Camping at the Grenzufer / on the banks of the Werra River
Philippsthal, Germany
from 26 €
Price per night & spot
incl. service fee
July 2026
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Spots on site
1 Camping spot
Stays
1 – 3 Nights
Check-in
from 15:00
Check-out
until 13:00
Max. guests
4 per spot
Booking on request
Jana will personally confirm your stay.
Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.
Or within 48 hours of booking, up to one day before arrival.
Right on the banks of the Werra River, which once served as a border, we offer you an idyllic campsite.
Our campsite features a fire pit, direct access to the water, and plenty of nature—including ticks, mosquitoes, croaking frogs, and the song of the nightingale.
Across the river, behind the trees, is a state highway. It’s very quiet at night, but traffic increases in the morning hours on weekdays.
The Werra is an ideal river for water excursions by canoe or SUP; additionally, the Werra Bike Path and the Green Belt hiking trail run alongside our property. A bus stop is 100 meters away.
If you’d like, you can also swim in the Werra; we have a small set of steps on the bank to help you get into the cool water.
The inner-German border ran through here over 30 years ago. History within reach ;-) The House on the Border, the Unity Bridge, and the Border Museum in the former border tower are all within easy walking distance.
Additionally, the surrounding area offers:
- many hiking trails & small hills (the northern Kuppenrhön)
- two swimming pools (2 km each)
- indoor tennis court (2 km)
- bike park (approx. 15 km)
- Canoe rentals (15 km)
- Bike paths
- Museums (Border Museum, Local History Museum, Mining Museum, visitor mine, etc.)
- Fishing license sales
Our house and just a few neighbors are within sight of the campsite. Our cat Ogel (all black) will surely come visit you sometime, and the neighbors have cats too.
We welcome all nature-loving campers and van lifers who want to enjoy the campsite with its view and leave the area clean.
Additionally, you should be self-sufficient, your vehicle should not be longer than 6.50 m or weigh more than 3.5 t, and you should be able to back up approximately 50 m, as turning around on the site is difficult.
Check-in is available starting at 3:00 PM, and check-out should be by 1:00 PM, depending on whether we have subsequent bookings.
From October through May, the site is only available for 4x4 vehicles.
The site is too small for trailers and RVs. No tents.
Children and pets are included in the price; please indicate this when booking.
Do you have questions about activities in the area or your stay with us? Feel free to send us a message!
This natural setting awaits you
At/in the forest
Between trees
With a shady place
There is a shady spot at any time of day
By a river/stream
With stairs into the cool water
In a meadow
What this place offers
Basics
Toilet
Dogs welcome
Animals please specify with the booking.
Cats welcome
Please specify when booking
Electricity
Water
Cell phone reception
Campfire allowed
Bring your own wood, depending on weather conditions
Barbecue allowed
Public transport
Bus stop 100m away
Other (house rules)
There is no fence along the Werra River, so please keep an eye on yourselves, your children, and your pets. You are responsible for your own safety!
Check-in available starting at 3:00 p.m.
4x4 vehicles only from October through April.
Around the accommodation
Waste disposal
Glass waste we can dispose of / The rest must be taken away
Playground
We have a big sandbox
Activities
Tennis
in the village there is a tennis hall about 2km away from us
Hiking
The Green Belt passes directly by the square
Cycling
e.g.: on the Werratal cycle path
Fishing
Fishing licenses must be purchased at Scout Outdoor in Tiefenort
Watching wildlife
Deer, fox, ducks, fish, raccoon, beaver, mosquitoes, ticks, etc.
Playing by the water
Swimming
In the Werra or in the swimming pool 2km away
Kayaking, canoeing
MTB
Bike park (15km away)
Location & route planning
Philippsthal, Germany•Distance to
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Communicating with Jana was super friendly and easy. We were warmly welcomed and given great instructions. She gave us great tips for hikes and day trips. The campsite was even more beautiful than we expected. Various restaurants and an ice cream shop are within walking distance 👌 Nature lovers will be in heaven, and the Werra River is perfect for swimming on hot days! We felt very comfortable and would have loved to stay another week 😃 See you next time & many thanks to Jana & Dirk for everything
This is a really, really great little spot! Absolutely idyllic and perfect for unwinding! The highlight for us was the direct access to the water! It was very warm, and cooling off in the Werra was the icing on the cake of our all-around pleasant stay. Jana and her partner are two pleasant, helpful, and accommodating hosts. Whether it was helpful tips beforehand, friendly communication, or their willingness to help in the middle of the night—(during a thunderstorm at 3:30 a.m., they checked in on us and offered help if needed)—great place, great hosts! Awesome! We’ll be back! Michel and Katrin
We had a wonderful time at the campground on the Werra; we saw beavers, a family of ducks, and other animals. Jana and Dirk are very kind hosts and gave us a warm welcome.
Nice people and a great place. Always happy to return.
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