Winter camping

Camping in winter is becoming more and more popular and there is no better place than a campsite 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 pitch at more and more campsites and holiday parks. Now that the winters are often less cold, the caravans and motorhomes 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, pitches within walking distance of routes, ski lifts, cross-country trails or hiking trails and a cozy bar is always nearby. Winter campsites usually have good and modern (private) sanitary facilities, in the winter sports areas often a sauna and wellness facilities and almost all campsites now have (free) wifi. This makes your holiday 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 holiday:

• Bring thermal underwear
• Provide warm bedding
• Are you coming with the camper or caravan? Then make sure you book a pitch in advance.

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

Nearly 200 winter campsites 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 campsites 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 campsites are open.

Winter camping is in the spotlight and many German campsites are happy to take advantage of this. Around 800 campsites 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 campsites 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 pitch at a winter campsite. Now that the winters are often less cold, the caravans and motorhomes 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, pitches within walking distance of the ski lifts, 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 holiday extra comfortable. In the evening you can visit the often present stube or restaurant of the campsite for a delicious dish of the day or complete dinner and in the morning often also for breakfast. If the campsite is just a bit further from the slopes or cross-country trail, the ski bus will make your winter sports holiday 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 lifts. According to Bergfex, Tyrol has the most ski areas and almost logically also the largest number of winter campsites.

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 campsites 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