7 of the Best Campsites in Europe We'd Actually Return To

After travelling around Europe for five weeks in our MAN TGE Offtrax campervan, exploring several countries and staying at 16 different campsites along the way, we thought it would be good to look back at our favourites.

Travelling as a family gave us the chance to experience everything from small, back-to-nature campsites in the mountains to huge family holiday parks packed with swimming pools and activities.

These aren't necessarily the fanciest or most luxurious campsites we stayed at. They're simply the ones we genuinely loved, would recommend and, most importantly, would happily return to.

We've also included what we actually paid at each campsite, converted into pounds based on the amount that came out of our bank account.

Prices are what we paid during our 2026 European road trip and may, of course, have changed since our stay.

So, in no particular order...

Our 7 Favourite Campsites in Europe

1. Weiherhof Camping – Lake Titisee, Germany
2. Camping Village Isolino – Lake Maggiore, Italy
3. Kamp Koren – Soča Valley, Slovenia
4. Camping Wildbach – Hellenthal, Germany
5. Valamar Camping – Poreč, Croatia
6. Camping Memling – Bruges, Belgium
7. Camping Hopfensee – Füssen, Germany

Weiherhof Camping – Lake Titisee, Germany

Best for: Lakeside camping, paddleboarding and slowing down

If you've been watching our European road trip on YouTube, you'll already know how much we loved camping right next to the water at Lake Titisee in Germany.

This campsite was a little gem – so much so that we ended up extending our stay.

Why we loved it

Although the facilities were a bit of a walk from our pitch, they were worth it! Lovely, clean and powerful showers, plenty of washing-up sinks and toilets, and a really easy-to-use laundry area.

There's a free bus into Titisee from near the campsite reception, which meant we could head off and explore without having to move the van. The bus stop was only a short walk from the campsite too.

The lake itself was stunning – flat, calm and full of wildlife. It was the perfect spot for feeling completely relaxed and immersed in nature.

Having a lakeside pitch also meant we could get the paddleboard straight onto the water without having to pack everything up and go anywhere.

Our tip: You can't book this campsite in advance, but we emailed before making the journey to check that they could accommodate us. The guy we spoke to had great English and was really helpful.

What we paid: £233.79 for 4 nights with electric hook-up.

We paid a little more because we chose a lakeside pitch – completely worth it in our opinion!

Camping Village Isolino – Lake Maggiore, Italy

Best for: Families, swimming and watersports

Although this was a busy campsite and full of the classic family-friendly activities that won't be everyone's cup of tea, it worked brilliantly for our young family.

Why we loved it

The swimming pool was amazing and suitable for all of our children.

Its lakeside location was another huge plus. It was perfect for watersports or simply jumping off the pontoons into the lake – one of our children's favourite things to do!

The facilities were clean, well equipped and plentiful, with great facilities for little ones too. It felt like everything had been thought of.

The pitches were also a really good size, although they weren't particularly private.

Our tip: If you have bikes with you, get out and explore the local towns. We only wish we'd had longer to see more of Lake Maggiore!

What we paid: £210.57 for 3 nights.

Kamp Koren – Soča Valley, Slovenia

Best for: Nature, walking and incredible scenery

Kamp Koren was one of the real highlights of our European campervan road trip.

This was a proper back-to-nature campsite and one of those places where the location is the main attraction. There are so many gorgeous places to explore right from the campsite.

Why we loved it

We had a lovely pitch close to the beautiful, fast-flowing Soča River, surrounded by the mountains and scenery that make this part of Slovenia so special.

There's a great little bar on site which was really well priced. We didn't try the food ourselves, but it always seemed busy.

The biggest reason to stay here, though, is the location.

You're right in the heart of the Soča Valley with spectacular scenery, incredible walks and places to explore all around you.

If you love getting out into nature, this is a brilliant base – and one of the places that really summed up why we wanted to travel around Europe in a campervan in the first place.

What we paid: £142.99 for 3 nights.

Camping Wildbach – Hellenthal, Germany

Best for: Young families and exploring Eifel National Park

This was a really cool campsite that we discovered right towards the end of our trip.

Why we loved it

It was perfect for little ones. The go-karts kept the children entertained for hours, while the play area looked almost brand new.

The sand was ridiculously deep too, so there was some serious digging done – by both the children and us adults!

