Falkensteiner Camping Grubhof Reviews

5.0
Karin S.September 2026
Advantages
Of course, this beautiful and wonderful campground with its spacious sites. It’s not too crowded, and you have an unobstructed view of the lovely meadow. Plus, the restrooms are in very good condition.
Negatives
There was a bit of confusion at the front desk this time, but in the end, everything worked out just fine. Unfortunately, the shower card wasn't working reliably, but it was replaced without any issues. Dog owners might need to be reminded again that leashes are required on the grounds. We were there with our own dog, which is why it caught our attention.
Best Vacation
We visited the Grubhof for the first time last year, and it was the best vacation we’ve ever had—it left nothing to be desired. This time around, it was wonderful again. It’s a great place for biking, hiking, and strolling through the charming little towns nearby. Excellent shopping options. It’s simply a dreamy place to relax—and not just for us dog owners. We’d love to come back.
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1.0
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Dagmar W.September 2026
Advantages
The Weather and the Landscape
Negatives
Dealing with Customers
Inspiration
Sure. I would word the review **objectively but clearly**: no personal attacks, just a description of the specific events. That way, it comes across as credible and is helpful to other guests.

Objective, Clear Campground Review

Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our stay.

We had made... a binding reservation for the campground in advance, paid the required deposit, and received a booking confirmation via email. Upon our arrival, however, there was supposedly no reservation on file and no campsite reserved for us.

Instead, we were initially assigned a spot right next to the restroom building. Since we didn’t feel comfortable there at all, we eventually moved to the tent area. However, we found the restroom facilities there to be very basic and spartan.

We found the treatment at the front desk particularly unpleasant. Instead of internally clarifying the discrepancy regarding our verifiably confirmed reservation, we were asked repeatedly and very insistently whether and when we had actually made the deposit. We were able to present the relevant email correspondence and proof of payment, so the payment was clearly verifiable.

For us, a confirmed reservation means that a corresponding campsite is actually available upon arrival. If, despite a booking confirmation and a deposit having been paid, no suitable site is available and the guest is then required to prove payment, this is, in our view, not a satisfactory way to handle a reservation.

Overall, we unfortunately did not feel welcome or well taken care of at this campground. We hope that bookings will be managed reliably in the future and that, in the event of reservation issues, guests will be treated in a more customer-oriented and respectful manner.
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5.0
Irene B.September 2026
Advantages
Location with a beautiful mountain panorama, right on the Saalach River, with hiking and biking trails right outside the door
Negatives
We didn't like the food at the campground restaurant. The meat wasn't hot, and the baked potato was almost raw.
A campground in a very beautiful location
Great place, super modern and clean restrooms, spacious sites, and a prime location. Very nice hiking and biking trails right outside the door. Very friendly staff
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5.0
DG
Désirée G.September 2026
Advantages
The location, the restrooms, the restaurant—the staff are always friendly and helpful
Negatives
Disposal only at the entrance/exit (both trash and sanitary waste)
Our Second Stay at the Grubhof
Other than that, we really enjoyed it and we'll definitely be back!
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4.0
SG
S. G.September 2026
Advantages
- Excellent location - Friendly staff - Excellent restroom facilities - The towns of St. Martin and Lofer are just a few minutes' walk away - Excellent public transportation access - Affordable rates at the charging station (€0.40 / kWh)
Negatives
See comment ...
Camping Grubhof — There's Still a Lot to Do for Falkensteiner
For space reasons, I’ll just list the criticisms here; the positive aspects are already covered under “Advantages”:

The 180 m² site size is just for show—the actual usable area (gravel surface) is about 100 m², and with two larger vehicles parked side by side in the required orientation, things can... quickly get cramped.

The Wi-Fi is effectively unusable because it’s constantly overloaded (so bring a mobile router).

The restroom facilities are cleaned by an outside contractor—but they aren’t very good at cleaning the corners. It also happens that toilets still show signs of use even right after they’ve been cleaned. Soap dispensers sometimes stay empty for days, and no one notices.

But now to the biggest downside—the lack of price transparency—and I’d like to explain this in more detail:

We booked our vacation through the website—20 days, 2 people, quiet zone—€1,040, or €52 per day—which was also listed as such in the booking confirmation. What you’ll search for in vain on the website is a price list that includes all the costs you can expect. These include electricity (€0.90 per kWh—5 kWh per day are included), the local tax of €3.45 per person per night, and fees for using the sauna, etc., etc.
If you want to buy bread rolls at the shop in the morning—there are no prices listed for the baked goods—what’s that all about?
When it came time to pay on the day of departure, the confirmed total of €1,040 suddenly jumped to €1,178 just because of the unmentioned local tax—that’s nearly €59 per day.

