thanks to its three mountain railways, the Zuspitze is accessible to everyone. If you prefer hiking, you can choose one of the six tours leading to the summit. Even if it is strenuous, the way is worth it! Besides the breathtaking view, the summit plateau also has good food to offer. For children there is also the possibility to go sledding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHzWwcNUi4o

Tip 4: Nuremberg for historians

If you want to be transported back to the Middle Ages, Nuremberg is the place to be. The beautiful old town has a lot of medieval buildings and invites you to stroll. It is especially beautiful here at Christmas time, when the famous Christmas market opens its doors every year.

Tip 5: Chiemsee for adventurers

It is not for nothing that Lake Chiemsee is called the “Bavarian Sea”. Sailing, surfing and swimming – here you can let off steam. But also boat rentals and tours are offered here. For those who are not water rats, there is the 60 km long bicycle path that leads once around the entire lake. A real stronghold of leisure activities! Your thing is more nature and camping, you finally want to get out into the countryside again with your converted van with roof tent or your own camper? Here is an article about camping in Bavaria!

Bavaria Tour: The Top 5 on the map

Once across Bavaria from Schwangau to Nuremberg. With this route, you’re guaranteed to take in our top 5 best sights in Bavaria!

• Route duration: 6 h 41 min
• About: B179
• Length: 449 km

Similar region: Holidays in Koblenz

Want more tips for another place in Germany? Then take a look at Koblenz.

Koblenz is just under 432 kilometres from Bavaria.

The perfect place for a short holiday with family, friends or partner. The multifaceted city is one of the oldest cities in Germany and therefore has numerous castles, palaces and churches to offer. In addition, the old town invites you to shop and linger. With our ideal tips, there’s nothing standing in the way of your trip to Koblenz. Discover our top 5 attractions.

• Holiday in Koblenz

The 6 ultimate cooking tips for campers

Camping food is surprisingly delicious. Luckily, people don’t have to live on packaged sausages alone when they’re in the great outdoors. As long as you follow these six tips, we promise that it’s still possible to make a great meal on your next camping trip.

1. preparations in advance

You’ll save an incredible amount of time on site, and on unmotivated days, you’ll be thankful you prepared everything in advance. It’s hard enough to chop onions in a real kitchen, let alone with a dull knife on a rickety picnic table. Just do like the butchers at Whole Foods and prep your ingredients, or better yet, your entire meals, in advance. Take rib-sticking stews and hearty chilis in storage-friendly Ziplocs or stackable deli containers, and when the sun goes down, all you have to do is heat them up.

2. keep it simple – the strength lies in simplicity

Keep meals as simple as you can. As much as we like to show off our 5 star chef skills, culinary theatrics should be left at home as soon as you pull out of the driveway. Your family won’t judge you for sticking to simple one-pot meals like braised chicken thighs, but they will judge you for making them eat trail mix for dinner after your campfire soufflé experiment goes awry.

3. do not cook every day

You don’t need to cook every day, if you look around properly you’ll have plenty on your plate. Before you head out, pack a selection of foods that are ready for immediate consumption such as cured meats and a few pieces of hard cheese. It’s important that these survive in dry conditions, outside the fridge. Add to this a bottle of wine and the gourmet party can begin!

4. minimalism

Really only bring the bare essentials. Unlike your favorite nonstick skillet, a high-sided cast iron skillet needs no coddling, making it the perfect companion for outdoor cooking. It can fry bacon in the morning, reheat pot roast in the evening, and, yes, sear hot dogs, and when you’re done, all you have to do is wipe it down. That’s why don’t try to tick off the mile-long packing list, but sort your stuff neatly in advance and you’ll save on unnecessary weight, have less to worry about and less to clean.

5. cool box – Clever & Practical

Pack the contents of your cooler smartly.
Freezing all the meats you plan to cook will keep your cooler frosty once packed, and with a little planning, they’ll be perfectly thawed by the time you’re ready to munch on them. You might also consider having them thawed in advance. For one thing, they’ll be sturdier, you won’t have to worry about packing them with raw ingredients, and they’ll only need a quick reheat at dinner. Either way, it’s never a bad idea to have a thermometer on hand just to make sure your ice chest is a fridge-worthy temperature.

6. plan B – always be prepared

Dusk is not the best time to realize you’re completely incapable of building a fire. Take the portable butane stove with you just in case, and you won’t have to eat jerky for dinner.

Whether your idea of the perfect picnic is cooking in the wilderness or sipping a summer cocktail at a sidewalk cafe, we’ve got everything you need to spend your summer in the wild. Let the outdoor entertaining begin.

The 5 best recipes – Quick cooking

When you’re camping, hiking, and backpacking, you have a lot going on. Unfortunately, gourmet food isn’t usually one of them. It can be downright impossible to pack enough food and gear to make delicious and varied meals, right? Wrong! With the right know-how, you can make amazing meals without a lot of gear or ingredients. Check out these 25 easy camping recipes that use 5 ingredients or less and you’ll never cook the same way again

1. campfire scrambled eggs

I know what you’re thinking, “everyone scrambles eggs, it’s no big deal.” But hear me out. Most scrambled eggs that people make are either lifeless, disappointing, and just plain pitiful. Especially the eggs made while camping. But if you sublimely master this recipe, cloud-like eggs will be your reward.

Ingredients

• Eggs
• Water
• Clarified butter

Preparations

Put your ingredients in a sauce pan or pot. Not a frying pan, as you’re probably used to. Preferably, leave the yolks unbroken at first. If one breaks when you crack it, that’s fine. Start away from the fire and just stir to mix the egg whites and water. Then put the pot over the fire. Once the eggs are warm, you can break up the yolks and mix the eggs together. At this point, the butter should also start to melt. When the butter melts, take the pot off the heat and keep stirring. You want to keep taking the eggs off the heat and then turning them back on. We’re looking for a slow heat that barely cooks the eggs and melts the butter, but that’s about it. Usually it will be a routine of 30 seconds over the fire, 15 seconds off. Once the butter is completely melted and scrambled, you can leave the eggs on the fire a bit longer. Keep scrambling until the eggs just come together. Your eggs won’t seem done, and they’re not. But take them off the heat anyway. The residual heat in the pan will bring your eggs to perfection. By the way, you can cook your eggs this way at home, too.

2. grilled sweet potato fries

Fries are part of the holiday, relaxed times not prepare a 5-course meal is just the desire of many parents. children are always happy about fries and the sweet potato variant is definitely a bit healthier!

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 package Ranch Dry Mix

Preparation

Wash the sweet potatoes and dry them. Then cut them into lengthwise strips, about 1/3 inch wide on each side, so they look like French fries. The most important thing is that they are uniform so they can cook at the same time. If you wanted to make a crispier fry and you have the time, soak the fries in water for 30 minutes and then let them drain for an hour before proceeding. If not, that’s fine, they will still be delicious.

Take all the ingredients and mix them together in a bowl. We want an even distribution of all the yummy seasonings and dry mixture. Place these fries on a piece of aluminum foil set over a sheet pan. Place the pan on a grate over an open fire or on the center rack of a grill. We want to cook the potatoes and get the outside nice and crispy. Depending on your heat, you want about ten minutes per side, flipping once.

3. muesli over the campfire

Sure, you could make granola at home before you head out to the campsite. But when you make your granola fresh and over an open fire, you give it savory properties that add flavor, aroma, and texture.

Ingredients

• 6 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups pecans or almonds
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ to 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

Get a cast iron skillet that’s nice and hot. Add your nuts and toss them around. It’s a good idea to take the pan off the heat while you toss them around to make sure they don’t burn. Once they start to have a nice nutty smell, you can add the oatmeal. Cook them slowly over the fire until they turn brown and nutty.

Remove the pan from the heat and add the vegetable oil and maple syrup. Depending on what consistency you like, you may want more or less syrup. Toss this together and when it’s completely mixed, pour it into a bowl. Add the dried cranberries and eat it warm. You can also keep it covered and it will last for more breakfasts.

4. potato egg scramble

This healthy breakfast is an easy camping meal and a great way to start the day. It’s prepared in a skillet and served four at a time.

Ingredients

• 2 medium diced potatoes
• 8 eggs, scrambled
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 chopped peppers (your choice)
• 2 tablespoons butter

Preparations

First, put 1 tablespoon of butter in your cast iron skillet and place it over your fire. Melt it and spread it everywhere.

Second, add the potatoes, onions and peppers. I like the potatoes in chunks and the onions and peppers chopped, but it’s your choice. Cook these until the potatoes are tender and the onions and peppers are nice and cooked. It takes about 20 minutes, but it depends on your fire.

Third, add the next tablespoon of butter and, once melted, add the eggs. The eggs will fill all the spaces between the potatoes, peppers and onions. But to ensure even cooking, cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and let it cook until the eggs are nicely cooked, about 4 minutes.

5. fish fillet fried in beer

Beer and fish does not fit at first sight? This recipe is a real treat and is also easy to prepare!

Ingredients

• 1 pound of fish fillets, half a pound per person, for two
• 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
• 1 cup beer
• 1 cup flour
• ¼ cup cooking oil

Preparation

The first step is to open the beer and take a sip. We want the oil to be nice and hot when we’re done cooking our fish fillets, so we should warm it up now. Good job! Take another sip of beer!

