Winter camping

Camping in winter is becoming more and more popular and there is no better place than a campground to enjoy nature, the beach, cozy inner cities or snowy mountains in winter. In the winter months you can rent a chalet or mobile home or book a campsite at more and more campgrounds and vacation resorts. Now that the winters are often less cold, the caravans and RV's are better insulated and the camping equipment is getting better and better, winter camping is also an excellent option for more and more athletes (skiers, cross-country skiers, cyclists and hikers). Add to that: beautiful winter landscapes, campsites within walking distance of routes, ski elevators, cross-country trails or hiking trails and a cozy bar is always nearby. Winter campgrounds usually have good and modern (private) sanitary facilities, in the winter sports areas often a sauna and wellness facilities and almost all campgrounds now have (free) wifi. This makes your vacation very comfortable. In this blog we give you extra winter inspiration and we refer you to specific blog pages for the most important countries and regions.

Some more tips before enjoying your winter camping vacation:

• Bring thermal underwear
• Provide warm bedding
• Are you coming with the RV or trailer? Then make sure you book a campsite in advance.

For ski camping recommendations, check out the following blog Top 20 ski campings in Europe . In it we provide an overview of campgrounds near top ski resorts in Andorra, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and Poland (Zakopane).

Nearly 200 winter campgrounds in the Netherlands are open all year round and are happy to receive you. Now that the winters are milder, winter camping is hot. No city trip or a week in the sun, go camping and enjoy the sea, the beautifully colored forests, ice on the lakes (with a bit of luck) or a route along unknown cities and villages.

The campgrounds are often located in the middle of nature with lots of space and tranquility, so take time to light a fire with the kids or a winter bbq with your best friends. In addition to sporty clothing, make sure you also bring a warm winter coat, mittens, boots and an extra duvet. Some campground or park facilities may not be open or available. If the pool is closed, there is always an indoor pool somewhere nearby. Many Dutch towns and villages have a cozy Christmas market around Christmas and if you are near Gouda or Delft, don't forget the evening of lights. Check the following blog Winter camping Netherlands for our recommendations. In it we indicate per province which campgrounds are open.

Winter camping is in the spotlight and many German campgrounds are happy to take advantage of this. Around 800 campgrounds in Germany are open all year round and welcome you this winter! Bring nice warm clothes, your sports equipment for cycling, cross-country skiing or skiing and a good pair of winter shoes. Delicious food and drinks around a campfire, visit a cozy Christmas market or a Christmas concert? Check out the following blog Campsites open in winter in Germany for our recommendations. In it we indicate which campgrounds are open per state.

Camping in the snow is becoming increasingly popular and there is no better place than Austria to rent a chalet or mobile home in the winter months or to book a campsite at a winter campground. Now that the winters are often less cold, the caravans and RV's are better insulated and the camping equipment is getting better and better, winter camping is also an excellent option for more and more skiers and other winter sports enthusiasts. Add to that: beautiful snow landscapes, campsites within walking distance of the ski elevators, cross-country trails or hiking trails and a cozy après-ski around a fire pit or BBQ in the snow and your winter wonderland is complete. The good (private) sanitary facilities, the often present sauna and wellness facilities, Wi-Fi and the heated lockers for the ski equipment make the vacation extra comfortable. In the evening you can visit the often present stube or restaurant of the campground for a delicious dish of the day or complete dinner and in the morning often also for breakfast. If the campground is just a bit further from the slopes or cross-country trail, the ski bus will make your winter sports vacation complete.

The Austrian Alps are bursting with ski areas, sometimes small and cozy and therefore great for families with children, but often also large so-called Skiwelten, linked areas with hundreds of kilometers of slopes and dozens of elevators. According to Bergfex, Tyrol has the most ski areas and almost logically also the largest number of winter campgrounds.

Check the Winter camping in Austria blog for our recommendations.

In the Wintercamping Tirol blog we describe the 5 nicest, best, most beautiful or hippest winter campgrounds or winter glampings in this top ski region with no fewer than 131 ski areas. Winter camping in Natters, Seefeld, Sölden or the Zillertal? Or visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens or take the kids to the Alpenzoo in Innsbruck? Check the following blog Winter camping Tyrol for our recommendations