Camping Borken am See

For small kids, especially ages 6-10, this place could be a hit, but I'd call the campsite average overall, around 3.5. If you're after a lakeside stay like I was, be aware that getting to the lake isn't guaranteed. It's nearby, but shared with around 10,000 people in the neighborhood, and there may be a limit on how many can enter. The so-called lake is really a muddy pond, only a bit bigger than a bathtub, with no inflow or outflow. The beach is about 50 meters long, and it smells muddy. Your 10-year-old may love it, but you might not enjoy the water. There are enough playgrounds for younger children, and the campsite is decent. But almost nobody speaks English, and there are no English signs or documents. They advertise hiking maps, but none were available. Internet costs 4 euros per day per device, which feels like a cheap way to squeeze more money from guests. They should offer unlimited free access for multiple devices.

We loved the site when we visited before covid and hoped to return this year. It was going to be five of us: me, my husband, our 15-year-old son, my father, and my uncle. We wanted a mobile home with three bedrooms and six beds, but they said we had to book one with four bedrooms and eight beds, even though there were only five of us. So we're not going back now. 😔

We stayed in a cabin at this new, clean campsite. It's family friendly, with plenty of activities for children, and staff help with your luggage from the parking lot to the cabin when you arrive.

There were so many problems with this camping stay. You feel watched around the clock and get accused of all sorts of things. There's no indoor pool or supermarket, and unless climbing is your thing, there aren't many fun activities. When you ask if they can speak English because you don't speak German, they won't.