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Host

Olaf

English, German

We love being on the road ourselves with our T5 with roof tent. We know how difficult it can be to find good, remote pitches in the countryside. That's why we have decided to offer a pitch on our farm directly on the Mittelland Canal in the countryside.

Hosting since

3 years

Rating

4.9 (76)

Camps & Cabins

3

Offered Camps & Cabins

Received reviews

Recieved as host (76)

  • Grit

    Jun 2026

    Steffi and Olaf are absolutely wonderful, friendly hosts, and the campsite under the birch trees by the little stream is cozy and shaded (we were there when it was 32 degrees, and it was still very pleasant). Steffi’s singing bowl massage comes highly recommended—the relaxation throughout my whole body was perfect 🥰. The cherries in front of the house were ripe, and we were welcome to pick as many as we wanted—thank you so much again for that 🍒🙏🏻. The close proximity to the Mittelland Canal, with opportunities for walking and swimming, was great for our dogs and for us 👍. We’d love to come back.

  • Jana

    Jun 2026

    We were greeted very warmly and felt right at home. A great starting point for hikes or bike rides. Shopping options are right nearby. The canal is just around the corner, and you can see the boats from the campsite. Delicious local honey! We were completely satisfied :-) Thank you for the wonderful stay and the smooth communication!

  • Torsten

    May 2026

    It was quiet, relaxing, and idyllic. The construction trailer has everything you need. Olaf is a wonderful, easygoing host.

  • Sam

    May 2026

    Unfortunately, we couldn't make it, but they were absolutely easy to deal with and very nice :).

  • Clara

    May 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful time at Olaf's and felt right at home :) Swimming in the canal, the chickens, and the beautiful garden are simply unbeatable. The breakfast basket was also fantastic. We'll definitely be back! 😊

  • Nadine

    May 2026

    Such nice and laid-back hosts! We had a wonderful weekend here. It’s so peaceful and wonderfully relaxing. You can go fishing in the nearby canal, and there’s a small farm stand where you can buy honey or some really delicious eggs. Everything was great! Thank you so much!!!

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  • Sabrina

    May 2026

    A lovely spot, very friendly hosts, and great places to visit in the area :-)

  • Laura

    May 2026

    The circus wagon is super cozy and beautifully situated. It’s surrounded by nature and very quiet. We had a wonderful getaway :) The amenities were great, too—everything was very clean, including the dry-separation toilet. You can also go for lovely walks starting right from the property.

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  • Martin

    Apr 2026

    A beautiful spot, spacious, located right by the canal and the many bike paths in the area. Perfect. It would be great if they added a graywater disposal option at some point—otherwise, it’s top-notch!!! We’ll be back.

  • Johanna

    Aug 2025

    A really nice place near the canal where you can go for a wonderful walk. Highly recommended

  • Simone

    Aug 2025

    Very warm and friendly hosts. Everything was as described. Great experience, we will be back.

  • Claudia

    Jul 2025

    The place is exactly as described, it's simply gorgeous and absolutely idyllic. I was actually able to watch a bambi every evening and hares hopped across the grounds. I will definitely be back again!

  • Silvia

    Jul 2025

    We had really nice days with Olaf! The pitch is spacious and nicely situated by a small stream! Every day the deer from the neighborhood visited us! The canal is in the immediate vicinity and can be reached quickly on foot with the SUPs! Anyone looking for peace and relaxation is in good hands here! We felt very comfortable 🥰

  • Silke

    Jul 2025

    We had a quiet overnight stay by the babbling brook. The canal can be reached in a few minutes up the road and from the pitch you can see the big ships passing by. In the morning Olaf brought us a lovingly packed breakfast basket with fresh bread rolls, cheese and jam, honey and eggs from his own production - delicious!!! We felt very comfortable and welcome! Keep up the good work and see you soon! Then I'll book a yoga class too!

  • Martin

    Jul 2025

    This overnight stay was a super spontaneous booking during a business trip, and I am really impressed with how uncomplicated everything went. The entire communication via WhatsApp was absolutely great and made the last-minute planning much easier. I was gently woken up in the morning by the chirping of birds and the soothing sound of water - a wonderful start to the day! Many thanks for that! I will definitely keep this destination in mind for future stays.

