Camping in summer – the most popular time to travel.
But there are a few things you should bear in mind to ensure that your summer vacation goes well and remains a fond memory for all your fellow travelers.
Here you will find tips on how to find the right campsite, protect yourself from mosquitoes and the sun and what you should pack.
This also applies to every type of vacation, regardless of whether you spend your time in one place or travel back and forth flexibly with a roof tent, for example.
No matter which type of vacation you prefer, these tips will help you avoid rookie mistakes and hopefully have a great vacation!
Camping Ratgeber:
Advantages of camping in summer
Why should you even go camping in summer?
We have summarized the most important things for you here.
Summer vacation & its advantages
- Weather = good & opportunity to spend a lot of time outside
- High season: campsites & excursion destinations open
- Summer vacations: long vacations also possible with children
If you want to read more about why it’s a good idea to go camping in summer, read on here:
Tip 1: Reservations from the campsite
Summer is a very popular vacation time.
As a result, many campers and their families are on the road.
This makes for full roads and, above all, full campsites.
To make sure you get a stress-free pitch at your preferred campsite, you should book in good time.
This will ensure you get the pitch you want.
You can usually save yourself a lot of stress by paying a small fee or advance payment.
However, if you have not booked in advance, it is best to arrive at the campsite in the morning.
Most other campers leave in the morning and therefore pitches often become available in between.
Campsite away from the coast
Comfortable beach vacations are particularly popular in summer temperatures.
This is why many campers head to the sea.
As a result, many campsites on the coast become very full.
If you haven’t booked in advance or you generally prefer to have some peace and quiet, you should look for a campsite away from the coast.
If the campsites on the coast are still too much for you, you can also spend a nice vacation by the lake.
Here you can have fun in the water and in many cases there are also beaches and hiking opportunities.
This is a good option:
Tip 2: Pay attention to small campsites
Of course, glamping and fully equipped campsites are also a great experience, but they are often very expensive.
Especially in the crowded vacation season, you can sometimes find really beautiful spots at smaller campsites.
That’s why it can be worthwhile to head for the lesser-known campsites.
You can find three important tips for choosing a good campsite here:
- Distance to the parking space neighbors
- Too little shade?
Too little sun? - Paths to the water, restaurant, etc.
If you are a little less experienced or want to try something new, it may be worth taking a look at this article.
It will give you all the important tips about camping and, above all, how to choose the right one.
Tip 3: Visit new countries
Maybe it’s time for a new destination?
You can discover many new places while camping.
This summer you might be able to explore a whole new country.
You can play exciting travel games on a long car journey.
Please note: Before you travel to a new country, you should briefly familiarize yourself with local laws and customs.
You can find 4 specific tips here:
You can find an overview of more beautiful camping locations in this detailed list:
Tip 4: Flexible organization of the trip
Of course, it is worthwhile planning your trip in detail as a camping beginner.
Nevertheless, you should be prepared for the fact that not everything can and will always go according to plan.
That’s why you shouldn’t stress yourself too much and look for a suitable alternative solution in good time.
Your travel plans will also be a lot more flexible with a roof tent.
It takes up less space on the campsite, so you can choose a smaller pitch and you can simply fold it up when you want to leave.
This gives you flexibility on the road, even if something doesn’t go according to plan.
If you want to visit several places and maybe even plan a short road trip, you can find detailed tips on how to have a great vacation experience here:
Tip 5: Protection from the sun & mosquitoes
Summer is warm!
On the one hand, this is the charm that makes it a popular time to travel, but on the other hand, it can also be very exhausting.
Here are three tips to help you and especially your children protect themselves from the sun, mosquitoes and heatstroke.
Against mosquitoes: spray or lavender?
Mosquito sprays are not the ideal solution for everyone, as they are mainly chemically produced.
An alternative here is lavender.
This should be diluted as an essential oil and then applied to the skin.
A body lotion with a lavender scent can also help.
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Sun protection with cream & awning
Sunscreen is of course a top priority on a summer vacation with lots of sun.
A sun cream with a high sun protection factor helps to prevent the skin from being burnt by the sun’s UV rays, which can lead to unpleasant skin diseases later on.
And let’s be honest: nobody likes sunburn!
In addition, children in particular should spend a few hours in the shade in between.
Beach shells or awnings are ideal for this.
You can take a look at the practical sun and wind protection for the awning on the roof tent here:
Also good in the heat: warm tea
Sounds strange at first, as we actually prefer to drink cold drinks in summer.
However, the body needs a lot of energy to warm up the cold drink to body heat.
This simply makes you feel even warmer.
It can therefore help if you drink something lukewarm straight away.
The body then doesn’t have to warm it up.
You can find out how to make tea properly at the campsite here:
Tip 6: Pack long-life food
Heat also causes some foods to spoil more quickly.
Dairy products in particular are at risk.
To keep these foods edible, you should take a cool box for campers with you.
You can find a selection in the store under: Cooling.
You can find more tips for particularly long-life food here:
Tip 7: Plan your packing list & save space
As a rule, you don’t have as much space when camping as you do at home.
That’s why it’s worth saving space when packing and estimating in advance how much you can take with you.
Then you won’t be in a pinch and have to leave important things at home.
The good thing about camping in summer is that you won’t need as many thick sweaters, which always take up so much space.
Just don’t forget the beach towel instead.
If you’d like more tips on packing, you can take a look at our packing list:
Camping: but at any time of year
No matter what time of year, camping is always great!
Find more tips for spring and winter here.
Camping in spring
After the cold winter, life is slowly coming back to life.
If you go camping in spring, you can experience blossoming fields, clear air and the first warm rays of sunshine.
Find out which destinations are particularly popular and what you should look out for here:
Camping in the fall
In autumn, nature shows itself in bright colors and the temperatures are pleasant.
Nevertheless, you should be prepared for rain and cold and take this into account when planning your equipment, campsite and safety.
Here you will find tips for planning and activities in good and bad weather.
Camping in winter
It is often even colder in winter.
However, you can still have a special camping experience.
Here are 12 tips on how to survive the winter wonderland safely:
