Stories, tips and updates about camping in Europe.
Between the Loferer and Leoganger Steinberge lies a valley most campers only ever drive through. A shame, because the Salzburger Saalachtal is full of caves, gorges and alpine pastures.
Read the full article: Camping in the Salzburger Saalachtal: mountains, caves and alpine pastures
When the Istrian sun is scorching your awning, there's a surprising alternative to the beach: descending into the Speleolit cave near Porec. Cool, spectacular and adventurous.
Read the full article: Speleolit near Porec: cool off inside a Croatian cave
Many campers first view a campsite from above. That gives insight, but not the full story. PitchViewer maps every individual pitch with the help of the community.
Read the full article: Google Earth and Google Maps: useful, but not enough for the perfect pitch
A carefree drive to southern France turned into a puzzle when our pitch turned out to sit a metre above the access path. Four people later the caravan was in place — but we'd never have booked it if we'd known.
Read the full article: Caravan on a pitch one metre up: our France adventure
Add a campsite in a few taps and upload photos of your pitch, the sanitary block or the facilities. Here's exactly how it works.
Read the full article: How to add a new campsite or pitch on PitchViewer
Electricity, water and drainage on your own spot: that's a fully serviced pitch. We explain what to expect and how to verify the facilities before you book.
Read the full article: What is a fully serviced camping pitch? Everything you need to know
We booked a 'quiet pitch under the trees'. On arrival we stood on a bare field under a blazing sun. Here is what we learned.
Read the full article: No shade, just disappointment: what our summer pitch taught us