Our fish fillets need to be cleaned and dried. You could buy these fish fillets at a store, but hopefully you caught them yourself, skinned them, cleaned them, deboned them, and dried them (because I can’t do that). Anyway, take your fish fillets and dredge them in the flour. We just want an even layer of flour all over the fish. Take another sip.

Now we want to mix the pancake mix and about ¾ cup of beer together. The rest of the beer is for you. Mix it with a fork until it’s smooth. Now we want to take our floured fish fillets and dip them into the batter. Again, we want an even coating.

Add these fish fillets to the oil and cook until the outside is golden, brown and delicious. When the outside is done, the inside should be nice, moist and shiny. Only cook two at a time as the pan is too full when frying is a big no-no.

When they’re all done (and you’ve eaten the first lightly fried fish fillet, just to make sure it’s done, and then finished the beer), let them drain a bit on a paper towel. After that, you can sprinkle them with some dill, pepper, or lemon, but it’s not really necessary. They’re pretty perfect just the way they are.

Barbecue – techniques for the best meat

Grilling season is upon us, so dust off those tongs and start cleaning those grates before

Red meat – How to grill red meat

The best cuts of meat, like rib eye, strip steak or filet mignon, have the highest marbled fat content, making them tastier, more tender and rich in meaty goodness. But they’re also the most expensive. You can get more bang for your buck with less expensive cuts like hanger steak, skirt steak and sirloin steak, which are flavorful and delicious when grilled. Here’s the secret: marinating the less expensive cuts makes them more tender, flavorful, and helps them retain moisture when cooked.

Always preheat your grill. Whether you are cooking over gas or charcoal briquettes, the grill must be fully preheated before cooking. Starting the grill 10 to 20 minutes ahead of time will help ensure proper cooking temperatures, which in turn will help prevent sticking or undercooking. Buy a cheap meat thermometer. The temperature gauge will tell you with great accuracy whether the meat is rare, medium-rare, medium or well done.

The position of your meat on the grill is also important. Steaks should be cooked quickly over the hotter area of the grill to get a good char. Searing the surface of the food at a high temperature results in the formation of a caramelized crust and is crucial for flavor development! For more on grilling red meat, especially the classic, steak, check out this article.

Fish – How to grill fish

Do not be afraid of grilled fish! Many types of fish can be grilled very well. Salmon, tuna and swordfish are all excellent grilled fish. Shrimp are also perfect to cook on the grill. You can put them all right on the grill without them falling apart. But other fish that are more on the flaky side are not suitable for grilling on the grill (cod, perch, haddock, snapper, etc.). Fortunately, there is a solution. Grill baskets are widely available, affordable, and allow you to prepare all kinds of fish on the grill. They help hold the fish together while giving it all the smoky, charred goodness of cooking over the flames. They are also great for grilling whole fish.

Cooking fish is a matter of taste. Some people like salmon and tuna grilled medium-rare, others prefer their seafood well done. As with chicken and steak, a thermometer will help you determine your preferred level of cooking without cutting into the meat.

Fish is better prepared if it is placed on a hot grill surface. This will prevent it from sticking to the grill grates, and it will cook very quickly in this place.

Chicken – How to grill chicken

Boneless chicken thighs are the moistest and most delicious part of the bird, in my opinion. But the breast can be just as tasty if prepared properly. Chicken breast tends to dry out if you don’t know what you’re doing. I also like to leave the skin on the breast, which makes the bird juicier and gives it more flavor.

Marinating also contributes a lot to the taste. The best marinade for a juicy chicken is very simple:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh lemongrass (from 2 stems)
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup asian fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup sugar

Ideally, you should marinate chicken overnight, but even a 2-3 hour soak makes a big difference in flavor and texture.

Chicken is best cooked on the more medium area of the grill that is not super, super hot. This way it can be fully cooked throughout and avoid burning the outside. The chicken is cooked when the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. However, you should also use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Cleaning – How to clean your barbecue

A grill that is ready to cook must be two things: clean and hot. Always clean your grill with a suitable brush before and after cooking. After cooking, clean the grill with a brush and then “season” it with a paper towel dabbed with cooking oil.

Buy a new, stiff metal brush every few months during grilling season to keep your brush fresh and effective. Old brushes can be dangerous. If they are overused and worn, the bristles can come out and end up in the grill or food.

Steak – Must Have on the Grill

How do you grill a perfect steak? That’s quite an art, if it’s not the taste, it’s the time when you take the steak off the grill. It should not be too dry, but also well done, a real challenge! Here are 5 tips for grilling your perfect steak.

1. Early salting of the steak for more intense taste
2. Allow steak to thaw before grilling
3. Sauté to intensify the flavor
4. Cut thicker steaks in half
5. You can’t save a dry steak

Early salting of the steak for more intense taste

There is a belief that salting meat too far in advance of cooking can draw moisture out. While it’s true that salt can draw moisture out on its own, it’s also true that over the course of 20 or 30 minutes, this can actually be a good thing, as the salt begins to dissolve in the little bit of moisture that has been drawn out.

So when you drop the steak on the hot grill grate, all the sugar and protein in the moisture mixes with the salt and any other seasonings you’ve added to create a perfectly crispy crust. The taste of that delicious crust is worth any moisture you can lose.

Allow steak to thaw before grilling

The goal is to grill steaks until they are brown, with a slight charring on the surface, while making sure the inside is cooked to perfection and juicy, right? However, if the steak is too cold, it can take so long for the inside to reach that perfect juiciness that the steak overcooks and becomes gray and dry. To remedy this, let steaks sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling them. Then they cook faster to the center and stay juicier.

Sauté to intensify the flavor

One rule of thumb that separates professional chefs from many home cooks is that chefs sear their steaks longer. This is because professionals know that you can capture aromas and flavors on the surface of steaks by searing them, so they let their steaks sizzle over direct heat until the surface is dark, dark brown. Don’t think that searing “traps the juices.” That’s a myth. But searing definitely makes a steak much tastier.

Cut thicker steaks in half

High heat is the only way to grill most steaks perfectly. If you see flare-ups, that’s the only time you’d really need to move them around on the grill. Some cuts of steak are so thick that grilling them over direct heat alone would cause them to burn on the outside and not achieve the desired internal firmness. Therefore, for steaks thicker than an inch, consider the sear-and-slide approach. After searing both sides nicely over direct high heat, move the steaks to a not-so-hot part of the grill, ideally over indirect heat, and finish the grilling process there.

You can’t save a dry steak

Steaks that are grilled at high heat lose moisture. This means that the fat and juices are literally squeezed out of the meat. Over time, as we have made steaks easier to digest, this is an unfortunate reality. Perhaps the most important part of preserving that moisture when grilling a steak is to remove it from the fire before it gets too dry.

Usually you only have a minute or two to execute this. When steaks go from medium rare to medium or medium to medium, it can go fast. You need to be vigilant to catch this window. Never walk away from a steak on the grill. Be careful because it is always better to remove a steak when it is undercooked than to let it overcook because you can always put it back on the grill.

Vegetarian – Top 5 recipes for campers

Are you a vegetarian camper? If the answer is yes, then we are here to help you. We understand how difficult it is to go camping and find simple, yet tasty vegetarian recipes. That’s exactly why we’ve compiled a list of the 5 best vegetarian recipes for camping!

If you haven’t tried smoked sea salt on your grilled veggies – You’re really missing out!

1. Pasta Primavera
2. Chili lime corn on the cob
3. Grilled tofu & soba noodles
4. BBQ Baked Sweet Potatoes
5. Campfire Cake

Pasta Primavera

We’re suckers for pasta, so this was right up our alley. This is such a simple recipe and it turned out perfect in the Dutch oven. We found that using 17 coals on top and 14 on the bottom was perfect for it.

Ingredients

• 1 jar of pasta sauce
• 1 package mozzarella cheese
• 450 g any vegetables
• 1 package noodles
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine pasta sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Then cook the vegetables and pasta. Then mix everything together preferably in a casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Finally, cover with aluminum foil and bake in a Dutch oven for 25 minutes.

Chili lime corn on the cob

Corn on the cob is such a traditional food. This recipe gives it a little twist and makes it quite tasty. This recipe doesn’t need to be adapted because it’s already campsite. If you’re cooking directly over the campfire grate, be sure to wrap the corn on the cob in aluminum foil or clean the grate well.

Ingredients

• 4 peeled corn on the cob
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparations

Put the corn in a bowl, cover the bowl with wax paper and put it over the fire. In the same way, put the butter in another bowl and wait for it to melt. Then stir in the chili powder, lime zest, salt and pepper and finally spread the butter mixture evenly over the cooked corn.

Grilled tofu & soba noodles

We made this dish for dinner and our family loved it! To make it as easy as possible for us at the campsite, we did a lot of the prep work ahead of time; we cooked the pasta and made the dressing. We used the campfire grill grate to grill the tofu and it turned out pretty darn tasty! Click here for the recipe.

