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29 October 2026

Adjacent & Together: Tips for Booking Side-by-Side Pitches for Friends or Family

Planning a camping trip with friends or family is exciting—until you realize that getting pitches next to each other can be the difference between a smooth shared holiday and a scattered stay across the campsite. At Camping Drei Spatzen, advance planning matters, especially when you want to stay side by side. This guide explains how to approach your booking, how to use the available accommodation categories to your advantage, and what to look at before submitting your reservation.

If you want neighbouring spots for two families, a group of friends, or parents travelling with older children, the key is simple: choose the right pitch category early and make your request clearly through the online reservation form.

Why booking side-by-side pitches takes planning

When people travel together, they usually want more than just the same arrival date. They want to:

That is why side-by-side pitches are often one of the first preferences guests have when booking. At Camping Drei Spatzen, the range of accommodation types gives groups flexibility, but it also means you need to book carefully within the right category.

The campsite offers several ways to stay, including:

Because each accommodation type serves a different style of camping, groups should first decide whether they want the same type of stay or simply to be close together.

What is the best way to book neighbouring pitches?

The best way to book neighbouring pitches at Camping Drei Spatzen is to select the same accommodation category, review the campsite plan, and complete the online reservation form for the chosen accommodation type as early as possible.

That direct approach gives you the best chance of staying together.

Start with one shared decision

Before anyone books, agree on these basics:

  1. Which accommodation category suits everyone?
  2. Are you travelling with tents, a camper van, or a motorhome?
  3. Do you want car-free camping or a serviced pitch?
  4. Are you aiming for budget-friendly camping or more comfort?

When everyone chooses the same category from the start, it becomes much easier to request pitches next to each other.

Choose the right pitch type for your group

Not every camping group needs the same setup. Camping Drei Spatzen offers several options, and each one can shape how easy it is to stay together.

Comfort camping pitches

There are three Comfort camping pitches in total:

For groups hoping to book adjacent or nearby Comfort pitches, this is important. With only three Comfort pitches available, flexibility may be limited. If two parties specifically want this category, it makes sense to compare the pitch locations on the plan before booking.

Comfort+ pitches

Comfort+ pitches are a strong option for guests who want a more spacious serviced stay. They are listed at:

These pitches suit guests who want convenience while still enjoying a classic camping holiday. If your group values comfort and wants to increase the chance of being placed in the same zone, this category is worth considering.

Car-free Comfort+ tent pitches

For tent campers who want a car-free setting, the campsite also offers car-free Comfort+ tent pitches. These can be a good fit for families or friends who prefer a quieter tent-based experience while still staying within a Comfort+ style category.

Nature tent pitches

Nature pitches provide spacious, car-free areas of 100–130 m² and are offered without Wi-Fi. Pricing is:

If your group likes a more back-to-basic feel, Nature pitches can be a great match. They also align well with the campsite’s broader vision of offering both primitive back-to-basic camping and more luxurious stays.

Trekking pitches

For hikers and cyclists, trekking pitches are available at a lower nightly rate with essential utilities included. Rates are:

These pitches are best for lightweight travel rather than large family setups, but they can still be useful if several people are touring together.

RV and camper van pitches

For motorhome travellers, the campsite has RV sites for motorhomes up to 7.5 metres and also offers dedicated camper van pitches. RV site pricing is:

If multiple motorhomes are travelling together, booking the same category is the clearest route to staying close by.

Bell tents and Safari tents

For guests who want to camp together without bringing all their own equipment, Bell tents and Safari tents offer a furnished alternative. These can work especially well for mixed groups where some guests want traditional camping and others prefer a ready-made setup.

How to use the campsite plan before booking

One of the smartest ways to improve your chances of booking side-by-side pitches is to study the campsite plan before submitting your reservation.

What to look for on the plan

Use the plan to identify:

For example, the named locations of the Comfort pitches already tell you that not every pitch in that category sits in the same place. That matters if togetherness is your top priority.

Why the plan helps groups

A campsite map helps turn a vague request like “we want to stay near each other” into a practical one. Instead of focusing only on dates, your group can align around:

That makes the reservation process more organized and more realistic.

How to submit your booking request clearly

At Camping Drei Spatzen, guests make reservations by completing the online reservation form for their chosen accommodation category.

That means the clearest booking strategy is to organize your request before anyone submits a form.

Booking checklist for two families or a group of friends

Before booking, make sure everyone agrees on:

  1. Arrival and departure dates
  2. Accommodation category
  3. Number of adults and children
  4. Whether electricity is needed
  5. Whether pets are coming

Then submit your reservation with a clear preference for staying together.

Important price points to keep in mind

Here are some of the key accommodation rates mentioned above:

Accommodation type Pre-/post-season High season Electricity
Trekking pitch €15.50 €18.00 €1.50
Comfort+ pitch €28.00 €33.50 €2.00
Nature pitch €30.00 €33.50 €2.00
RV site €20.00 €26.00 €3.00

Additional guest costs:

When two households travel together, checking these costs in advance helps you choose a category that works for everyone.

Practical tips for improving your chances of staying together

Booking neighbouring pitches is never just about luck. A few practical steps can make a big difference.

1. Book as early as possible

This is the single most useful tip. The earlier your group decides, the more options are likely to be available within the same area.

2. Keep everyone in the same category

If one family books a Nature pitch and another books an RV site, they may not be located close to each other. Matching category to category gives your group the strongest chance of being placed side by side.

3. Be flexible within your preferred area

If your group wants to stay together, flexibility often matters more than getting one exact individual pitch. Decide what matters most:

4. Compare comfort versus simplicity

Camping Drei Spatzen’s vision includes both sunny and shady options, along with a broad range of camping possibilities from primitive back-to-basic camping to more luxurious stays in Safari tents or mobile homes. That variety is helpful for groups, but it also means your first task is to define your shared style of holiday.

5. Check whether your group includes mixed camping styles

Sometimes the easiest solution is not putting everyone into one exact format. One part of the group may prefer a furnished tent, while another wants a classic pitch. If closeness matters more than identical accommodation, plan accordingly before booking.

If you are organizing a group holiday, it also helps to think beyond the pitch itself. You can make the stay smoother by reviewing:

If you are visiting in the new season, note that 17 April 2026 is the reopening date.

Practical takeaway: the simplest method

If you want the shortest possible answer, here it is:

To book side-by-side pitches at Camping Drei Spatzen, choose the same accommodation category, check the campsite plan, and complete the online reservation form early with a clear request to stay together.

That approach is the most practical and the most group-friendly.

Conclusion

A shared camping holiday works best when the booking stage is just as coordinated as the trip itself. Camping Drei Spatzen offers a wide choice of accommodation—from trekking pitches and Nature pitches to Comfort+, camper van pitches, Bell tents, and Safari tents—which gives groups plenty of options. The key is to decide early, use the plan carefully, and book within the same category whenever possible.

If you are arranging a stay for friends, relatives, or two families travelling together, start planning now. Review the campsite plan, choose your preferred pitch type, and complete the online reservation form early to give your group the best chance of booking side-by-side pitches.