Tent in a dandelion field near Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region.
There are lots of campsites throughout Switzerland, providing an affordable base for your day trips to Swiss towns and mountains. You can either bring along your own caravan or camper, or rent your (mobile) accommodation at the spot. We’ve listed many practical tips for you here, as well as lists of the campsites we recommend.
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Camping Arolla near Evolène is located at 1950 metres above sea level, making it the highest campsite in Europe! It's embedded in the amazing surroundings of the Val d'Hérens, south of the Upper Rhone valley. If you don't have your own accommodation, you can rent luxury tents with a comfortable bed and a wood burning stove.
Bring your own caravan or tent, or rent a comfortable chalet on campsite Piccolo Paradiso in the beautiful Maggia valley. The many services include a shop, modern sanitary facilities, a swimming pool, a minigolf course, a restaurant and much more.
This quiet and highly rated campsite near the river Inn provides easy access to the Swiss National Park. Rent a yurt if you don't have your own accommodation.
Riarena in the village of Cugnasco is the perfect spot for day trips to Lago Maggiore and Bellinzona. Guests can enjoy themselves at the campsite too, for example in the pool or in the on-site restaurant.
Filisur is a romantic village in the beautiful Albula valley. Explore the surroundings from campsite Islas, on a quiet location along the river Albula. If you don't have a caravan yourself, you can rent a charming little barrel-shaped apartment.
You'll love the amazing mountain views, the refreshing pool and the easy access to Interlaken when staying at the wonderful campsite Lazy Rancho! You can rent a camping pitch or several types of bungalows, even with private bathroom and kitchen.
You'll find campsite Rendez-Vous right next to the valley station of the cable car to the Oeschinen lake, in the beautiful Kander valley. You can enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains tops and dine in the on-site restaurant.
Wake up to beautiful views of the Staubbach Fall on this popular campsite in Lauterbrunnen. Apart from camping pitches, you can rent mobile homes, bungalows, cabins and hostel rooms.
This highly rated camping along the Melezza river is within easy reach of Ascona, a vibrant village along Lake Maggiore. If you don't have your own caravan, you can rent a charming little glamping bungalow. A camping shop, breakfast service and an Italian restaurant are available.
Campsite Am Kappellenweg is located along the beautiful chapel hiking path at the southern end of the Saas valley. Rental caravans are available, as well as a convenience store and a leisure room.
Can't choose between Lake Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland? The beautiful Seefeld Park Sarnen offers easy access to both regions, as well as a great lakeside location. The panoramic views from the restaurant and the luxurious heated swimming pool are unique!
This wonderful and modern campsite at a stunning location on Lake Maggiore has all you need: a wide range of rental accommodations, a bar, shop and private beach, boat rental and much more!
You won't regret a stay in your caravan or in a modern rental bungalow on this beautiful campsite right on Lake Maggiore, with lots of comfortable facilities! The private beach with its great views over the lake and the mountains is very inviting; so are the restaurant and grillsite.
Unterseen is close to Interlaken, and a great base for day trips to the Lake Thun area and the Jungfrau region. Campsite Alpenblick offers a nice location right along the lake, only minutes away from the boat dock and a bus stop for quick access to Interlaken.
This is an excellent, comfortable campsite for visits to the Lake Thun area and the Jungfrau region, located right on the lake. Camping guests can travel to nearby Interlaken for free by bus or boat, and enjoy lots of fun water activities from any of the three camping beaches. Mobile homes and family tents can be rented.
Guests of campsite Mühleye in Visp appreciate the large camping plots, the restaurant and the generous outdoor pool. Cabins, yurts and tipi tents can be rented.
This highly rated campsite, located along the Simme river and the Golden Pass train line, offers lots of facilities for a comfortable stay: modern sanitary, a kiosk and bar, free access to the fitness club and a heated pool.
Choose between camping pitches in the forest or on grasslands, or rent a bungalow at Camp Au in Chur, along the beautiful river Rhine. Sports facilities and a pool are right next to the campsite, and you can dine in the on-site restaurant.
Located along the river Rhine, in the outskirts of Chur, you'll find Casa Dorma Bain: a small site with 4-bed units, a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, a terrace and a restaurant.
Amidst the nature of the romantic Kander valley you'll find the Grassi campsite, close to the village of Frutigen and along the Engstlige river. Rental caravans and bungalows are available.
At a central location on the lush green plains between Locarno and Bellinzona, campsite Isola offers an outdoor pool, a shop and an on-site restaurant.
Enjoy the Italian-like surroundings of the Poschiavo valley from campsite Le Prese, only 5 minutes away from the rail station along the Bernina Express line. Bungalows can be rented. You can dine in the restaurant.
Campsite Sportarena is only 300 metres from the town center of Leukerbad and its famous thermal baths. It offers many on-site facilities for a great family holiday such as a restaurant, lots of sports options, a minigolf course and a playground. You can rent small, barrel-shaped bungalows.
Camping Monte Generoso is located 10 km south of Lugano and right along the banks of the lake, offering magnificent views of the water and the green hills of the Ticino. A shop and rental caravans are at your disposal, and you can easily hop on the train to Monte Generoso.
Enjoy dinner in the on-site restaurant, stand-up paddling on Lake Lugano or a ride up to Monte Generoso from the comfortable lakeside camping Paradiso-Lago.
