The finalists of the Adac Camping Awards 2023 have been announced, chosen by forty experts from Pincamp, the portal on Adac campsites. The largest automobile club in Europe, which also publishes an authoritative multilingual guide for campers from all over the old continent, elects the best campsites in Europe every year. There are four categories of the award: “Sustainability and attention to the environment”, “Innovation and progress”, “Demographic change and accessibility” and “Adac Camping Booking”.
The parterre of the finalists is made up of campsites in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Denmark, Netherlands and Switzerland.
The winners of the Adac Camping Awards 2023 will be announced at the Adac Camping gala scheduled for 13 January 2023 in Stuttgart. Here’s who will compete for the coveted prize, with the motivations drawn up by the Pincamp jury.
Category “Sustainability and attention to the environment”
- Camping du Domaine de Massereau (France). An Adac Super Camping awarded with 5 stars, which focuses on sustainable and ecological use in all areas of the campsite. It is, in fact, the only campsite in Europe powered 100% by electricity produced by a photovoltaic system built in 2021. All communications with guests take place without paper, via an app. Sustainable waste, energy and water management as well as raising guests’ awareness of the protection of natural resources are proof of effective promotion of responsible camping tourism.
- Campingpark Havelberge (Germany). The flagship of the Haveltourist Group, Campingpark Havelberge in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been proving for years that sustainable management and economic success can go hand in hand. This Adac Super Camping is chosen by many campers precisely because of its ecological orientation and the campsite managers are constantly working on expanding the sustainable structures. For example, toilets have been expressly designed to conserve natural resources. Furthermore, it is the first campsite in Germany to participate in the “Volontourism” project, in which campers contribute to nature conservation work. After undergoing a rigorous evaluation, Campingpark Havelberge received the EU Ecolabel in autumn 2021.
- Nysted Strand Camping (Denmark). Nysted Strand Camping was the first and so far only campsite in Denmark to receive the EU Ecolabel. The sustainable and ecological management of this facility on the Baltic Sea island of Lolland is therefore already well documented. What makes it so special is the involvement of guests in activities in contact with nature and related to the theme of environmental protection, campers are invited in a light and positive way to choose a sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. The guest program includes a nature quiz for the kids, hiking and biking with expert nature guides, meditation under the stars, and a chance to plant trees together.
Category “Innovation and progress”
- Orlando in Chianti Glamping Resort (Italy). The first glamping campsite in Europe in the heart of Chianti presents a wide variety of glamping accommodation. From the two-storey Airlodge with a view of the stars, to the Bohemian Lodge with its vintage look, up to the American School Bus transformed into a holiday home, there is something for everyone. The managers are constantly developing new glamping proposals and carefully implementing them in the large park. The latest is truly jaw-dropping: an Airstream caravan transformed into a luxury home with lounge terrace and Jacuzzi.
- Camping & Resort Sanguli Resort (Spain). This campsite on the sunny Costa Daurada offers its guests a number of attractions and services that make a camping holiday even more enjoyable. Campers will find here five different water parks, a wide range of sports and entertainment. The innovative elements are found in the details. The architecture of the new sanitary building with heated bathroom area and private cabins that can be booked online is particularly striking. The free dishwasher service with “express” washing cycles is much appreciated: maximum efficiency in just 5 minutes!
- TCS Pop Up Glamping (Switzerland). With TCS Pop-Up Glamping, the Swiss camping experts from the Swiss Touring Club have created a unique and exclusive glamping experience above the woods of the Alps. The pop-up village, consisting of 20 comfortable tents and two suite tents, combines the nature with comfort, excellent service, extraordinary cuisine and the excellent wines of the region. A very special and unusual camping experience.
Category “Demographic change and accessibility”
- Camping Harfenmühle (Germany). Camping Harfenmühle, a small facility in Rhineland-Palatinate, shows adults how to successfully implement the idea of “camping for all”. With a lot of heart, effort and intelligence, barrier-free access to all areas has been created. Family-friendly toilets with level showers and wheelchair-accessible washbasins are an integral part of this project, as are barrier-free parking, restaurants and mobile homes.
- Holiday Village Florence (Italy). The campsite has been certified Village For All for years, in recognition of the fact that the entire tourist complex and its beaches are accessible to everyone, even and above all to guests with disabilities. There are toilets and mobile homes without architectural barriers, and people in wheelchairs can reach the beaches without problems. New for 2022 are the camping facilities for visually impaired and blind people: the entire holiday village can be explored through tactile maps and information material in Braille.
- Les Jardins de la Pascalinette (France). Les Jardins de la Pascalinette, a campsite nestled in a vineyard in the Var department, already obtained the “Tourisme & Handicap” award in 2012. With good reason, given that almost all areas are barrier-free and adapted to the needs of people with motor and mental disabilities. Whether it’s mobile homes, pitches for campers and tents or sports and leisure facilities, everything is designed to ensure unobstructed access for all guests.
Category “Adac Camping Booking Award”
- Camping De Kleine Wolf (The Netherlands). Everything here is structured digitally, from online booking with information on payment conditions and license plate recognition, to the “De Kleine Wolf App” with arrival and departure information, tips for sightseeing excursions and information about the campsite.
- Ostseequelle.Camp (Germany). You do not have access to this campsite located on the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg without having booked online in advance. The entire booking process is digitised. Only online reservations are accepted. For online check-in, guests arriving without a reservation can use a terminal in the building that previously housed the reception. Access to the campsite is controlled by a barrier with license plate recognition. The advantage for campers is the absence of waiting times at check-in and check-out: the desired pitch can be reached immediately. The manager, on the other hand, instead of having to deal with tedious registrations and cancellations, has more time to take care of his guests and his campsite.
- Zaton Holiday Resort (Croatia). The Zaton Holiday Resort near Zadar is a pioneer in the digitization of campsites. Croatian camping experts have long relied on online booking via their own website and via interfaces with other booking platforms such as Pincamp. With excellent results: the Zaton Holiday Resort is indeed one of the most booked campsites on Pincamp.de.
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