The camping season began on April 1st and temperatures rose soaring. So off to vacation: The 10 most beautiful campsites around Nuremberg.
Nuremberg – As soon as the dull winter days are over and the sun comes out, the camping season starts. Officially from April 1st - good thing the month started with a hot weekend. “Last year we had almost 10,000 guests, this year we expect the same,” says Dagmar Schmitz, operator of the
Naturcamp Kauerlach
campsite . So the expectations are high.
Camping season got off to a slow start – “Here we go!”
“The start of the season got off to a slow start, a lot of people go south at Easter. Now it starts!” says Schmitz, who has been running the Kauerlach Nature Camp with her husband Thomas for four years. “We have always been campers ourselves,” she says. While on vacation, Dagmar and Thomas Schmitz decided to open their own campsite. Since 2020 they have been running their nature camp directly at the Kauerlacher Weiher.
For water lovers: The most beautiful campsites on the lake
In a nature reserve, directly on the pond and almost 50 kilometers south of Nuremberg. This is how you spend a holiday at the
Kauerlach nature camp
. At the right time of year, not only campers but also migratory birds take a rest at the Kauerlacher Weiher.
The
Rangau Camping Club
is located directly at the large Bischofsweiher. There you don't just have the opportunity to sunbathe on the water - the nearby sailing school also offers courses. From the village of Dechsendorf it is about eight kilometers to Erlangen, from where you can quickly get to Nuremberg.
Waldsee campsite
: Here you can stay overnight right on the small Waldsee, in the middle of the Franconian Lake District. This means that larger lakes are just a short bike ride away. By car you can reach Nuremberg in the north in less than 40 minutes.
Small but nice: If you pitch your tent at the
campsite at Hauenstein
, you can hop into the small, landscaped natural pool. Whether for a longer period of time or just in transit – the camp is located directly on the A3, in the south of Nuremberg.
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City tourists – take the train from the campsite to the old town of Nuremberg
From
the Knaus campsite
it is just a stone's throw to Nuremberg city center, just five stops on the S-Bahn or 20 minutes by bike. The camping area is also located in the middle of the Dürreteich Volkspark, not far from the Nuremberg trade fair.
The
Mühle campsite
is also close to the city center, but even closer to Playmobil Land - a real highlight for families. Also beautifully located on the river, the Bibert flows here.
With the Regio in Nuremberg in 30 minutes, but also idyllically located on the Etzelbach: the
Frankenalb campsite
near Etzelwang. Entry to the adjacent outdoor pool is free and the 5-river cycle path starts here.
Unpack your hiking boots or mountain bike and go: campsites for outdoor fans
The Heiligenmühle campsite
is located at the foot of the Moritzberg, east of Nuremberg
. Secluded, near an old mill near Leinburg, you can spend a few relaxing days here. You can hike straight from the campsite into the forest.
There are lots of outdoor activities at the
campsite in Berg
: either as a start for hiking and mountain bike tours, or more peaceful fishing on the Ludwig-Danube Canal. The campsite is located from Nuremberg on the way to Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.
The Bergesruh campsite
is located 25 kilometers north of Nuremberg
. There is a mixed forest nearby, which is good for hiking tours or a trip on the mountain bike trails.
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Camping boom due to Corona – new trend holiday
There was a camping boom, especially during Corona, says campsite operator Schmitz and adds: “Many people bought a mobile home. Some of them stick with it.” In fact, only around 20% of the guests arrive with a tent, the rest with a caravan or motorhome, says Dagmar Schmitz. Now it's time to get the camping equipment out of the basement and start the season - ideally before the huge rush in July and August.