Camping Grubhof

Alan Rogers Review

Camping Grubhof is a beautifully laid out, level and spacious site set in the former riding and hunting park of the 14th-century Schloss Grubhof. The 200 touring pitches have been carefully divided into separate areas for different types of visitors – dog owners, young people, families and groups, and a quiet area. All the generous XXL pitches (at least 180 sq.m) provide electricity (16A), water and drainage (also in winter), many along the bank of the Saalach river.

Although new, the central building has been built in traditional Tirolean style using, in part, materials hundreds of years old reclaimed from old farmhouses. The result is most attractive. On the ground floor, you will find the reception, a cosy café/bar, a restaurant and a small shop, and on the first floor, a deluxe sauna, a beauty and wellness suite, two apartments and a relaxation room.

Some areas are wooded with plenty of shade, others are more open and there are some very attractive log cabins which have been rescued from the old logging camps. Many of the possible activities are based around the river, where you can enjoy canoeing and white-water rafting, fly fishing (with a permit) and swimming (when the river is low). The ski resort of Lofer Alm is only 2 km. away (free ski shuttle). A cross-county track is 300 m. away and snow cleared winter walks start directly from the site. Bordering the National Park of Berchtesgaden, the area is renowned for hiking, mountain climbing and cycling (the site is on the Tauernradweg cycling trail). Excellent English is spoken.

Facilities

Three attractive, modern sanitary units constructed of concrete, wood and glass provide excellent facilities. XXL-family bathrooms (free for guests on XXL-pitches, to rent in winter). Washing machine, dryer and drying gallery. Gym upstairs (€10 membership per pitch/week). Recreation and conference room and a small library. Saunas, steam bath and massage. Ski and canoe storage room. Motorhome services. Luxury dog shower. Shop, restaurant and bar. Adventure-style playground. Youth room. Playroom. Watersports. Cabins to rent. Hotel and B&B accommodation. Free WiFi hotspots, on pitches against fee.

• Accommodation to Rent
• All Year
• American Motor Homes
• Bar on Site
• Bicycle Hire Nearby
• Bicycle Hire on Site
• Boat Launch on Site
• Book Online
• Childrens Play Area
• Fishing on Site
• Golf Nearby
• Lake/River Beach Nearby
• Lake/River Beach Onsite
• Lake/River Swim
• Nature
• Outdoor Pool Nearby
• Restaurant
• Riding Nearby
• Shop Nearby
• Shop on Site
• Skiing Nearby
• Skiing on Site
• Takeaway Food
• TV on Site
• Twin Axle Caravans Accepted
• Wifi (all site)
• Wifi Chargeable

Accessibility

• Accessible parking
• Accessible pitches
• Accessible bar / restaurant
• Accessible reception
• Accessible shower
• Accessible WC
• Proximity to accessible transport
• Inclusive activities
• Onsite movement (dropped kerbs)
• Onsite movement (access ramps)

Green Credentials

• EcoCamping Award
• Ecolabel
• EV charging points available
• Solar-powered facilities
• Energy-saving lighting
• Reduced water consuming toilets
• Recycling points
• Communal composting facilities
• Reduced use of single-use items
• Wild areas of land (grass not mown - wild flowers/meadows)
• Native tree planting programme
• Responsible land management (limited or zero use of fertiliser)
• Responsible water management (no outflows into rivers)
• Wetlands created or managed
• Environmental policy

Location

From A12 exit 17 (south of Kufstein) take B178 east to St Johann in Tyrol, then continue on B178 to Lofer, then south on B311 towards Zell am See. Site is 200 m. after Lagerhaus filling station on left.