Ingredients

• 340g dried soba noodles
• 180 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 450g extra firm tofu (drained and patted dry)
• 3 medium garlic cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt
• 3 small/medium shallots
• 3 small Serrano peppers (chopped)
• 1 bunch (about 4 handfuls) coriander (stems trimmed)
• 1 teaspoon natural cane sugar (or brown sugar)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

First, cook the soba noodles according to package directions, salt them generously, and then rinse them with water and oil. You can leave them in a large plastic bag in the fridge overnight until you’re ready to use them!

The dressing is a little more challenging. Crush the garlic and salt into a paste, then add in the shallots one at a time, as well as the peppers and cilantro, a handful at a time. The mixture should be fairly smooth. Add the sugar and then the lime juice, before gradually whisking in the olive oil. Taste and adjust the flavors if necessary.

Cut the tofu into slabs, carefully rub with olive oil and place on a medium-hot grill. Cook until golden brown on one side, flip and grill on the other side as well.

To assemble, sprinkle the soba noodles with a good amount of the dressing, leaving enough to drizzle generously over the tofu. Place the tofu on top of the noodles and drizzle with more dressing.

BBQ Baked Sweet Potatoes

This was another super simple yet tasty recipe. There’s just something about potatoes cooked in aluminum foil that makes them extra tasty. No prep is even needed in advance, just throw in some aluminum foil and cook.

Ingredients

• 8 medium sweet potatoes
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 spring onion sliced

Preparation

Rub each potato with a little oil and salt, then wrap it in a double layer of foil.

As soon as the grill coals glow red, place the potatoes directly on them. Cook for 15 mins, turning with tongs, then cook for another 15 mins. Remove one, unwrap it and check that it is cooked through.

Peel the top of the foil off each potato, cut open and cover with a spoonful of yoghurt and a few slices of spring onion.

Campfire Cake

Not only was this recipe fun to make, but it turned out delicious! We had never heard of this type of cooking before, so it was interesting to try. Don’t worry, we saved all the oranges we cut out and ate them throughout the day. Nothing needs to be made ahead of time, so this is a pretty easy recipe for a weekend of camping.

Ingredients

• 4 oranges
• 150 g dark chocolate
• 100 g butter
• 2 eggs
• 60 g sugar
• 40 g flour

Preparation

First you have to cut a slice off the top of the orange. Then remove the flesh from the orange. Simply fill the muffin batter into the orange. Put the cap back on and wrap it in aluminium foil. Then put them in the embers, wait about 15 minutes, carefully take them out and let them cool down a bit.

Voilá orange cake

Mobile devices for the camping weekend

You want to go camping soon and have no idea what kitchen utensils you need to take with you to be able to provide yourself. Here you will find the important equipment that must be there for a successful camping trip.

• Gas stove
• Katuschenkocher
• Espresso maker (mocha)
• Grill
• Cooler
• Camping kitchen

If you want to know how to use the devices and what the advantages are, you can find out everything about each of the above terms in our camping lexicon. Simply click on the term and you will find out what you need to look out for when buying.

Bavaria: Camping Tips

Who loves nature and camping, should urgently go to Bavaria. No other state offers so much opportunity to relax while camping. Here you can hike from the low mountain ranges over the foothills of the Alps to the top of the mountains and stay at the most beautiful campsites. Unique moments in nature await you. Here you will find the most important tips on campsites in Bavaria!

Did you already know? Here you will find many more camping tips in the magazine:

• Size, material and shape of sleeping bags are important for good sleep
• Camping furniture must be comfortable, lightweight and foldable
• Savings Tip! Many companies sell remaining stock for a small price

Tent, roof tent or camper

The trend of camping is getting bigger and bigger. Many young people pack all their things after school or graduation and go abroad for some time. With backpack and tent, the adventure then really starts. Some also save money and buy or rent their own car with a roof tent or a camper.

Camping tips in the magazine

We at FIV Magaz in have summarized the most important camping tips for you in our articles. Starting with packing lists, holiday destinations and campsites. At FIV you will find the most important information to fully relax on your camping holiday.

Camping checklist

How can I relax on holiday? As a camper you don’t have to worry. Campsites come in many different types. Do you need more sport, rest or action on your holiday?

Campsites offer a wide range of activities, so there’s bound to be something for you. For couples, there are often spas, beer gardens and cafes that enhance your nature holiday. As a family, it’s nice to give the kids the chance to let off steam in the great outdoors. Some campsites also offer swimming pools, playgrounds and other child-friendly attractions.

Sports enthusiasts can also work out in the swimming pool or fitness rooms during their holiday and continue to stay fit in their free time. While package holidaymakers have to leave their pets at home, campsites offer pet-friendly options to take your dog and cat with you and enjoy your holiday with your pet.

1. Near the beach / lake
2. Fitness room
3. Swimming pool / Spa
4. Child-friendly
5. Playground
6. Dogs allowed
7. Free WLAN
8. Restaurant
9. Café
10. Beer garden
11. Shopping

Evaluation: What is important on the campsite?

These criteria are used to establish campground ratings. When researching new campsites, keep these 11 factors in mind:

1. Quiet
2. Catering
3. Kindness
4. Price-performance ratio
5. Cleanliness in general
6. Sanitation
7. Cleanliness sanitary
8. Condition of the rental accommodation / plots
9. Infrastructure
10. Free time
11. Location

Camping Tip around Munich

Munich is a beautiful metropolis in the heart of Germany and there are many great camping options in the area. Nature lovers and water rats are often drawn to Lake Chiemsee, where you can spend the night overlooking a picturesque setting.

Chiemsee: Crystal clear mountain lake water

Chiemsee – The holiday season is just around the corner and you are still looking for the right holiday destination? You don’t want to go too far away and you want a mixture of picturesque nature, charming sights and an exuberant beach holiday? Then Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria is the place for you! Read more about camping at Lake Chiemsee here.

Campsite recommendations in Bavaria

Here you can find our small selection of recommendations for Bavaria! You want even more? On Campwerk you will find many more campsites for many cities in Bavaria like Landshut, Günzburg and Gräfendorf.

Camping Kratzmühle – Kinding (200 places)

Camping Kratzmühle – camping in Kinding (address: Mühlweg 2 in 85125 Pfraundorf) with 200 pitches for campers on a total area of 9.8 ha and a plot size of 80-120 m². Per person you pay 8,50 Euro, children 4,50 Euro as well as stand fee 12,50 – 16,50 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Kratzmühle in Kinding.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Kratzmühle :

• Address: Mühlweg 2 in 85125 Pfraundorf, Germany
• Location: Kinding, Bavaria
• 200 pitches for campers
• 195 places for permanent campers
• 80-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 9.8
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Kratzmühle

Camping Kupferschmiede – Chieming (70 places)

Camping Kupferschmiede – camping in Chieming (address: Trostberger Str. 4 in 83339 Arlaching) with 70 pitches for campers on a total area of 2.2 ha and a plot size of 80-130 m². Per person you pay 8.90 euros, children 4.90 euros and stand fee 4.20 euros, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Kupferschmiede in Chieming.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Kupferschmiede :

• Address: Trostberger Str. 4 in 83339 Arlaching, Germany
• Location: Chieming, Bavaria
• 70 pitches for campers
• 110 places for permanent campers
• 80-130 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 2.2
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Kupferschmiede

Camping Landsberg am Lech – Landsberg am Lech (200 places)

Camping Landsberg am Lech – Camping in Landsberg am Lech (address: Pössinger Au 1 in 86899 Landsberg am Lech) with 200 pitches for campers on a total area of 6.5 ha and a plot size of 100 m². Per person one pays 4.00 euros, children 3.00 euros as well as stand fee 9.00 euros, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Landsberg am Lech in Landsberg am Lech.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Landsberg am Lech :

• Address: Pössinger Au 1 in 86899 Landsberg am Lech, Germany
• Location: Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria
• 200 pitches for campers
• 3 rental accommodations
• 160 places for permanent campers
• 100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 6.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Landsberg am Lech

Camping Landshut – Landshut (45 places)

Camping Landshut – Camping in Landshut (address: Breslauer Straße 122 in 84028 Landshut) with 45 pitches for campers on 0.7 ha total area and a plot size of 80 m². Per person you pay 6.00 euros, children 3.50 euros and stand fee 8.00 euros, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Landshut in Landshut.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Landshut :

• Address: Breslauer Straße 122 in 84028 Landshut, Germany.
• Location: Landshut, Bavaria
• 45 pitches for campers
• 10 places for permanent campers
• 80 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 0.7
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Landshut

Camping Langwiedersee – Lochhausen (15 pitches)

Camping Langwiedersee – Camping in Lochhausen (address: Eschenriederstraße 119 in 81249 München-Langwied) with 15 pitches for campers on 0.8 ha total area. Per person you pay 4,80 Euro, children 2,80 Euro as well as stand fee 7,10 – 9,10 Euro, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Langwiedersee in Lochhausen.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Langwiedersee :

• Address: Eschenriederstraße 119 in 81249 Munich-Langwied, Germany.
• Location: Lochhausen, Bavaria
• 15 pitches for campers
• 65 places for permanent campers
• Total size in ha: 0.8
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Langwiedersee

Camping Legoland Feriendorf – Günzburg (165 pitches)

