Camping in Soltau

Located in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath, Soltau is the perfect starting point for long hikes through the natural paradise where the famous Heidschnucken sheep graze. Dog owners enjoy setting off from the campsites on walks through the beautiful heathland. With the surrounding leisure and animal parks and the child-friendly thermal baths, the town is also a popular destination for families.

Special features of camping in Soltau

Due to their proximity to the popular Heide Resort leisure park, the campsites in Soltau to the north of the town centre are perfect for families. From here, you can even walk to the attractions in the holiday paradise. There are also numerous bathing lakes around Soltau that are directly adjacent to the campsites. The campsites on the Mühlenbach stream to the east of the town centre also offer opportunities for water sports and splashing around. The region is also known for its dense forest covering around 100,000 square metres. Campsites in Imbrock, south of Soltau, score points with their perfect location in the countryside and proximity to the A7 motorway. There are also romantic ponds for swimming. Campers can expect comfortable pitches with electricity, modern sanitary facilities and well-kept tent pitches at sites such as Freizeithof Imbrock, the Böhmeschlucht campsite in Bad Fallingbostel and Röders Park. Many of the campsites are annual sites that are also open in winter.

Campsites in and around Soltau

The region's beautiful heathland is likely to be a decisive factor for any travelling party to park their motorhome or pitch their tent here. More and more campers are becoming enthusiastic about the Lüneburg Heath and Soltau, which means that it is essential to make a booking for several campsites before travelling. Finding a suitable pitch on site could prove difficult.

Imbrock Leisure Centre

Although Freizeithof Imbrock is dominated by permanent campers, guests will always find a pitch outside the high season. The highlight of the site is certainly the 1.5-hectare bathing lake with its own beach. Well-maintained sanitary facilities with a separate area for children, a variety of sports facilities, comfortable pitches with electricity and service facilities with dishwashers, washing machines and gas bottle supply all speak in favour of a stay at Freizeithof Imbrock. As an annual site, guests can also make a booking here for the winter period.

Röders Park - Premium Camping

Röders Park in Ebsmoor has been specially designed as a park for guests. The closeness to nature in this small holiday paradise can be felt everywhere. Guided hiking and cycling tours, bike hire and the wellness facilities in the nearby thermal baths all speak in favour of a stay at Röders Park. Whether for one night or several nights - campers can spend relaxing days here. In the heart of the heathland, the Südsee-Camp and the Böhmeschlucht campsite in Bad Fallingbostel are other attractive options. The Südsee-Camp is a wonderful holiday paradise with a short journey to Soltau.

How to get there

Thanks to its convenient location near the A7 motorway halfway between Hamburg and Hanover, Soltau is easy to reach by car. It is around 350 km from Berlin to the holiday destination. To get there, guests leave the German capital on the city motorway 115 in a south-westerly direction. The A10 motorway branches off to the right at the Nuhetal junction. The next point of reference is the Werder junction, which is the connection to Hanover. From here, motorists turn off onto the A7 heading north. Approximately 720 kilometres lie between the Bavarian capital of Munich and Soltau. The A9 motorway is ideal for those travelling from the south of Germany. Holidaymakers like to make a first stop in Bayreuth, which is around 230 km from Munich. There are numerous supermarkets, petrol stations and restaurants close to the main road.

Gastronomy

The restaurants in Soltau serve typical dishes from the Lüneburg Heath, which are characterised by regional ingredients such as fish from the heath rivers and local vegetables. In spring, asparagus, which grows excellently on the fertile heathland soil, is the favourite dish. The tender vegetables are harvested in the fields from April. Many delicacies come from the Heidschnucken sheep: the delicious roast is served with boiled potatoes, red cabbage and redcurrant jelly. The hearty national dish Heidjer Knipp consists of grilled sausage from Heideschnucke sheep or beef and is particularly substantial thanks to its preparation in apple and onion lard. It is usually served with fried potatoes and pickled vegetables. The coffee is accompanied by crispy Heide sand biscuits made from fine shortcrust pastry.

Best time to visit

If you want to see the beautiful Lüneburg Heath bathed in a sea of purple colours, travel to the blooming season in August and September. But spring is also ideal for long hikes and excursions. In May and June, the sun shines for an above-average seven hours a day. The weather is particularly warm from June to August, when the maximum average temperatures reach around 22 degrees Celsius. This is when the surrounding ponds warm up to bathing temperatures. Taking an umbrella to the campsites in Soltau is a good idea due to the frequent rainfall. Rain can be expected nine to 12 days a month all year round.

Activities and excursions

On an active holiday at Soltau's campsites, you can go on extensive hikes and cycle tours through the Lüneburg Heath. The town also has a lot to offer families.

On a family holiday in Soltau

The Heide Park Resort in the north of Soltau is a magical attraction for families. 40 attractions such as the children's rollercoaster Indy Blitz or the spectacular wing coaster Flight of the Demons are among the highlights, as is the exciting 5D cinema Ghost Busters. Nature lovers head to the Weltvogelpark in Walsrode, around 20 kilometres from Soltau. Among the crowd-pullers are the baby bird station and the cute penguins. The birds of prey show is also impressive, where eagles and colourful parrots show off their flying skills.

Actively discover the Lüneburg Heath

Located around 25 kilometres north of Soltau, the Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve around Wilseder Berg is ideal for long hikes. Interesting tours start from Undeloh, Döhle or Oberhaverbeck, leading past Heidschnucken sheep on vast heathland and rare moors. Cyclists are attracted by the 30-kilometre route around Soltau, which runs through the romantic Juniper Park, among other places. Plant lovers should pay a visit to the Breidings Garten recreation area on the way back shortly before reaching the centre of Soltau.