Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Poland trip

[kp64zl]

Thinking of a two week tour of the coastlines of Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Poland (date not set).

any recommendations would be appreciated - keen on wild places with nature and few people

would be keen on some “off site” nights - either to break up long drives or to get away from it all. is this tolerated? Or are formal sites a must?

I have next to no experience of these countries

thanks !

 

[ThomasHJ]

In the Netherlands the law doesn't allow 'wild camping'. So your options are campings or camper stops. Theoretically you could try 'wild camping', but it'll be real tough to find a secluded spot and there's a big chance you get caught and you will get reprimaned or will be fined (140 euros).

Also, keep in mind that the Netherlands will be even more busy this year than it normally is. Just about everyone seems to be staying in the country for the holidays, where normally we travel abroad en masse. We're a camping-people. Campings will be busy and probably full. Most friends I talk to canceled their foreign trips months ago and have booked campings in the Netherlands. People who haven't are now looking hard to find campings that still have free pitches left.

Since your date isn't set yet, If you can, you might want to plan your trip in september. Our holidays end at the end of august. So after that things will be a lot less busy.

 

[kp64zl]

Hi @ThomasHJ - thanks for that - same situation here in UK at present with regards to campings being full.

Thanks for the info about 'off site' camping - sounds like it's not worth the potential hassle.

What's a "camper stop" please and how would I find one?

We are hoping to go end of August / early September.

 

[ThomasHJ]

A 'camper stop' might be bad translation on my part. I guess you would call it a 'motherhome parking'? So, not a 'camping' but a place where you can legally park your camper for a small fee (usually less then you would pay for a 'camping') and stay the night. Sometimes even for free. Some have a few facilities (fresh water/dump grey water) some with more facilities. A place thats basically just for sleeping, not much more.

 

[kp64zl]

A 'camper stop' might be bad translation on my part. I guess you would call it a 'motherhome parking'? So, not a 'camping' but a place where you can legally park your camper for a small fee (usually less then you would pay for a 'camping') and stay the night. Sometimes even for free. Some have a few facilities (fresh water/dump grey water) some with more facilities. A place thats basically just for sleeping, not much more.

thanks- what’s the Dutch term so I can search internet?

 

[Hotel California]

Just check ACSI website , lots of usefull free aires and campsites in europe on that site.

 

[kp64zl]

Just check ACSI website , lots of usefull free aires and campsites in europe on that site.

Thanks! Do you think Germany will be similarly busy this summer?

 

[BrugseB]

Germany similar busy... Don't miss out Belgium on your way
If you use "camperplaats" in google, you should hit some sites. But I recommend installing the free app Park4Night, which should take you either to campings, official camperspots of free spots. In Belgium free camping is not allowed either, but yeah... Even here in Bruges there are some spots, surely when you overnight in "stealth modus".
Enjoy your trip!

 

[larrylamb]

incorrect post,sorry.

 

[ThomasHJ]

thanks- what’s the Dutch term so I can search internet?

The Dutch term would be 'camperplaats'. This website probably has most of 'm.

 

[kp64zl]

How about Denmark- west coast of Jutland is of interest

 

[Hotel California]

@kp64zl , have you seen our trip 2y ago in Denmark and the meet @Romo ?

Our travel to the Denmark meet at Rømø

Finaly the Denmark meet is within' short notice and we are on our way up north. Leaving our permant home behind to spent the next 14days in the Hotel California , home on wheels. We have only driven about 130km from home to end up at : https://indeverte.nl/ We been here before and liked it a lot...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Last year we did this in Denmark with the meet in Bornholm

Denmark trip 2019 / meet in Bornholm

On sunday the 18/8 we headed of for three weeks away from home , we are heading up north to take part the 2019 Bornholm meet in Denmark set up by @Kmann . More info here: https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/now-this-dates-for-the-2019-meet-in-denmark-are-now-official.28684/...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Denmark was great !

We went in Poland when doing the last Hannover factory tour and then visit Auschwitz .

VW Hannover and Wolfsburg tour and Poland visit.

The comming Factory visit at Hannover is our first time out in the Cali this year (yes i know , we need to go out more!). I packed sathurday and took of on Eastersunday arround 12.30pm hoping for litlle traffic heading thru Germany as the last time in november on a weekday it was heavy traffic...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[RoB5urf]

Stayed in Sopot in Poland a couple of years ago for a windsurfing event. Then jumped on a ferry to Karlskrona in Sweden and returned via Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France. Great trip

 

[Amarillo]

We had a very pleasant week in southern Poland at

Rodzinny kemping nad małym jeziorem

Przestronny, wiejski kemping z wyjątkowymi widokami. Pokoje gościnne, domki do wynajęcia. W pobliżu wiele atrakcji turystycznych. Blisko gór.

www.campingforteca.pl

Campsite run by a Dutch man and his Polish wife.

Situated around a gravel lake which is swimable, it is very relaxed.


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[larrylamb]

There are still restrictions re visiting Denmark. Borders were closed to all except people with holiday homes (Germans), I think they have been lifted a bit but you might have to have booked accomodation (campsites included) for at least 6 nights to gain entry. Please check with the relevant DK gov websites.