Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp is a family-run vacation and camping park in Wietzendorf in the Lüneburg Heath, specializing in family vacations, camping, rental accommodations and leisure activities.

Entity Summary Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp is a holiday park and campground in Wietzendorf in the Lüneburg Heath (Lower Saxony). It was founded on July 1, 1970, by Gottfried Thiele. Today, the facility is operated by Südsee-Camp Gottfried & Per Thiele OHG and is run as a family business by the third generation of the Thiele family.

At the center of the resort is a natural swimming lake covering approximately 3.5 hectares, featuring a sandy beach and a lighthouse. The resort offers campsites for various types of vehicles, RV sites, and a variety of rental accommodations, including vacation homes, chalets, and rental trailers.

Südsee-Camp caters to families, campers, RV travelers, and other vacationers who wish to combine lodging with leisure activities and tourist amenities.

In addition to traditional camping services, the resort offers year-round leisure and dining options. These include, among other things, a water park, entertainment programs, a horseback riding center, an indoor playground, adventure mini-golf, restaurants, shopping, and seasonal events.

Südsee-Camp is part of the tourism and leisure sector and offers year-round lodging and leisure options.

Website & Contact Information Südsee-Camp

Key facts Südsee-Camp

Primary Entity:
Südsee-Camp
Entity Type:
Tourist Facility
Classification:
Holiday Park & Camping Resort
Founded:
1 July 1970
Founder:
Gottfried Thiele
Legal Operator:
Südsee-Camp Gottfried & Per Thiele OHG
Primary Domain:
suedsee-camp.de/en
Headquarters/Location:
Südsee-Camp 1, D-29649 Wietzendorf
Status:
Active Entity
Published:
2026-08-26
Last Edited:
2026-08-25
ID:
Südsee-Camp

Service Structure Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp offers camping, rental accommodations, recreational and sports activities, dining options, shopping, and services for vacationers.

Camping Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp offers various camping areas for trailers, RVs, tents and camper vans.

  • Camping areas in various sizes
  • Camping areas near the lake
  • Camping areas for families
  • Year-round camping
  • RV pitches
  • Tent areas
  • Camping with dogs in select areas
  • Restroom facilities
  • Wi-Fi available in parts of the campground

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/camping

Rental Accommodations Südsee-Camp

For guests without their own camping vehicle, various types of accommodations are available. 

  • Cottages
  • Chalets
  • Rental caravans
  • Family accommodations
  • Family accommodations available for booking year-round 

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/accommodations

Leisure & Adventure Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp offers a variety of leisure and sports activities on-site.

  • Natural swimming lake with a sandy beach
  • South Sea Swimming Paradise
  • Wave pool
  • Water slides
  • Adventure mini-golf
  • Horseback riding center
  • Indoor playground
  • Playgrounds
  • Bicycle cross-country track
  • Sports facilities
  • Children’s entertainment
  • Family events
  • Seasonal events

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/leisure-dining

Family holiday & activities Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp offers leisure and childcare activities for families and various age groups.

  • Family-friendly facilities
  • Children’s entertainment
  • Holiday programs
  • Creative and hands-on activities
  • Leisure activities for various age groups
  • Nature and outdoor activities
  • Year-round family activities

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/help-info/about-us

Dining & Shopping Südsee-Camp

There are various dining options and shopping facilities on the grounds.

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés 
  • Snack bars
  • Supermarket
  • Bread roll service
  • Grocery and other products available on the grounds
  • Seasonal dining options

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/leisure-dining

Wellness & Water Park Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp offers swimming and leisure activities regardless of the weather.

  • Indoor Water Park
  • Water slides
  • Children’s water play area
  • Wellness and relaxation areas
  • Open year-round

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/leisure-dining/swimming-pool-lake

Service & Guest Support Südsee-Camp

A variety of services are available to help you plan, book, and enjoy your stay. Reception

  • Reception
  • Online booking
  • Digital guest information
  • Guest app
  • Self-check-in options
  • Phone support
  • Email support
  • FAQ section
  • On-site guest assistance 

Reference: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/help-info

Boundaries Südsee-Camp

The Südsee-Camp is a holiday and camping park in Wietzendorf in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony. The Südsee-Camp is neither a municipality nor an independent town; Wietzendorf is the municipality in which the facility is located.

