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Place with lake view at the Kyffhäuser and Harz mountains

Auleben, Germany

from 32 €

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Spots on site

1 Camping spot

Stays

1 – 14 Nights

Max. guests

4 per spot

Instant booking

until 18:00 on arrival day

Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.

Or within 48 hours of booking, up to one day before arrival.

A site with a lake view in the Goldene Aue near Kyffhäuser, surrounded by trees and fields.

!!!Suitable only for off-road vehicles/4x4s!!! Not suitable for standard RVs!!!

->!!!!After heavy rain, the access road is often severely washed out!!!!!<-

->Not suitable for travel by public transportation!<-

The site is located about 2 km from the town center in a secluded spot. On clear days, it’s worth setting your alarm for a spectacular sunrise.

The Harz and Kyffhäuser regions offer many opportunities for excursions and activities.

The region is a dream for mountain bike enthusiasts!

Recommended destinations include:

the Kyffhäuser Monument, a hike to the mineral spring and the Auleben burial mound field, the Bismarck Tower in Auleben (about 500 meters from the campsite on foot), the Uthleben flea market and antique barn, the IFA Technology Museum in Nordhausen, the Sondershausen Visitor and Adventure Mine, Café Kaffeemühle in Hamma, a steam train ride through the Harz Mountains on the historic Harz narrow-gauge railway, Wernigerode Castle and Aviation Museum, the Harz Bode Valley, the Bielener and Sundhäuser gravel lakes (Sundhäuser Lake is considered one of the best diving spots in Germany), Tasting and tour at the traditional Nordhausen distillery, Falkenstein Castle, hike up the Brocken, the historic town of Stolberg/Harz and the town of Quedlinburg, Barbarossa Cave in Rottleben and the Heimkehle karst cave, Adventure at “Harzdrenalin” and, for families, the Hexentanzplatz + the cable car adventure park in Thale and the Harz Witches’ Realm in Rothesütte, plus a family-friendly guided tour of the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine.

In the spring and fall, you can observe the impressive crane migration at the reservoir.

In town, there’s a pizzeria, a snack bar, a farm café at the Rüxleber Hof Auleben (open on weekends), a bakery (traditional artisan bakery), fresh fish from the Auleben fish farm, and you’re welcome to sign up for a wine tasting (Auleben elderberry wine).

A fire pit, covered seating, and a restroom (dry toilet with wood chips) are available.

!!!!!Access is limited to off-road vehicles only (buses/vans, off-road trucks, off-road motorcycles, MTBs). Unpaved terrain! Not suitable for travel trailers or standard RVs.!!!!!!

!!!Campfires are permitted only after consultation and exclusively at the designated fire pit!!!!

Can also be booked for multiple vehicles/tents upon request (see Services). Please book each additional vehicle/tent per night separately and only after prior inquiry.

This natural setting awaits you

  • In the mountains

    In the mountains

    The Kyffhäuser Mountains are a small low mountain range south of the Harz Mountains

  • By the lake

    By the lake

    Lake view

  • Between trees

    Between trees

  • At/in the forest

    At/in the forest

    At the edge of the forest

  • With a shady place

    With a shady place

    Covered seating

  • In a meadow

    In a meadow

  • Between fields

    Between fields


What this place offers

Basics

  • Toilet

    Dry toilet with wood chips

  • Dogs welcome

    Please clean up after yourself.

  • Cats welcome

  • Horses welcome

  • Electricity

  • Water

  • Cell phone reception

  • Campfire allowed

    Small campfires are permitted after consultation, provided the forest fire danger level permits this. !!! Burning green waste is prohibited!!!

  • Firewood

    can be booked as an additional service

    10€ per night

  • Barbecue allowed

    After consultation

  • Other (house rules)

    We ask you to treat the environment and nature with respect.

Bookable extras

  • Firewood

    10€
    per night

Activities

  • MTB

    There are numerous bike parks in the Harz Mountains.

  • Cycling

    Well-developed cycle path network incl. charging stations for e-bikes

  • Hiking

    There are countless hiking routes to explore in the Kyffhäuser and Harz mountains.

  • Sailing

    Sailing is possible on the Kelbra reservoir. (Sailing club on site)

  • Other activities

    Recommended excursion destinations include the Kyffhäuser monument, the historic towns of Stolberg/Harz and Quedlinburg and the Bielen and Sundhäuser gravel lakes. In spring and fall, you can watch the impressive resting of cranes at the reservoir.

  • Surfing

    Surfing is possible on the Kelbra reservoir.

  • Swimming

    Bathing lakes 10 minutes away by car (Kelbra reservoir and Sundhäuser/Bielener bathing lakes with excellent water quality, also suitable for diving)

  • Winter sports

    Tobogganing, skiing and snowboarding in the Harz Mountains

  • Wine tasting

    Elderberry wine from Auleben

  • Watching wildlife

    Crane rest in spring and fall

  • Climbing

    Climbing in the Harz Mountains and Kyffhäuser, Nordhausen climbing tower


Location & route planning

Auleben, GermanyDistance to


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  • Cindy

    Jun 2026

    A unique campsite 🤩—the drive there feels like an adventure in itself, and you’re rewarded with a one-of-a-kind landscape 🤩. It’s been lovingly designed, and the host was very friendly, providing detailed information about getting there and your stay. The campsite is something truly special, and we hope it stays that way—and that everyone who uses it knows how to appreciate it. We highly recommend it. Many thanks to Isabel 🙏🏻🤩

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  • Andrea

    Jun 2026

    A truly unique campsite!!!! Highly recommended!!! Very well-maintained and inviting! Isabel was extremely friendly and kind to communicate with. However, the drive up to and down from the campsite is not recommended in the rain!

  • Ute

    Jun 2026

    What a wonderful place! Lovingly decorated with an incredible view. Plus, Isabel is an incredibly kind and always approachable host. Our expectations were more than exceeded. Thank you for a wonderful stay and your hospitality!

  • Anke

    May 2026

    It's a wonderful place if you're looking to relax. Isabel was very friendly. It had everything we needed and was extremely well-maintained. We travel around Europe a lot, and this is definitely one of our highlights.

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Isabel

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11 months at Hinterland
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