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Camping in Germany: record demand, rising prices and new formats

27.06.2026 13:16 1 min 2 sources
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Camping in Germany: record demand, rising prices and new formats

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In 2026, overnight stays in German campsites reached 42.9 million, 20% above pre-pandemic levels. Amid shortages and price hikes, specialised campsites with designer amenities and urban sites are emerging.

Camping in Germany is booming: in 2026, overnight stays exceeded the pre-pandemic level of 2019 by 20%, reaching 42.9 million. The total number of registered motorhomes and caravans exceeds 1.9 million. However, rising demand has led to a shortage of pitches and higher prices: a pitch for a family of three now costs an average of 40 euros per night.

At the same time, campsite formats are evolving. In the Bavarian Forest, the renovated Anderswo Camp offers designer washrooms and lounge areas. In Uckermark, the fourth Wildwood campsite, targeting a younger audience, has opened. Urban campsites with easy access to city centres are gaining popularity in Hamburg, Cologne and Munich. Experts note that the camping boom is not a temporary post-pandemic phenomenon but a lasting trend, though guest expectations are rising.

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New campsites in Germany: trend towards specialization and design

27.06.2026 FAZ.NET DEU Original source

Camping 2026: The Era of Cheap Holidays is Over

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🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 29.06.2026

RON 95

$2.12 /l

€1.86 · £1.61/l

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pricier than 90% of countries

RON 98

$2.20 /l

€1.93 · £1.67/l

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pricier than 84% of countries

Diesel

$1.99 /l

€1.75 · £1.51/l

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pricier than 81% of countries

Premium diesel

$2.24 /l

€1.97 · £1.70/l

32 of 39

pricier than 79% of countries

LPG (autogas)

$1.26 /l

€1.11 · £0.96/l

48 of 52

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