Camping can be so enjoyable because it’s so simple – and sometimes, it’s even better when there’s a little extra luxury involved. 5-star campsites impress with top-notch comfort, exceptional facilities, and outstanding amenities.
More and more campsites across Europe are embracing premium standards – from spectacular water parks and wellness oases to luxurious rental accommodations and modern sanitary facilities with aromatherapy showers. Even hotel guests might be a little envious! 😉
We show you the most popular 5-star campsites in Europe. All of the 15 recommended campsites are officially awarded with 5 stars and belong as camping.info Award Winner to the 110 best rated campsites in Europe.
How does a campsite earn its five stars? In addition to numerous camper reviews on camping.info, star ratings from official classification systems can also be a good orientation and decision-making aid when choosing a campsite.
You can find out by whom, at what intervals and according to what catalogue of criteria campsites in Europe are awarded one to five stars in the magazine article.
According to the camper ratings on camping.info, the most popular campsite from all over Europe is located in Kühlungsborn for the second time in a row. Additionally distinguished with 5 stars in the BVCD/DTV classification as well as repeatedly awarded as ADAC Superplatz, the popular camping site convinces with a kilometer-long, white sandy beach, outstanding location on the steep coast, highly comfortable rental accommodations and modern sanitary facilities. The large sauna area and the many leisure activities make the site a vacation paradise for camping.
Numerous guests on camping.info confirm the many awards of the particularly family-friendly 5-star facility: "The campsite is extremely luxuriously designed and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I have never experienced such great sanitary facilities on a site. Location very central to the village and only a few meters to the beach."
Already the name of the campsite is linked to a particularly high level of camping: At the Luxury Camping Schlosshof in the beautiful South Tyrol-Trentino you will find a campsite in a class of its own. According to the motto "beautiful and with attention to detail" you will spend a particularly comfortable vacation on the various pitch categories with premium plots up to 120 m² at the multiple award-winning site. Exclusive sanitary facilities, noble private baths and the luxuriously arranged pool landscape incl. sauna, outdoor pool and experience showers give the term "camping" on the most popular place in Italy a completely new value.
On camping.info, too, one 5-star rating from campers chases the next: "This campground has everything your heart desires. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The sanitary facilities are great and always clean. In the large indoor pool you feel very comfortable because of the beautiful ambience. If you don't want to cook yourself, you can eat super delicious food in the restaurant. We were here for the first time, but definitely not the last."
You can experience the perfect camping vacation with dog and child at Camping Sonnenland in Burgenland. The 5-star campsite with a swimming lake is comparable to the Italian resorts of Caorle and Jesolo due to its Pannonian climate. With a fenced-in free-range area, dog play area and agility course, as well as a walk-in kangaroo enclosure, petting zoo and large water slide, the modern facility in Austria is particularly popular with guests with dogs or families.
Campers rave about the popular site: "You can only say hats off to this site. I think you can really say that the owners have thought of everything that is important at a campsite. The children still rave about it today. Especially about the goat Enrico. The other bubi didn't want to get out of the straw castle. The prices in the store are also top for vacation conditions. The welcome was warm, the farewell as well. All in all, my wife and I can only give you a huge praise and say thank you for this beautiful week."
The third most popular campsite in all of Europe and the best site in Schleswig-Holstein is the Rosenfelder Strand Campsite. In addition to several camping.info Awards, the high standard of camping is also honored with top ratings from the ECC, DCC and ADAC.
Beautifully situated on the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route, the family-friendly 5-star site will convince your children with water trampoline, bouncy cushion or adventure playground, while you can listen to the waves on the white Baltic Sea beach or relax with a soothing massage. Sports-motivated campers should book the site directly online because of the bike trail and outdoor fitness facility.
That Rosenfelder Strand Ostsee Camping fully deserves its 5 stars is also revealed by the numerous reviews on camping.info: "We consider the Rosenfelder Strand campsite to be one of the best campsites we have come across in recent years. Here simply everything is correct. Reception, pitch, organization, self-service market and bakery, cleanliness, sanitary facilities, friendliness and helpfulness of all employees and the permanent campers we have met. The site offers everything you could wish for a relaxing vacation."
