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Camping in Upper Palatine

That's why you should camp in the Upper Palatinate:

  • Nature-loving holidays in green meadows and picturesque villages.
  • Child-friendly campsites with activity parks and youth campsites.
  • Variety of leisure activities such as cycling and water sports.
  • Year-round activities such as winter sports and hiking.

In the Upper Palatinate, camping enthusiasts can expect a unique mix of idyllic landscapes and a variety of leisure activities. Surrounded by green meadows, picturesque villages and clear lakes, the campsites offer an all-round experience for families and couples. With activities such as cycling, mountain biking and a selection of water sports on Lake Steinberg, there is something for everyone. The proximity to historic towns and nature reserves rounds off the camping adventure.

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Ferienhof & Campingplatz Schweinmühle
Surrounded by the beautiful Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Ferienhof & Campingplatz Schweinmühle welcomes its guests in Windischeschenbach ### Family-friendly campsite with animals and play barn… Campsite profile page
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Campingplatz Platzermühle
The Platzermühle campsite near the Upper Palatinate spa town of Sibyllenbad is ideal for a wellness holiday for young guests through to the 50-plus generation. Hikers can go on tours in the idyllic su… Campsite profile page
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Campingpark Nabburg
Campingpark Nabburg welcomes its guests on the outskirts of Nabburg in the Upper Palatinate. As a special feature, there is direct access from the site to the neighbouring open-air swimming pool in th… Campsite profile page

Extensive nature and wildlife reserves, plenty of greenery and exciting sights - the Bavarian administrative district of Upper Palatinate makes campers' hearts beat faster. Campers can look forward to a particularly nature-loving stay in the midst of green meadows, picturesque villages and small rivers.

Many of the Upper Palatinate campsites are particularly child-friendly and guarantee a successful holiday for young and old with separate youth campsites and activity parks. And your beloved four-legged friend is also a welcome guest.

Special features of camping in the Upper Palatinate

Located in north-east Bavaria, the Upper Palatinate region welcomes its guests with a range of excellent campsites. Some of them border directly on a sparkling lake, such as Lake Steinberg. The neighbouring Czech Republic is only a stone's throw away from here, but other surrounding destinations are also ideal for a day trip. The region is rich in natural treasures - the ideal setting for various leisure activities such as cycling, mountain biking or water sports. Winter sports are also very popular during the colder months.

The diversity of the region is also reflected in the campsites: whether you are a sportsman, a relaxation seeker or a culture lover - every type of holidaymaker will find the perfect campsite for them when camping in the Upper Palatinate. Be it near a lake, such as Lake Murner See, or right next to a city like Regensburg. Active holidaymakers especially love the wide-ranging sports programme, from hiking in the nature reserve to mountain biking through the Upper Palatinate Forest.

Arrival

Caravan and motorhome drivers can expect a well-developed and adequately signposted route to their desired campsite. Only in the summer months of July and August can there be increased traffic jams or other traffic obstructions on the motorways due to the European summer holidays.

The Upper Palatinate is a large region and therefore, depending on the departure and destination, there are different routes and various options for stopovers. Three motorways cross the region: the A3, the A6 and the A93. Coming from Leipzig, for example, the Mitterteich service area on the A93 motorway with its excellent restaurant is ideal. The TOTAL motorway service area in Alfeld is an ideal stopover for all campers travelling from Nuremberg.

The route from Munich to Weiden in der Oberpfalz is 200 km via the A9 and A93 motorways, past Regensburg. Once you have passed Regensburg, it is only a stone's throw to your destination of Weiden in der Oberpfalz.

Coming from the south, campers are best advised to leave the motorway at Regensburg and take the beautiful route through the Naab Valley via Mariaort and Kallmünz - a fantastic drive that reveals the beauty of the Upper Palatinate region.

Destinations in the Upper Palatinate, Germany

Whether it's a swimming holiday at the largest lake in Eastern Bavaria, Lake Steinberg, or an active holiday in the town of Tirschenreuth - the regions and campsites in the Upper Palatinate are diverse and offer plenty of opportunities for leisure activities.

Steinberg on the lake

Campers can spend wonderful days by the water at Lake Steinberg and treat themselves to a well-deserved break with their loved ones. Here, bathers will find romantic, quiet bays as well as lively sand and pebble beaches. Water sports such as water skiing and sailing are very popular with active holidaymakers. The shore is lined with cafés and restaurants with terraces where you can round off a wonderful day's holiday.

Tirschenreuth

Nestled in a colourful landscape, the town of Tirschenreuth welcomes its guests with numerous attractions and cultural facilities. The small Upper Palatinate town is characterised by almost 4,000 surrounding ponds. Hikers and anglers are particularly impressed by the extensive forest and pond area around Tirschenreuth, which is home to well-signposted hiking routes and cycle paths. In addition, the annual Fish Experience Weeks are organised during the fishing season to teach visitors all about fish, for example how to handle a fishing rod.

Activities and excursions

Family hikes, long-distance hiking trails and interesting sights - there is plenty to discover in the Upper Palatinate. In addition to culturally rich cities and great sightseeing opportunities, campers can also reconnect with nature here.

Hiking in the nature reserve

The Upper Palatinate landscapes are perfect for exploring on foot. The geological features and breathtaking views that await hikers on the trail make the whole experience even more exciting. Nature reserves such as the Doost nature reserve impress with metre-high rock formations and granite masses waiting to be hiked. Popular hiking trails include the Goldsteig, which passes the picturesque Pfreimdtal river valley, and the Nurtschweg. Lake Murn and the Silberhütte are also popular destinations for hikers.

Falkenstein Castle

There are around 600 impressive castles and palaces in the Upper Palatinate. The most famous is probably Falkenstein Castle, which is located in the town of the same name. With more than 900 years of history, the excursion destination attracts numerous visitors every year. It is also home to the second largest nature and rock park in Bavaria, the Falkenstein Castle Park nature reserve. Guided tours of the castle are offered every fortnight for day visitors, which always take place on Sundays without booking.

Gastronomy

Juicy roast pork, soft and fluffy bread dumplings, fresh pretzels and, of course, sauerkraut - the list of typical Bavarian specialities is long. In the Upper Palatinate, too, people like to savour good food. Other specialities include Leberkäse (meat loaf) and various types of sausage.

The potato has always grown and thrived in the Upper Palatinate under the best conditions and even today the tuberous fruit is still served in its normal form or often as a side dish in the form of potato pancakes. The Upper Palatinate Forest, especially the district of Tirschenreuth, is also known as the land of 1000 ponds - a particularly popular speciality is mirror carp, which is served in almost every local restaurant.

Best time to visit

The climate in the Upper Palatinate makes for mild summers and cold winters in which rain is not uncommon. The warm summer months are ideal for an exuberant swimming holiday at the lake with the whole family. The deep blue water provides a refreshing cool-down.

Active holidaymakers and culture enthusiasts prefer the months of May and September to make the most of the extensive sports and leisure programme in pleasant temperatures of around 20°C. The average maximum temperature in July and August is 23°C.

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