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News from the campsite
Promotions, offers and stories about your camping holiday in the Eifel.
Photo: Eifel Tourismus / Dominik Ketz
This is where we collect what is happening at Campingplatz Hetzingen: new amenities, events, refurbishments of the sanitary buildings and small stories from everyday life by the Rur.
That way you stay up to date between visits and know before you set off what awaits you here in the Eifel. New posts appear irregularly – whenever there is something to tell from the campsite.
Latest post · 26 September 2026
Fire brigade drill at the campsite – what an operation!
The Nideggen volunteer fire brigade rehearsed a real emergency on our site: access routes, drawing water straight from the Rur and a realistic firefighting and rescue operation – with many guests watching live.
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AI-generated image24 September 2026
Christmas market at Campingplatz Hetzingen – 20 & 21 November
Mulled wine, fairy lights and a view of Nideggen Castle: on 20 and 21 November 2026 our Christmas market by the hall invites you in – with lots of exhibitors and gift ideas.
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AI-edited image24 September 2026
St Nicholas on a digger – on 5 December
Date change: on Saturday 5 December 2026 our St Nicholas rides across the site on a digger – from 5:30 p.m., with a bell, a Christmas tree and plenty of little treats.
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AI-generated image23 September 2026
Halloween at Campingplatz Hetzingen – 31 October
On Saturday 31 October 2026 from 5 p.m. we celebrate Halloween in the marquee by the hall – with costumes, pumpkin carving for kids and spookily decorated pitches.
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AI-generated image30 August 2026
Big fire brigade drill at the campsite – on 23 September
On Wednesday 23 September 2026 from 7 p.m., the Nideggen fire brigade trains at Campingplatz Hetzingen. Spectators welcome – and we're looking for two volunteers to be “rescued”.
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15 August 2026
Forest fire in Hürtgenwald: campsite offers those affected a refuge
During the largest forest fire in NRW's history, Campingplatz Hetzingen stepped up in the middle of peak season – and took in people from Gey and the surrounding villages. A gesture of solidarity.
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30 July 2026
Pure summer vibes at Campingplatz Hetzingen
The Rur glitters, Nideggen Castle towers above it all: this is summer at Campingplatz Hetzingen – with relax loungers and giant chess.
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26 July 2026
Canoe event at Campingplatz Hetzingen
In perfect weather we paddled the Rur between Heimbach and Zerkall again – with plenty to talk about afterwards. Next tour: 24 July 2027.
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12 July 2026
Entrance to the upper sanitary building fully modernised
New floor tiles, LED lighting, acoustic panels and electric doors: the entrance to our upper sanitary building has been fully modernised – for more comfort and accessibility.
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AI-generated image15 April 2026
Hetzi, Our AI Phone Assistant
A new "team member" is now taking on responsibility at our campsite – and he comes with quite a story. Two years ago, we symbolically buried our very first camper, "Hetzi", in front of reception, complete with a deposit-bottle of Kölsch and a gravestone that still marks the spot today. That tongue-in-cheek tale became the starting point for a very real digital project.
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4 April 2026
New sensory loungers with a view of Nideggen Castle
Lie back, breathe deeply and simply savour the moment: on our new Sinnesliegen (sensory loungers) right beside the Rur, you experience camping in the Rureifel with a front-row view of Nideggen Castle – the perfect spot for dreaming, reading or counting stars. And to finish, just one thought: WHEN WILL YOU BE EIFELREIF?
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2 April 2026
Your camping kitchen: fresh herbs from the bed
Fresh from the bed to your plate: in our new herb beds at Campingplatz Hetzingen, rosemary, thyme, oregano & co. grow for your camping kitchen – simply snip off whatever you need for your next favourite dish.
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31 March 2026
Andreas, Yvonne and Marco
Andreas, Yvonne and Marco enjoy the first warm rays of sunshine in the Rureifel in front of their motorhome, easing into a relaxed camping season with us at Campingplatz Hetzingen – and you’re warmly invited to drop by too and show that you’re #eifelreif.
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30 March 2026
Bright Red Photo Bike
As the new camping season begins, our bright red photo bike is once again beautifully staged on the banks of the Rur, just for you. Many guests make it their favourite photo subject, post their personal Hetzingen shot on Instagram and Facebook and share their own story of Campingplatz Hetzingen. So next time you visit us: take your best shot.
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14 March 2026
E-chopper rental at Campingplatz Hetzingen
At Campingplatz Hetzingen your holiday just got a little more exciting – because from now on you can rent cool E-Choppers right here with us and discover the Eifel in a whole new way. Quiet, electric and really comfortable, you cruise along the Rur, through forests and over the hills – always with a sense of freedom in your luggage.
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14 March 2026
A New Shower Experience in the Upper Sanitary Building
Our upper sanitary building has been given a thorough makeover – and you can see it right away. The old tiles have been completely removed and replaced with high-quality metal panels featuring large-format nature photography. This turns a simple shower into a little feel-good ritual: forest mood, waterfall, beach or mountain lake – every cubicle has its own motif.
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