Frequently Asked Questions

Ballum Camping is a quiet, wind-sheltered nature campsite situated next to Nationalpark Vadehavet in southern Denmark. It offers camping pitches, motorhome areas, cabins, and luxury safari tents for guests seeking peace, space, and natural surroundings.

The campsite is at Kystvej 37, Bådsbøl-Ballum, DK-6261 Bredebro, Denmark.

Rømø, which has Northern Europe’s widest sandy beach, is about a 20-minute drive from the campsite.

Ballum Camping is open from 27 March to 1 November and again from 28 December to 4 January.

The reception is open daily from 09:00 – 10:30 and 14:00 – 17:30.

Check-in is possible between 14:00 and 17:30.

Guests can choose between camping pitches, motorhome pitches, cabins, and luxury safari tents.

Yes. Dedicated motorhome (autocamper) pitches are available.

Yes. Cabins (hytter/chalets) can be rented for overnight stays.

Yes. The campsite rents fully equipped luxury tents, including safari-style options.

Yes, Ballum Camping welcomes dogs.

Yes. The period from 28 December to 4 January is specifically promoted as fireworks-free.

You can book online through the website’s booking system, complete a reservation contact form, call +45 43 12 60 62, or email info@ballumcamping.eu.

Yes. An app is available; the website offers a direct download link.

You can reach the team by phone at +45 43 12 60 62, by email at info@ballumcamping.eu, or via their Facebook page.

The site can be viewed in Danish, Dutch, German, and English.

It is a family-oriented, award-winning campsite offering a very quiet and wind-protected setting in the Wadden Sea marshlands, ideal for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

The area offers walking and cycling routes, birdwatching opportunities in the marshes, and easy access to historic towns like Tønder, Møgeltønder, and Ribe.

Yes. The campsite brands itself as a family campsite (familie-campingplads) with peaceful surroundings for all ages.

Yes. The campsite lists a Top 2026 Camping distinction and an Award 2024 among its accolades.

Yes. It is explicitly described as a 'stille' (quiet) campsite designed for relaxation.

The campsite is situated right next to Nationalpark Vadehavet, giving guests direct access to the Wadden Sea’s unique landscape.

Ballum Camping is owned and managed by Linda and Klaas de Weerd.

Yes. Ballum Camping is specifically described as a wind-sheltered (wind-protected) nature campsite, giving guests additional comfort even on breezy coastal days.

Guests can easily reach the nearby historic towns of Tønder, Møgeltønder, and Ribe, all located a short drive from the campsite.

Yes. The website includes a dedicated “Offer-Discount cards” section where guests can view current promotions and available discount cards.

Guests can explore local sights such as Marsk Tower in Skærbæk, Schackenborg Castle in Tønder, Trøjborg Castle Ruins in Bredebro, the Højer Water Tower, Ballum Sluse, and Rømø Harbour. Museums like the Zeppelin & Garrison Museum and Lægan Pump Station are also within a short driving distance.

Yes. The website features a dedicated “Plan – Ballum Camping” page where guests can view the campsite’s site plan before arrival.

You can reach Ballum Camping by phone at +45 43 12 60 62.

For enquiries and reservations, email Ballum Camping at info@ballumcamping.eu.

Guests will find a variety of nearby eateries, including Café Grand Hotel in Tønder, Restaurant Marsk Camp in Skærbæk, Oyisi Sushi in Tønder, Asia Kitchen in Rømø, Torvets Pølser in Tønder, and Schackenborg Slotskro in Tønder.

Popular choices for children and families include Ballum FodboldGolf in Bredebro, Toftlund Friluftsbad outdoor pool in Toftlund, and the interactive Museum Sønderjylland – Højer Mølle in Højer.

Physical brochures and visitor guidance are available from Rømø Infocenter (Juvrevej 6, 6792 Rømø) and Tønder Infocenter (Storegade 2-4, Tønder). Both centres can be contacted at +45 73 70 96 50 or mail@romo-tonder.dk.

Yes. Ballum Camping maintains an official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ballumcamping where guests can follow updates and send direct inquiries.

Yes. The homepage includes a direct link labeled “Vejret i Bådsbøl-Ballum – detaljeret vejrudsigt,” so guests can easily view current weather conditions for the campsite area.

Yes. The campsite sits in the Wadden Sea marshlands—explicitly described as a paradise for birdwatchers—making it an excellent base for observing local and migratory birds.

Printed tide tables are available from Rømø Infocenter (Juvrevej 6, 6792 Rømø) and Tønder Infocenter (Storegade 2-4, Tønder). You can also request them by contacting either centre at +45 73 70 96 50 or mail@romo-tonder.dk.