Camping Legoland Feriendorf – Camping in Günzburg (address: Legoland Allee 3 in 89312 Günzburg) with 165 pitches for campers on 3.6 ha total area. Per person you pay 40.00 euros, children as well as stand fee , payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Legoland Holiday Village in Günzburg.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Legoland Holiday Village :

• Address: Legoland Allee 3 in 89312 Günzburg, Germany
• Location: Günzburg, Bavaria
• 165 pitches for campers
• 319 Rental accommodation
• Total size in ha: 3.6
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Legoland Holiday Village

Camping Lindlbauer – Inzell (153 places)

Camping Lindlbauer – Camping in Inzell (address: Kreuzfeldstr. 44 in 83334 Inzell) with 153 pitches for campers on 3 ha total area. Per person you pay 10,00 Euro, children 6,00 Euro as well as stand fee 3,00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Lindlbauer in Inzell.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Lindlbauer :

• Address: Kreuzfeldstr. 44 in 83334 Inzell, Germany
• Location: Inzell, Bavaria
• 153 pitches for campers
• 2 rental accommodations
• Total size in ha: 3
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Lindlbauer

Camping Main-Spessart-Park – Lengfurt (180 places)

Camping Main-Spessart-Park – camping in Lengfurt (address: Spessartstr. 30 in 97855 Lengfurt) with 180 pitches for campers on a total area of 9.5 ha and a plot size of 90-120 m². Per person you pay 7.00 euros, children 3.50 euros and stand fee 8.30 euros, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Main-Spessart-Park in Lengfurt.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Main-Spessart-Park :

• Address: Spessartstr. 30 in 97855 Lengfurt, Germany.
• Location: Lengfurt, Bavaria
• 180 pitches for campers
• 6 rental accommodations
• 180 places for permanent campers
• 90-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 9.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Main-Spessart-Park

Camping Mainschleife – Volkach (78 places)

Camping Mainschleife – Camping in Volkach (address: An der Güß 9a in 97332 Escherndorf) with 78 pitches for campers on 1.5 ha total area and a plot size of 65-100 m². Per person you pay 9.00 euros, children 4.50 euros and stand fee 10.00 euros, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Mainschleife in Volkach.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Mainschleife :

• Address: An der Güß 9a in 97332 Escherndorf, Germany
• Location: Volkach, Bavaria
• 78 pitches for campers
• 22 places for permanent campers
• 65-100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Mainschleife

Camping Mainwiese – Miltenberg (60 places)

Camping Mainwiese – Camping in Miltenberg (address: Steingässerstraße in 63897 Miltenberg) with 60 pitches for campers on 2.5 ha total area. Per person you pay 5,50 Euro, children 3,50 Euro as well as stand fee 6.50 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro. Read more: Camping Mainwiese in Miltenberg.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Mainwiese :

• Address: Steingässerstraße in 63897 Miltenberg, Germany.
• Location: Miltenberg, Bavaria
• 60 pitches for campers
• 60 places for permanent campers
• Total size in ha: 2.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Mainwiese

Camping Mariengrund – Bernau am Chiemsee (30 places)

Camping Mariengrund – camping in Bernau am Chiemsee (address: Priener Str. 42 in 83233 Bernau a. Chiemsee) with 30 pitches for campers on 0.6 ha total area. Per person one pays 5.00 euros, children 38.00 euros as well as stand fee , payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Mariengrund in Bernau on Lake Chiemsee.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Mariengrund :

• Address: Priener Str. 42 in 83233 Bernau a. Chiemsee, Germany
• Location: Bernau am Chiemsee, Bavaria
• 30 pitches for campers
• 1 Rental accommodation
• Total size in ha: 0.6
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Mariengrund

Camping Monte Kaolino – Hirschau (200 places)

Camping Monte Kaolino – Camping in Hirschau (address: Wolfgang-Droßbach-Str. 114 in 92242 Hirschau) with 200 pitches for campers on a total area of 3.5 ha and a plot size of 60-120 m². Per person you pay 8.00 euros, children 4.50 euros and stand fee 9.50 euros, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Monte Kaolino in Hirschau.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Monte Kaolino :

• Address: Wolfgang-Droßbach-Str. 114 in 92242 Hirschau, Germany
• Location: Hirschau, Bavaria
• 200 pitches for campers
• 6 rental accommodations
• 123 places for permanent campers
• 60-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 3.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Monte Kaolino

Camping Möwenplatz – Chieming (40 places)

Camping Möwenplatz – Camping in Chieming (address: Grabenstätter Str. 18 in 83339 Chieming) with 40 pitches for campers on a total area of 1 hectare and a plot size of 50-125 m². Per person you pay 7,00 Euro, children 6,50 Euro as well as stand fee 6,00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Möwenplatz in Chieming.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Möwenplatz :

• Address: Grabenstätter Str. 18 in 83339 Chieming, Germany
• Location: Chieming, Bavaria
• 40 pitches for campers
• 5 Rental accommodation
• 24 places for permanent campers
• 50-125 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Möwenplatz

Camping North-West – Munich (65 places)

Camping Nord-West – Camping in Munich with 65 pitches for campers on 1.1 ha total area. Per person you pay 6,20 Euro, children 3,70 Euro as well as stand fee 2,00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping North-West in Munich.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Nord-West :

• Location: Munich, Bavaria
• 65 pitches for campers
• 40 places for permanent campers
• Total size in ha: 1.1

Camping Ortnerhof – Ruhpolding (100 places)

Camping Ortnerhof – Camping in Ruhpolding (address: Ort 5 in 83324 Ruhpolding) with 100 pitches for campers on a total area of 3.6 ha and a plot size of 80-120 m². Per person one pays 8.50 euros, children 6.50 euros as well as stand fee 3.50 euros, payable with cash payment, Maestro. Read more: Camping Ortnerhof in Ruhpolding.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Ortnerhof:

• Address: Ort 5 in 83324 Ruhpolding, Germany
• Location: Ruhpolding, Bavaria
• 100 pitches for campers
• 1 Rental accommodation
• 80 places for permanent campers
• 80-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 3.6
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Ortnerhof

Camping Öschlesee – Sulzberg (90 places)

Camping Öschlesee – camping in Sulzberg (address: Moos 1 in 87477 Sulzberg) with 90 pitches for campers on 5 ha total area and a plot size of 100 m². Per person you pay 7,50 Euro, children 4,00 Euro as well as stand fee 12.50 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Öschlesee in Sulzberg.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Öschlesee :

• Address: Moos 1 in 87477 Sulzberg, Germany
• Location: Sulzberg, Bavaria
• 90 pitches for campers
• 180 places for permanent campers
• 100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Öschlesee

Camping Pappenheim – Pappenheim (80 places)

Camping Pappenheim – Camping in Pappenheim (address: Badweg 1 in 91788 Pappenheim) with 80 pitches for campers on 1.8 ha total area. Per person you pay 5,50 Euro, children 4,00 Euro as well as stand fee 2,00 Euro, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Pappenheim in Pappenheim.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Pappenheim :

• Address: Badweg 1 in 91788 Pappenheim, Germany
• Location: Pappenheim, Bavaria
• 80 pitches for campers
• 20 places for permanent campers
• Total size in ha: 1.8
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Pappenheim

Camping Paradies Franken – Simmershofen (60 places)

Camping Paradies Franken – Camping in Simmershofen (address: Walkershofen 40 in 97215 Simmershofen) with 60 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.8 ha and a plot size of 70-120 m². Per person one pays 6.00 euros, children 5.00 euros as well as stand fee 7.00 euros, payable with cash payment, Maestro. Read more: Camping Paradies Franken in Simmershofen.

Directions, address and camper capacities in Camping Paradies Franken :

• Address: Walkershofen 40 in 97215 Simmershofen, Germany
• Location: Simmershofen, Bavaria
• 60 pitches for campers
• 2 rental accommodations
• 6 pitches for permanent campers
• 70-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.8
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Paradies Franken

Camping Rangau – Erlangen (103 places)

Camping Rangau – Camping in Erlangen (address: Campingstr. 44 in 91056 Dechsendorf) with 103 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.8 ha and a plot size of 50-100 m². Per person one pays 7.50 euros, children 4.50 euros as well as stand fee 26.00 – 28.50 euros, payable with cash payment, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Rangau in Erlangen.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Rangau :

• Address: Campingstr. 44 in 91056 Dechsendorf, Germany
• Location: Erlangen, Bavaria
• 103 pitches for campers
• 70 places for permanent campers
• 50-100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.8
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Rangau

Camping Resort Bodenmais –

Camping Resort Bodenmais (address: Regener Straße 45 in 94249 Bodenmais). Payable with cash. Read more: Camping Resort Bodenmais

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Resort Bodenmais :

• Address: Regener Straße 45 in 94249 Bodenmais, Germany
• Location: Bavaria
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Resort Bodenmais

Camping Resort Zugspitze – Schmölz (125 places)

Camping Resort Zugspitze – Camping in Schmölz (address: Griesener Straße 9 in 82491 Grainau) with 125 pitches for campers on 3.5 ha total area. Per person you pay 15.00 Euro, children 11.00 Euro as well as stand fee 40.00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Resort Zugspitze in Schmölz.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Resort Zugspitze :

