September 15, 2026, 4:47 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Whether it’s an Alpine panorama, a lakeside vacation, or a family holiday with a wellness program, Europe’s campers have clear favorites. An analysis by the travel and booking portal camping.info reveals which campsites will be in high demand for the 2026 season. Surprisingly, although Germany has the most sites in the overall ranking, it doesn’t quite make it to the top of the leaderboard.
The Top 10 Campsites
First place in the ranking goes to Falkensteiner Camping Grubhof in St. Martin near Lofer in the Salzburg region. Located in the Saalach Valley, the site caters primarily to vacationers who want to combine nature experiences with high comfort. Hiking trails, mountain tours, and numerous excursion destinations are in the immediate vicinity.
In second place is the Camping Vidor Family & Wellness Resort in Italy’s Trentino. The facility near Pozza di Fassa combines camping vacations with an extensive wellness offering and is aimed at guests who want to actively explore the Dolomites.
Third place is secured by Camp MondSeeLand, another campsite from Austria. The facility in Tiefgraben at Mondsee benefits from its location between water and mountains and is suitable for both beachgoers and active vacationers.
Austrian Dominance in the Top Spots
Fourth place also goes to Austria. The Ferienparadies Natterer See near Innsbruck combines camping vacations with its own bathing lake and proximity to the Tyrolean capital.
In fifth place is the Centro Vacanze Pra’ delle Torri in Veneto. The large holiday resort near Caorle scores mainly with its location on the Adriatic and an extensive range of leisure activities for families.
The Austrian dominance in the top 6 is completed by the Berau campsite at Wolfgangsee in St. Wolfgang. The combination of lake access and mountain scenery makes the facility a popular destination.
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The best German representative, Insel-Camp Fehmarn, reaches seventh place. The facility on the Baltic Sea island appeals to vacationers who prefer coastal landscapes, beaches, and a maritime flair.
In eighth place is the Camping Resort Zugspitze in Grainau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The direct proximity to Germany’s highest mountain makes the site particularly attractive for hikers and mountain sports enthusiasts.
Ninth place is taken by the family-oriented Camping Sonnenland Lutzmannsburg in Austria’s Burgenland. A key location advantage is its proximity to the well-known Sonnentherme Lutzmannsburg.
Tenth place goes to Camping Willam on the island of Reichenau at Lake Constance. The location in one of Germany’s most popular holiday regions offers the best conditions for beach vacations, bike tours, and excursions in the area.
Germany Accounts for Nearly Half of the Top 100
While Austria dominates the top spots, the overall picture is different. With 47 facilities, Germany has the most campsites among the 100 most sought-after sites in Europe. Austria has 23 sites, and Italy has 18. Other campsites in the top 100 are located in Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Poland, the Netherlands, and Greece.
The ranking is based on page views on camping.info between January and September 2026. The portal has published the complete overview of the 100 most sought-after campsites of the season.