Best Campsites In North Rhine Westphalia - Alan Rogers
36 campsites in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Situated on a gentle, south-facing slope that leads down to the water’s edge, Vier Jahreszeiten - Camping Biggesee blends in well with its wooded surroundings. The 200 touring pitches, all with electricity, are arranged in circles at the top part of the site and on a series of wide terraces lower down. They are grassy with some hardstandings.
This delightful campsite offers spaciously arranged pitches on terraces set amongst lush greenery. All pitches are equipped with 220V/16 A electricity connection, and the long-term pitches have access to the community antenna/common aerial. You will also find a drain and service station for caravans and campervans, as well as well-grounded pitches for campervans.
Campingpark im Bergischen Land is located in the Bergisches Land in a large natural area east of Cologne. This tranquil campsite offers an idyllic escape for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful and quiet holiday. The campsite is on a hillside and boasts excellent views of the surrounding landscape. It is also a perfect base for hikers and cyclists. While most of the campsite is occupied by permanent pitches, a charming section has been thoughtfully designed for touring. There are 80 spacious and level pitches with 16Amp electric hook-up points available. Most pitches have stunning views of the surrounding rolling hills. For a unique experience, consider staying in one of the cosy sleeping barrels.
Camping & Holiday Park Buschhof offers a perfect escape surrounded by rolling hills and lush landscapes. Ideal for nature lovers and those looking for peace and quiet, this campsite boasts a natural swimming pool, a delightful restaurant, a petting zoo, and countless hiking and cycling trails.
Camping Hof Biggen is a well-established site in the heart of the Sauerland region, close to the city of Attendorn, just 4 km. away from the Biggesee. It is set amidst beautiful green countryside, and a large touring area at the top of the site offers a great view over woods, meadows and the Burg Schnellenberg castle. There are 350 pitches, 50 for tourers, all equipped with 16A electricity, in addition to 50 for tents on the slightly sloping ground. There are 25 caravans for hire. The site can become a suntrap in hot weather. This area of Sauerland is characterised by Lake Biggesee, where there are numerous opportunities for watersports and swimming. Nature lovers can enjoy the many walking routes through the Ebbe Mountains National Park, and days out include the medieval village of Attendorn (for shopping), the Atta Höhle Caves and the castle.
Camping Berger has been a family site since 1931. It is located on the banks of the River Rhine in a quiet suburb of Cologne, only 7 km. from the city centre, which is easily reached on public transport or by the cycle path. Of the 250 pitches, 125 are reserved for touring units, all have 10A Europlug and are level on grass with tree shade in places. This is a friendly site with a comfortable restaurant, bar and beer garden, which together with the grassed and sandy areas bordering the Rhine, make it an ideal site to return to after a busy day visiting the city and other attractions in the area.
Camping Gut Kalberschnacke is a large all year site in Drolshagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, located by a lake in which you can swim and go windsurfing. This large, open all year, terraced site has pitches with and without shade, 300 are permanent pitches. The site has a playground and a sports ground and offers various cycle routes. For those who want to relax after a busy day there is a sauna, solarium, steam bath and restaurant (with full menu) and a cosy terrace. The tent pitches have a view of the lake, but your car must be left in a car park. Easy bike ride along the lake. The cycle path starts directly at the bottom of the site. You are usually allowed to choose your own pitch, many of which have a beautiful view of the lake. The site has 125 touring pitches with 10-amp hook-up point and 6 caravans or hikers' cabins available to hire.
Naturpott Borkenberge is a campsite located in Lüdinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Naturpott Borkenberge is a great choice for campers who are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation in a beautiful setting. It is a 9-hectare campsite located near a forest and offers a variety of recreational activities for campers.
