The weather at the moment doesn’t exactly scream camping – and yet campsites across Luxembourg are well booked thanks to growing demand and diverse offers.
Going camping at the last minute is proving to be quite difficult, according to Florence Bertemes, president of Camprilux. Bertemes noted that camping in Luxembourg is currently booming. The reasons for this are hard to pinpoint, but one possible explanation could be that people’s expectations and standards have changed, she explained. At the same time, campsites themselves now offer a certain level of quality and the variety available has become impressive – from tents to campervan pitches and small accommodation units, there’s something for everyone, Bertemes said.
Everything is running smoothly at the campsite in Consdorf too, according to manager Michel Roelofs. "Things are going very well", he summarised. Roelofs stated that they’re already 20% above last year’s figures – and last year was already a record. Campsites across the Müllerthal and the wider country are enjoying strong demand, according to Roelofs. He noted that more and more hikers and cyclists are choosing to stay at campsites, and while the current weather isn’t exactly summery, he considers it ideal for hiking.
Majority of Dutch and Belgian campers
Most campers still come from the Netherlands and Belgium, said Perry Wagner, president of the Consdorf tourist office. However, since the Covid pandemic, more German visitors have discovered Luxembourg – many of whom fell in love with the country when travel restrictions kept them closer to home, according to Wagner. Florence Bertemes added that there are also increasingly unexpected guests, such as many Swiss holidaymakers who stop over in Luxembourg while travelling to the coast, since it lies roughly halfway. Scandinavian visitors are also returning more frequently to campsites in the Grand Duchy, according to Bertemes.
To meet the expectations of both new and returning guests, the sector is continuing to evolve. For years, there’s been growing investment in rental accommodation like mobile homes and pods, according to Perry Wagner. He noted that, at the same time, demand is rising for winter camping options – both with caravans and campervans, adding that campsite operators are now exploring the possibility of opening year-round, so that camping in Luxembourg becomes an option not just for fair-weather holidaymakers, but also for the hardier adventurers.
