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Winter camping in caravans, campers, or hammocks gains popularity

27.12.2025 05:43 1 min 1 source
nos.nl NLD
Winter camping in caravans, campers, or hammocks gains popularity
Original source: nos.nl

Winter camping has become more common, with 325 regular campsites open in the Netherlands this winter compared to 278 five years ago. Most campers use caravans or motorhomes, and facilities are increasingly upgraded with features like heated showers and saunas. The Christmas holiday period has become a high season for many parks, driven partly by milder winters and year-round business strategies.

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Winter camping in caravans, campers, or hammocks gains popularity

27.12.2025 nos.nl NLD Original source

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