Camping in the Spreewald: boat trips, sights & weather – vacation in Lübbenau & Co.

Camping in the Spreewald – swimming, boat trips and walks in the forest!
Would you like to experience a vacation completely surrounded by nature again?
Then you should definitely go on a camping vacation in the Spreewald.
Here you can expect a fascinating mix of idyllic landscapes for hiking, canoeing or paddling on the numerous river paths as well as wellness in the thermal baths or exciting sights.
So there’s something for everyone here.
With a roof tent on your car or a tent trailer in the back, you are completely flexible on the road and can plan your day as you wish.
Find out here what there is to know about a vacation here, which sights you should definitely visit and what the advantages of camping are.

Vacations in nature with dogs and children

If you want to visit not just one place in the beautiful region, but all corners of the Spreewald, you should definitely go camping.
With a roof tent, you can drive to and explore several of the picturesque corners and are completely free to plan your day as you wish.
Whether in Lübbenau, Burg, Lehde or the surrounding region – you can make a stop anytime and anywhere and unfold your enormous sleeping area in just a few minutes.
From roof tents for 2 people to roof tents for 4 people, there is something for everyone.
Before we get to the vacation tips, here is some interesting information about the Spreewald:

Exciting impressions: Take a boat trip along the Spree

In the following video you can get an impression of the idyllic Spreewald and see all the beautiful natural and cultural corners that await you on a boat trip or a vacation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUF332aHgY

Map: Location and directions to the Spreewald

The Spreewald is a cultural landscape in the south-east of Brandenburg and a natural highlight that attracts numerous tourists every year for a vacation here.
The Spreewald is particularly famous for the river branches of the Spree, which run through the entire region.
You can easily reach the vacation region by car including a roof tent. Now we come to our vacation tips:

To-do list in the Spreewald: sights & activities

The Spreewald offers an excellent mix of nature vacations and cultural sightseeing, so you can expect a vacation full of relaxation and recreation as well as adventure.
From canoeing and paddling on the river paths of the Spree to visiting interesting sights in Lübbenau, Burg, Lehde and the surrounding region, there is something for everyone here.
This is what you should do and see when you visit here:

• Biosphere reserve
• Spreewelten bath
• Lehde Open-Air Museum
• Cucumber museum in the Starick hotel complex
• Town and regional museum in Lübben Castle
• Wehlaberg (highest elevation of the Krausnick Mountains
• Wotschofska (island in the Spreewald + restaurant)
• Bismarck Tower (monument)
• Barzlin (valley elevation and nature reserve)
• Walking, cycling, canoeing etc.

My top 3 tips as a simple route:

Spreewald biosphere reserve: paddling & walking

A very special highlight in the Spreewald is the biosphere reserve.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents a unique natural panorama consisting of numerous man-made watercourses of the Spree, meadows, fields and mighty forests.
The picturesque reserve covers an area of 475 km², so you will need more than just a day trip to admire the idyllic nature.
Cycling tours in particular, but also boat tours and boat trips are ideal for the whole family.
The biosphere reserve is sure to impress:

• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Unique natural panorama
• 475 km² Area
• Artificially created watercourses of the Spree
• Mighty forests
• Meadows and fields
• Natural hiking trails
• Suitable for walks, bike and boat tours

Here you will find the reserve:

Spreewelten Bad Lübbenau: Swimming with penguins

The Spreewelten Bad is particularly recommended for families with children.
Here you can not only spend an eventful day full of relaxation, action, adventure and fun in the bathing paradise, but also swim with penguins, who are located right next door behind a glass wall.
This is the only time in Germany that the bathing world and penguin enclosure have been combined.
This is an absolutely unforgettable experience, and not just for children.
So if you are in the Spreewald with your loved ones, you should definitely plan a day trip here.
This is what makes the Spreewelten Bad so special:

• Bathing paradise including giant slide, wave pool, current channel
• Penguin enclosure right next door
• Unique experience: swimming with 22 penguins
• Dry playground with a view of the penguins
• Thermal baths, spa and sauna world
• Massages and wellness treatments

Address and directions:

• Address: Alte Huttung 13, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald
• Phone: 03542 894160

Admission prices:

• Adult day ticket: 22,- Euro
• Children, pupils, students: 17,- Euro
• Infants up to 3 years: Free
• Family rate day ticket: 50,- Euro

Lehde Open-Air Museum: Spreewald history & culture

For those interested in culture and history, the Lehde Open-Air Museum is well worth a visit.
Here you can learn all about life in the Spreewald in the 19th century.
It is a listed building and is worth a visit for this reason alone.
The best way to combine your visit here with a boat tour is to paddle here from Lübbenau, for example, visit the museum and then return.
This way you can make the most of the day and take in everything the region has to offer.
Highlights of the open-air museum:

• Monument in Lehde
• Exciting insights into the history of the Spreewald (19th century)
• Guided tour with interesting information
• Day trip can be combined with a boat tour / boat trip

Here is a first impression: How and where should I best stay on my vacation in the Spreewald?

Camping instead of a hotel or vacation apartment

To get the most out of your vacation in the Spreewald, you should definitely go camping.
This means you are not tied to just one place, but can even head to and explore several corners over the course of your vacation.
With a roof tent on your car, you always have a place to sleep wherever you are, as it is already folded up on the roof of your car at the start of your trip.
With a flick of the wrist and in just a few minutes, it can be set up as an amazingly large and comfortable living area that can accommodate the whole family, depending on the model.
If you are now convinced that a vacation with a roof tent is for you, you can read all about prices, roof load, models and more here: Roof tent for the car.

