Open campfire – Summertime is coming and you’re already planning cozy evenings in front of the campfire?
Or would you like to enjoy the full outdoor atmosphere at the campsite on your upcoming camping vacation?
After an eventful day, sitting comfortably in front of the roof tent with your loved ones in the evening and enjoying the warmth of the blazing fire – that’s pure freedom!
But since you can’t just make an open fire anywhere, you can find out all the rules you should follow in the open air and valuable tips for camping here!
Camping Ratgeber:
Where can you make an open fire?
In most federal states, it is permitted to make an open fire on your own private property.
There are also designated areas at some lakes and certain parks where you are allowed to make a campfire.
Especially when camping, it sounds super tempting to sit around a campfire in the evening with your loved ones, roasting marshmallows and chatting about the day’s adventures!
However, be sure to check in advance whether an open fire is permitted at the campsite in question, as each region and campsite has its own rules and regulations!
There may also be certain times of year when open fires are prohibited.
Here you are allowed to make an open fire:
- Usually on the private property
- Designated areas in parks or by lakes
- Certain areas in public places
- On some campsites
No matter where you want to light your fire, make sure you check the relevant regulations beforehand!
This is how you proceed: Follow these tips
In order to make a successful fire, you should not only know the right technique, but also take a few precautions to ensure that there is no risk of fire or similar at any time.
Prepare the space
Remove all combustible materials within a radius of at least three meters around the fire and create a fire pit surrounded by stones or other non-combustible material to prevent the fire from spreading.
Care for water and tools
Make sure you have enough water nearby to put out the fire in an emergency and have tools such as shovels ready to keep the fire under control.
Keep the fire small
A small fire is easier to control and produces less smoke and ash.
Avoid putting large pieces of wood or other flammable materials on the fire so that it always remains manageable.
Even if the fire is small, always approach it with a certain amount of caution! 
Tips: What you should avoid
A campfire creates a cozy atmosphere, that certain camping charm and really brings people together.
Have you made the initial preparations?
Nevertheless, there are a few things you should always bear in mind to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
These include
- No fire in hot weather
- Keep sufficient distance
- Supervise the campfire
No fire in hot weather
No matter how tempting it may sound to sit around a campfire when dusk falls on a warm summer’s day, you should still avoid lighting a fire on very hot days.
This is especially true if it has been very hot for a long time and has not rained for a long time.
The risk of the fire spreading to the surrounding area is too high.
Keep sufficient distance
You should also always keep a sufficient distance from tents, trees, bushes and other campers.
First of all, this reduces the risk of setting something else on fire.
In addition, you should always respect the privacy of others and not disturb them.
Bear in mind that smoke can also drift a few meters away and is not desired by everyone.
Supervise the campfire
Either way, your campfire should be under constant supervision.
Never leave it burning unattended and make absolutely sure that the fire is completely out before everyone goes to sleep in the roof tent.
Pour water on the fire and stir the ashes to ensure that all embers are extinguished.
Practical methods: How to make your own fire
You want to light a fire, but what if you don’t have a lighter to hand?
To make sure you’re prepared for anything when you’re out and about, you should familiarize yourself with other practical methods for starting a fire easily and sometimes without any tools!
Find out about all the options in detail here:
You can make a fire yourself using the following methods:
- Lighter
- Match
- Fire pump
- Fire striking
- Fire drilling
- Battery
- Fire steel
- Magnesium block
- Magnifying glass
With a few simple methods, you can start a fire in no time at all – even without a lot of effort or tools! 
Campfire at the campsite
A warm, flickering fire and stick bread – these things are a must on a camping vacation in the evening.
However, there are a few things you need to know and observe when lighting a fire at the campsite.
As in other places, these include observing certain regulations and handling open fires responsibly.
You can read about what you should explicitly consider when camping here:
Things you should bear in mind when making a fire on the campsite:
- Check the respective regulations of the campsite
- Supervise the fire at all times
- Avoid heavy smoke
- Keep a certain distance from other campers
- No fire in extreme heat and drought
A campfire at the campsite provides an extra dose of outdoor coziness! 
