FAQ

This can vary greatly depending on whether you want to book just one night or a permanent pitch.

Information on current prices can be found in the “Opening times & prices” section.

Yes, there is the possibility of seasonal camping. Plots are available for this on our Weser meadows, which can be used from March to October, depending on the weather.

If you are interested, please contact reception directly.

Yes, there are about 220 pitches that are suitable for permanent camping. If you are interested, please contact reception directly.

Yes, depending on availability, you can also leave after 12 noon or 3 pm (midday rest) and thus extend your stay until a maximum of 10 pm.

The fee for late check-out is €10.

The campsite is not liable for damage caused by third parties. We strongly recommend that you take out your own insurance for valuables, caravans or motorhomes. Please report any damage to facilities or sources of danger to reception immediately so that they can be repaired as quickly as possible.

Yes, in an emergency it is possible to exit through the barrier at any time of day or night. It is only important that any emergency opening is reported to reception afterwards.

In acute emergencies, the general emergency numbers apply: Fire department 112, police 110.

Please also inform reception so that the emergency vehicle can be directed to the correct location. Outside reception hours, the number +49 (0)5533 / 2486 can be reached (call forwarding to the night watchman).

The nearest emergency room is located at the Sana Klinikum Hameln-Pyrmont (approx. 26 km, +49 (0)5151 / 97-0).

A small number of gas cylinders are available at the campsite. We recommend that you clarify the desired size and availability in advance by telephone before you arrive.

Otherwise, gas cylinders are available at REWE beverage stores or the Classic filling station in Bodenwerder, for example.

In nearby Bodenwerder, for example, you will find a REWE supermarket, an additional REWE drinks store (which also stocks gas cylinders), a Penny supermarket and a bakery.

If you are looking for regional products, the weekly market in the pedestrian zone of Bodenwerder on Friday mornings is the place to be.

Yes, the “Anker106” restaurant has been revitalized by a tenant since the current season and offers a convivial meeting place directly on the square. The current opening hours can be found on the subpage.

Mondays and Tuesdays are closed.

The restaurant is closed in the low season (November-February).

Swimming is always at your own risk. Children who cannot swim safely should always be accompanied by an adult – they should also not be left unattended near the pool.

Otherwise, please refer to the swimming and bathing rules posted directly at the pool.

Washrooms and toilets are not playgrounds. Children under the age of 7 may only enter the sanitary buildings when accompanied by an adult. Please rinse off any heavy dirt or mud at the water points outside before entering.

Yes, the site is very family-friendly. It has its own playground, a solar-heated outdoor pool for splashing around and plenty of space on the non-parceled meadow as well as the family barrel for families of four.

The summer toboggan run and the Münchhausen town of Bodenwerder are popular excursion destinations for children.

The Weser is very rich in fish. Eel (particularly common), barbel, perch, zander, trout, carp (including large specimens up to approx. 25 pounds in the groyne fields) and large pike are frequently caught – especially in late autumn between October and December in the Rühler Buhnen.

There is direct access to the Weser on the north camping meadow. Please note: Fishing and landing nets are not permitted on the site itself – i.e. in the biotopes and on the banks of the Weser right next to the site.

A day ticket costs €6, a weekly ticket €10, a two-week ticket €15 and a four-week ticket €25. This means that the offer can be flexibly adapted to the length of stay.

Yes, a fishing license is required to fish in the Weser. This can be easily purchased directly at reception so that you can start your fishing trip without any detours.

Yes, as an overnight guest you will receive exclusive discounts and special conditions, for example on the summer toboggan run in Bodenwerder or at TreeRock. Details will be provided at the reception desk.

Popular destinations are the Münchhausen town of Bodenwerder (approx. 5 km, with Münchhausen Museum, half-timbered old town, St. Getrudis Chapel), the KulturMühle Buchhagen (approx. 6 km, concerts, exhibitions, Sunday mill café), the Bodenwerder summer toboggan run (approx. 4 km, with Adventure Golf, open April to October) and the weekly market on Friday mornings in the Bodenwerder pedestrian zone.

You can find further offers and details under the heading “Local activities & excursions”.

The Weser is ideal for canoes, paddle boats, stand-up paddling and small motorboats. The site has its own jetty and slipway – so you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Detailed information on paddling tours in the region can be found at paddeltouren.de.

