Camping in Leipzig: highlights, sights & surroundings

Camping in Leipzig – Leipzig is one of the most popular vacation destinations in eastern Germany.
Every year, the city attracts thousands of domestic and international tourists with its baroque architecture, charming city center, cultural offerings, green spaces and attractive hotels and campsites.
A city trip to the Saxon city is worthwhile for the whole family.
A vacation in Leipzig can also be wonderfully combined with trips to Chemnitz and Dresden.
The best way to travel is with a roof tent or a tent trailer that offers space for the whole family.
Here we show you which sights and places you should definitely visit on a camping vacation in Leipzig and what else the city has to offer.ljuk

Leipzig: Historic center, cultural & natural attractions

With around 593,200 inhabitants (December 31, 2019), Leipzig is the most populous city in the Free State of Saxony, ahead of Chemnitz and Dresden.
Anyone who has ever been to Leipzig knows that the city boasts beautiful buildings, a lively city center, numerous green spaces, a high volume of cultural offerings and traditional charm.
The city is not only the historical economic center of Central Germany, but also a popular vacation destination for the whole family.

Map & Location of Leipzig (Germany)

Leipzig is located in the east of Germany in Saxony.
The nearby cities of Chemnitz and Dresden complete the East German vacation adventure.
Eastern German is partly spoken in Leipzig.
This dialect belongs to the Thuringian-Upper Saxon dialect group. o

Leipzig Top Spots: Highlights, attractions & sights

If you like art and culture, Leipzig is the place for you.
Leipzig’s most popular sights include the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Leipzig Zoo is a highlight for families and children.
It has won several awards and is currently the most beautiful zoo in Germany.

Monument to the Battle of the Nations: history with a view

At 91 meters high, the Völkerschlachtdenkmal is one of the largest monuments in Europe and one of the most famous.
Today it belongs to a foundation under public law of the city of Leipzig and is part of the Leipzig City History Museum.
Every year, around 300.
000 people visit the monument every year. The monument in the south-east of Leipzig was erected in memory of the Battle of the Nations and inaugurated in 1913.
Directly in front of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations is an artificially created water basin, which reflects the monument on the surface of the water.

Leipzig Zoo: Germany’s best zoo

Leipzig Zoo is a 26-hectare park-like zoo in the north-west of the city center.
It is one of the most species-rich zoos in Europe.
Since 2000, the zoo has been undergoing extensive renovation and expansion under the project name “Zoo of the Future”.
According to the Sheridan Zoo Ranking by Anthony Sheridan from the UK, Leipzig Zoo has been ranked the second best zoo in Europe and first in Germany for several years.
A visit to the zoo is particularly suitable for families and couples with children.

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig is a popular German art museum.
It was established in 1848 as an initiative of the city’s citizens.
Visitors can marvel at more than 35 changing exhibitions every year on over 10,000 m² of exhibition space.
This makes the museum one of the most active exhibition venues in Germany.
The museum is run by the City of Leipzig.

Camping vacation in Dresden

Do you want to really switch off and relax?
Do you also want to get to know fascinating sights and go on an exciting city trip?
Leipzig offers you a great mix of both!
Picturesque landscapes and an idyllic atmosphere await you just a short distance from the hustle and bustle.
The campsites there are spread out in the immediate vicinity and are just a few minutes’ walk from a bus stop, so you don’t have to travel far to start your day.
Most of the pitches are equipped with new sanitary facilities, making them almost hotel standard.
In the summer months, it is particularly appealing for families, as leisure facilities such as playgrounds and beer gardens are open.

Packing list for camping: checklist, tips & suggestions

Nowadays, most people no longer go camping with just the bare essentials.
Instead, it can be a little more luxurious.
Instead of a 2-person tent, it is more comfortable to travel in a comfortable roof tent and important outdoor equipment such as chairs, a table and loungers should not be missing on the campsite.
Is tidiness the be-all and end-all for you?
There is also a practical solution for this when camping!
So here’s a checklist to help you take all the essentials with you on your camping vacation and make the most of your time.

