Camping in Switzerland

25 campsites in Switzerland for All Year

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Camping Alpenblick
Switzerland, Central, Bern, Interlaken-Thunersee

Alpenblick is an all-year site in a stunning setting, located at the heart of the Bernese Oberland just 100 metres from the beautiful Lake Thun. A Swiss chalet-style building houses the reception, shop and bar/restaurant that is very popular with campers and locals alike (try the ‘schnitzelbrot’ and dine on the terrace in good weather). There are around 100 touring pitches and a further 80 residential pitches. The touring pitches are mostly grassy and level, with moderate shade, and all have 10/16A electrical connections. Some good hardstanding pitches are available for motorhomes.

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Camping Jungfrau
Switzerland, Central, Bern, Lauterbrunnen

This friendly and ever-popular site has a very imposing and dramatic situation in a steep valley with a fine view of the Jungfrau at the end. Mountain meltwater cascades hundreds of feet down the sheer rock walls of the valley. Many active pursuits are available in the area, as well as trips on the Jungfrau railway and mountain lifts. In winter, the site runs a free shuttle bus to the local ski lifts, and large community lounges are available for après-ski enjoyment.

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Camping Manor Farm 1
Switzerland, Central, Bern, Interlaken-Thunersee

Manor Farm continues to be popular with British and Dutch visitors; located in one of the traditional touring areas of Switzerland. The flat terrain is divided into 230 individual, numbered pitches, varying considerably in size (40-100 sq.m) and price. There is shade in some places.

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Camping Simplonblick
Switzerland, Valais, Raron

Camping Simplonblick is a fairly small, traditional-style campsite close to the beautiful Valais mountains. The site makes a great base for cycling or walking in this popular region. Pitches are generally level, on grass and there are a number of mobile homes available to rent. The playground, giant chess, and the modernised pool should keep younger guests entertained.

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Camping Bad Ragaz
Switzerland, East, St Gallen, Bad Ragaz

The luxury spa resort of Bad Ragaz nestles in the Rhine valley and Camping Bad Ragaz forms part of the lido and restaurant complex. Set in a small forest, the site offers simple, informal camping close to the river. There are 86 flat, level gravel pitches of which 52 are for touring, all with access to 10A electricity. The Rhine and the extensive park and lake are within a minute’s walk and add to the peaceful nature of the site. If upon arrival reception is closed (hours are limited), visitors are invited to select an unreserved pitch and check in later.

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Camping Sur En
Switzerland, East, Graubünden, Sur En/Sent

Sur En is at the eastern end of the Engadine valley, about 10 km. from the Italian and Austrian borders. The area is perhaps better known as a skiing region, but has summer attractions as well. This fairly level site is in an open valley with little shade. There is probably room for 120 touring units, all with electricity (6A), on the meadows where pitches are neither marked nor numbered. As you approach on road 27 and spot the site way below by the river, the drop may appear daunting, but becomes less so as you proceed. The exit is steep and caravanners will require plenty of pulling power, although assistance will be provided if it proves too difficult.

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Camping Vermeille
Switzerland, Central, Bern, Zweisimmen

This small campsite is about 1,000 m. above sea level, on a road followed by many tourists and can serve either as a night stop or as a holiday base for those who like a mountain site with many attractive excursion opportunities. In summer, there are 30 pitches for touring units (limited shade), in winter 20 (the remainder of the 120 total being seasonal lets), all with 10A electricity connections. The site is equipped for winter sports camping and therefore a fair proportion of the available space consists of hardstandings for caravans on stony ground. However, there are also lawns for tents.