Yes, the Solling-Vogler Nature Park offers a 760 km network of mountain bike trails with 16 ADFC-standard signposted circular tours of varying degrees of difficulty. You can start your tour directly from the campsite into the forest or up the mountain.

The Solling-Vogler Nature Park begins directly behind the square – awarded the title “Quality Region Hikeable Germany” in 2022. 50 stamp stations invite you to “collect hiking treasures”, two of which are in the immediate vicinity. Recommended tours include the stamp hike to the Duke Wilhelm Monument (approx. 9 km, medium difficulty, approx. 2.5 hours) and the more challenging tour to the Bodo Tower (approx. 18 km, approx. 5.5 hours, very good physical condition required).

The solar-heated outdoor pool is open throughout the summer season. The exact opening times depend on the weather and the season and are announced on site and at reception.

For overnight guests, use of the solar-heated outdoor pool is included in the services free of charge. Day guests and visitors must register at reception and pay the applicable entrance fee. Swimming is at your own risk; children who cannot swim should always be accompanied by an adult.

There is a solar-heated outdoor pool and a playground for children on the site. There is also a jetty and boat slipway – ideal for guests with canoes, paddle boats or small motorboats.

Yes, there is a separate dog shower in the function room area where four-legged friends can be cleaned after muddy hiking tours. It is strictly forbidden to wash animals in the regular washrooms for people.

Pets are not permitted anywhere on the banks of the Weser, in the river itself, on the playgrounds, in the wash houses and in most of the rental accommodation. Dogs must also do their business outside the communal area – the campsite provides dog waste bags and garbage cans free of charge in several places. Dogs with behavioral problems may be removed from the site.

Yes, it is compulsory to keep dogs on a lead throughout the campsite – as well as in fields and forests (Field and Forest Act, as some are hunting grounds). The absolute leash obligation is particularly strict from April 1 to July 15 during the general breeding and rearing season. Free-roaming animals are not permitted.

Yes, dogs are very welcome. They must be registered at the time of booking and require valid vaccinations and protection against ticks, fleas and lice, which can be shown on request. Bookings with dogs are only possible in the designated campsite areas; in rental accommodation only in the properties expressly approved for this purpose.

Yes, but all visitors must be registered at reception and pay the personal fee. The daily fee for children and adults is €3. For overnight stays, the fees are €5/child and €9/adult.

The host is responsible during the visit and must be present. Subletting of the pitch or rental property is not permitted.

Smoking is prohibited in all buildings, wash houses, rental properties and similar indoor areas. Smoking is also strictly prohibited in the forest and in the open countryside around the campsite due to the risk of forest fires (Forest and Forestry Act).

No. Flying with unmanned aerial systems and model aircraft (with or without cameras) is prohibited on and above the entire site – out of consideration for the privacy and recreation of all guests.

Barbecues are permitted on your own plot or the terrace of the rental property, the barbecue must be on legs. Fire bowls and fire baskets are permitted up to forest fire warning level 3 – always have extinguishing agents ready.

Cars may only be parked on your own plot, on the parking space belonging to the rental property or on an additionally booked rental parking space – not on paths, neighboring spaces or grass verges. The parking space should be chosen accordingly when booking, otherwise please book a separate rental parking space. Visitors must register their vehicle at reception; if no space is available, it is possible to park in the large parking lot in front of the barrier for a maximum of 12 hours during the day until 10 p.m. – overnight parking is not permitted.

The road traffic regulations apply throughout the campsite with a maximum speed limit of 10 km/h for all vehicles – including bicycles, e-scooters, go-karts and other fun sports equipment. Please pay particular attention to children playing.

There is a midday rest period from 13:00 to 15:00 and a night-time rest period from 22:00 to 7:00. The barriers are closed during the night-time rest period. Music, televisions and similar devices may only be operated at room volume so that other guests are not disturbed.

Yes, on the website under “Service & Info → Webcam” you can call up the current live impression of the site and the Weser landscape – useful to get an impression of the weather before you arrive.

Yes, the bar and restaurant are open during the usual opening hours (see “Anker106”).

The area in front of the reception can be used, for example, in bad weather.