• Address: Griesener Straße 9 in 82491 Grainau, Germany
• Location: Schmölz, Bavaria
• 125 pitches for campers
• 12 Rental accommodation
• Total size in ha: 3.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Resort Zugspitze

Camping Rossmühle – Gräfendorf (110 places)

Camping Rossmühle – camping in Gräfendorf (address: in 97782 Weickersgrüben) with 110 pitches for campers on a total area of 4 ha and a plot size of 80-100 m². Per person one pays 5,00 Euro, children 3,00 Euro as well as stand fee 10,00 – 15,00 Euro, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Rossmühle in Gräfendorf.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Rossmühle :

• Address: 97782 Weickersgrüben, Germany
• Location: Gräfendorf, Bavaria
• 110 pitches for campers
• 23 Rental accommodation
• 150 places for permanent campers
• 80-100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 4

Camping Rotbrunn – Neukirchen vorm Wald (68 places)

Camping Rotbrunn – camping in Neukirchen vorm Wald (address: Pilling 22 in 94154 Neukirchen vorm Wald) with 68 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.2 ha and a plot size of 90-150 m². Per person you pay 5.50 euros, children 4.50 euros and stand fee 3.00 euros, payable in cash. Read more: Camping Rotbrunn in Neukirchen vorm Wald.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Rotbrunn :

• Address: Pilling 22 in 94154 Neukirchen vorm Wald, Germany
• Location: Neukirchen vorm Wald, Bavaria
• 68 pitches for campers
• 10 places for permanent campers
• 90-150 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.2
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Rotbrunn

Set up camp with the family and let the evenings fade away. Roof tent from Campwerk.

Bavaria: Tourists love the Old Town & Alps

Bavaria is located in the southeast of Germany and is known for the big city of Munich, Regensburg or Würzburg. There you can book old town tours and explore market places with old city walls, residences or English gardens. But even more interesting for campers are the Alps.

In the Allgäu you can enjoy the fresh air of the peaks forever and take a break in old wooden huts and eat Allgäuer Käsespätzle. If you hike in the Franconia, you can enjoy the beer and wine culture of Bavaria between vineyards and medieval villages in castles and palaces. in Upper Bavaria are the highest mountains in Germany. Campers enjoy their holidays here in summer and winter. The region of Eastern Bavaria is one of the largest forest regions in Europe. Here you can travel through different cultural landscapes.

Those who enjoy the Bavarian nature, also enjoy the large animal species of Germany. Starting with red deer and wild boar and foxes, to beavers, otters and lynxes. So hikers should always have their camera at the ready.

For hikers and campers, there are a wide variety of hiking routes with different fitness levels. Likewise, campsites offer information material, routes and maps that people like to use to find their way around.

Map and landscape

As a camper, you should prepare for the tour. If you have a car or motorhome, then a look at the map is not wrong. This will give you a first insight into which part of the city is located and you can better orientate yourself on the highway or country road.

Of course, as a camper you should also “old fashioned” have a map with you. Especially in mountainous areas de in cell phone reception will say goodbye once. More tips for campers can be found here.

Video: Destinations in Bavaria – Mountains & Lakes

This couple shows you how they spent their vacation in Bavaria. A motorhome trip through Bavaria with the motto mountains & lakes.

You want to know more about Bavaria and campsites? You can find many more recommendations on Campwerk: Campsite in Bavaria

Roof tent vs. trunk: Where do you sleep better?!

Roof tent or trunk? In this video you have the direct comparison. Passionate campers are on the road with their car to the Baltic Sea. While Julian sleeps in the roof tent, Felix lies down in the trunk with a mattress. But which variant is more comfortable, easier and better? Watch the video here and decide which option appeals to you more!

Advantages roof tent:

• Relatively much space (2 persons)
• Appealing view
• Window with mosquito net
• Quick assembly
• Sealed off from luggage (wet laundry etc.)

Advantages trunk:

• Plenty of room when seats are folded down
• Cosy and comfortable: own bed linen, pillows etc.
• Favourable variant

Emigrating in a roof tent: Minimalist on Tenerife

The roof tent is becoming more and more popular among passionate campers. Mona has also fulfilled a dream and lives for 6 months on Tenerife in the roof tent. She has everything she needs and is prepared for any weather. She takes showers in the gym and her mobile kitchen always provides for food. She herself listened to her gut feeling and emigrated with the roof tent. Since then, this adventure has made her happier than ever.

If you are also convinced of the popular roof tent and are thinking about getting one yourself, then take a look at this video for inspiration.

Have you heard of the iKamper?

As a real travel and camping fan, you of course know all the advantages and disadvantages of the respective camping variants. There is not only the one roof tent, but also here some variations and possibilities in comfort, equipment and size. One of the newest models on the market is the iKamper 2.0, which can be set up in seconds and creates an amazingly comfortable living space full of different uses. It can accommodate up to four people, so it’s great for a family outing. The focus here is clearly on fun – but above all the uncomplicated handling!

The iKamper offers you:

• Simple and uncomplicated assembly
• Quick assembly
• Comfortable living space
• Numerous possible uses
• Space for up to four people

Tip. Read more about other types of camping here.

IKamper SKYCAMP 2.0 Roof Tent Review in Norway

This video is primarily about the roof tent and what is new about it compared to the previous generation.

Roof tent or converted van?

What is more practical on holiday and on road trips? A roof tent or a completely converted van? Depending on whether you are planning a short camping trip or a long-term travel tour, one or the other option is better suited. On the one hand, a roof tent can be set up quickly and easily and is also cheaper than a fully converted camper van. Therefore, you can easily stop at any campsite and make a stop. However, there is something nice about having your own van! You put a lot of time, love and money into it and you can travel comfortably for a longer period of time. In this video you can see the direct comparison of the two variants and can orientate yourself accordingly.

Advantages roof tent:

• Quick and easy assembly
• Can be flexibly mounted on almost any car
• Less expensive than van

Advantages removed van:

• Integrated kitchen with refrigerator, stove etc.
• No great construction necessary
• More space than in the roof tent
• Durable and more domestic

VW T4 classic: purchase, conversion, costs & facts

If you are planning a longer trip or even want to move for some time completely in a converted van, then you will learn here once all the important and worth knowing information that you need to know when purchasing, for example, a VW bus. How much does an independent conversion cost approximately? How can I best save time, work and money? And what else do I need to consider before I fulfil a lifelong dream and start the adventure of my life as a dropout?

Check out this video here for a testimonial from passionate vanlifers who fulfilled their dream of owning their own camper and built it completely on their own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3O-HO-70o

Tip! Do you already know the iKamper?

If you’re considering a rooftop tent, then you should definitely take a closer look at the iKamper SKYCAMP 2.0. It sets up in just a few seconds and creates an amazingly large and comfortable living space for up to four people. The uncomplicated handling makes it the perfect rooftop tent for travellers and explorers.

The iKamper offers you:

• Simple and uncomplicated assembly
• Quick assembly
• Comfortable living space
• Numerous possible uses
• Space for up to four people

Road trip with the whole family. Roof tent from Campwerk.

Do it Yourself: Expand your campervan on your own!

A ready-made campervan is not exactly cheap. Hardly anyone has the money for a fully equipped camper completely spare and can start directly. But why not just do it yourself? If you convert a campervan on your own, not only do you save money, but you also gain experience and can later claim that you are travelling in your own converted van. No one can take this unique experience away from you.

The advantages of building it yourself instead of buying it:

• Experience: Build it yourself
• Craftsmanship experience
• Save costs
• Travel in your own camper and own adventure

Tip: Roof tent instead of camper

The dream of camper expansion saves money, but also costs a lot of time. A roof tent is often the best alternative to an expensive camper. Quickly installed on the car, from small Mini to large Range Rover. Here you will find cheap models, Made in Germany: Buy roof tent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58wdcJZB__s

DIY! How much did my VW Bus removal cost?!

You want to expand your camper and wonder how expensive it will be? How much does a VW BUS camping conversion cost? No one explains it in such detail! Here you can see the costs for the conversion listed. You can decide for yourself whether you want to spend a little more to make the conversion last forever, or whether you want to keep it completely low budget, i.e. as cheap as possible. For example, you can save money by buying used parts on Ebay, choose cheaper materials or leave out the insulation completely. Watch the video and then decide for yourself which option you want.

That’s the way to save the most:

• Used parts on Ebay
• Do without isolation
• Wood cladding vs. medium density fibreboard
• Do without details and storage space

Checklist for the van conversion

These are the costs for the VW Bus conversion! During the conversion, some things must be considered and thought about, so that some costs will come to you. How the T4 is converted piece by piece and what the individual prices for auxiliary heating, insulation, cladding, electrics, floor panel, bed box, kitchen, swivel console, side cabinet and bed are, you will learn in detail and informative in the video.

Important for the conversion are among others:

1. Parking heater
2. Isolation
3. Cladding
4. Electrical
5. Base plate
6. Bed base
7. Kitchen
8. Swivel bracket
9. Side cabinet
10. Bed

Costs for the VW Bus conversion

The following costs arise if you buy standards or follow the life hacks of mathisox:

• Cost for standard products: ~ 7.971,90 €
• Selfmade / Low Budget Prices: ~1.434,00 €
• Saved: -6,537.90 €

Tip! Kitchen for campers to go

The kitchen is the most expensive item with 851,00 Euro.

