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Readers have named the best campsites in Franconia. Camping Katzenkopf in Sommerach took first place. At the same time, a price overview for pitches in the Franconian Lake District was published.
According to a reader survey, the best campsite in Franconia is Camping Katzenkopf in Sommerach. It offers 200 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as its own beach and spa. The top 7 also includes campsites on the Main Loop, the Franconian Lake District and Franconian Switzerland.
The publication NN.de published an overview of prices for campsites and pitches for motorhomes and caravans in the Franconian Lake District (lakes Altmühlsee, Brombachsee, Rothsee and Hahnenkammsee). Popular locations include Seecamping in Langlau on the Kleiner Brombachsee, from where the beach is a few minutes' walk. The region is positioned as an attractive destination for family holidays.
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Readers have ranked the best campsites in Franconia. First place went to Camping Katzenkopf in Sommerach, offering 200 pitches for tents, caravans and...
Readers have ranked the best campsites in Franconia. First place went to Camping Katzenkopf in Sommerach, offering 200 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, a private beach and spa. The top 7 also includes sites along the Main loop, the Franconian Lake District and Franconian Switzerland.
NN.de has published an overview of prices for campsites and motorhome parking areas in the Franconian Lake District (Altmühlsee, Brombachsee, Rothsee,...
NN.de has published an overview of prices for campsites and motorhome parking areas in the Franconian Lake District (Altmühlsee, Brombachsee, Rothsee, and Hahnenkammsee). The overview covers several popular locations, including the Seecamping site in Langlau on the Kleiner Brombachsee, from which the beach is a few minutes' walk away. The region is marketed as a family-friendly destination.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$2.00 /l
€1.76 · £1.52/l
105 of 132
pricier than 79% of countries
Petrol
$2.11 /l
€1.86 · £1.60/l
120 of 134
pricier than 89% of countries
LPG
$1.29 /l
€1.14 · £0.98/l
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pricier than 94% of countries
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Readers have named the 7 best campsites in Franconia. The ranking is led by Camping Katzenkopf in Sommerach with 200 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, a spa and a sandy beach. Second place went to Campingplatz Steinerner Beutel in Waischenfeld, third to Mohrenhof Franken in Geslau with a wake park and aqua park.
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