Surroundings: Dresden, Chemnitz

If you’ve had your fill of Leipzig, you can easily discover other beautiful cities in the surrounding area.
The most attractive of these are probably Chemnitz and Dresden.
Just a few minutes’ drive away, these East German cities impress with their famous sights, magnificent architecture and baroque landmarks.

Chemnitz: Attractions, landmarks

Chemnitz is located in the immediate vicinity of Dresden and is well worth a visit.
The city is located in the south-west of the Free State of Saxony and is its third largest city after Leipzig and Dresden.
Today, the independent city is a technology hub with a focus on the automotive and supplier industry, information technology and mechanical and plant engineering.
The city’s most famous landmark is the Karl Marx Monument.

Dresden: Art, culture & nature in the east

Dresden is known for its baroque buildings, distinctive museum landscape and classical architecture.
Millions of Germans and tourists are drawn to the Saxon capital every year.
In addition to a reconstructed old town, renowned art museums and the Dresden Zwinger as the city’s landmark, Dresden offers beautiful parks, natural spectacles and a colorful city center.
Whether you stay overnight in a hotel or on a campsite, Dresden has a lot to offer.
In addition to numerous campsites in the surrounding area, there are also city campsites to be close to the urban landscape.

Weather and climate in Leipzig

The Saxon city of Leipzig is located in the temperate climate zone of Germany.
With an average annual temperature of around 8.4 °C, it is subject to the oceanic climate of Western Europe.

Weather today / in 3 days

So that you are well prepared for a trip to Leipzig, we show you the current weather in three days.
So you can prepare yourself optimally and your vacation won’t fall through.

Camping in Saxony

Looking for an active vacation?
The federal state of Saxony is one of the most popular regions for this.
In the mountains of the federal state and the river landscape, there is so much to experience for families, couples and singles with camping equipment such as a roof tent or tent trailer.
Saxony’s cities are also very popular.
You can find travel tips for places like Dresden and Leipzig here.

Vacation in Germany

Most Germans are drawn to the warm south to Italy, France or Spain, but there is so much to discover in Germany.
Deep blue lakes, blooming nature and the sweet smell of freedom.
Just like sleepless nights in the crowded cities of Germany, Munich, Berlin or Hamburg.
Escape the monotony of stressful everyday life and enjoy freedom, whether in the great outdoors, in the biggest cities or on the most beautiful dream beaches.
This and much more is possible in the diverse regions of Germany.
Traveling not only makes you happy, but also promotes your inner growth, lets you learn new things and breaks down old prejudices.
Here we show you the most interesting cities, islands, lakes and regions that Germany has to offer and show you how you can organize your trip in Germany.

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Offroad
Raised and extra stable for road and off-road… What do you do if you are traveling in regions with poor roads or drive an off-road vehicle or SUV whose dome height does not fit conventional trailers? The solution: the off-road tent trailer from CAMPWERK – specially developed for extreme conditions. This unique model impresses with a raised and particularly robust AL-KO chassis that can withstand even the most demanding off-road routes. The entire body is made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum, reinforced with durable stainless steel components. So you are perfectly equipped for any terrain.
Black / Silver
Available now: The CAMPWERK Offroader in the exclusive Black/Silver Edition CAMPWERK is expanding its range and now also offers the popular off-road tent trailer in the coveted Black/Silver Edition. The high-quality aluminium body is completely anodized in matt black, while the mudguards are powder-coated in elegant “Gun Silver Metal”. An absolute eye-catcher on any road and in any terrain!
The off-road trailer from CAMPWERK impresses with its lightweight construction: Thanks to the aluminum body, the base only weighs around 300 kg when empty. With a permissible total weight of 1.5 tons, it offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 1.2 tons – ideal for small excursions, transport and even larger expeditions.

Visually, the trailer blends in perfectly with the appearance of an off-road vehicle or SUV with its coarse-tread MT tires and robust, full-length aluminium mudguards. The mudguards are also designed in such a way that they are ideal for the safe transportation of petrol and water canisters or gas bottles.

To ensure flexibility, the off-roader’s tyres can be individually adapted to the towing vehicle on request, so that only one set of spare wheels is required. The standard ball head coupling can also be optionally replaced with a DIN or NATO eye.
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
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.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • 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
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
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.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
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
Aluminum structure
  • 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
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.