851 Euro for the kitchen

Here is the perfect alternative! Are you camping with your friends and don’t have a completely converted van with full equipment? Then you should take a look at this small, practical Kitchen 2 Go. It contains everything the outdoor chef’s heart desires. Table, cooker, crockery, kitchen utensils, food and (cool) drinks all find their place in the practical aluminium box. Due to the compact design, the AIOKS kitchen system weighs just 10kg and is very easy to store with a max. width / height of 50cm.

Fancy a picnic? Even on the road, the small box proves true greatness. Whether it’s a classic picnic with friends or a family outing to the nearest swimming lake – once unfolded, the AIOKS kitchen system offers space for the whole family. Here you can dine in comfort while you plan your next adventure trip under the open sky.

How much does a camper self conversion cost?

Here, too, passionate campers report on the costs of their self-built van. With a lot of time and attention to detail but low budget, the two have fulfilled their lifelong dream of their own van. Even though there were some difficulties in between, they managed to turn a used van into a fully equipped and mobile camper. What costs were involved, what is the most expensive part of the expansion and where you can save the best you can learn in this video!

The result is worth it! The two have put a lot of hard work and love into the expansion and show here how much adventure and van you get for it! Watch the fascinating life of the two wish campers in this video, who are on the road in their DIY mobile:

Van conversion for under €5,000?

Upgrade a campervan and off you go! Sounds simple and doable, but can you really do it for less than €5,000? These two travel enthusiasts got to the bottom of this question. After carefully calculating everything they spent on equipment, fairing, electrics and the like, they came up with quite a bit. Either way, the two are sure that their beloved van “Oskar” is worth every penny. But what they spent their money on exactly, you can watch in the following video.

It really cost that much!

Price for the complete conversion: 5.506,53 €

VW T4 classic: purchase, conversion, costs and facts

In this video you will learn everything you need to know about the purchase of a VW bus, how much the conversion costs approximately and how you can save some money, work and time. Watch this video here to get an experience report from passionate vanlifers who have fulfilled their dream of owning their own camper and have built it completely on their own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3O-HO-70o

Pauls Camper for 1.200 € – Low Budget Extension

At the age of 30, Paul has already embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. He has been living in his self-built camper Emma for over a year now. At the time, he paid just €1,200 and then took the conversion completely into his own hands. Completely on his own, he has already seen half of Asia in the van and still has some travel plans planned for the future. Check out this video here to see how Paul converted his camper, made the most of the space and what he spent on it. He also shares tips on how to do it yourself on his blog.

How to build your own camper!

Now you just need the right tips for the conversion? In this video you will find all the important information to convert a simple car into a comfortable and practical camper. All this with only a small budget, fun at work and a lot of attention to detail!

5 crazy stories from van lovers

Constantly on the road and always only the bare essentials. Where it goes next, that is not yet determined. These women live completely spontaneously and flexibly in just a few square metres of space. With a lot of creativity and attention to detail, they have expanded a van and now live on their own in complete freedom.

They always have everything they need with them, they take care of their own food and even the next destination is decided spontaneously and individually. Living in a van is not only an exciting, new experience, but also an inexpensive way of life that allows you to see a lot of the world at the same time.

Sound absolutely crazy but fascinating at the same time? Then check out the stories of five van lovers who have fulfilled their dream of the adventure of a lifetime and are now living on the streets of the world! For more crazy ideas, check out Peace Love and Om‘s YouTube channel. You can find our stories on Campwerk YouTube.

Associated with a life in a campervan is:

• Freedom
• Creative finishing and interior design
• Attention to detail
• Adventure
• Cheap life

Offroad on the road in the desert. Roof tent from Campwerk.

Ex-model Bianca now lives in the van

Hectic life in the big city? Ex-model Bianca prefers to seek freedom in her self-converted camper. Here she presents her camping bus together with her dog Figo. She has been living alone in her van for 5 months now. Bianca likes to do things differently than the others. Already with her ex-boyfriend she was on the road a lot with the camper and has learned to love camping through it.

She rebuilt this van completely on her own. She paid attention to many small details, such as raffia handles on the doors. Also her kitchen is not only beneficial, but also very cozy and cute in general, because it has a 2in1 function! She is kitchen and bathroom together. So, she has thought of everything to live here too comfortably and practically. Check out Bianca’s self converted van in the video!

• Lives since 5 months in the van with dog Figo
• Cosy kitchen interior in wood and natural materials
• Shower & Kitchen: 2in1
• Small details like bast handles on the doors
• Sustainable life

Yve’s little pirate ship – a sensational camper conversion

This young lady is also pursuing her lifelong dream! Yve says herself that she lives part-time in a pirate ship. With many loving details she has extended her van and created a living space in which she feels comfortable and at home. She found inspiration on Pinterest at the time. From then on, she wanted her own minivan in a wooden look and jumped at the chance!

In fact, the beautiful extension is reminiscent of Captain Hook’s boat. Her dream is not only to eventually live completely in the van, but also to offer personal training and work outs for women and earn a living on the road! Watch the video here to see how Yve managed to make her dream come true!

• Converted minibus in wood optics
• Lots of practical storage space
• Kitchen and wood stove for cooking
• Outdoor shower for summer

Germany’s youngest vanlifer – Alone through Europe

Neele is just 19 years old but has already done what most of us don’t dare to do. She has grabbed her dog and went straight after graduation to explore Europe. Alone in a camper as a woman! Equipped with bedroom, dining room and kitchen she lives here now for 8 months completely on her own.

She didn’t want to do a typically planned year abroad in the US or Australia like everyone else, but wanted to experience an adventure that was completely in her own hands. This makes her the youngest camper to travel alone. Her passion for music is not neglected either.

She always has her electric piano with her so she can practice on the road for her dream of studying music. Watch Neele’s story and her spectacular life in the van here in the video!

• Has been in the van for almost a year
• Plenty of storage and space
• Kitchen with fridge
• Large wardrobe
• Lovely decorations

Teacher swaps school for vanlife

Lisa traded her secure job as a secondary school teacher for an uncertain but adventurous life in a van. She didn’t want to work as a civil servant all her life and decided at the age of 3o to take a different path.

Equipped with kitchen, sleeping area and living room, she now lives in her self-built van and travels the most beautiful corners of the world. She started for 5 weeks in Croatia. She realized that this life of complete freedom suits her so much that she listened to her gut feeling and has been living in a camper since then.

She earns her money on the road as a language trainer and tutor. She herself says that she got a new attitude towards life and therefore also organizes retreats for civil servants who want to change their lives positively. Check out Lisa’s van and the path she has taken here!

• Extended van with kitchen, sleeping and living area
• Freedom, lifestyle and satisfaction
• Earns her money on the road as a language trainer
• Independence and flexibility

300 € expenses per month – that’s how cheap Anna lives in the van

Anna also lives the dream of many people: she is permanently on vacation and lives into the day! Just under a year ago, she decided to move to Tenerife. Although the holiday island has not been that cheap for a long time, she can easily live on 300 € per month.

The enthusiastic festival-goer was interested in camping and life on the road from an early age. During an Erasmus year she had the idea for her own camper. Together with a friend, she developed it and discovered her love for the van life. Since then she lives in her own van. She cooks herself on a gas stove, takes showers on the beach whenever possible and generally tries to live as frugally as possible.

In addition, she makes her own jewelry and earns her money by making dreadlocks. She also does without material things as far as possible. This allows her to finance her exciting life on the road. Check out Anna’s camper and her frugal van life here!

• Travels between Tenerife and Germany
• Lives on around €300 a month in the van
• Dismantled van with loving interior design
• Earns her money with jewelry and dreadlocks

More on YouTube

Tip! You can find this and other great camping reports on the YouTube channel of Peace Love and Om.

You can find our stories on Campwerk YouTube.

Baden-Württemberg: Camping Tips

You don’t necessarily have to leave Germany to have a great holiday. In Baden- Württemberg you can use your holidays perfectly to get closer to camping. So that you can enjoy your camping time perfectly, we have collected the most important information for you.

More and more younger people are becoming interested in camping. Camping, sleeping in a sleeping bag and cooking on the gas stove and the view of pure nature, many young people find relaxing. A good night ‘s sleep is important when camping – and German campsites in particular provide restful nights. So you can stay just about anywhere with your own car, tent or camper.

Camping tips in the magazine

Whether in Germany, Europe or worldwide – FIV Magazine has summarized the best camping and travel places for you. We show you how to enjoy a camping holiday and what highlights you can experience while camping.

Camping checklist

A campsite offers individual recreational activities in addition to the beautiful sites. For couples, there are often spas, beer gardens and cafes to enhance your nature holiday. As a family, it’s nice to give the kids the chance to let off steam in the great outdoors. Some campsites offer swimming pools, playgrounds and other child-friendly attractions for this purpose. Sports enthusiasts can also work out in the swimming pool or fitness rooms during their vacation and continue to stay fit during their free time. While package holidaymakers have to leave their pets at home, campsites offer pet-friendly options to take your dog and cat with you and enjoy your holiday with your pet.

