Lower costs, relaxed atmosphere, high flexibility: many football fans prefer camping in Stuttgart for the Euro 2024. Where is this possible? We have some tips.
Staying at a campsite during the European Championships offers several advantages. Firstly, it's a cost-effective accommodation option compared to hotels or rental properties. Secondly, campgrounds provide a close proximity to nature, allowing visitors to enjoy the outdoors while still being near the tournament venues. Additionally, the communal atmosphere of campsites fosters a sense of community among football fans from different countries.
Campsites also offer flexibility in accommodation options, catering to various preferences such as bringing your own tent, renting a caravan, or staying in a pre-pitched tent. Furthermore, many campsites near event locations provide convenient amenities like on-site facilities and access to nearby shops and restaurants. Overall, staying at a campsite during the European Championships can offer a unique and memorable experience, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the tournament atmosphere while enjoying the outdoors.
Unfortunately, the choice of campsites and motorhome pitches in Stuttgart is limited. If you want to use this solution, you may have to spend the night outside the city centre. Nevertheless, there are a few pitches from which you can quickly reach the stadium and the city.
Camping & motorhome pitches at the Cannstatter Wasen
The campsite at Cannstatter Wasen is ideal for guests at the European Football Championships, as the site is located directly opposite the stadium. The permanent Cannstatter Wasen campsite offers around 50 tent pitches and around 120 additional pitches for coaches, motorhomes and caravans. For the 2024 European Football Championships, the campsite will be extended by around 220 additional pitches, all of which will be equipped with electricity connections. Sanitary facilities such as toilets and showers will also be available within this fenced-off area. The site is equipped with the usual facilities for tents, caravans and motorhomes. The sanitary facilities offer a high level of comfort. There is also a wash house with washing machines and dryers as well as a food and newspaper kiosk. The on-site bistro offers a daily changing lunch menu.
Sonnenhof in Stuttgart-Mühlhausen
If you are travelling with your family to the European Championships in Stuttgart, you can stay overnight in a camper van, caravan or tent at the Sonnenhof on the outskirts of Stuttgart. In addition to the campsite, there is an adventure farm to discover and a wide range of leisure activities for children. Farm animals, riding lessons, corn maze (starting July), water playgrounds and more make the camping adventure a special experience. For a particularly relaxing holiday, you can enjoy breakfast in the farm café.
There are other motorhome pitches in the vicinity of the stadium:
- Caravan site Fellbach
- Caravan site Weinfamilie Wilhelm Kern
- Caravan site Weingut Eißele
- Caravan site Waiblingen, Ankerplatz in der Talaue
- Caravan site Äußerer Burgplatz, Esslingen am Neckar
- Caravan site Bio Weingut Zimmer
- Caravan site Weingut Knauß
- Caravan site Weingut Idler
- Caravan site Mannschreck-Weine
- Caravan site Weingut Maier, Schwaikheim
- Caravan site Ludwigsburg
You can find more campsites and motorhome pitches in Stuttgart and the surrounding area on the Stuttgart Region website.
Can you wild camp in Germany?
No, wild camping is not permitted in Stuttgart or other places in Germany unless it is explicitly authorised by the local authorities or landowners. As a rule, camping is not permitted outside of designated campsites or certain areas set aside for this purpose. However, there are some exceptions, such as overnight stays on certain trekking routes or in special nature camps designated by the respective federal state or local authorities. It is advisable to find out about the applicable rules and regulations beforehand to avoid possible penalties or conflicts.