Camping Holidays
Pure nature, freedom and adventure: The best campsites in Europe, equipment tips and camping styles for every taste.
Why Camping Is the Most Honest Way to Holiday
Camping is the most primal form of travel: experiencing nature instead of hotel rooms, campfires instead of minibars, starry skies instead of ceilings. And camping is no longer just sleeping mats and tinned food – from glamping tents to fully equipped motorhomes, there is something for every comfort level.
Camping brings families together, saves money and offers a flexibility no package holiday can match. You decide spontaneously where to stay, how long and what to do.
In this guide you will find the five best camping destinations in Europe, an overview of different camping styles and practical tips for your next trip.
The 5 Best Camping Destinations in Europe
From the Croatian Adriatic coast to Sweden's wilderness – these camping spots are stunning.
Croatia
CroatiaEurope's camping paradise no. 1. Over 500 campsites, many directly on the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea with first-class infrastructure.
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Sweden
SwedenThanks to the Right of Public Access (Allemansratten), unique camping freedom: you can camp almost anywhere in nature for one night – for free.
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Lake Garda
ItalyLake Garda combines camping with Mediterranean flair. Campsites with beach, pool and lake views.
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Corsica
FranceThe Island of Beauty offers camping between mountains and sea: red granite rocks, turquoise water and the famous GR20.
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Denmark
DenmarkEurope's most family-friendly camping country. Over 500 campsites with playgrounds, trampolines and common rooms.
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Camping Styles at a Glance
From classic tents to luxury glamping – find your camping style.
Tent Camping
- Set up and test your tent at home first
- Choose sleeping mat and bag by temperature (summer: +5°C is fine)
- Choose a pitch with slight slope – rain water runs off
- Sleep with head uphill for better comfort
- Always tension guy ropes – wind can come up even in good weather
Motorhome & Campervan
- Book motorhome at least 3 months ahead (peak season: 6 months)
- Check driving licence: up to 3.5t regular licence suffices
- Research service stations in advance
- Check gas, water and electricity before departure
- Know your maximum height – many bridges are under 3.5m
Glamping
- Safari tents, tree houses and pods offer camping feeling with hotel comfort
- Ideal for camping beginners or special partner experience
- Bedding and towels usually provided – less luggage needed
- Prices between campsite and hotel (€50–150 per night)
Wild Camping
- Legal in: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Scotland (Right of Public Access)
- Prohibited in most EU countries – check local laws
- Basic rule: maximum 1 night, at least 150m from houses
- Leave No Trace: no litter, no fire, no marks
- Always carry enough water and a water filter as backup
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