Activities in the fall: vacation tips for campers in any weather

Activities in the fall – Although the days are getting shorter and cooler, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature and be active outdoors.
Cycling, canoeing, climbing, mushroom picking and hiking are particularly popular.
What’s particularly great is that you can also do a lot of this with your dog and children.
If the weather doesn’t play ball, it’s worth relaxing in front of the electric heater, reading under the electric blanket, making a campfire, playing exciting camping games and fishing to get you out of the roof tent.
You can read more about this here.
If you want camping tips for the fall, you’ll find them here: Camping in the fall.

Advantages of camping in the fall

Discover the beauty of fall camping: experience breathtaking landscapes, enjoy peace and relaxation away from the high season, refresh yourself in lower temperatures, do outdoor activities and save money.
Here are 5 reasons why you should plan your next camping vacation for September:

Activities in fine weather: 5 tips for sunshine

A popular activity is hiking to explore the colorful landscape and enjoy the fresh air.
Cycling, climbing and canoeing are other great ways to explore the area and keep fit.
Then there’s mushroom picking – you can cook or dry the mushrooms afterwards.
These things are especially fun when the weather is nice and sunny.

These activities are particularly fun in good weather in the fall:

  • Ride a bike
  • Canoeing
  • Climbing
  • Pick mushrooms
  • Hiking

Cycling through the colorful forests

Enjoy the beauty of fall with your family while cycling.
Experience the breathtaking landscapes, pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists and the opportunity for exercise in the fresh air.
Take the opportunity to spend quality time with your family and create memories to last a lifetime.
Again, in a nutshell:

  • Enjoy the beauty of fall
  • Experience breathtaking landscapes
  • Pleasant temperatures & fewer tourists
  • Take the opportunity to spend time with the family

If you’re still unsure about how to teach your children to cycle or how to plan the right bike tour, you’ll find what you’re looking for here:

Canoeing: Adventure on wild waters

Experience a real adventure with your family while canoeing in the fall.
You can spend quality time with your family and create unforgettable memories.
Canoeing in the fall gives you the opportunity to experience nature from a different perspective.
Once in the overview:

  • Experience a real adventure with the family
  • Great time & unforgettable memories
  • See nature from a different perspective

If you’re still unsure about what to look out for when canoeing, you’ll find everything you need to know for beginners here:

Climbing: Aiming high – even in fall

Autumn offers ideal conditions for climbing, such as mild temperatures and dry weather.
In addition, the climbing routes are usually less crowded than in high season, which makes for a more relaxed experience.
Combine camping with climbing and enjoy the beauty of nature, the exercise in the fresh air and the challenge of the dizzying heights.
This is what you can expect when climbing:

  • Ideal conditions (mild temperatures, dry weather)
  • Less crowded climbing routes compared to the high season
  • Combine camping with climbing for an adventurous experience
  • Enjoy nature, exercise & the challenge of altitude

You can find out more about this action-packed sport here:

Pick mushrooms: Time in nature with the family

Camping and mushroom picking offers you the opportunity to enjoy nature and spend time with your family.
It’s an unforgettable experience and a great way to introduce your family to nature.
When picking mushrooms with children, it’s important to be knowledgeable about mushrooms, have the right equipment, ensure safety and protect the environment.
Make sure that children do not pick or eat alone, explain to them the rules for picking and the importance of mushrooms for nature.
Here is a quick overview:

  • Opportunity: to enjoy nature & spend time with the family
  • Good opportunity to introduce families to nature
  • Important:
    • Know your way around mushrooms
    • The right equipment
    • Observe safety & environmental protection
    • Do not let children collect or eat alone

Hiking: With a dog through the colorful forest

The mild temperatures and few tourists are ideal for a walk with the dog.
There are also many opportunities for exploring forests and meadows.
Camping and hiking with your dog in the fall also offers the opportunity to spend time with your dog and create memories.
But even without a dog, you can have a lot of fun on a hike through the colorful autumn paradise.
That’s what hiking in the fall means for you:

  • Autumn: well suited for walks with the dog
  • Opportunities to explore forests & meadows

You can learn everything you need to know about hiking here:

Activities in rainy weather: 5 tips for bad weather

If it’s too cold or too rainy, then reading and relaxing is a good idea.
In cold weather, a campfire is also a great way to sit together and enjoy nature in the fall.
Fishing is another popular activity in the fall, as many waters offer good fishing seasons.
You can also sit under a canopy in bad weather or take a demountable shelter with you.