  • Ramona

    Jun 2025

    The accommodation was even more beautiful than described. It was wonderfully quiet. Olaf and his wife were more than accommodating. Homemade honey, eggs, jam and homemade tinctures and ointments were always available. It was clean and tidy. Furthermore, we were woken up every morning with a breakfast (which you can book). The canal was within 5 minutes walking distance. We will definitely be back and are already looking forward to our next stay with you. I should also mention that you support Nabu and I am absolutely thrilled about that. Best regards from the Schmitz family

  • Heidi

    Jun 2025

    We had very nice hosts always helpful and friendly despite the rain we had a great vacation and nice stay highly recommended

  • Claudia

    Jun 2025

    Very nice reception, very nice pitches, very nice for walking and cycling. Top all round. During the week there may be some work noise from the nearby quarry, otherwise absolutely quiet. I felt very comfortable!

  • Conny

    May 2025

    Nice pitch next to the Mittellndkanal. We ordered breakfast and it was very good. Lovely hosts. Quiet and lots of walking in the area.

  • Max

    May 2025

    Very nice pitch nice relaxed hosts. Will be back

  • Elisa

    May 2025

    Olaf and Stefanie are super lovely hosts, friendly communication, no complications. Stefanie's sound relaxation was especially good at the end of our 1 month trip and the breakfast basket was lovingly prepared. Thank you very much! We would love to come back. Oh yes, we took some delicious honey from the stall.

  • Tony

    May 2025

    We received a friendly and personal welcome from Olaf. All the communication was great. One of the pitches is not completely flat, but we didn't mind. As we were only passing through, we arrived late and left early, so we weren't able to discover and experience everything. Nevertheless, a highly recommended site!

  • Marlene

    May 2025

    Wonderful get-away in great surroundings! The yoga class was fully relaxing and grounding and the farm's own breakfast basket was the perfect start to the day! What a wonderful time with Olaf and Steffi! Thank you :)

  • Martina

    Apr 2025

    Everything was as described. Very nice hosts. Your honey is very tasty 😋 Thank you

  • Karin

    Apr 2025

    We stayed 2 nights with roof tent and dog with Olaf and Stefanie. Uncomplicated, friendly and helpful. We'd love to stay here again. The breakfast basket with honey from their own apiary and eggs from free-range chickens made our short vacation a special experience.

  • Manuela

    Apr 2025

    Unfortunately, we were unable to travel due to a medical emergency in the family. But we will definitely make up for it. The whole communication with Olaf was great. Very friendly and prompt responses to all messages. We look forward to making up for the weekend - hopefully soon.

  • Hendrik

    Mar 2025

    I came along relatively spontaneously with my bike and tent. Everything went really well. The communication went smoothly. I made myself a small fire for a donation and was able to use the dry, separate toilet. Everything was clean and great. The location is also as described directly on the Mittelland Canal. I drove from there to Hörstel to the start of the Hermannsweg. All in all, I can only say that I would love to come back!

  • Mario

    Nov 2024

    The site is beautifully situated next to an old half-timbered house. We had a lovely walk along the canal and along the signposted Teuto loops. The rolls for breakfast were excellent! Many thanks for the hospitality.

  • Christian

    Oct 2024

    A nice pitch close to the Mittelland Canal with friendly hosts. A place to switch off.

  • Jana

    Oct 2024

    It was very nice staying with you 🙏🏼☺️ We will be back again.

  • Manuela

    Aug 2024

    Unfortunately I was unable to travel. However, I had very friendly communication several times, by email and also by phone. I will definitely book this place again. If only to get to know Olaf personally.

  • Stephanie

    Aug 2024

    Very nice and idyllic... definitely recommendable 😊

  • Christian

    Aug 2024

    Very nice host, gladly again.

  • Rahel

    Aug 2024

    A beautiful place right on the Mittelland Canal. Friendly hosts.

  • Uta

    Aug 2024

    If you love peace and nature, this little paradise is just right for you. Olaf and Steffi are perfect hosts. We will definitely be back .

  • gerd

    Aug 2024

    We were more than satisfied! Very cozy, rustic property and two great, wonderfully located pitches in the middle of nature. There was a babbling brook next to our pitch and we were surrounded by peach trees. The two hosts are a very nice and open couple, who we immediately liked. We felt right at home! The proximity to the Mittelland Canal makes the site even more attractive, as anyone who wants to can also go into the water there, which was ideal for us as three dog owners. We would have liked to stay longer if the weather had cooperated. But we'll be back, that's for sure! 😄 Thank you Gerd and Petra

  • Peter

    Jul 2024

    Nice uncomplicated hosts, with a nice parking space. Gladly again.

  • Uwe-Kersten

    Jul 2024

    Very nice hosts in a beautiful, quiet corner of the world. Very helpful, we can only recommend. Monika & Uwe

  • Marion

    Jul 2024

    Beautiful pitch, very close to the Mittelland Canal, with very nice hosts. A toilet tent (dry separate toilet) was set up especially for us.

