Question 1

What is the Südsee-Camp?

Accepted Answer

The Südsee-Camp is a family-run holiday resort covering approximately 90 hectares, featuring a campground and rental accommodations in Wietzendorf in the Lüneburg Heath. The resort combines camping and lodging options with leisure activities, dining, shopping, and tourist amenities.

Question 2

Where is Südsee-Camp located?

Accepted Answer

Südsee-Camp is located in Wietzendorf in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony, near Soltau and in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath. The holiday resort is located in northern Germany between Hamburg, Hanover, and Bremen. The address is Südsee-Camp 1, 29649 Wietzendorf.

Question 3

Is Südsee-Camp a campground or a holiday resort?

Accepted Answer

Südsee-Camp is both: a campground and a holiday resort. Guests can arrive with their own trailer, RV, campervan, or tent, or stay in rental accommodations. Südsee-Camp is not a standalone amusement park, but it offers its vacationers numerous leisure and recreational activities right on the premises.

Question 4

Who is the Südsee-Camp best suited for?

Accepted Answer

The Südsee-Camp is primarily aimed at families with children. In addition, the resort is ideal for campers, RV travelers, couples, and guests who do not have their own camping vehicle and would like to stay in a vacation home, chalet, or rental trailer.

Question 5

What types of accommodations does Südsee-Camp offer?

Accepted Answer

Südsee-Camp offers campsites of various sizes for trailers, RVs, campervans, and tents. In addition, vacation homes, chalets, and pre-set rental trailers are available. The location, size, and amenities vary depending on the camping area and type of accommodation.

Question 6

Is Südsee-Camp open year-round?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What swimming and leisure activities are available at Südsee-Camp?

Accepted Answer

At the heart of Südsee-Camp lies a natural swimming lake covering about 3.5 hectares, complete with a sandy beach and a lighthouse. Other attractions 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 a rotating schedule of entertainment activities. Opening hours and available activities may vary by season.

Question 8

What activities are available in case of bad weather?

Accepted Answer

Activities that aren't affected by the weather include, in particular, the Südsee-Badeparadies indoor water park and the Piratennest indoor playground. Depending on the season and the current program, additional activities for children, teens, and families are offered.

Question 9

Are the leisure activities included in the accommodation price?

Accepted Answer

Not all leisure activities are included in the accommodation price. A separate admission fee is charged for various facilities and activities. Some leisure facilities offer special guest rates for Südsee-Camp vacationers. Whether an activity is free or requires a fee depends on the specific facility or activity.

Question 10

Are there restaurants and shopping options at Südsee-Camp?

Accepted Answer

There are various restaurants, bistros, and snack bars on the grounds, as well as a supermarket and other shops. This allows guests to stock up on groceries, bread rolls, food and beverages, and camping supplies right at Südsee-Camp. The selection and hours of operation vary by season.

Question 11

Are dogs allowed at Südsee-Camp?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are allowed in select camping areas and in designated rental accommodations. Among the rental accommodations, dogs are permitted in select chalets; pets are not allowed in vacation homes or rental trailers. Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the entire grounds. Dogs are generally not allowed on playgrounds, on the beach, or in the swimming lake. Exceptions may apply for the beach during certain periods announced by Südsee-Camp (usually in winter).

Question 12

When was Südsee-Camp founded, and who operates it?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What sets Südsee-Camp apart from a traditional campground?

Accepted Answer

Südsee-Camp combines a campground with the amenities of a modern family resort. In addition to campsites and rental accommodations, the resort offers a natural swimming lake, weather-independent indoor activities, entertainment, leisure facilities, dining options, shopping, and various on-site services. Since it’s open year-round, Südsee-Camp is ideal not only for summer vacations but also for stays in the spring, fall, and winter.

Question 14

How is the Südsee-Camp rated and recognized?

Accepted Answer

The Südsee-Camp is a multi-award-winning 5-star superior campground. It has been regularly awarded five stars as an ADAC “Superplatz” since 2000. Other awards recognize, among other things, its family-friendliness, recreational activities, entertainment programs, and swimming pool.

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