Camping in Hesse 2025: New trends and satisfied guests!

Camping in Hesse 2025: New trends and satisfied guests!

The 2025 camping season in Hesse is very popular. Various holiday destinations, from the picturesque national parks to the beautiful Edersee, attract camping enthusiasts from all over Germany. Gerhard Schöneweitz, the second chairman of the State Association of the Camping Industry in Hesse, reports that the positive season so far this year has led to some operators recording slightly lower numbers compared to the previous year. There are no official overnight stay statistics yet, but it is expected that the 2024 level of around 1.4 million overnight stays can be maintained. The Kassel Land and Waldeck-Frankenberg regions in particular were a popular destination in 2024, where around a third of the overnight stays took place n-tv reported.

A special highlight of the 2025 season is the increased bookings from June, as Katharina May-Bussmann, the managing director of the Fuldaschleife campsite, explains. In the camping scene, sustainable offers and exceptional accommodation options are very popular. Whether in a safari tent or a cozy bubble tent with a view of the stars, the variety is impressive. However, many campgrounds choose to end the season in late October or early November, while others offer winter camping. However, May-Bussmann's place does not allow this due to the high level of care required. Interestingly, the cancellation rate is extremely low in the high season, but cancellations can increase in the low season during bad weather.

Camping trends and booking behavior

An exciting development can be seen in the booking behavior of guests: more and more holidaymakers are securing their seats early. Many have already made reservations for the 2026 summer vacation, underlining the popularity of camping. According to statistics from beyondcamping.de 15.86% of the German population opt for a camping holiday. In 2020, 33.95 million nights were spent on German campsites, demonstrating the high demand for outdoor experiences.

A look at the data also shows that 81% of campers prefer to travel with their partner and the most popular travel months are July and August. What is particularly noteworthy is that almost every third camper has their own caravan or motorhome and the main reasons for a camping holiday are self-determined travel, the experience of nature and flexibility.

Family-friendly places and offers

Campsites offer a wide range of leisure activities for young and old. For example, the Le Montana Parc campsite in Gassin, Golfe de St Tropez, where families can enjoy a heated swimming pool and numerous activities for children all year round. There is also a selection of dining options and sporting activities to round off the camping experience, such as campings.com reported. From a bread roll service to a fitness room and a water slide, there is something for everyone.

In conclusion, it can be said that camping is experiencing a real boom not only among the people of Cologne, but throughout Germany. Whether in your own motorhome, in a tent or in one of the new luxury modules – nature and the communal experience are the focus and make camping an indispensable leisure activity.