  • Susanne

    Jul 2024

    Olaf and his wife made us feel very comfortable. From the pitch we could see the passing ships on the Mittelland Canal. In the evening we got a fire bowl with wood from Olaf and made ourselves comfortable. During the day, we went cycling along the Mittelland Canal. Our dogs were always with us. The area is nice and quiet and idyllic and our hosts were very nice and friendly. We will definitely go back again.

  • Nadine

    Jul 2024

    The perfect place for retreat and relaxation! I spent a wonderful 4 days there and felt very comfortable. The caravan, surrounded by nature, offers everything you need and is incredibly cozy, and Olaf is always there for questions or requests. Thank you for the wonderful time!

  • Rolf

    Jun 2024

    We received a friendly welcome. The place is very quiet. You can get everywhere quickly by bike. You can buy fresh organic eggs and honey from Olaf. We would love to come back

  • Tobias

    Jun 2024

    Quiet place within walking distance of the canal. Olaf and Stefanie are super nice hosts - frogs croaking, birds chirping, great!

  • Sophia

    May 2024

    Super nice hosts. The place is beautiful and quiet. Olaf even brought us bread rolls on Saturday, what a service. Would go there again!

  • Christoph

    May 2024

    We found a nice quiet spot next to a stream. A short, friendly welcome and we were able to relax. We were traveling with a roof tent and awning and would come again any time. A clear recommendation

  • Ingo

    May 2024

    Very nice place between fields and the canal, super uncomplicated hosts, fresh organic eggs and the view through the trees of passing ships...great! Electricity was available for little money. If I'd had more cash with me, I would have bought the honey too...😉

  • Dieter

    May 2024

    We stayed with Olaf over Whitsun with our caravan and motorized dinghy. His very nice farm is very quiet and remote, but easily accessible. The 2 pitches are far enough apart so that you are on your own. Infrastructure is very, very good!!! Ideal for water enthusiasts. The Mittelland Canal in the immediate vicinity and also the Dortmund Ems Canal as well as the Ems invite you to swim or relax in a few minutes by car. The contact was very good as well as the pitch itself and also on site Olaf takes care of his guests! We can only recommend the farm's own eggs and honey. Perfect! Full recommendation!!! We would love to come back!

  • Sabrina

    May 2024

    Super nice hosts! We were there with 2 roof tents, perfect pitch and enough space directly on the Mittelland Canal. Great area for bike tours and hikes directly from the pitch. Every wish was fulfilled by the host. We would love to come back and can highly recommend this site! Christopher, Sabrina, Christoph and Sabine

  • Gordon

    Apr 2024

    Very nice and courteous hosts. We wanted for nothing. Everything worked out great. Nice and uncomplicated. We can only recommend it.

  • Sylvia

    Apr 2024

    A great place in the immediate vicinity of the canal. Not only boat lovers but also nature lovers will get their money's worth here. Wildlife in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle! In addition, delicious eggs and honey from the farm at fair prices! Thank you very much!

  • Joachim

    Sep 2023

    Nice quiet pitch on the canal. You can see the ships partly and the chugging of the engines lulls you to sleep. By the way, thanks for the bread. Come back with pleasure.

  • Andreas

    Sep 2023

    Visit in September for a few days, very uncomplicated communication in advance, stay was very pleasant, area great for exploring by bike, especially great we felt the "muffled chugging along" of the large barges....has what very calming!!! thanks again to Olaf and a clear recommendation for a visit Andreas & Corinna

  • Falk

    Sep 2023

    Who is looking for peace and idyll is right here. Very friendly hosts who make it as pleasant as possible for the guest. Everything was as described.

  • Nadine

    Aug 2023

    Hosts were super nice and helpful. Have felt really comfortable. Surroundings invites you to hike and bike. Come back very gladly 😀

  • Julia

    Aug 2023

    We were quite spontaneously for one night with Olaf and were very pleased that he has accepted our request at such short notice. The communication with Olaf went super and also our short acquaintance was very nice! We stood with our Sprinter on a green area in front of Olaf's house next to a horse pasture and the adjacent very quiet little street (I did not notice a single car). The Mittellandkanal is in the immediate vicinity, but not visible from the site (so it was not indicated, so we knew that before). For our stopover we found the place at Olaf good :)

  • Andrea

    Jul 2023

    Olaf is a fantastic host, he gave us great tips and was always very nice and friendly. The spot was totally beautiful , great location . We were thrilled, thank you very much 😊

  • Jens

    Jul 2023

    Communication very good, unfortunately, could not start the visit but we will make up for that

  • Carolin

    Jul 2023

    I unfortunately could not arrive- yet- in contact extraordinarily helpful, very friendly, cordial and solution-oriented! I look forward to arriving there in the future!