Whether summer or winter, a feel-good holiday is guaranteed at the popular 5-star campsite Natürlich Hell. in beautiful Tyrol right at the entrance to the Zillertal. True to the motto ‘bright and cheerfully colourful’, you can spend your time out on the five-hectare site - whether as a couple, family or even with dog. In addition to its incredible ranking in the top 3 of the camping.info Awards, the campsite also scored with a special award for the cleanest sanitary facilities. The campsite also impresses with its spa area including Finnish sauna, steam bath, bio sauna and panoramic relaxation room.
With 5-star ratings across the board on camping.info, this campsite shines in a particularly bright light. One enthusiastic camper writes: ‘Absolutely fantastic campsite! We felt completely at home. Nothing was missing. It was always clean everywhere. And the children were never bored, even in bad weather! This was definitely not our last stay at Natürlich Hell...we'll be back!’
If you are drawn to the green Styria for camping, the 5-star comfort camping site Murinsel is the right address. Nature lovers and campers in search of relaxation are more than in good hands at Camping Murinsel in an exclusive ambience with pitches directly on the lake.
Guests on camping.info appreciate not only the especially familiar and relaxed atmosphere at the campsite, but also much more: "Beautiful location with a magnificent view of the mountains. Spacious pitches on the meadow or directly at the bathing lake. There is a very nice walk meadow for dogs. At the place is a small cozy restaurant. The place is highly recommended, we will definitely come again."
In an idyllic location in the east of the Alpine Republic, campers will discover the most popular campground in Switzerland. On the very well-maintained 5-star site on the hillside, which tends to be quieter, you'll enjoy a dreamlike view of the beautiful Untersee and the picturesque Rhine while camping. With large pitches, first-class bungalows and lodges, a child-friendly pool area as well as trampolines and ping-pong tables, the Swiss Camping Association 5-star certified campsite is an ideal destination for families.
Many campers also appreciate the high standard of Camping Hüttenberg with 5 stars: "The campsite quickly became a "feel-good oasis" for us with all the amenities that do justice to the term glamping. The washrooms are excellent and very clean, the staff friendly."
In the secluded Kalletal, not far from the Teutoburg Forest, the 5-star wellness campsite in the Weserbergland region with the best facilities and pitches directly on Lake Stemm is considered the perfect place for rest and relaxation. You can relax at the best campsite in the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia according to camper reviews, best of all in the soothing wellness oasis, while your children let off steam on the 500-meter-long sandy beach. With its own bathing lake, rope ferry, pirate island, bouncy cushions and three large playgrounds, the camping.info Award winner is particularly popular for camping with children. An insider tip is the also new Currywerk of the place, where guests should test the "best Currywurst of the region".
Campers on camping.info confirm the 5-star award of the site: "Super place. Great wash houses, always been clean and a nice offer to feel good. You can use the sauna with and even book massage offers. The sandy beach is mega and there is a separate dog beach. Playground and football field for children available - no boredom arises here. The curry plant on site tastes really delicious. So we felt very comfortable all around."
With no less than several, official 5-star awards, the camping site at the sea offers a true experience for young and old. The many playgrounds, the large animation program as well as indoor pool and sauna make the Ostseecampingplatz Familie Heide a particularly popular destination for camping with children. Only recently, moreover, the sanitary facilities were renewed and the Camper kitchen was converted into a modern oasis of well-being.
Campers always like to book a vacation at the campsite on the beautiful coast of Schleswig-Holstein: "The arrangement of the pitches, the size of the pitches, the wide paths, the clean sanitary facilities are definitely recommended. The large supermarket is also TOP. The location to the beach and the beach itself are a dream."
As the most popular place for camping in Lower Saxony, the camping site on the dyke in East Frisia welcomes you. Only a stone's throw from the North Sea and directly behind the dyke, both large and small campers get their money's worth here. Whether swimming in the sea, cycling and mudflat hiking or an excursion to the East Frisian North Sea islands - with a fresh breeze of salty North Sea air you can get away from it all.
Guests on camping.info love camping at the 5-star site: "Beautifully situated campsite, good cycle path connections, very quiet. Directly behind the dyke. Friendly, competent staff, good bread rolls, well-kept site, very clean and attractive sanitary buildings. Gladly again!"