This site is located close to the city centre of Lemgo and adjacent to the municipal leisure area, Eau Le, which offers a range of facilities to guests including a pool and sauna. There are 90 touring pitches on three grassy fields, two to the front exclusively for tourers and mainly hardstanding, one to the back with a mixture of tourers and seasonal pitches. All have 16A Europlug (long leads necessary). The well maintained city centre of Lemgo is within a ten minute walk and displays impressive Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
Camping Hennesee can be found in the ‘land of the 1,000 mountains’, a beautiful part of Sauerland. The site is situated on the banks of Lake Hennesee which links the nature reserves of Arnsberger Wald and Homert. The site offers 183 grassy touring pitches (some slightly sloping), all with 6A Europlug and some with great views over the lake. Twenty-five pitches have water and drainage also. Hennesee is an ideal base for all kinds of water-based activities, such as windsurfing, fishing (permit needed) and swimming. English is spoken.
This campsite with 570 pitches (150 for tourers) is centred around an artificial lake which has a gently sloping sandy beach and is surrounded by a mass of tall pine trees. Under the pine trees there is room for 120 touring pitches, all with electricity (16A, long leads required) and TV connections, 27 also with water, cable and waste water. In this area campers can park at will, on open, sandy, grass-covered ground. From most touring pitches there are good views over the lake, and campers will enjoy the welcoming bar/restaurant with its covered terrace.
Erholungspark Wehlingsheide is a site in Datteln, North Rhine-Westphalia, some 30 km north of Dortmund. Datteln is about 7 km away and offers the usual range of handy shops, restaurants and amenities. Set amidst rural fields and open countryside, it's a great location for those who enjoy pedalling along country lanes and hiking along the scenic trails, and there's even a sauna and beauty centre on site to help you relax afterwards.
Campingplatz Hetzingen is a campsite situated right by the Eifel National Park in Nideggen, Germany. It boasts a scenic location directly on the Rur river with clear water, with the historic Nideggen Castle standing tall on the opposite bank. The Rursee Lake is also just a few kilometres away. on-site, there are 100 touring pitches with 10Amp electric hook-up points available. Pitches are separated by mature hedging, giving privacy to each pitch. There are also 300 privately owned pitches on site, but they are separated away from the touring pitches.
This is a first-class site on the outskirts of Münster. Of a total of 570 pitches, 120 are for touring units, each with electricity, water, drainage, and TV sockets. The pitches are level, most with partial hardstanding, and others are separated into groups by mature hedges and trees providing shade.
Campingpark Münsterland Eichenhof is a spacious 13 ha. family run site of 350 pitches, of which 50 close to reception are for touring, all with electricity (16A), water and waste water, TV and WiFi connections. Some of the touring pitches have shade whilst others are more open. There is a large football field with an open area for tents adjacent, and a small animal enclosure. A well stocked shop and excellent restaurant with bar area can provide a relaxing end to a busy day swimming or paddle boating at the Feldmarksee lake which is connected to the campsite by a traffic free pathway. Mobile homes and caravans are available to rent.
Campingpark Extertal is a well maintained site located in the Weser mountains, 20 km. west of Hameln. Many pitches here have permanent caravans but around 40 terraced pitches are reserved for tourers. All pitches have 16A electricity, water, drainage and cable TV connections. Pitches are generally grassy and of a good size. On-site amenities include a bar/snack bar, TV/games room and small shop (fresh bread available daily). There is also a small fishing lake. A range of shops and restaurants are available in the village of Extertal, to the north.
Set on the banks of the Biggesee this site has a pleasant outlook across the water and up to the dam. The area is forested and the views from the pitches on the top half of the site are remarkable. The 30 touring pitches on well kept grass are large enough to take a long unit and all have 10A electricity (Europlug). Water taps are well spaced and not far from any of the pitches. The comfort pitches with full services are for seasonal use only. There is an adventure play area for children and there are opportunities for canoeing and fishing in the adjacent water. This is a lovely site where families and couples can enjoy a relaxing break ‘away from it all’.
North Rhine-Westphalia
The North West of Germany is a diverse region offering bustling, cosmopolitan cities such as Hamburg as well outstanding nature reserves such as Luneberg Heath with its magnificent annual display of pink heather blossom. There are superb facilities for watersports on the lakes and for sailing the Baltic coastline.


















