Saxony calls: Camping boomt - nature and culture for explorers!

Saxony calls: Camping boomt - nature and culture for explorers!

The Saxon government has big plans for camping tourism in the region. She would like to promote Saxony as an insider tip for individual travelers and increase the number of camping tourists. Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) emphasizes the diverse discovery options that camping and motorhome guests are offered in Saxony.

2024 the number of overnight stays on campsites in Saxony rose to 1.08 million, which corresponds to an impressive increase of 28 percent compared to 2019. Oberlausitz and Saxon Switzerland, each attract a third of the guests, are particularly popular. Nevertheless, the proportion of overnight stays in Saxon campsites with 5.4 percent is below the nationwide average of 8.6 percent. Of the campers in Saxony, eight percent come from abroad, about half of them from the Netherlands.

growth in camping tourism

The market for camping, caravaning and motorhomes show a positive development in Saxony, with growth in 2024 significantly higher than in nationwide average. The Ministry is also planning to expand bike tourism, including new mountain bike trails and the modernization of existing routes. Despite these positive trends, the Central German Association of the camping and motorhome industry expresses a differentiated view of the industry.

Association leader Jens W. Bohge warns of weather -related fluctuations and expresses a reserved expectation for the coming season. He also mentions challenges such as increasing energy costs, high food prices and increased salaries that put a strain on the industry. In addition, Bohge emphasizes that Saxony is not a coastal region, but impresses with a wealth of other attractions such as lakes, mountains and cultural offers.

infrastructure and regional peculiarities

The infrastructure in camping tourism suffers from construction sites, especially on Autobahn 4, which is seen as one of the hurdles for local tourism. In Saxony there are around 100 campsites and 150 parking spaces for motorhomes, many of which are managed by family businesses.

Saxon Switzerland in particular offers an impressive nature experience, framed by breathtaking rock formations, forests and an extensive network of hiking trails. Camping options range from tent places to motorhomes to bivouac accommodations that promise campfire romance and a clear starry sky.

nature and cultural lovers find further highlights near Dresden, which is often referred to as the “Elbflorence”. The city is surrounded by sandstone mountains and vineyards and offers majestic buildings such as the Frauenkirche, the Semperoper and the kennel, which captivate the visitors.