Unbeatable reasons to go camping

Camping guarantees you the feeling of complete closeness to nature and freedom.
You can sit outside your roof tent until late in the evening and chat with your loved ones about past times or your upcoming vacation plans.
Your itinerary can be planned individually and the next day can be organized spontaneously.
You can get up comfortably with the first rays of sunshine, prepare breakfast in your camping kitchen and start the day in a camping chair or a camping lounger on the campsite.
Another advantage of camping: you’ll definitely get around cheaper than if you were to stay in a hotel or vacation apartment.
If you want to buy a rooftop tent, you only have to pay for food, activities, fuel and possibly a few campsites along the way.
These are the advantages of a camping vacation:

• Cost-effective travel option
• Intense time in nature with your loved ones
• Sitting together outside until the evening hours
• Flexible travel arrangements
• Spontaneous and free organization of the day
• Comfort and luxury in the roof tent
• Space for the whole family
• Sleeping place is ready anytime and anywhere
• Dog- family friendly

One of the best reasons to go camping: Your kids and your dog will love it!

Packing list: 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, table and loungers are also a must on the campsite.
Is tidiness the be-all and end-all for you?
There is also a practical solution for this when camping!
Here’s a checklist to help you take all the essentials with you on your camping vacation and make the most of your time.
These are the most important accessories:

• Camping furniture
• Cupboards and boxes: for tidiness when camping
• Awning or awning
• Gas stove and camping kitchen
• Mosquito spray and mosquito net
• …
• You can find all the gadgets in the packing list here!

Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners.

Campsite recommendations directly on the lake

As wild camping is generally prohibited in Germany, you should choose a campsite or legal pitch for your overnight stay here.
The campsites are all located in the Spreewald region and are unspoilt but centrally located.
This means you can always start the day right and explore a lot, but at the same time end your evening in peace and privacy.
The following campsites are ideal for a vacation in the Spreewald:

Spreewald-Nature-Camping “Am Schlosspark”

4.6 stars / 964 ratings

• Address: Castle district 20, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald
• Phone: 03542 3533

Spreewald-Camping Lübben

4.3 stars / 666 ratings

• Address: Am Burglehn 10, 15907 Lübben (Spreewald)
• Phone: 03546 7053

Kneipp and adventure camping on the Spreewald rivers

4.3 stars / 534 ratings

• Address: Vetschauer Str. 1A, 03096 Burg (Spreewald)
• Phone: 035603 750966

Camping am See Hindenberg

4.4 stars / 465 ratings

• Address: Seestr.
  1, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald
• Phone: 035456 67539

Eurocamp Spreewaldtor

4.3 stars / 482 ratings

• Address: Neue Str. 1, 15913 Märkische Heide
• Phone: 035471 303

Evaluation: Experience – what is important?

If you are going camping, you should definitely pay attention to a few important criteria when choosing your campsite so that you can enjoy your time here as much as possible.
For example, a central location with enough privacy and a certain level of cleanliness of the site and sanitary facilities are important exclusion criteria that you should consider when making your choice so that you still feel comfortable and at home during your vacation.
Here I have listed some factors that you should keep in mind when looking for the right pitch:

1. Rest
2. Catering
3. Friendliness
4. Price-performance ratio
5. General cleanliness
6. Sanitary facilities
7. Sanitary cleanliness
8. Condition of the rental accommodation / plots
9. Infrastructure
10. Leisure time
11. Location

What is the best time of year for a vacation here?

Weather: temperatures and trend

The weather in the region around the Spreewald is mild and temperate all year round.
The average annual temperature is 10.5 degrees.
The warmest month is July with around 20 degrees, while January is the coldest month with an average of around 1 degree.
A vacation here is therefore ideal in the summer months between June and September, as you can go for walks, bike tours and boat trips in pleasant temperatures.

• Climate: Mild and temperate
• Average annual temperature: 10.5 degrees
• Warmest month: July with an average of 20 degrees
• Coldest month: January with an average of 1 degree

Weather today / in three days

Here you can already find a weather forecast for today and the coming days:

FAQ: Questions about the Spreewald

Where exactly is the Spreewald?
What can you do here and when is the best time to go to the Spreewald?
Here you will find some questions that are frequently asked in connection with the Spreewald and the corresponding answers.

Where is the most beautiful place in the Spreewald?

The best way to see all the beautiful corners of the Spreewald is to hire a canoe and cross the entire forest.
This gives you a unique natural panorama and allows you to simply enjoy the idyllic nature once again.
The biosphere reserve is a particular highlight here.

Where exactly is the Spreewald?

The Spreewald is located in the south-east of Brandenburg, south of Berlin in Germany.
This popular vacation destination can be easily reached by car or train.

What can you do in the Spreewald?

The Spreewald impresses with a mixture of scenic highlights and cultural sights.
On the one hand, you can take boat trips, go for walks or explore the region by bike.
On the other hand, you can also visit a number of sights such as the open-air museum in Lehde.

When is the best time to go to the Spreewald?

The best time of year for a vacation in the Spreewald is in the summer months around July.
But in general, the region is also highly recommended throughout the period between May and October.