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More overnight stays at campsites in NRW

Pitch a tent, set up a folding chair and clean the chemical toilets: Camping has its fans. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the number of overnight stays at campsites continues to rise.

Camping is popular - the number of overnight stays at campsites is increasing in NRW. (archive...
Camping is popular - the number of overnight stays at campsites is increasing in NRW. (archive picture)

Vacation - More overnight stays at campsites in NRW

At camping sites in North Rhine-Westfalen, the number of overnight stays has increased. The Statistical Office of Cologne/North Rhine-Westfalia calculated this. In the year 2023, there were 238 open camping sites with over 940,000 guest nights and approximately 2.5 million overnight stays.

There were 7.2% more overnight stays than the previous year (2022: 2.4 million). The development is even more striking when considering several years. Compared to 2015 (then: 1.7 million), the overnight stays at camping sites in North Rhine-Westfalia increased by 51%.

How long do people camp in Leverkusen?

According to statistics, campers stayed on average for 2.7 days at the sites in the previous year, excluding permanent campers. The longest average stay of occupation was determined to be 3.6 overnight stays in the Lippe district. However, campers in Leverkusen stayed on average for only 1.6 days.

  1. For their leisure time, many individuals choose to take a journey to one of the 238 camping sites located in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), especially in Düsseldorf, known for its vibrant city life and proximity to several campgrounds.
  2. Tourists planning an overnight stay in Leverkusen can expect various camping options, contributing to the increasing number of tourism activities in the state.
  3. After calculating the data, the State Office in Cologne/North Rhine-Westphalia discovered that the number of overnight stays at campsites reported an impressive 51% growth compared to 2015.
  4. If you're considering an overnight stay in Leverkusen, remember that the average stay duration is lower than other parts of the state, at only 1.6 days, providing you with a new challenge to explore the city in less time.
  5. Despite the lower average stay, Leverkusen's camping sites are still popular, as the city's attractions, combined with the leisure-time appeal of camping, make it an attractive destination for many travelers in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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