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Whitsun camping boom 2026: hotspots nearly fully booked

09.07.2026 01:10 1 min 3 sources
inFranken.de DEU + 2 more
Whitsun camping boom 2026: hotspots nearly fully booked
Original source: inFranken.de

In Brief

Demand for camping over Whitsun (23–28 May 2026) is growing faster than the summer season. In Germany, Sauerland is 57% booked, Eifel 39%, but spots remain in the Black Forest, North Sea, and other regions.

According to PiNCAMP, the share of Whitsun bookings in total annual volume rose from 9% in 2024 to 12% in 2025, and the trend continues in 2026. As of 13 April 2026, some European regions still have over 80% availability, while popular destinations like Zeeland (Netherlands) and Cavallino (Italy) are already 46–50% booked.

In Germany, the most booked areas are Sauerland (57%) and Eifel (39%). In Bavaria, campsites are 24% booked, while Franconia still has vacancies. Free spots are also available in the Black Forest, North Sea, Mecklenburg Lake District, Switzerland, southern Sweden, and Provence.

Before travelling, check the technical condition of your motorhome or caravan, including tyres, brakes, fluids, water system, and gas equipment.

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🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 18.07.2026

Super E10

$2.48 /l

€2.17 · £1.85/l

137 of 141

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.62 /l

€2.29 · £1.95/l

90 of 94

pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.43 /l

€2.13 · £1.82/l

136 of 142

pricier than 95% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.84 /l

€2.49 · £2.12/l

39 of 40

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.26 /l

€1.11 · £0.94/l

48 of 52

pricier than 90% of countries

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