1. Near the beach / lake
2. Fitness room
3. Swimming pool / Spa
4. Child-friendly
5. Playground
6. Dogs allowed
7. Free WLAN
8. Restaurant
9. Café
10. Beer garden
11. Shopping

Evaluation: What is important on the campsite?

On vacation, everyone attaches importance to different things. Some want clean accommodation and good food, others pay more attention to leisure attractions and prices. These criteria are used to rate campsites. When researching new campsites, keep these 11 factors in mind:

1. Quiet
2. Catering
3. Kindness
4. Price-performance ratio
5. Cleanliness in general
6. Sanitation
7. Cleanliness sanitary
8. Condition of the rental accommodation / plots
9. Infrastructure
10. Free time
11. Location

Fun with your loved ones in the great outdoors. Camping accessories from Campwerk.

Campsite recommendations in Baden-Württemberg

Here you can find our small selection of recommendations for Baden-Württemberg! You want even more? On Campwerk you will find many more campsites for many cities in Badem-Württemberg like Freiburg, Reichenau and Sulzburg.

Camping Strandbad Mannheim – Mannheim (32 pitches)

Camping Strandbad Mannheim – camping in Mannheim (address: Strandbadweg 1 in 68199 Mannheim-Neckarau) with 32 pitches for campers on 0.9 ha total area. Per person one pays 6.00 euros, children 3.00 euros as well as stand fee inclusive, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Strandbad Mannheim.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Strandbad Mannheim :

• Address: Strandbadweg 1 in 68199 Mannheim-Neckarau, Germany.
• Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg
• 32 pitches for campers
• 40 places for permanent campers
• Total size in ha: 0.9
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Strandbad Mannheim

Camping Sulzbachtal – Sulzburg (85 places)

Camping Sulzbachtal – camping in Sulzburg (address: Sonnmatt 4 in 79295 Sulzburg) with 85 pitches for campers on a total area of 2.8 ha and a plot size of 100 m². Per person one pays 8.30 euros, children 5.90 euros as well as stand fee 9.90 euros, payable with cash payment, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Sulzbachtal in Sulzburg.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Sulzbachtal :

• Address: Sonnmatt 4 in 79295 Sulzburg, Germany
• Location: Sulzburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg
• 85 pitches for campers
• 1 Rental accommodation
• 10 places for permanent campers
• 100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 2.8
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Sulzbachtal

Camping Tunisee – Freiburg im Breisgau (150 pitches)

Camping Tunisee – Camping in Freiburg im Breisgau (address: Seestraße in 79108 Hochdorf) with 150 pitches for campers on a total area of 30 ha and a plot size of 70 m². Per person one pays 7,80 Euro, children 7,00 Euro as well as stand fee 3,50 Euro, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Tunisee in Freiburg im Breisgau.

Access, address and camper capacities in Camping Tunisee :

• Address: Seestraße in 79108 Hochdorf, Germany
• Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg
• 150 pitches for campers
• 14 Rental accommodation
• 350 places for permanent campers
• 70 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 30
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Tunisee

Camping Wagenburg – (100 places)

Camping Wagenburg (address: Kirchstr. 24 in 88631 Hausen im Tal) with 100 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.2 ha. Per person you pay 6,00 Euro, children 4,00 Euro as well as stand fee 8.50 Euro, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Wagenburg

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Wagenburg :

• Address: Kirchstr. 24 in 88631 Hausen im Tal, Germany.
• Location: Baden-Württemberg
• 100 pitches for campers
• Total size in ha: 1.2
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Wagenburg

Camping Wangen – Wangen (30 places)

Camping Wangen – Camping in Wangen (address: Seeweg 32 in 78337 Wangen) with 30 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.4 ha and a plot size of 50 m². Per person one pays 7,00 Euro, children 4,00 Euro as well as stand fee 8,00 – 12,50 Euro, payable with cash payment, Maestro. Read more: Camping Wangen.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Wangen :

• Address: Seeweg 32 in 78337 Wangen, Germany
• Location: Wangen, Baden-Württemberg
• 30 pitches for campers
• 3 rental accommodations
• 70 places for permanent campers
• 50 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.4
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Wangen

Camping Wiesensee – Hemsbach (61 places)

Camping Wiesensee – camping in Hemsbach (address: Ulmenweg 7 in 69502 Hemsbach) with 61 pitches for campers on a total area of 3.2 ha and a plot size of 50-80 m². Per person you pay 6,00 Euro, children 4,50 Euro as well as stand fee 6,00 – 8,00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro. Read more: Camping Wiesensee in Hemsbach.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Wiesensee :

• Address: Ulmenweg 7 in 69502 Hemsbach, Germany
• Location: Hemsbach, Baden-Württemberg
• 61 pitches for campers
• 175 places for permanent campers
• 50-80 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 3.2
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Wiesensee

Camping Willam – Reichenau (180 places)

Camping Willam – Camping in Reichenau with 180 pitches for campers on 4 hectares of total area and a plot size of 80-100 m². Read more: Camping Willam in Reichenau.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Willam:

• Location: Reichenau, Baden-Württemberg
• 180 pitches for campers
• 180 places for permanent campers
• 80-100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 4

Camping Wirthshof – Markdorf (238 pitches)

Camping Wirthshof – camping in Markdorf (address: Steibensteg 10 in 88677 Markdorf) with 238 pitches for campers on a total area of 10 ha and a plot size of 70-140 m². Per person you pay 9,50 Euro, children 6,50 Euro as well as stand fee 20,50 – 28,50 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro. Read more: Camping Wirthshof in Markdorf.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping Wirthshof:

• Address: Steibensteg 10 in 88677 Markdorf, Germany.
• Location: Markdorf, Baden-Württemberg
• 238 pitches for campers
• 39 Rental accommodation
• 100 places for permanent campers
• 70-140 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 10
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping Wirthshof

Camping and holiday park Orsingen – Orsingen-Nenzingen (204 places)

Camping- und Ferienpark Orsingen – Camping in Orsingen-Nenzingen (address: Am Alten Sportplatz 8 in 78359 Orsingen) with 204 pitches for campers on a total area of 8.5 ha and a plot size of 80-120 m². Per person you pay 8,50 Euro, children 6,00 Euro as well as stand fee 9,50 – 16,50 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping and holiday park OrsingeninOrsingen-Nenzingen.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Camping- und Ferienpark Orsingen:

• Address: Am Alten Sportplatz 8 in 78359 Orsingen, Germany
• Location: Orsingen-Nenzingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
• 204 pitches for campers
• 74 Rental accommodation
• 30 places for permanent campers
• 80-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 8.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Camping and Holiday Park Orsingen

Camping garden Wahlwies – Stockach (55 places)

Campinggarten Wahlwies – camping in Stockach (address: Stahringer Str. 50 in 78333 Wahlwies) with 55 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.3 ha and a plot size of 75-120 m². Per person you pay 6.50 euros, children 4.50 euros as well as stand fee Inclusive, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Garden Wahlwies in Stockach.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Campinggarten Wahlwies:

• Address: Stahringer Str. 50 in 78333 Wahlwies, Germany
• Location: Stockach, Baden-Württemberg
• 55 pitches for campers
• 1 Rental accommodation
• 20 places for permanent campers
• 75-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.3
• Directions (Google Maps): Campinggarten Wahlwies

Campinghof Salem – Baden (69 pitches)

Campinghof Salem – Camping in Baden (address: Weildorfer Str. 46 in 88682 Salem) with 69 pitches for campers on a total area of 2 ha and a plot size of 80-110 m². Per person you pay 6.50 euros, children 3.50 euros and stand fee 7.00 euros, payable in cash. Read more: Campinghof Salem in Baden.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Campinghof Salem:

• Address: Weildorfer Str. 46 in 88682 Salem, Germany
• Location: Baden, Baden-Wuerttemberg
• 69 pitches for campers
• 4 rental accommodations
• 25 places for permanent campers
• 80-110 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 2
• Directions (Google Maps): Campinghof Salem

Campingpark Bad Liebenzell – Bad Liebenzell (80 places)

Campingpark Bad Liebenzell – Camping in Bad Liebenzell (address: Pforzheimer Str. 34 in 75378 Bad Liebenzell) with 80 pitches for campers on 3.3 ha total area and a plot size of 100 m². Per person you pay 7.00 Euro, children included as well as stand fee 29.00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Park Bad Liebenzell in Bad Liebenzell.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Campingpark Bad Liebenzell :

• Address: Pforzheimer Str. 34 in 75378 Bad Liebenzell, Germany.
• Location: Bad Liebenzell, Baden-Württemberg
• 80 pitches for campers
• 14 Rental accommodation
• 72 places for permanent campers
• 100 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 3.3
• Directions (Google Maps): Campingpark Bad Liebenzell

Campingpark Breitenauer See – Löwenstein (342 places)

Campingpark Breitenauer See – camping in Löwenstein (address: Breitenauer See 2 in 74245 Löwenstein) with 342 pitches for campers on 17 ha total area and a plot size of 100-120 m². Per person you pay 7,00 Euro, children included as well as stand fee 39.00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Park Breitenauer See in Löwenstein.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Campingpark Breitenauer See :

• Address: Breitenauer See 2 in 74245 Löwenste, Germany
• Location: Löwenstein, Baden-Württemberg
• 342 pitches for campers
• 15 rental accommodations
• 300 places for permanent campers
• 100-120 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 17
• Directions (Google Maps): Campingpark Breitenauer See

Campingpark Eberbach – Eberbach (100 places)

Campingpark Eberbach – Camping in Eberbach (address: Alte Pleutersbacher Str. 8 in 69412 Eberbach) with 100 pitches for campers on a total area of 1.5 ha and a plot size of 90-150 m². Per person one pays 6.50 euros, children 3.60 euros as well as stand fee 8.90 – 12.90 euros, payable with cash payment. Read more: Camping Park EberbachinEberbach.

