Camping in Saxony-Anhalt is booming: record numbers in summer 2024!

Camping in Saxony-Anhalt is booming: record numbers in summer 2024!

Kemberg, Deutschland - Summer in Saxony-Anhalt not only seems to bring the sun, but also the camping boom. In the summer of 2024, the federal state's campsites recorded around 240,094 guests, which corresponds to 11.5 percent of all arrivals in accommodation companies. These numbers have presented Magdeburger News and explains that the tents, caravans and camper are now a significant part of the tourist landscape.

The 768,205 overnight stays in these places make up 14.6 percent of the overall overnight stays in Saxony-Anhalt. The campers lingered an average of 3.2 days in the region, which is longer than the 2.5 days that the average tourist remains. One more reason to explore and enjoy the charming corners of Saxony-Anhalt.

A look at the camping landscape

The development of campsites in Saxony-Anhalt is remarkable. According to the latest figures, there was a total of 298 hectares on December 31, 2023, which were officially shown as campsites. In the district of Wittenberg there are 50 hectares, with the city of Kemberg being the largest place in the district with 25 hectares. These camping not only offer a place to stay, but also access to the many beauties of the region.

A trend that has become apparent in recent years is the increase in overnight stays on campsites. If they still had a share of 9.1 percent in all tourist overnight stays in 2022, it was only 4.3 percent in 2012. This development signals that camping is becoming more and more fashionable. And no question: especially in summer, numerous outdoor enthusiasts are drawn into the countryside.

popularity through diversity

The reasons for increasing encouragement are diverse. Currently, the popular camping goals are no longer only located in the Harz or Harz foreland. Places such as Magdeburg and the Elbe-Börde-Heide have been the new favorites of the campers since 2022. The Halle, Saale, Unstrut region, which has recorded an increase of over 165 percent for overnight stays in the past ten years, is particularly noteworthy. This shows that people appreciate relaxation in nature.

The season on most campsites in Saxony-Anhalt traditionally ends in October. So if you still want to enjoy camping life, you should hurry and book in time. The demand is high and if you have a good hand, you will surely find a place to enjoy the summer evenings in the open air. It will be exciting to see how the camping landscape will develop in the coming years. It is quite possible that Saxony-Anhalt will continue to focus on travelers.