With 270 sites at the campground, there’s actually a constant coming and going of RVs and trailers. Even in the quiet zone, overnight guests are sometimes accommodated for just one night—why in the quiet zone when there are plenty of open spots in other parts of the campground?!

It’s rather doubtful whether we’ll spend our vacation at the Grubhof again—Falkensteiner still has a lot of work to do.
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5.0
Hans S.September 2026
Advantages
Excellent restroom facilities, good restaurant, bread roll service
Negatives
Truck traffic can be heard at night; groceries are only available once you're in town
A very good spot
Very large campsites with all hookups.
Campsites for dog owners are strictly separated from those for campers without dogs.
Plots designated as quiet zones for adults.
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4.0
Anke K.September 2026
Advantages
The surroundings are great Beautiful spots and restrooms
Negatives
Individual requests are not accommodated High price
Grubhof Is Different Now
They no longer take into account any site requests made during the booking process at all. We had listed 6 preferred sites, and none of them were considered. Only after several attempts—and by compromising on spending one night on a site right in front of the restroom entrance(!)—did we get one of the... sites we wanted. It was strange that 1–2 days after our arrival, all of our preferred spots were available and remained so. Things used to be more customer-oriented and better organized. This isn’t the way to build a customer base, and unfortunately, you’ll lose regular customers faster than you think. We weren’t the only ones who had this experience. Some of the vacationers we spoke with are looking elsewhere for future stays. I myself was at the front desk only twice during our stay (upon arrival and departure). And each time, I heard similar complaints from vacationers.

The weather during our stay was truly fantastic! Plenty of sun and hardly any rain. But the campground remained empty. Why is that? We’ve never experienced anything like this before. Where has the personal touch with customers gone? Aside from the really nice ladies at the front desk, it’s practically nonexistent. A newsletter once a week or once a month is simply not enough.

The large meadows are apparently leased to a local farmer as pasture for cattle. That’s quite nice during the day and gives the campground more character, but at night… some of the cows stand right in front of the RVs, and the loud jingling of their bells is so loud that it’s impossible to sleep.

Last but not least, we—like many other vacationers—also find the prices exorbitant! Upon arrival, we were assured that nothing had changed—so what justifies the price increase? Energy costs: yes—but I doubt that justifies such a huge price jump.
I’m more inclined to believe that the corporation behind it is using the increase to compensate for other projects that aren’t doing well.

