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