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Camping du Grand Paradis
Switzerland, South, Valais, Champéry

Camping du Grand Paradis is the perfect jumping-off point for countless hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or biking excursions, it is a haven for nature and sports lovers alike with a laid-back, friendly atmosphere and an idyllic setting on the banks of a pristine alpine stream. At the gateway to the Canton of Valais and just 90 minutes from Geneva, the site nestles snugly in a bucolic forest in the shadow of the spectacular Dents du Midi Mountain range. Open all year, the site sits at the foot of the ski slopes and the legendary World Cup downhill biking track. In mere minutes, a high-speed 6-man chairlift next door (open in winter) or the village cable-car whisks visitors into the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil recreational area. On site facilities include a covered picnic area with barbeque pit, a Parcours Vita fitness trail, a cross-country ski area and Wi-Fi. The site has 54 pitches of which 23 are for touring units and have 13/10amp electric hook-up point.

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Camping de Molignon
Switzerland, South, Valais, Les Haudères

Camping de Molignon, surrounded by mountains, is a peaceful haven 1,450 m. above sea level. The rushing stream at the bottom of the site and the sound of cow bells and birdsong are likely to be the only disturbing factors in summer. The 95 pitches for touring units (all with 10A electricity) are on well tended terraces leading down to the river. Six chalets are available to rent. Excellent English is spoken by the owner’s son who is now running the site. He is always pleased to give information on all that is available from the campsite. The easy uphill drive from Sion in the Rhône Valley is enhanced by ancient villages and the Pyramids of Euseigne.

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Camping Cavresc
Switzerland, East, Graubünden, Le Prese

Le Prese is on the Tirano to Saint Moritz road, south of the Bernina Pass. Camping Cavresc is set among grassy meadows in the Valposchiavo valley and is blessed with a southern climate, a peaceful ambience and beautiful views. It is a very informal and relaxed site with modern sanitary facilities. For touring units there are 30 flat, level pitches, all with 10A electricity and convenient water points, plus a group of eight fully serviced pitches. There is some shade. If the campsite reception is unmanned, walk back into town as the Sertori family, who own the site, also run the small well stocked supermarket. Le Prese is close to Italy and the Poschiavo Lake.

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Camping Eienwäldli
Switzerland, Central, Unterwalden, Engelberg

Idyllically situated near the beautiful village of Engelberg, surrounded by mountains, 3,500 feet above sea level, this all-year site must be one of the very best in Switzerland. The comprehensive range of facilities would be hard to beat. Nearly half of the site is taken up by static caravans which are grouped together at one side. The touring area is in two parts, there are 68 hardstandings for caravans and motorhomes, 11 are comfortplatze, and 12 are prestigeplatze, but all have electricity. Over the small bridge is a flat meadow for about 70 tents. Reception can be found in the very modern foyer of the Eienwäldli Hotel which also houses the indoor pool, spa complex, excellent shop and café/bar.

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Camping International Lido Luzern
Switzerland, Central, Luzern

Luzern is a traditional holiday resort of the British, and this site has many British visitors. It lies near the shore of Lake Luzern, just 1 mile outside the town itself. This good but expensive site (£42 in low season per night) is divided into separate sections for caravans, motorhomes and tents; the first two have hardstandings which, in effect, provide rather formal and small individual pitches with shade in parts. There are 150 marked touring pitches all with 16A electricity connections. Quiet in the early season, from late June to late August it can become full and feel rather crowded, especially in the tent section. Good English is spoken.

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Camping de Vidy
Switzerland, West, Vaud, Lausanne

The ancient city of Lausanne spills down the hillside towards Lake Geneva until it meets the peaceful park in which this site is situated. Owned by the city, the managers have enhanced its neat and tidy appearance by planting many flowers and shrubs. Hard access roads separate the site into sections for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with 10A electrical connections in all parts, except the tent areas. Of the 350 pitches, about 96 are for touring units, 100 are for tents and the remainder for seasonal caravans. A few large pitches near the lake are suitable for American style motorhomes.

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Camping Fischers Fritz
Switzerland, North, Zürich

Camping Zürich is a smallish site only 4.5 km. from the centre of the city, in a pleasant situation, but with more demands on space than it can meet. With 150 touring pitches (all with 6/16A electricity), it may well pack units rather closely in season but there is much transit trade, so there are usually plenty of vacancies for early arrivals. Caravans go on flat hardstandings; tents, for which space may be easier to find, go on lawns. Trains pass by the site regularly through the day and up until midnight; there is also some road noise.