If the weather doesn’t play ball, these activities are especially fun:

  • Fishing
  • Relax
  • Campfire
  • Read
  • Games

Fishing: Catching fish from the dugout

Even if the weather is not so good, you can still go fishing.
When fishing in the rain, you should pay attention to the weather forecast, because although you can fish in the rain, it is not necessarily advisable in a storm.
When fishing, you should have the right equipment, adapt your bait to the weather, choose a suitable location, pay attention to safety and be patient.
A foldable shelter can also keep you dry in bad weather.
That’s why you should pack your fishing gear for fall camping:

  • Fishing possible even in unfavorable weather
  • Pay attention to the weather forecast (no storm)
  • Consider bait suitable for weather & safety
  • Choose a suitable location & be patient
  • Foldable shelter can keep you dry

It is best to find out in advance about the local conditions and the fishing itself:

An angler stands on a jetty by the lake

Relax: Enjoy peace and quiet at the campsite

Autumn brings milder temperatures and often rain.
So if the weather is bad, you have the option of relaxing on the campsite when it rains.
A tent, a camper van or a recreation room on the campsite offers shelter from the rain and wind while you can enjoy nature from the dry.
Read a book, listen to music or simply enjoy the peace and quiet on the campsite.
This is how you really relax on the campsite:

  • Autumn: milder temperatures & often rain
  • In bad weather: relax at the campsite
  • Tent, mobile home or recreation room offers protection from the weather
  • Opportunity to view nature from a dry place
  • Relaxation options: Reading, listening to music, enjoying peace and quiet

If you are looking for the best campsite, even for relaxing days, you can read more tips here:

Campfire: warmth & light with the children

A campfire provides warmth and light while protecting you from the rain and cold.
It’s best to find a shelter for the fire.
You can make bread on a stick, tell stories and chat with the family.
Even if it rains, it is still possible to have an unforgettable time with the family and enjoy nature.
Here you can take another quick look at the tips for a campfire in bad weather:

  • Provides warmth & light
  • Protects against rain & cold
  • Search for a shelter
  • Make bread on a stick
  • Telling stories
  • Entertaining with the family

Read: Time out in the roof tent

Reading in the rain during an autumn camping vacation offers the opportunity to enjoy nature in peace and relaxation.
By sheltering from the rain and wind in your roof tent or camper van, you can read a book or the newspaper.
A cup of tea or coffee and a blanket round off the reading pleasure.
It’s a wonderful way to escape the stress of everyday life and focus on yourself.
That’s what’s so nice about reading in the rain:

  • Opportunity for rest & relaxation
  • Roof tent protects you from rain & wind
  • Plus: tea or coffee and a blanket
  • Escape the stress of everyday life

Games: Fun for young and old

Whether it’s card games, board games or game ideas for the car journey, you can have a fun time with the family even in bad weather.
This is especially great for children, as it keeps them busy even if the weather doesn’t play ball for an outing.
Here again in the overview:

  • Card & board games for the family
  • Game ideas for the car journey
  • Activities in bad weather
  • Child-friendly

Game ideas for card games, board games, outdoor games and game ideas for the car journey can be found here:

Camping in the fall: 6 tips for the beautiful season

Now you know how to fill your autumn vacation with unforgettable memories.
However, it’s the small and everyday things that can quickly turn a vacation into a disaster.
So what do you need to look out for when you head off in the fall?
You can find more tips on heating, the right campsite and the right safety precautions, especially for children, here:

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Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
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T-drawbar
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Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
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  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
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  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
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Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

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