There was also a lovely café right next to the play area, meaning we could sit and relax with a drink while the children played.

It's also a great campsite to use as a base for getting out and exploring Eifel National Park.

What we paid: £100.48 for 2 nights.

Valamar Camping – Poreč, Croatia

Best for: A family treat, swimming pools, beaches and activities

This was, by quite a long way, the most expensive campsite of our entire trip!

We decided to splash out because it looked incredible, and as this was around the furthest point of our European adventure, we thought we'd treat ourselves.

Thankfully, it didn't disappoint.

Why we loved it

The swimming pools were incredible. There was so much for both adults and children to do that they kept us entertained for hours.

There were beautiful beaches all around the complex, and the local area was lovely too.

This is also where we hired a private boat through Funtana Charter Rent a Boat and went dolphin watching.

We paid €190 for a private 1.5-hour tour, although there were plenty of group tours available from the same area if you'd prefer a cheaper option.

And yes – we saw lots of dolphins! It was incredible.

We also really enjoyed paddleboarding and some amazing snorkelling here.

One unexpected highlight was the free gaming and entertainment area. It was epic for the evenings!

There was soft play for our four-year-old, a LEGO room, video gaming room, table football, pool tables, light boxes and colouring stations.

There was A LOT to do, and we had so much fun here.

This was definitely an expensive choice for us and not somewhere we could have afforded to stay for much longer, but as a special treat at the furthest point of our holiday, it was absolutely worth it.

What we paid: £586.75 for 3 nights.

Three nights was the minimum stay when we booked.

Camping Memling – Bruges, Belgium

Best for: Exploring Bruges by bike

This isn't our usual type of campsite. It was quite small and the pitches were fairly close together. However, it was probably the best base we could have asked for when it came to exploring Bruges.

Why we loved it

It was a really easy, flat cycle from the campsite into the centre of Bruges – and we didn't even get lost!

Our pitch was flat, the campsite was nice and quiet, and the toilet and shower facilities were modern and really well kept.

This isn't necessarily a campsite we'd choose if we wanted to spend a few days relaxing around the van, but if you want somewhere convenient to stay while exploring Bruges, it worked brilliantly.

Our tip: Book ahead! They fill up quickly and only had availability for one night when we arrived, so we had to move on the following day whether we were ready to leave Bruges or not.

What we paid: £45.86 for 1 night.

Camping Hopfensee – Füssen, Germany

Best for: Neuschwanstein Castle, families and rainy days

We chose Camping Hopfensee because we wanted to visit Neuschwanstein Castle.

There wasn't much campsite availability left in the area by the time we were looking, so we ended up taking one of the last pitches available here.

We almost didn't book it because the pitch was described as 'small' and we were worried we'd end up squeezed into a tiny space miles away from the toilets.

We needn't have worried.

The 'small' pitch was still really roomy – and nice and flat too. The toilets were a bit of a walk away, but they were clean and there were plenty of them.

Why we loved it

The indoor play centre was amazing for the kids, particularly on rainy evenings.

It had trampolines, soft play, a five-a-side football/basketball area and table football. It kept both us and the children entertained!

The lake was also great, with plenty of fish and dragonflies for the kids to spot, catch and release.

It's also an easy and incredibly scenic drive from here into Füssen and on to Neuschwanstein Castle, making it a great base for exploring this beautiful part of Germany.

Our tip: Don't leave booking until the last minute like we did! It's a popular campsite and availability can disappear quickly.

What we paid: £119.72 for 2 nights.

So, Which Was Our Favourite Campsite in Europe?

That's actually quite difficult to answer because we loved them for completely different reasons.

Kamp Koren in the Soča Valley was probably one of the most naturally beautiful places we stayed. Being right by the river, surrounded by mountains and with incredible walks straight from the campsite, it was exactly the kind of place we had imagined finding when we set off on our European adventure.

Valamar in Croatia was the complete opposite – busy, packed with things to do and very expensive, but an amazing treat for the family.

And Weiherhof Camping at Lake Titisee gave us the chance to properly slow down. Waking up next to the lake, paddleboarding from our pitch and spending a few days surrounded by water and wildlife made it another really special stop.

After five weeks, 16 campsites and thousands of miles on the road, these are the seven that really stood out – and the ones we'd genuinely be happy to return to.

And we're pretty sure there are still plenty more out there for us to discover...

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