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Overnight stays at German campsites hit a record 50 million in 2025. Thuringia remains the cheapest region with an average price of 34 euros per night.
Camping continues to grow in popularity in Germany: overnight stays have increased by almost 25% since 2019, reaching a record 50 million in 2025. However, rising demand has pushed up campsite prices.
In Thuringia, which has about 100 campsites, the average cost per night in high season for a family with one child is 34 euros, making it the most affordable region in Germany according to ADAC. Prices have risen by 7% compared to last year but remain below the national average. In 2025, around 830,000 overnight stays were recorded, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
To save money on a motorhome or caravan holiday, experts offer three tips that can help cut costs significantly.
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Camping in Germany has grown in popularity: overnight stays have risen by nearly 25% since 2019, reaching an all-time high of almost 50 million in 202...
Camping in Germany has grown in popularity: overnight stays have risen by nearly 25% since 2019, reaching an all-time high of almost 50 million in 2025. However, rising demand has pushed up campsite prices. The article offers three tips to save money on motorhome or caravan holidays.
Thuringia has about 100 campsites, including motorhome pitches. The average night cost in high season for a family with one child is €34, making it th...
Thuringia has about 100 campsites, including motorhome pitches. The average night cost in high season for a family with one child is €34, making it the cheapest camping state in Germany according to ADAC. Prices rose 7% year-on-year but remain below national averages. In 2025, around 830,000 overnight stays were recorded, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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Thuringia attracts camper van tourists with 170 campsites, 832,011 overnight stays in 2025, and an average price of €34 per night for a family — the lowest in Germany
According to a Pincamp (ADAC) analysis, the average cost per night at a campsite in Germany is €41. In Thuringia, Hesse, and Saxony-Anhalt, prices are even lower, ranging from €34 to €38 per night, roughly 40% cheaper than in Mediterranean countries (Croatia €73, Italy €63, Spain €58). Germany remains one of the most affordable camping destinations in Europe, surpassed only by Sweden (€40) and Norway (€38).
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