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In 2025, German campsites recorded nearly 44.7 million overnight stays — a record. Prices rose 28.7% since 2020. A startup in Bodenmais received 2,500 inquiries on its first day.
In 2025, German campsites recorded nearly 44.7 million overnight stays — a record, up 4.2% from 2024 and 24.9% from 2019. The most popular region remains the Baltic Sea coast (3.5 million overnight stays), followed by the Black Forest (2.6 million) and the North Sea coast in Lower Saxony (2.0 million). In Bavaria, the Allgäu leads with 1.8 million overnight stays.
Camping costs rose 28.7% since 2020 (according to one source, 29% for regular campsites and 32% for motorhome pitches, outpacing hotel price growth of 27% and overall consumer price growth of 22%). Experts recommend booking early, choosing the off-season, or less popular regions such as the Franconian Lake District or the Eifel to reduce expenses.
In Bodenmais (Bavaria), a camping startup received 2,500 inquiries on its first day. The project targets changing tourist demands, where service quality is no longer the only success factor.
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A camping startup in Bavaria, located in Bodenmais, received 2,500 inquiries on its first day of operation. The project addresses shifting tourist exp...
A camping startup in Bavaria, located in Bodenmais, received 2,500 inquiries on its first day of operation. The project addresses shifting tourist expectations, where service quality alone is no longer sufficient for success.
Germany recorded a record number of overnight stays at campsites in 2023. The Baltic Sea coast (3.5 million nights), the Black Forest (2.6 million), a...
Germany recorded a record number of overnight stays at campsites in 2023. The Baltic Sea coast (3.5 million nights), the Black Forest (2.6 million), and the North Sea coast in Lower Saxony (2.0 million) were the most popular regions. Prices for motorhome pitches have risen by 32% since 2020, and for standard campsites by 29%, outpacing hotel price increases (27%) and overall consumer price inflation (22%). Experts advise booking early, traveling in the shoulder season, or choosing less crowded regions like the Franconian Lake District or the Eifel to save money.
In 2025, German campsites recorded nearly 44.7 million overnight stays, a new record. This is 4.2% more than in 2024 and 24.9% more than in 2019. The ...
In 2025, German campsites recorded nearly 44.7 million overnight stays, a new record. This is 4.2% more than in 2024 and 24.9% more than in 2019. The Baltic Sea coast remains the most popular region, while in Bavaria the Allgäu leads with 1.8 million overnight stays. Camping fees have risen by 28.7% since 2020.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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In 2025, Germany recorded 44.7 million camping overnight stays, up 4.2% from 2024 and 24.9% from 2019. Data from the Federal Statistical Office.
The camping industry in Germany set a new record for overnight stays in 2025. A total of 44.66 million overnight stays were recorded, which is 4.2% more than in 2024 and marks the fourth consecutive record year. Growth was primarily driven by winter months, especially December (+18.5%).
Overnight stays at German campsites increased by 4.2% in 2025, reaching 44.7 million. This marks the fourth consecutive year of growth, while hotels and guesthouses saw a slight decline of 0.4%. The winter months, particularly December (+18.5%), contributed significantly to this record result.
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