On camping holiday with the 49 euro ticket

From June to August 2022, you can use all public transport services with the 49-euro ticket. However, you can use the ticket not only to commute to work, but also to plan day trips, weekend trips or your holiday by train. To make your decision a little easier, we have picked out a few exciting routes that will take you to some of the most beautiful places in Germany.

You will also find tips for the most beautiful campsites in the area. Plan some time for the campsite if necessary.

You can buy the 49-euro ticket on the respective website, in the app and at all train ticket machines as well as from the relevant transport associations. Simply select the month for which you would like to use the ticket. This allows you to travel as often as you like on local public transport throughout the month. However, long-distance trains such as ICE, EC and IC are excluded.

Attention: If you want to take a dog with you when travelling, you still need an extra ticket. If you want to go on an excursion by bike, you also need to book this separately. Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge.

Cologne main station - Münster (Westf) main station - Emden outer harbour: travel time approx. 5 h, 1 change + ferry

On the route from Cologne to Emden, you only have to change trains once in Münster. From there, the connecting train will take you directly to Emden's outer harbour. From here, take the ferry, which will take you to Borkum in around 1.5 hours.

The Camping Insel-Camping-Borkum is located near the centre and the beach with dunes and is therefore a perfect starting point. This campsite on Borkum also offers a lot more - including a gym, a sauna, a sports field with space for various ball sports and a play tent for younger guests. Perfect for a camping holiday on Borkum.

Cologne main station - Koblenz main station - Cochem - Trier main station: Journey time approx. 2 h or 3 h, 1 change

First take the train to Koblenz, change trains once there and from now on the path meanders along the Moselle with its beautiful views and vineyards to Cochem. The Reichsburg castle towers above the city, from where you have a fantastic view.

Not far from the city centre, you will find the campsite Camping-Schausten. It is equipped with a restaurant, a playground and bike hire. Best of all: children up to 12 camp for free.  

Also worth seeing is Trier. The route continues along the Moselle. The monuments from Roman times - such as the Porta Nigra or the Amphitheatre - are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

Hamburg Hbf - Elmshorn - Westerland (Sylt): Journey time approx. 3.5 h, 1 change

This route is considered one of the most beautiful railway lines in Germany. No wonder, it leads through marshland and finally over the Hindenburgdamm, which is 11 kilometres long. After about 20 minutes, you change trains once in Elmshorn. From there, the train runs through to the popular North Sea island Sylt.

The campsite Wenningsted in the immediate vicinity of the beach and right next to the dunes offers you the ideal starting point for exploring the island. Equipped with a bakery and an in-house restaurant, you can really enjoy yourself here. It's a great place to stay during your camping holiday.

Hamburg Hbf - Bützow - Güstrow - Waren (Müritz): journey time approx. 3 h, 2 changes

The Mecklenburgische Seenplatte is a popular holiday destination within Germany. To reach it from Hamburg, you have to change trains in Bützow and Güstrow. However, the total journey time is relatively short, so you will arrive at your destination quickly.

With its beach access to Lake Müritz, the Ecktannen campsite offers an ideal starting point for your camping holiday. With a small bistro and supermarket, you are well catered for and with the wide range of activities on offer, you will never get bored. With a petting zoo and playground, this campsite is ideal for families with young children.

Berlin Hbf - Züssow - Seebad Heringsdorf: journey time approx. 4 h, 1 change

To get from Berlin to Usedom, you have to change trains once in Züssow after a journey time of around 2.5 hours. Once you arrive at the seaside resort of Heringsdorf, the Baltic Sea welcomes you with a fine sandy beach. Located directly on the water, Heringsdorf is a popular holiday destination in Germany and is particularly popular with camping holidaymakers.

The Mobilcamp Heringsdorf offers camping enthusiasts the ideal starting point for a peaceful holiday on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom. Located within walking distance of the beach, the campsite offers spacious sanitary facilities, washing machines and a room for washing dishes. There are two supermarkets nearby and the bakery car provides you with fresh bread rolls in the morning.

Berlin Hbf - Magdeburg Hbf - Vienenburg - Bad Harzburg: journey time approx. 4 h, 2 changes

From the capital, two short stops in Magdeburg and Vienenburg will take you to the Harz National Park and into the wonderful nature of Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony. Bad Harzburg is the ideal starting point for your camping trip. How about hikes in the national park - including up the Brocken? This is considered the highest mountain in northern Germany.

The campsite "Die Wölfe vom Wolfstein" is located on the outskirts of Bad Harzburg in the middle of nature. Thanks to its ideal location, it offers direct access to the hiking and cycling network in the National Park Harz and the surrounding area. In addition to modern sanitary facilities, you will also find washing machines and dryers as well as space for washing up.

Munich main station - Oberstdorf: journey time approx. 2.5 h

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? It's easy, especially in Munich. In just 2.5 hours, you can get to Oberstdorf by train without changing trains - the gateway to the Allgäu Alps! With beautiful views from mountain peaks and hiking trails through valleys, Oberstdorf offers you the ideal starting point for your next camping trip in the mountains.

The best thing: The nearby Camping Oberstdorf campsite offers plenty of space for everyone and is beautifully located on the Trettach river. You can walk along this river into town or start your next hike. The campsite is equipped with modern sanitary facilities and has a restaurant and a kiosk.

Munich main station - Lindau Island: journey time approx. 2.5 h

How about a trip to Lake Constance? Lindau, with its old town on an island, is the perfect starting point for excursions into the surrounding countryside. For example, take a boat trip across this beautiful lake, which connects Austria, Switzerland and Germany.

The Camping site Park-Camping Lindau has its own beach access to the lake. Whether you simply want to lie in the sun or prefer water sports - this campsite has something for everyone. The campsite on Lake Constance also has a restaurant and its own supermarket.

Tip: A trip on the Lake Constance Belt Railway is also worthwhile! It runs mainly along the shore and is one of the most beautiful railway lines in Germany.

As you are travelling by train, it makes sense to pack light. This means: make sure you take lightweight camping equipment with a small pack size. Also try to pack as few clothes as possible. Nevertheless, be prepared for any weather conditions that may prevail at your holiday destination. You now have the option of washing your clothes at almost every campsite

The following camping accessories, for example, are ideal for lightweight camping equipment:

You can save a lot of weight with the sleeping mat: Our Exclusive Air Single mattress weighs just 900 g and has a very small pack size - making it ideal for trips by train. Alternatively, the Elite Air Double mattress with a weight of 1,600 g offers you space for two people. If you are not travelling alone, you can save some weight.

The sleeping bag should be light and compact to stow away. Our Vegas sleeping bag is available in many different colours and weighs just 1,900 g despite its extra-large shape. With a pack size of 42 x 25 cm, the sleeping bag also packs up small.

Finally, the most important thing: the right tent. You should pay particular attention to the weight of the tent if you are not travelling by car and have to carry everything. Smaller tents that are automatically lighter are sufficient for a few days. Our Hemus Sleeper tunnel tent, which is also available as a recycled version, is suitable for two people and weighs just 2.5 kg. Alternatively, you can choose our Dale 3 Sleeper dome tent, which weighs 5.5 kg and offers space for up to 3 people.

  We wish you lots of fun on your camping holiday in Germany with the 49-euro ticket!