This Sunday, the first real holiday period began for the Germans, which coincides with the feast of Whitsun. The desire to travel and to regain possession of a part of normality is very great, as indeed is everywhere. This is also due to the easing of restrictions that the government has recently applied, thanks to which German tourists are exempted from the 10-day quarantine obligation after returning from abroad. Therefore, from those who own a recreational vehicle, there has been a great demand for campsites both in Germany and in Europe.
Given the surge in demand, Uwe Frers, managing director of ADAC Camping, advises those who have not yet left, but intend to do so, to book. “Book first, then go! On PiNCAMP, the ADAC campsite portal, campers can still find vacant pitches. Just enter the destination region and travel dates and all campsites still available are displayed and can be booked immediately“.
According to a current evaluation of the usage data on PiNCAMP.de, campsites in the north and south of Germany are particularly requested. Demand was concentrated in Schleswig-Holstein (30% of users), Bavaria (18%), Lower Saxony (12%) and Baden-Württemberg (10%). Therefore, those looking for vacant pitches are more likely to find them in less frequented federal states, such as Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Brandenburg, Thuringia, Saxony or Saxony-Anhalt (between 1% and 4%).
If you can’t find the right place in Germany, as Uwe Frers advises, you can book abroad. “There are many more possibilities in neighboring countries. With over 2,200 campsites in Germany and Europe, which can be booked online, every camper should be able to find their place on PiNCAMP.de“. Another important tip is to inform yourself about the current situation of campsites in Germany and Europe by accessing the Camping and Corona News page of PiNCAMP before starting your trip.
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