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For Pentecost (23–25 May 2026), campsites and hotels on Lake Constance are almost fully booked, mainly by German tourists. According to DEHOGA, the region ranked among the top 5 camping destinations in Germany.
For Pentecost (Whitsun), campsites and hotels on Lake Constance are almost completely booked. According to DEHOGA, the number of German tourists choosing domestic holidays is rising. The Lake Constance-Upper Swabia region was among the top 5 camping destinations in Germany in 2025.
At the Birnau-Morach campsite (in one source: Birnau-Maurach), 30–40 requests are rejected daily, and 80% of guests are from Germany. Hotels in Konstanz report only a few vacant rooms. Forecasters promise temperatures up to 30 °C.
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Campsites and hotels around Lake Constance are almost fully booked for Pentecost. According to DEHOGA, more Germans are choosing domestic holidays. Ca...
Campsites and hotels around Lake Constance are almost fully booked for Pentecost. According to DEHOGA, more Germans are choosing domestic holidays. Campingplatz Birnau-Maurach reports 30–40 rejections per day. Forecasts predict temperatures up to 30 °C.
For Pentecost (23–25 May 2026), campsites and hotels around Lake Constance are nearly fully booked, mainly by German tourists. According to DEHOGA, th...
For Pentecost (23–25 May 2026), campsites and hotels around Lake Constance are nearly fully booked, mainly by German tourists. According to DEHOGA, the Lake Constance-Upper Swabia region ranked among the top 5 camping destinations in Germany in 2025. Camping Birnau-Maurach receives 30–40 rejections daily, with 80% of guests from Germany. Hotels in Konstanz report only a few vacant rooms.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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