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For some, the winter holidays begin. Have you thought about camping? Even when it’s cold, the Germans are followers of this practice. Every year, 100,000 of them set up their tents or caravans in the snow of the Bavarian Alps or the Black Forest mountains.
At an altitude of 1,000 meters in the Bavarian Alps, after a good night’s sleep in the caravan, waking up to – 5 degrees is a bit complicated for Antje Beyer. There are 200 meters to cover on the snow, to go to the toilets. Most for her father and her husband, no time to waste. The snow that fell during the night must be cleared as quickly as possible. If it continues to accumulate, the tent may collapse.
A little effort, but a lot of human warmth. At breakfast, there are three generations here: four teenagers and four adults together. The family rents its pitch year-round, much more economical than a gite. Winter camping has been a German passion since 1955. At the time, caravans were smaller, less well insulated. More than 800 campsites in Germany are open in winter and attract around 100,000 holidaymakers each year.