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Bergcamping Heiti
Switzerland, Central, Bern, Gsteig bei Gstaad

Bergcamping Heiti is a fairly new site located 10 km. from the stylish resort of Gstaad. The site has been recommended by our Swiss agent and we plan to undertake a full inspection. Bergcamping Heiti is open all year and has 50 grassy pitches suitable for summer and winter use. There is also a number of traditional wooden chalets available to rent. The wash block is fully heated and has a drying room for skiers and walkers. The site is situated at the foot of the Col du Pillon and a wide choice of walking and mountain biking routes are available. The nearby village of Gsteig is five minutes by foot and has a good selection of shops and restaurants.

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Camping Seefeld Sarnen
Switzerland, Central, Unterwalden, Sarnen

One of the finest sites we have seen, Camping Seefeld Sarnen was completely rebuilt with all the features demanded by discerning campers and reopened in 2011. The location alongside Lake Sarnen is breathtaking, with views across the water to lush meadows, wooded hills and mountains topped with snow for most of the year. The seasonal pitches are immaculately maintained on their own area. There are 94 touring pitches arranged on almost level grass, each with 13A electricity and its own water tap. There is some shade from young trees which will increase as time goes on. The site not only offers active family holidays on land and on the water, but is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful part of Switzerland.

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Camping Eggishorn
Switzerland, South, Valais, Fiesch

Camping Eggishorn is peacefully situated 400 m. from the village centre. There are 80 pitches for touring on flat grassy ground plus 20 spaces for tents, with some shade and fine views of the surrounding mountain scenery, and there are 100 seasonal units. All have electricity connections (16A Europlugs), many also have water, waste water, TV and radio connections. The site’s restaurant specialises in local cuisine, and other amenities include a small shop and a heated toilet block with special facilities for disabled visitors. In winter this is an important skiing region with a cross-country circuit just 100 m. from the site and downhill skiing on the Fiescheralp.

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Camping Saint Cassian
Switzerland, East, Graubünden, Lenz/Lantsch

Saint Cassian, owned and managed by three generations of the Nadig family, caters mainly for static holiday caravans, but has some room for touring units and is suitable for a night stop when travelling to or from Saint Moritz. The site is on a fairly steep slope but the 60 touring pitches (out of 190) are terraced between the statics under a cover of tall pines. Forty have 10A electricity. Being 1,415 m. above sea level in a north-south valley, this is a peaceful location surrounded by scenic views and abundant sunshine; 140 signed walking paths of various degrees of difficulty start from the site.

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Camping Grassi
Switzerland, Central, Bern, Frutigen

This is a small site with about half the pitches occupied by static caravans, used by their owners for weekends and holidays. The 70 or so places available for touring units are not marked out but are generous in size without overcrowding. Ten pitches have been upgraded to full comfort and weather-resistant surfaces added to others. Most places are on level grass with two small terraces at the end of the site. There is little shade but the site is set in a river valley with trees on the hills which enclose the area. Electricity is available for all pitches but long leads may be required in parts.

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TCS Camping Lugano
Switzerland, South, Ticino, Muzzano

Camping Lugano is a modern south-facing site leading onto Lake Lugano. It must rank as one of the better sites in Switzerland for a complete family holiday. There are 250 numbered pitches (around 200 for touring units) all with 10A Europlug and 26 have water and drainage. Trees in most parts of the site offer shade to those who prefer less direct sunshine. Cars must be left in the car park, which makes the site less cluttered and safer for children. The site is only a short distance from the airport, so there will be some daytime aircraft noise. Roads have been re-laid and a marina has been built giving full access for watersports enthusiasts.

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Switzerland

A small, wealthy country, best known for its outstanding mountainous scenery, fine cheeses, delicious chocolates, Swiss bank accounts and enviable lifestyles. Centrally situated in Europe, it shares its borders with four countries: France, Austria, Germany and Italy, each one having its own cultural influence on Switzerland.

