Try winter camping in Germany!

Explore the beautiful mountains and forests of Germany on an outdoor holiday this winter! Browsewintercamping pitches for tents, campers or find the perfect cosy nature house or cabin. The campsites shown on this page are all open during the fall and winter months and are equiped with campire facilities and hot showers, plus lots of other amenities to keep you wamr and comfortable after a long day exploring nature. Have a look around, we know you'll discover the charm of winter camping in Germany with these unforgettable spaces! 

Find a nature house or hut in Germany for a fall or winter holiday

If you'd rprefer a weekend in a cabin in Germany, we've got plenty of options here too. Find the perfect cabins, chalets and tiny houses at these winter campsites in Germany! Expect campfire facilities and hot showers at the very least, and a woodburning stove or electrical heating in many of them too. Have a look at the full selection of cabins, cottages an tiny houses in Germany too, we know you'll find something to fit your needs.

Winter Camping 

Many people and even campers underestimate the potential and loveliness of winter camping. There’s no question that everyone enjoys a sunny and warm day to go camping to enjoy grilling outside. However, everything has it’s a advantages and disadvantages! 

When you go winter camping, you truly appreciate the cosiness even more because you create the mood. You appreciate a warm fireplace, the warm lighting in the cabin, and the company you’re with to warm up your environment! 

In addition, winter camping doesn’t necessarily mean no sun! Winter has its beautiful days when the sun is shining, but the air is just crisp. As the Norwegian saying goes, there’s not such thing as bad weather, only poor clothing! So put on your favourite jumper that makes you feel bundled up and warm, and throw on a good insulating outer layer.

Winter camping activities in Germany

Furthermore, what is winter camping without enjoying the perks of outdoor activities you can only do during the winter! As lakes or rivers freeze over, and there’s a white blanket of snow everywhere, everyone should enjoy a day of ice skating, ice fishing, or snowball fights! 

It always feels good to go out for a hike in nature and to come back inside or warm up by the fireplace. Check out our easy camping meal dinner ideas for inspiration! Grill some marshmallows or bake chocolate stuffed bananas, which are perfect if you're camping with kids as well. 

You can also go skiing in the hills or mountains, sledding or create your own snow art! From snow angels, to building your own igloo or sculpting a snowman, you can do so much!

Tips and tricks 

If you do get cold during your winter adventure, we have listed a few more tips for you. 

• If you're looking to stay in a tent overnight, bring a polyester or nylon tent.
• Bring supplies for cooking on a fire. All campspaces on this page offer the possibility to make a fire.
• You can bring an electric blanket for a warm night's sleep. If you don't have that, sleeping naked with a bottle of warm water in your sleeping bag is also recommended. This way your sleeping bag absorbs a lot of heat.
• Of course, bring warm clothing such as a hat, gloves, etc.

Are you ready for your winter camping holiday? Discover where you will spend the night this fall and book your trip now. 

Outdoor holiday ideas for winter

Looking for more ways to have fun this winter? Check out our campsites with saunas, campsites with hot tubs and our full selection of winter-ready campsites, winter-ready glamping and winter-ready camper sites, located throughout Europe.

So don’t wait! Book your winter adventure now!