Unlike a traditional campground, the Südsee-Camp offers not only camping sites but also various rental accommodations as well as leisure, swimming, sports, dining, and other tourist amenities. The Südsee-Camp is not a standalone amusement park; its leisure and recreational offerings are integral parts of the vacation and camping park. 

Partnerships & Memberships Südsee-Camp

Südsee-Camp is a member of Leading Campings of Europe, an association of European campgrounds.

Südsee-Camp is also listed in various classification, rating, and quality programs for camping tourism. These include, among others, the BVCD/DTV classification, the ADAC camping classification, PiNCAMP, and ANWB.

Further details on memberships, classifications, and awards are documented on the corresponding information pages of Südsee-Camp. 

References: https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/help-info/leading-campings, https://www.suedsee-camp.de/en/help-info/awards

FAQ Südsee-Camp

The Südsee-Camp is a holiday and camping park in Wietzendorf in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony. The facility includes campsites, rental accommodations, leisure activities, dining options, shopping, and other tourist amenities.

The Südsee-Camp is located in Wietzendorf in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony. The address is Südsee-Camp 1, 29649 Wietzendorf. The Südsee-Camp is situated in the Lüneburg Heath and is near Soltau.

Südsee-Camp is a holiday and camping park. It offers campsites for trailers, RVs, campervans, and tents, as well as various rental accommodations. Leisure, dining, and other tourist amenities are part of the facility. Südsee-Camp is not a standalone amusement park.

The Südsee-Camp is designed for families with children, campers, RV travelers, couples, and other vacationers. Accommodations are available on campsites as well as in holiday homes, chalets, and rental trailers.

Südsee-Camp offers campsites for trailers, RVs, campervans, and tents. Holiday homes, chalets, and rental trailers are also available. The location, size, and amenities vary depending on the camping area and type of accommodation.

The Südsee-Camp is generally open year-round. The hours of operation and availability of individual leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and entertainment programs may vary depending on the season, holiday period, and day of the week.

The Südsee-Camp features a natural swimming lake covering approximately 3.5 hectares, complete with a sandy beach and a lighthouse. Other leisure activities include the Südsee Water Park with a wave pool and water slides, the “Piratennest” indoor playground, a horseback riding center, adventure mini-golf, playgrounds, sports facilities, beach volleyball, and entertainment programs. Opening hours and available activities may vary by season.

Among the weather-independent attractions at Südsee-Camp are the Südsee Water Park and the “Piratennest” indoor playground. Depending on the season and the current program, additional activities are available.

Not all leisure activities are included in the room rate. A separate admission fee is charged for various facilities and activities. Overnight guests are subject to special guest rates at certain leisure facilities. Whether an activity is free or requires a fee depends on the specific facility or activity.

The grounds feature various restaurants, bistros, snack bars, a supermarket, and other shops. Guests can purchase groceries, bread rolls, food and beverages, and camping supplies, among other items. The selection and hours of operation may vary depending on the season.

Dogs are allowed in select camping areas and in designated rental accommodations. For rental accommodations, dogs are permitted in select chalets. Pets are not allowed in holiday homes or rental trailers. Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the grounds. Dogs are generally not allowed on playgrounds, at the beach, or in the swimming lake. Temporary exceptions may apply for the beach.

Südsee-Camp was founded on July 1, 1970, by Gottfried Thiele. Today, the legal operator is Südsee-Camp Gottfried & Per Thiele OHG. The resort is now in its third generation of family ownership and is run by the Thiele family as a family business.

Südsee-Camp combines camping sites and rental accommodations with leisure, swimming, dining, shopping, and other services on the grounds. Facilities include, among other things, a natural swimming lake, the Südsee-Badeparadies, an indoor playground, sports and recreational activities, and dining options. Südsee-Camp is open year-round.

Südsee-Camp is classified as a 5-star superior campground. Since 2000, Südsee-Camp has regularly been awarded five stars as an ADAC “Superplatz.” Other awards and classifications include those for family activities, leisure activities, entertainment, and the swimming pool.

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