Knaus Campingpark Oyten

Our return route continues as we cross through Germany and stop off for one night at another site called Knaus campingpark in Oyten, near Bremen. We arrived in the early afternoon and we were one of two in the grassy field near the reception. It is a small field at the entrance to the site that is for short-stay caravans, motorhomes and tents. Beyond the field there is a larger area for season pitches and permanent residents.

 

The field is flat and apart from the gravel road that runs through it, is all grass. Electrical posts are positioned around the site and pitches are very informal; just park up and pitch up where you want. Bushes border the field and various trees provide shade. Toilets and showers are part of the reception block and do not need a key, card or token. There is also a small dish-washing area, washing machine and drier within the block. The washing machine and diyer take 50 cent coins depending on how much time you use them for.  

 

As the day progressed more and more people turned up on the site; it seems a popular place for passing visitors rather than long term campers hence why the small field near the entrance was dedicated to short-stay pitches.

 

The site is located near the historical city of Bremen which can be accessed using public transport. There is a bus stop a short walk from the site and the reception provides a timetable. Alternatively, you can drive to the nearby shopping centre and leave the car or motorhome parked up while you take a tram in. Travel cards to explore Bremen can be purchased from reception and cost 8.60 for an adult for one day. A family ticket costs 10.40 and includes 2 adults and 2 children.

 

Our plan was to explore Bremen and see some of the historical sights in the few hours we had but one of the girls wasn't feeling well and dragging her around a city unwell, in sweltering heat seemed unfair so the idea was abandoned. It can be done though from the site for those wishing to take in a bit of culture.

 

One of the main selling points for this site was the nearby lake which came highly recommended by the man at reception. A short walk through the site takes you to a popular lake with people on the site and locals. The banks of the lake are grassy except for a strip of beach with golden sand. There is a playground nearby and a cafe serving food and drink. 

 

It was a roasting hot day when we were at Knaus Campingpark so the lake proved to be a refreshing temptation. We wandered down in the evening for a swim and joined the many other families that were sunbathing and swimming at the lake or eating and drinking at the cafe. The lake has a sandy bed and a large area is marked off by a string of buoys indicating a shallow area. Beyond this it gets deeper. There is no life guard at the lake but this seems pretty normal here. People come and go throughout the day, some staying longer and enjoying a full day while others nip down after work for a swim.

 

This was a one-night stop and therefore we didn't have much time to explore the area. We, along with many of the other people on the site moved on the following morning. We're now heading back to the Netherlands.