Overview
- Following Easter’s near-full campgrounds, operators report a strong season start and heavy demand for the next holiday weekends.
- Official data show a 2025 record of about 44.7 million camping overnight stays, up 4.2% from 2024 and 24.9% above 2019.
- Many sites say spring bridge weekends are already sold out, and several report solid occupancy stretching into August.
- Prices have climbed since 2020, with campsite fees up about 28.7% and motorhome pitches up 32.2%, while high fuel costs push more travelers to shorter trips inside Germany.
- Campgrounds are investing in upgrades such as renovated washhouses, added rental bathrooms, online booking, e‑bike charging and free Wi‑Fi to raise capacity and comfort.