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Switzerland, a country renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and pristine natural beauty, is a haven for camping enthusiasts seeking an escape into nature. The Swiss camping experience is a seamless blend of convenience, staggering views, and a deep connection with nature.

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Switzerland boasts a picture postcard landscape of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and glaciers. The Bernese Oberland with its snowy peaks and rolling hills is the most popular area – Gstaad is a favourite haunt of wealthy skiers, while the mild climate and breezy conditions around
Lake Thun are perfect for watersports and other outdoor activities.

German-speaking Zurich is a multicultural metropolis with over 50 museums, sophisticated shops and colourful festivals, set against a breathtaking backdrop of lakes and mountains. The southeast of Switzerland has densely forested mountain slopes and the wealthy and glamorous resort of Saint Moritz. Geneva, Montreux and Lausanne on the northern shores of Lake Geneva make up the bulk of French Switzerland, with vineyards that border the lakes and medieval towns. The southernmost canton, Ticino, is home to the Italian-speaking Swiss, with the Mediterranean style lakeside resorts of Lugano and Locarno.

Conceptions of Switzerland go hand in hand with images of the Matterhorn, said to be the most photographed mountain in the world. This soaring peak is often snow capped even in summer and towers above the pretty town of Zermatt, a popular ski resort.

It goes without saying that a camping holiday in Switzerland is sure to include outdoor activities. There’s paragliding, mountaineering and climbing for the thrill seekers, or for those inclined to more leisurely activities, golf, fly fishing and walking. The forested slopes of the Alps are an excellent place to discover the country’s flora and fauna, from the pine trees and alpine flowers to chamois and birds of prey.

Swiss cuisine varies depending on whether you’re in the French, German or Italian speaking areas. Fondue is perhaps its most famous dish, but you can also enjoy Zopf, a speciality bread and saffron risotto.

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SWITZERLAND AT A GLANCE

Switzerland at a glance

Capital: Bern

Population: 8 million

Climate: Mild and refreshing in the northern plateau. South of the Alps it is warmer, influenced by the Mediterranean. The Valais is noted for its dryness.

Language: German in central and eastern areas, French in the west and Italian in the south. Raeto-Romansch is spoken in the southeast. English is spoken by many.

Telephone: The country code is 00 41.

Money: Currency: Swiss Franc

Banks: Mon-Fri 08.30-16.30. Some close for lunch.

Shops: Mon-Fri 08.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00.Sat 08.00-16.00. Often closed Monday mornings.

Public Holidays:

1 January (Saturday): New Year’s Day (Neujahrstag)
18 April (Monday): Easter Monday (Ostermontag) – celebrated to different degrees, but this depends on the canton and region
26 May (Thursday): Ascension Day (Auffahrt) (40 days after Easter)
1 August (Monday): Swiss National Day (Bundesfeier)
25 December (Sunday): Christmas Day (Weihnachten)

Motoring: The road network is comprehensive and well planned. An annual road tax is levied on all cars using Swiss motorways and the ‘Vignette’ windscreen sticker must be purchased at the border (credit cards not accepted), or in advance from the Swiss National Tourist Office, plus a separate one for a towed caravan or trailer

CUISINE OF THE REGION

Cuisine of the region

Swiss cuisine is a hearty and flavorful blend of German, French, and Italian influences. It is known for its use of high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, such as cheese, dairy products, potatoes, and meats. Some of the most popular Swiss dishes include:

Fondue: This iconic Swiss dish is made with melted cheese and wine, and is typically served with bread cubes, vegetables, and meats.

Raclette: Another popular Swiss cheese dish, raclette is made with melted cheese that is scraped onto a plate and served with boiled potatoes, pickled vegetables, and cured meats.

Rösti: This potato pancake is a staple of Swiss cuisine, and is often served as a side dish or main course.

Älplermagronen: This traditional Swiss dish is made with macaroni, potatoes, cheese, cream, and roasted onions.

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes: This veal stew is cooked in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms and onions.