We had to leave early, but even we’re wondering whether we’ll choose the Grubhof next time.
Good luck
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5.0
PK
Petra K.September 2026
Advantages
Great location by the river
Negatives
I didn't notice anything
Beautiful Campground
Great campground in a fantastic location. Highly recommended. The bike path along the river is very beautiful.
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5.0
FF
Frank F.September 2026
Advantages
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, a beautiful location, large campsites right on the river, very clean and well-maintained restroom facilities, a restaurant with a good selection, and delicious food
Negatives
Conventional chemical toilet disposal is available only in the entrance area (next to the trash disposal area and the graywater disposal area). Otherwise, only paid vending machines are available in the restroom area.
A Great Week at Grubhof
We received a very warm welcome upon arrival; the staff in the technical department were helpful; and everyone in the restaurant and the mini-shop was extremely friendly and accommodating (delicious rolls in the morning without needing to order in advance, and always great tips on how to spend our vacation)....
A wellness area with saunas and massages is also available, but we didn’t use it, so we can’t rate it. The restroom facilities we used consisted exclusively of XXL family restrooms (very large, clean, and well-maintained).
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5.0
Christiane E.September 2026
Advantages
Location, Peace, Relaxation
Negatives
There aren't enough parking spaces for dog owners.
A Vacation at the Grubhof in Early Fall
We really enjoyed our stay at the Grubhof. Even the arrival area, with its parking space for our RV and trailer, was exceptionally spacious. Check-in was straightforward, and the staff at the front desk were friendly. The parking space for the camper van and the trailer is spacious. The restrooms were... always in top condition.
The walk to the Saalach River never failed to impress us. The restaurant and the small convenience store are also worth recommending.
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5.0
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Thomas N.September 2026
Advantages
Friendliness,the pitch, beautiful surroundings
Negatives
Wifi
Assessment
Wifi needs to be improved.
On the last 2 days we noticed that nearly all new incoming campers were sent to our row with one to two free pitches although there were lots of rows where only 1-2 campers were situated.
The value for money was not acceptable for us. We spent times on other comparable campings with same conditions which were cheaper.
Everything else was very good.
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4.0
HH
Holger H.September 2026
Advantages
A campground in an incredibly great location with outstanding restroom facilities.
Negatives
One drawback is the rather poor Wi-Fi coverage and the long walk to the chemical toilet disposal station if you don't want to use the Camperclean.
Camping September 2026
The Grubhof is a truly great spot in a prime location. Whether you’re into hiking or biking, there are plenty of places to explore and ways to relax here. The restroom facilities are great, though there’s only one disposal station for chemical toilets at the entrance. Although there’s a CamperClean station... at every restroom building, those who don’t want to use it may have to walk quite a distance to find a disposal point. The Wi-Fi isn’t the best either, but that’s really just nitpicking. The food and drinks are highly recommended across the board. A truly wonderful stay that you’ll definitely want to repeat.
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5.0
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THOMAS U.September 2026
Advantages
The seating was great as always, even though we didn't get the seats we'd reserved.
Negatives
We come every year, but this was our last time. We called to ask if there was a dog-friendly spot available, and we were assured there was. When we arrived, they claimed everything was booked, and we had to go to the tent field. We had to pay in advance, which really surprised us, but we were assured that if we left early, we’d get a refund for the overpayment. Since we weren’t satisfied with the tent field, we wanted to leave the next day, but were only reimbursed for 2 of the 4 days we’d booked; the dog fee and visitor’s tax weren’t refunded at all. When I realized this, I went to the front desk and asked what was going on. I emphasized that we had been assured we’d get our money back and that I’d be happy to let my lawyer handle it—we discussed it for about half an hour in the back room. Then I received a smooth refund of the overpayment, including the dog fee and tourist tax. This is now the second time in a row that we’ve had problems. The first time, they claimed no deposit had been received—even though we showed them proof in writing—so we had to pay the full amount, and after multiple inquiries (in writing), we finally got our money back after six weeks. Now we’ve had enough of Camping Grubhof.
Last Vacation at the Grubhof
Everything has already been said above—I'm really sorry; we always enjoyed staying at the Grubhof.
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5.0
MF
Malc F.September 2026
Advantages
Friendly, welcoming team Generous, level pitches Greatest Sanitaries Cosy Restaurant Good gym Great views and handy location
Negatives
That we only booked 5 nights
Camping Perfected
Right from the friendly check-in, we realised we had found camping paradise. The generous, level pitches and beautiful surroundings confirmed our first impressions. But then we went to the Sanitaries… My word, they are well beyond a 5/5 rating. Easily the best we have ever come across; the family shower... rooms are perfection and the towel drying area is a brilliant touch. And then the cherry on top was a visit to the cosy restaurant. We will be back!
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5.0
KJ
Klaus-Peter J.September 2026
Advantages
Very spacious sites in beautiful surroundings
Negatives
Didn't find anything
A very pleasant stay
We received a very warm welcome when we “checked in.” The groundskeeper personally showed us around. The campsites are very spacious and surrounded by beautiful nature. The restroom facilities are clean and very spacious.
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5.0
MK
Marion K.September 2026
Advantages
It's a great campground with a beautiful view and 5-star restroom facilities.
Negatives
There is absolutely nothing to complain about
A Dream Vacation
We felt very comfortable here; it exceeded all our expectations, and we'll definitely be back.
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5.0
PH
Peter H.September 2026
Advantages
Spacious sites in the "Quiet Area" Great location and a first-rate panoramic view Very nice restroom facilities
Negatives
The chemical toilet could only be emptied at the entrance, which was very far away. I'm not a fan of emptying it into the automatic cleaning stations.
A Successful Vacation
The campground is in a beautiful location. The XXL sites in the "quiet" area are great, and everything is easily accessible on foot or by bike. It's a wonderful place to relax and take a break.
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5.0
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Stephan W.September 2026
Advantages
- The friendliness of the staff and the campers - The campsites (quality over quantity) - The cleanliness of the entire campground - The location
Negatives
Nothing
We'll be back
Absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, our stay was way too short. So: We'll definitely be back☝️
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5.0
Thomas B.September 2026
Advantages
Service, Cleanliness, Amenities
Negatives
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Have a nice weekend
Even under the new management, a stay at the Grubhof is a wonderful experience. The staff’s friendliness is always very impressive. This was our seventh time there, and we’ll be back again next year.
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5.0
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Elfriede L.September 2026
Advantages
Brilliant layout, restroom facilities with a family bathroom, very clean and quiet campground
Negatives
Strong Drain Odor in Men's Showers (Bathhouse by the Bridge)
Review of Grubhof Campground
A beautifully situated, quiet, well-maintained campground with excellent organization. Very friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant is great!
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