🏕️ Knattercamping (Prignitz)
Location directly on Lake Bantikow with ▶
insl.de
Tip bathing beach - bathing island -
volleyball court
Nudist area Nudist bathing beach •
Wellness
💛 Animal enclosure - Playground - Boat
rental
🏞️ Ostprignitz-Ruppin ▶ between Hamburg and Berlin
☀️ Perfect for nature-loving families
Blütencamping Riegelspitze 🌲 (Havelland)
Lake: Glindower See ▶ 🏖️ crystal-clear water
Region - Potsdam - the cultural center of Brandenburg
⛺ Idyllic location ▶ only 10 km from Potsdam and Berlin -
family-friendly
Havelland region known for fruit blossom in spring
CUR Camping Neuruppin 🏖️ (Ostprignitz-Ruppin)
See
Tornowsee
Geheim-Tipp: Der
Campingplatz betreibt drei separate Anlagen mit
unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten Försterei Rottstiel ▶
Campingplatz Rehwinkel am Zermützelsee • Sommerferien Camp für
Kinder • Familienfreundlich
Top 10 most beautiful campsites by the lake in Brandenburg for the 2025 season
Brandenburg, the “land of a thousand lakes”, is a true paradise for camping enthusiasts. With its unique blend of crystal-clear waters, vast forests and rich cultural history, this region east of Berlin offers ideal conditions for unforgettable camping adventures. After extensive research into the most popular campsites, we present the top lists for families and lake lovers with exciting insider information.
▶ These are the most popular campsites in Brandenburg. Book directly at campsites without reservation fees at the best price.
Sonnenkap Camping (Uckermark)
Location on the lake ▶ Directly on
Unteruckersee
Best service ▶✰✰✰✰ star campsite ▶
Family-friendly with a wide range of leisure
activities
Your royal camping park Sanssouci (Potsdam) 🚐
Lake: Comfort pitches on Lake Templin
Tip: free electric car rental ▶ (4 ADAC stars)
▶ Ideal for trips to Berlin 🚲 Guided bike tours through
Potsdam
✅ Massage ▶ Wellness ▶ Cosmetics
Region: Potsdam, the cultural center of Brandenburg
Special feature: Free e-car rental for excursions
Dreetzsee campsite (Ostprignitz-Ruppin)
Dreetzsee 🏖️ crystal-clear water ▶ calm waters 🎣
Ruppiger Seenland region
Hiking tip ▶ Nature trail on the lakeshore
Special feature ▶ Family-run ⛺ Place with a personal atmosphere
- child-friendly
🌿 Wilde Heimat (Oberhavel)
Location Havel ▶ Water town Fürstenberg
Top bathing spot - summer kitchen - barbecue locomotive
Experience tip ▶ Herb garden - fishing rod - fish smoking
oven
🌼 Great camping experience for families in natural surroundings
Spreewald: Camping in the UNESCO biosphere reserve
Regions in Brandenburg
Why camp in the Spreewald?
The Spreewald, with its unique labyrinth of natural waterways, is one of the most popular camping destinations in the whole of Germany. The UNESCO biosphere reserve impresses with its idyllic river landscape and traditional Sorbian culture.
The branching rivers of the Spreewald offer ideal conditions for water sports enthusiasts. From leisurely boat trips to exciting canoe tours - here you can experience nature from the water. The campsites in the Spreewald are characterized by their direct location on the water, which makes it possible to get in and out of the canoe directly at your own pitch.
The best campsites in the Spreewald:
After a day on the water, you should definitely try the famous Spreewald gherkins - a regional delicacy that is part of the intangible cultural heritage.
Prignitz: Camping in an untouched river landscape
Prignitz in the north-west of Brandenburg is one of the most pristine regions in the state. Here, where the Elbe flows majestically through the landscape, campers will find an oasis of peace.
The special features of the Prignitz
The sparsely populated region impresses with its extensive nature reserves and remarkable biodiversity. Especially in spring and fall, you can observe rare bird species here when thousands of migratory birds stop off on their way. The rolling hills and meadows offer perfect conditions for long bike rides and hikes.
Recommended campsites in the Prignitz:
A cultural highlight of the region are the historic towns such as Perleberg and Wittstock with their well-preserved medieval town centers. A detour to these architectural treasures is well worthwhile after a day's camping.
Märkische Schweiz: Camping in the oldest landscape in Brandenburg
Just an hour from Berlin, Märkische Schweiz is a surprisingly hilly landscape with deep valleys, clear lakes and dense beech forests. The Märkische Schweiz Nature Park is one of the oldest protected landscape areas in Brandenburg.
Nature experiences in Märkische Schweiz
The varied topography with differences in altitude of up to 100 meters makes the region a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The Stobbertal valley is particularly impressive with its steep slopes and meandering river. The numerous lakes, such as the Schermützelsee, offer excellent bathing opportunities and are ideal for fishing.
