Our Favourite Campgrounds in Switzerland

 

Whether you’re one for comfortable glamping or you’re more into roughing it in a remote coordinate, Switzerland has what you’re seeking. Sift through our top Swiss campgrounds and you’ll surely find a photogenic and cosy respite tailored to your unique outdoor tastes.

 

Camping Arolla

If you’re one to shoot for the stars, Camping Arolla will get you pretty close. Based in Canton Valais in Sion, this site is the highest campground in all of Europe. Nearing 2,000 meters, you’ll get to relish in Alpine and glacial vistas of all kinds. What’s more is that this magnificent outdoor accommodation offers electric hookups, hot showers and any other nicety you could think of, so you don’t have to give up all of your comforts. Visit any time from June to September for one seriously memorable camping holiday.

 

Glamp at Ficher’s Fritz Camping

 

Those hoping to maintain a level of comfort they’re used to will find solace at Fisher’s Fritz Camping in Zurich. Here, safari-style tents are lined with wooden floors and complete with a double bed for utmost convenience. You’ll even have access to an outdoor garden for relaxing in as well as exciting activities like stand-up paddle boarding and wakeboarding. If extra niceties aren’t for you, go for the simple tent setup.

 

Hike Your Way to Lac de Taney

So long as you’re okay with trekking a bit to your campground, Lac de Taney is an ideal home away from home. One hour’s time from Le Flon, this unplugged area in the Valais offers postcard-worthy flora and fauna from every angle. With views of a lively Lake Geneva teeming with amphibians, as well as hikes to pristine summits like Grammont and Mont Blanc, you’ll find yourself amidst a campground you’ll never forget. The campsite equips a toilet for campers’ convenience.

 

Camp and Cycle at Camping Wagenhausen

 

If a bustling campground full of warm-weather activities sounds up your alley, Camping Wagenhausen makes for a lovely respite. Stay in a cosy cabin with your loved ones during the evening. Otherwise, spend your days barbecuing with the family, hiking the Wagenhausen area and cycling to your heart’s content. You can even sail and fish among the Rhine River, and—if the rest wasn’t enough to lure you in—you can use Wi-Fi for free during the whole of your stay.   

 

Enjoy the Mountains at Manor Farm

 

Manor Farm is one of Switzerland’s top campground stays, and for good reason. With access to Lake Thun, a vast mountain range and more, camping residents get to be surrounded by natural beauty while retaining utmost comfort. You can even see the Eiger from home base, giving you one of the best mountainous views in the entire country. Open all year long, you can choose whether you want a summer vacation or a winter excursion. And if you have youngsters, fret not, for Manor Farm offers plenty of space for kids to play.

 

Take It to the Alps at Camping Pradafenz

 

If you need not extras like saunas and washing machines, Camping Pradafenz delivers more than enough. Coupled with astounding views of the Alps, this Churwalden-based site exudes relaxation and fun in one. Heated sanitary facilities make camping in any season easy, so you can get to shredding or trekking the hills. If you visit this Switzerland campground in August, you’ll even get to experience the famous Chur Festival, which brings music, food and bustling bazaars to the village for three whole days.