This is how Germans go on vacation despite corona

Going on vacation in Germany without a high risk?

Vacation in Germany in times of corona? The virus has caused increasing difficulties for many holidaymakers. The biggest concern of many holidaymakers is now a 14-day quarantine in the destination country or region. More and more countries and even areas within Germany are classified as risk areas, meaning that German citizens do not have many options left. Hotels and holiday apartments can still be booked, but the aim is to reduce the risk of infection as much as possible.

The most popular travel trend: camping. With your own motorhome, you can not only save high accommodation costs, but also protect your health as far as possible. In addition, holiday routes can be adjusted at will and not forget: fresh air, which reduces the risk of infection. You can also keep a sufficient distance from other holidaymakers with your motorhome.

Examples of particularly popular campsites within Germany:

• Camping park in the Bergisches Land
• South Seas Camp
• Havelberg Camping and Holiday Park
• Campingpark Kühlungsborn
• Camping Münstertal
• Campsite Miramar

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Camping in Germany

In Germany, there are around 3,000 campsites with 230,000 parking spaces. However, these places are currently difficult to obtain, as camping is more popular than ever before. Since mid-June, the camping industry has been experiencing a real boom. According to Jörg Klofski, Vice President of the Federal Association of the Camping Industry in Brandenburg, there should be unprecedented demand. As a result, the previous damage caused by the virus is only minor.

The number of motorhome orders has increased in parallel with the demand for campsites. Many Germans still want to buy a motorhome by the end of this year, as the value-added tax rises back to 19% after that. Luxury models with a canopy, bathroom and kitchen are particularly popular. This can reduce contact with other holidaymakers, even on the campsite. According to the Caravaning Industry Association e.V., there were up to 7,542 new registrations in August 2020, an increase of 63.7% compared to the previous year. As a result, many campsite operators decided not to end the season at the beginning of October as usual, but to welcome camping guests by the end of October.

In the past, the main target group in camping was over 40 years old, while the camping target group has now changed significantly. More and more younger people between the ages of 20 and 40 are discovering camping for themselves and traveling with their motorhome or caravan.

If you are planning a camping trip yourself, be sure to consider the following 8 tips:

1. Rent a motorhome with an integrated bathroom.
2. Make yourself a checklist for initial equipment.
3. Book in advance as demand for parking spaces is very high.
4. Before you go on vacation, check which campsites are open in which federal states.
5. Find out about any restrictions.
6. Observe standard hygiene measures.
7. Keep a sufficient distance from sanitary facilities.
8. Plan your activities with sufficient lead time.

Indispensable at every campsite: free WiFi

Guesthouses, holiday apartments and hotels — they all now offer free WiFi access. Why should it be any different at a campsite?

Millennials between the ages of 20 and mid-30s in particular need Internet access and since this target group is now also very interested in a camping holiday, expanding a WLAN network seems to be essential. After all, vacations in nature do not mean that all technology is ruled out. Many popular campsites now offer guest WiFi, as not only holidaymakers benefit from it, but also the campsite itself. Installing a guest WLAN could also mean a longer stay for visitors to the campsite.

With the help of your guest WLAN, you can optimize your online presence. Improve customer contact with your visitors and use, for example, the WiFi marketing package by Socialwave. In addition to collecting reviews and individual email campaigns, you have various options for using WiFi marketing for your campsite. Regardless of this, the package also offers centralized management of all access points at your campsite. One of the biggest problems is poor Internet coverage. With the right hardware equipment, such problems can be avoided.

Corona related measures for campsites — What you must not forget!

Experiencing the euphoria of the golden autumn outdoors may prove to be more difficult than initially thought. Not only is the capacity of campsites limited by high demand in Germany, but the new corona measures are also slowly being introduced. The reason for the new guidelines is the risk areas within Germany. Since 06.10.2020, there is now a ban on accommodation for holidaymakers who come from regions with high infection rates. Find out which federal state will introduce the accommodation ban here. Apart from that, distance and hygiene rules must be observed at campsites. There are also campsites that do not open their sanitary facilities or only open them to a limited extent, so thorough research is recommended before a camping trip.

conclusion

Despite the current situation and the increasing corona related measures, we still have alternatives available that enable us to take the vacation we want. A camping trip is currently one of the most popular ways to enjoy vacation time with family and friends. This can keep the risk of infection lower than during a hotel stay. Not to forget, you can now enjoy the same luxury of a hotel on campsites. With free Internet and a breathtaking view, you already have almost the same benefits here.

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