Top campsites in Märkische Schweiz:
- Campingpark am Schermützelsee
- Naturcamping Buckow
- Campingplatz am Hellsee
A cultural highlight is Neuhardenberg Castle with its impressive park and diverse cultural program - perfect for a day trip from the campsite.
Dahme Lake District: Camping in a water sports paradise
The Dahme lake district to the south-east of Berlin is a true Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts and bathing vacationers with its numerous connected lakes and waterways. The Dahme, a tributary of the Spree, connects many of the lakes and allows for extensive boat tours.
Water sports in the Dahme lake area
Whether sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddling or motor boating - all water sports enthusiasts will find what they are looking for in the Dahme Lake District. Many campsites have their own jetties and boat hire stations. The opportunity to explore different lakes via the waterways and discover new shores every day is particularly appealing.
Recommended campsites in the Dahme Lake District:
- Campingplatz am Hölzernen See
- Wassersport-Camping Königs Wusterhausen
- Naturcamping am Dolgensee
The region is also known for its excellent cycle paths, which often run along the banks and offer breathtaking views. The Dahme cycle path is one of the most beautiful cycle routes in Brandenburg.
Havelland: Camping in the cradle of Brandenburg
The Havelland region to the west of Berlin is the historical nucleus of Brandenburg and offers ideal conditions for a varied camping vacation with its river landscapes, lakes and historic towns.
Discover the Havell landscape
The Havel characterizes the landscape with its extensive lowlands and chains of lakes. The wetlands and floodplains are home to numerous bird and plant species. Especially in the Westhavelland Nature Park, Germany's first star park, you can experience a unique starry sky when the sky is clear - perfect for romantic camping nights in the open air.
Best campsites in Havelland:
Cultural highlights include the historic old town of Brandenburg an der Havel and Ribbeck Castle, made famous by Theodor Fontane's poem “Herr von Ribbeck auf Ribbeck im Havelland”.
Oder-Spree Lake District: Camping between Berlin and the Polish border
The Oder-Spree region stretches from the eastern city limits of Berlin to the Polish border and combines a wide variety of landscapes - from the wide floodplains of the Oder to the dense forests of the Schlaubetal valley.
Nature experiences in the Oder-Spree lake district
The Schlaubetal valley, with its narrow river that meanders through dense forests, is considered one of the most beautiful canoeing areas in Germany. The numerous lakes such as the Scharmützelsee, also known as the “Märkisches Meer”, offer ideal conditions for sailing and swimming.
Recommended campsites in the Oder-Spree Lakeland:
A highlight of the region is Küstrin Fortress on the German-Polish border - an exciting excursion destination for history buffs.
Uckermark: Camping in unspoiled nature
The Uckermark in north-eastern Brandenburg is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Germany and impresses with its untouched nature. Gentle hills, crystal-clear lakes and extensive beech forests characterize the landscape.
The special features of the Uckermark
In the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve and the Lower Oder Valley National Park, you can experience unique flora and fauna. The region is famous for its white-tailed eagles, cranes and even wolves, which have been reintroduced here. The clear lakes of the Uckermark are among the cleanest in Germany - ideal for swimming and diving.
Recommended campsites in the Uckermark:
The region is also known for its organic farming - you can enjoy regional organic products at the campsites and local markets.
Barnim: Camping at the gates of Berlin
With the Barnim Nature Park and numerous lakes, the Barnim region to the north-east of Berlin offers ideal conditions for a camping vacation in the immediate vicinity of the capital. The hilly terminal moraine landscape is also known as “Brandenburg Switzerland”.
Leisure and recreation opportunities in Barnim
The variety of lakes such as Wandlitzsee, Liepnitzsee and Werbellinsee offer excellent swimming and water sports opportunities. The extensive forests are criss-crossed by well-developed cycling and hiking trails. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Grumsin Beech Forest, part of the European World Heritage Site “Ancient Beech Forests”, is particularly impressive.
Recommended campsites in Barnim:
- Campingplatz am Werbellinsee
- Liepnitzsee-Camping
- Familiencamping am Wandlitzsee
Cultural highlights of the region include the Chorin Monastery, one of the most important brick buildings in northern Germany, and the Niederfinow boat lift, an impressive technical monument.
Fläming: camping in the hilly landscape south of Berlin
The Fläming south of Berlin is a hilly landscape shaped by the Ice Age with extensive pine forests, idyllic stream valleys and historic towns. The region is particularly popular with active vacationers.
Active vacation in the Fläming
The Fläming Skate, Europe's largest interconnected skating and cycling network with over 230 kilometers of paved trails, attracts thousands of inline skaters and cyclists every year. The region also offers excellent opportunities for hikers with the 200-kilometre Fläming Walk.
Top campsites in the Fläming:
- Camping am Fläming-Skate in Luckenwalde
- Naturcamping am Baruther Urstromtal
- Campingplatz am Hohen Fläming
Cultural highlights include the historic old town of Jüterbog and the numerous well-preserved village churches made of fieldstone.