Parcels and packages are generally not accepted – it is best to have items delivered to the nearest packing station. Only in absolutely exceptional cases (e.g. medication or medical equipment) and by prior arrangement will the team accept parcels.

Grey water can be emptied at the central disposal station on the campsite (by the north wash house). Black water can be disposed of at various designated points on the campsite.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available on the campsite via several hotspots. A fixed “working station” with a reliable Wi-Fi spot is set up in the café at reception – ideal for anyone who needs to answer a few emails or work briefly.

Three centrally located sanitary facilities with hot and cold water are available. Hot showers are available daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. There are washing machines and dryers in the north and south wash houses; the launderette is closed from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. There are separate function rooms for dishes, toilet cassettes and dog showers – cleaning work is not permitted in the personal washrooms.

Yes, there are permanent rental caravans on the site that can be booked as temporary vacation homes. This means you can enjoy the classic camping feeling even without your own equipment.

If a sleeping barrel is too rustic for you, you can book one of the two vacation rooms in the main building. They are furnished in a more modern style, offer a view of the Weser, bed linen and towels are already included, and the bathroom and kitchen are right next door for free use. Parking spaces are available directly in front of the house – ideal if you want to bring as little luggage as possible.

Included are a comfortable double bed (transverse or lengthways sleeping option available), electricity and light, electric heating for cooler days, a private terrace with table and chairs and bicycle storage facilities right next to the barrel. You can use all the campsite facilities, including the communal kitchen in the main building. Bed linen costs an optional €10 per set, towels €5/person. The sanitary facilities are shared with the other camping guests.

The sleeping barrels are rustic wooden barrels with a double bed, a wide window front and their own small barrel terrace. There are six in total: five barrels for 2 people each and one family barrel for up to 4 people. They are located either centrally on the campsite or directly on the banks of the Weser and are particularly popular with cyclists, nature lovers and couples looking for a micro-adventure with comfort.

A maximum of 6 people are allowed per pitch. Only one camping object is allowed on a pitch – i.e. either a caravan, a motorhome or a family tent; exceptions are only made for your own children. Additional visitor tents are not permitted.

No. It is a well-kept grass campsite with non-parceled, generously sized pitches. This ensures an open, relaxed camping feeling without narrow boundaries. Each pitch has a power supply; water connections are located at regular intervals on the Weser meadow.

There are four options in total: a classic pitch for a tent, caravan or motorhome on the Weser meadow, an overnight stay in a sleeping barrel, a vacation room in the main building or a fixed rental caravan. This means that everything is possible, from “fully self-equipped” to “travel with just a travel bag”.

No. Young people under the age of 18 may only stay overnight on the campsite if accompanied by an adult supervisor.

Yes, every person – regardless of whether they are fellow travelers or day visitors – as well as dogs and vehicles must be registered at reception without exception and pay the personal fee due. If all persons, animals and vehicles have already been entered when booking online and the booking documents have arrived by post, additional personal registration is no longer necessary. Unregistered persons must leave the pitch and will be charged ten times the pitch fee.

Anyone arriving before 3 p.m. is asked to wait in the large waiting parking lot in front of the barrier (meadow) so that entrances remain free and everything can be arranged in a relaxed manner. The experience of many guests is: first arrive and let arrive, then register – vacation pace.

Depending on availability, there is the option of early check-in (until 12 noon). The fee for early check-in is €10.

The campsite is located in the Weserbergland, about 3 km south of Bodenwerder in the district of Rühle (address: Im Großen Tal 0, 37619 Bodenwerder – OT Rühle). Coming from Hameln or Höxter, take the B83 to Bodenwerder, continue over the Weser bridge, turn right at the next set of traffic lights and then follow the banks of the Weser for about 3 km towards Rühle. The site is well signposted.

In high season (March to October) the reception is open from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00, on Sundays only in the morning from 8:00 to 12:00. Reception is closed in the low season (November to February).

Appointments outside service hours can be arranged in advance by e-mail or telephone.

Bookings can be made conveniently online via the booking system at camping-ruehler-schweiz.campalot.de. There you can select the period, number of people, pitch or accommodation (sleeping barrel, vacation room, rental caravan).

Inquiries can also be made by telephone or e-mail.