  • Michael

    Jul 2023

    Everything as described, very relaxing and great hosts. Come again with pleasure Mike and Steffi

  • Kirsten

    Jun 2023

    At Olaf and Stefanie we were warmly welcomed, although we were a little late - they showed us directly the place and the watering hole and connected us to the electricity. There were fresh cherries and tips for swimming in the nearby canal - after a very quiet night in our camper under the big oak tree on the meadow right next to the farm, we made our simple breakfast a feast with fresh eggs from the Swedish flower chickens and honey from the bees from the orchard with the circus wagon very regional. Gladly again!

  • Astrid

    Jun 2023

    I unfortunately could not arrive but the communication was super friendly 😊

  • Felix

    Jun 2023

    06/23. Here we spent our first time (camping). 2 nights and ☀️ days in a beautiful and large garden, with young fruit trees and an old oak tree that gave a lot of shade. As newcomers to camping, we felt at home here. The two hosts are friendly, calm and helpful. Our dog loved watching the chickens, my wife liked the walks along the water. I have become a fan of the dry separation toilet, looked new and smelled new too, I enjoyed visiting it 🤣. Conclusion : Clean, quiet and natural. Cell phone reception very good (optional mobile router for wifi) . Thank you for the honey and fresh eggs. Gladly again. LG Felix & Frauke 👍🏼

  • Jürgen

    Jun 2023

    It was a dream, a beautiful cottage in the green nice hosts and the food with honey and fresh eggs went well with breakfast. Come again with pleasure 👍

  • Markus

    Jun 2023

    Was super good for camping, a construction trailer and a few small trees provided shade and the meadow was nice and soft. The new dry separation toilet was also pleasant to use. Firewood and fire bowl were available and could be used. Very nice people, happy to come again!

  • Benjamin

    Jun 2023

    Thank you very much for the nice stay! It was nice and quiet on the meadow directly on the Mittellandkanal. The hosts were very nice, showed us the new separation toilet and even offered to get rolls early in the morning. Overall, it was a nice and quiet experience.

  • Annett

    Jun 2023

    We spent a quiet weekend here, perfect for cycling :) Even bread service was there! Thanks again!

  • Unfortunately, we had to cancel. Could not come. But the contact we had via WhatsApp was VERY nice.

  • Annelie

    Apr 2023

    The hosts are very nice and the place and the surroundings are very beautiful. We have made great hikes. The only drawback: Unfortunately, we did not have a clear view of the Mittellandkanal. That was a bit of a shame, but it was within a few minutes from our place.

  • Norina

    Apr 2023

    We were greeted very friendly and got a nice and quiet place. From the roof tent we could see the ships passing by. A wonderful place for walks along the canal. In addition, Stefanie gave us a great tip for the next day, where we could go for a walk. We will be happy to come back again... Best regards 🙋🏼‍♀️ Norina

  • Thomas

    Feb 2023

    An idyllic, wonderfully quiet place with a starry sky and a beautiful view of the ships from the Mittelland Canal. There you can also walk well. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly. There we come gladly also times again. We were there with our team. A tip for the approach for caravan drivers: Via the Töddenweg (western crossing) it is easier and clearer to the place.

  • Laura

    Jan 2023

    We spent two days with Olaf on the meadow next to his beautiful house. The location is great, super quiet in the green and behind it directly the Mittellandkanal, great for walking. We could relax wonderfully and enjoy the nature.

  • Ruben

    Sep 2022

    Nice host, quiet and beautiful place! We were very happy to be there :)

  • Brigitte

    Sep 2022

    Olaf is a very nice host. The place is very nice, quiet and a good starting point for bike tours. We like to come back

  • Godehard

    Sep 2022

    Very quiet and beautiful pitch under old oaks. In the morning you are awakened by the chirping of birds. Very nice hosts. If you are looking for peace or want to make bike tours, the place is highly recommended. We are very happy to come back.

  • Michaela

    Aug 2022

    We were received super friendly, were allowed to choose the pitch. Water and electricity was already prepared and the area is wonderful!

  • Marko

    Aug 2022

    Great place for digital nomads. Don't forget your swimsuit! PS: I'll be happy to come back.