Directions, address and camper capacities at Campingpark Eberbach :

• Address: Alte Pleutersbacher Str. 8 in 69412 Eberbach, Germany
• Location: Eberbach, Baden-Württemberg
• 100 pitches for campers
• 8 pitches for permanent campers
• 90-150 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 1.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Campingpark Eberbach

Camping park Oase – (170 places)

Campingpark Oase (address: Mühlenweg 34 in 77955 Ettenheim) with 170 pitches for campers on 4.5 ha total area and a plot size of 80-140 m². Per person you pay 9,50 Euro, children 4,50 Euro as well as stand fee 8,00 – 14,00 Euro, payable with cash, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa. Read more: Camping Park Oasis

Directions, address and camper capacities at Campingpark Oase :

• Address: Mühlenweg 34 in 77955 Ettenheim, Germany
• Location: Baden-Württemberg
• 170 pitches for campers
• 85 places for permanent campers
• 80-140 m² plot size
• Total size in ha: 4.5
• Directions (Google Maps): Campingpark Oase

Badem-Württemberg: Federal state in Germany

In the southwest of Germany lies Badem-Württemberg, which borders on France and Switzerland. Besides the worth seeing cities like Heidelberg, Freiburg and Ulm, this federal state offers a lot of nature. Hiking trails lead through different mountains and bodies of water. If you love water, you can walk along the Danube and the Rhine or enjoy the rivers Kocher and Tauber.

If you have not yet experienced the Black Forest National Park, the very first thing you should do is hike this outstanding area. Here you can discover special tree species, amphibians and other animals for days. Sometimes a fox, badger or brown hare runs across your path.

Map and landscape in Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is located in the southwest of Germany. Well-known places are for example Stuttgart, Heidelberg or Ravensburg and Ulm. For campers who like to go hiking in nature, here is exactly the right map to orientate yourself where a river or national park is located in Baden-Württemberg.

Camping Tip: Lake Constance

A time with the bike around Lake Constance; From Germany, to Switzerland and up to Austria? Sleep in a luxury hotel or experience a lot on a farm? At the 63km long lake in the foothills of the Alps, Lake Constance, there is something for everyone. Every summer people travel from all over the world and sail, windsurf and swim in the lake or relax on beautiful beaches.

Camping advantages at Lake Constance

Always have your bed with you, sleep in spontaneously and have a late breakfast – camping has many advantages, but it takes a bit more planning than a hotel stay. You can’t get more “in the middle of nature” than with a caravan or motorhome and you can save a lot of money compared to a hotel. And if you don’t like the place, you can simply move on.

Baden-Württemberg Video: Tengen, Baden & Co.

The Mühlbachschlucht with its small waterfalls, is located below the city walls of the pretty small town of Tengen in the Hegau in Baden-Württenberg. The Mühlbach Gorge is located in Tengen. Here you can walk along the stream and enjoy nature to the full. You will also discover old walls that once served as mills. If you need a break while hiking, you can take the opportunity and enjoy the seating with barbecue areas in nature.

You will find many more good recommendations on the subject of campsites on Campwerk: Campingplatz Baden-Württenberg.

Accommodations: Hotels, Apartment & Camping

During your holiday on Rügen, you can decide for yourself whether you want to sleep in a hotel, a holiday apartment or on a campsite.  Depending on your budget, you can stay in one of the popular hotels in the middle of the city or you can decide to go camping in the open nature. Either way, you will have a great time on the unspoilt island.

Hotels: Uncomplicated & central

The probably easiest and most uncomplicated way to stay overnight on Rügen is to book a hotel. By car you can drive directly to the island to your hotel, check in and spend your days there without any further problems. In the best case you have food included and don’t have to worry about food anymore. Most hotels also offer free parking if you arrive by car. Here I have put together some cheap and central hotel recommendations:

1. Hotel by the sea
2. In-Jaich, water holiday world
3. Hotel Bernstein

Holiday apartment: Local, central & cheap

If you decide to stay in a holiday apartment, you will be a little more at home than in a hotel. You are still in your own four walls when you are on holiday and still have more privacy. Plus, you don’t have to stick to mealtimes and you can personalise your day. You’ll probably also save a few euros, which you can then spend on one of the many sights of the picturesque island. Many holiday apartments are also centrally located near the beach, so you don’t have to walk long distances to get to the beach or the lively promenade. Here I give you my tips for cheap and tasteful holiday apartments on Rügen:

1. House Heidelberg
2. Apartment shipyard & sea boatbuilding Rügen
3. Price Resort Rügen

Camping: Cheap & natural

Another possibility to stay on Rügen is on a camping site. Either you arrive with your motorhome and can easily park on one of the popular campsites, or you can camp outdoors. With this possibility you can enjoy the nature completely and take a break from the otherwise so stressful everyday life. Sitting together at the campfire in the evening, watching the starry sky and in the best case still making new acquaintances – camping on Rügen will definitely offer you an unforgettable time in nature. If you have always wanted to exchange your bed for an air mattress in order to enjoy all facets of your holiday on an island, you should definitely opt for the more affordable camping. For this I have selected a few popular camping spots for you:

1. Drewoldke Campsite
2. Nature campground Alt Reddevitz
3. Nature Camping Rügen-Pritzwald

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Map of Rügen

Sightseeings: Highlights & Attractions

During your visit to Rügen there is much more you should take with you on your holiday besides the famous fairytale beaches and the unmistakable nature. Whether with friends or family, the top holiday destination of the Germans promises you a few varied and promising days. From miles of fine beaches, turquoise blue water where the eye can see it, and radiant nature to cultural and historical treasures and charming fishing villages – adventurers as well as nature lovers and those interested in culture will be happy on this fascinating young island.

Jasmund National Park: Chalk coast, beech forests & nature

One of the most impressive sights of Rügen is the smallest national park in Germany. With a size of 3100 hectares the peninsula Jasmund convinces with its unique chalk coast, the dense beech forests and the untouched nature and attracts every year over one million visitors on its paths. So for you it is definitely worth a visit!

Königsstuhl – Paradisiacal panorama over the Baltic Sea

In the Jasmund National Park is also the famous Königsstuhl. The landmark of the island is 118 meters high and a historical as well as architectural highlight of the island. From there you have a breathtaking view over the Baltic Sea. The legendary Königsstuhl must be on your travel list when you are on Rügen, because amazing nature, huge chalk cliffs and a paradisiacal panorama await you.

Binz: Villas, promenade & piers

Another point you should work off when you are on Rügen is Binz. The largest seaside resort on the island is famous for its gorgeous white villas, beautiful promenades and elegant piers. But also miles of sandy beaches make for an unforgettable beach holiday. The tourist quarter of the popular island allows you to spend an eventful and lively day and combines beach holidays and relaxation with culture and history.

The most beautiful beaches of the island

Besides cultural input and idyllic nature, the beautiful Baltic Sea island also has attractive beaches to offer. With salty sea air and the sound of the waves you can enjoy your day at the sea. Most popular is the southern beach Sellin, which can be reached via a steep slope. About 650 metres of white sandy beach are waiting for you and offer you a variety of leisure activities for the whole family. A little more quiet is the 11 kilometres of fine sandy beach at the Schaabe. This part of the beach is unguarded and unspoilt and is therefore less suitable for families with children, but rather for a relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle. It is also worth coming here for evening walks and enjoying the amazing and picturesque sunset. An equally remote insider tip is the Palmer Ort. The rather hidden beach is a small paradise for nature lovers, as not many tourists come here. In many small bays you can enjoy the day here, switch off from everyday life and enjoy swimming in the clean and relatively warm water. A day at the charming Bodden beach guarantees you definitely relaxation with a feel-good effect! I have summarized the most popular and most worth seeing beaches, which you should visit during your holiday on Rügen:

1. South Beach Sellin
2. Schaabe
3. Palmer Place

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Rügen: Questions & answers

Is Rügen car-free?

Rügen is not completely car-free. However, cars are not allowed on Hiddensee, the island west of Rügen.

Is Rügen a peninsula or an island?

Rügen is an island. However, the northeast of the island is dominated by the peninsula of Jasmund.

What is the capital of Rügen?

The capital of Rügen is called Bergen and is situated on a hilly area.

Which Baltic Sea island is car-free?

Completely car-free from the East Frisian Islands are Baltrum, Langeoog, Juist, Spiekeroog and Wangerooge.