The 5-star campsite Ostseecamp Seeblick is located between Rerik and Kühlungsborn, directly on a cliff. Thanks to its fantastic location, campers can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea from almost every one of the 364 pitches. Modern sanitary facilities, comfortable rental accommodation and a wide range of leisure activities with an animation centre, cinema and diving station make for unforgettable holidays.
The fact that campers are always happy to return to Ostseecamp Seeblick is reflected in the numerous top ratings on camping.info: ‘The location of the campsite deserves 5 stars. For us, this always makes or breaks our decision to book in the region. With our two dogs, this is very important to us. Then the campsite gets 5 stars in all categories. The grounds are well maintained, the wash houses and toilets are very modern and very clean, the staff are very helpful and very friendly.’
The 5-star thermal camping resort in the Lower Bavarian spa triangle offers everything a camper's heart desires: 195 pitches with state-of-the-art facilities, cosy flats and luxurious camping suites. The campsite's own Thermal Vitality Oasis** with indoor thermal pool, outdoor saltwater pool, sauna and Kneipp pool invites you to relax completely - admission is included!
The many reviews on camping.info show that the Kur- & Feriencamping Homernhof Dreiquellenbad is a real favourite place for campers: ‘It was a very nice stay, we felt very comfortable! All the staff were so friendly without being artificial - you really feel welcome.’
Situated directly on the warmest lake in Upper Bavaria, the dog-free 5-star campsite invites you to relax and feel good. Modern sanitary facilities, well-kept pitches and a family atmosphere ensure maximum comfort. Whether cycling, hiking or excursions to the Berchtesgadener Land - at Camping Schwanenplatz families can enjoy a variety-packed holiday!
The consistently positive reviews on camping.info confirm that guests have an unforgettable holiday here: ‘Very beautifully situated and particularly quiet campsite. Ideal for relaxing. Pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant and on the pitches.’
Wake up with a view of the Baltic Sea, relax in a cosy caravan or enjoy the freedom of a motorhome. Whether pitches right by the sea, idyllic in the forest or quiet at the edge of a field - there is something for everyone here. Imaginative children's worlds, the ‘Viking village’ and a varied entertainment programme with pony rides, children's cinema and campfires await the little adventurers. At Camping & Ostseeferienpark Walkyrien, every day is an adventure!
Top reviews on camping.info show why campers love this site: ‘Very great location right by the sea. Everything is taken care of. Very clean. Perfect for pets and children.’
BOAH - With ideal winter sports conditions in the cold season and green pastures in summer, the Sportcamp Woferlgut inspires all year round. Not only sporty active campers, but also rest-seeking guests are always happy to choose a holiday at the Woferlgut in Salzburg. Close to the Hoch Tauern National Park and Lake Zell, the sports camp is ideal for either winter sports on spectacular peaks, for summer and mountain sports or for swimming in the blue bathing lakes and the campsite's own bathing worlds.
Campers on camping.info are blown away by the 5-star site: "Great campsite with great service! The restaurant is highly recommended, delicious food, great ambience and good service. As for the wellness area and the swimming pool, it couldn't be better! All in all: we were thrilled! By your service, the swimming pool, your restaurant and the cleanliness."
If you go camping, you certainly don't have to make any compromises when it comes to wellness. Whether heated swimming pools, large sauna landscapes, soothing massages or beneficial cosmetic treatments - the possibilities for maximum rest and relaxation on vacation are more than varied when camping.
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According to the BVCD/DTV criteria catalog, a campsite with 5 stars must achieve a certain number of points in the three areas of reception & service, sanitary facilities and pitches. In the evaluation sheet, criteria such as the number of pitches and rental accommodation, waste disposal, cleanliness of sanitary facilities and overall condition of the pitches and paths play a role.
Campsites with special recreational facilities such as indoor swimming pool, riding facilities or tennis court have the chance to get the addition Superior.
Depending on which provider classifies a campsite, different criteria are relevant to receive 5 stars. German campsites with BVCD/DTV classification are tested in the three categories, reception & service, sanitary facilities and pitches. Within the areas, campsites score with e.g. special equipment of the renting accommodations or the sanitary facilities.
Also the ANWB, ACSI, the ADAC or the ECC award star ratings according to certain schemes to campsites all over Europe
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