Yes. The website includes a dedicated “Walking and cycling” (Vandring og cykling) section that outlines suggested routes through the Wadden Sea marshlands and surrounding countryside.

Yes. The campsite re-opens each year from 28 December to 4 January, allowing guests to spend New Year’s Eve on site in a strictly fireworks-free environment.

You can find full details and make reservations on Ballum Camping’s official website at https://www.ballumcamping.eu.

Yes. The website advertises a 20 % discount on stays reserved before 13 May; simply complete your booking online before that date to receive the reduction.

Yes. Ballum Camping lists an "ACSI Award 2026" among its recognitions.

Yes. The dedicated motorhome area is described as having a firm, solid base (fast undergrund) and access to electricity (strøm) for each pitch.

Yes. Local providers such as Kagmand Tours (Vestergade 47, 6270 Tønder) and Tønder Egnens Guider (Kristen Koldsvej 2, Skærbæk) offer guided excursions that introduce visitors to the culture and nature of the Rømø–Tønder region.

Yes. The website shows a 'VakantieMetKinderen' badge, indicating that the campsite is recommended by the Dutch family-holiday platform.

Visit Rømø & Tønder maintains an online events calendar at https://romo-tonder.dk/events/ that lists current festivals, guided tours, and other happenings in the surrounding region. You can also obtain event information directly from the Rømø or Tønder Infocenters.

Yes. Ballum Camping lists bell tents among its rental accommodation options, allowing guests to book this fully equipped tent style for their stay.

Nearby provider Toennisgaard on Rømø offers self-drive seal safaris, ‘Kryddersnapsetur’ herb walks, and Koresand desert tours on set dates. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Visit Rømø & Tønder online activity-booking portal that lists each tour’s schedule.

Yes. Toennisgaard runs two-hour sessions such as ‘Ravslibning’ (amber polishing) on Mondays and ‘Kreative muslinger’ (shell art) on Tuesdays, each with limited seats. Places can be reserved online via the regional booking portal.

Yes. Wi-Fi with 30 Mbit/s upload and download is available across the entire campsite for a fee, while a free Wi-Fi hotspot is provided at the reception building.

The recently renovated sanitary block (2025) includes regular toilets and showers, a family bathroom, an accessible bathroom for guests with reduced mobility, a baby-changing bathroom, individual washing cubicles, and hair-dryers. These facilities are open 24 hours a day.

Yes. The laundry room is equipped with two washing machines and one tumble dryer that can be used for a fee; an ironing board and iron are also provided.

Yes. Next to reception there is a small shop for basic groceries and ice cream, and guests can order fresh bread and pizza daily from Easter until the end of September through the campsite’s app.

Yes. E-bikes are available to hire directly from the campsite at a rate of 150 DKK per day.

In the low season you can book early check-in (before 12:00) or late departure (between 11:00 and 18:00) for 70 DKK each.

You can pay with debit or credit cards (Visa and MasterCard), V Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and cash in both Danish kroner and euros.

Yes. Guests can freely use the indoor kitchen equipped with cookers, a microwave-oven, pans, dishes, cutlery, a refrigerator, freezer, dish-washing supplies, and a free dishwasher; there is also an outdoor dish-washing area with another free dishwasher.

Yes. The renovated sanitary block includes a dedicated restroom and shower room designed for guests with reduced mobility and is open 24/7.

Yes. The campsite provides a fenced dog play field and a separate dog swimming pond, and dogs are welcome on pitches and in cabins.

The dedicated motorhome area accepts vehicles up to 10 metres in length.

Electricity is included in the cabin rental price, and guests must either bring their own bed linen or rent a linen package on site.

Yes. A camper service area provides free fresh-water refilling, wastewater drainage, and chemical toilet emptying.

Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash in all common areas but may be off-lead on your own pitch if they do not disturb others. Female dogs in heat should not stay on site, and Denmark-prohibited breeds such as Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Kangal, and other listed cross-breeds are not allowed.

No. The campsite deliberately offers a pool-free, animation-free environment so guests can focus on the natural surroundings, playground, and open play fields.

Children can enjoy a playground with a sandpit, slide, swings, climbing wall and bouncy castle, as well as free-to-use table-football, table-tennis, small bicycles, go-karts and a large grass field with football goals and a basketball hoop. A communal camp-fire area is also provided for activities like baking bread on sticks.

In the low season (27 March–4 July and 25 August–1 November) Ballum Camping accepts ACSI, ADAC Pincamp, Camping Key Europe, DCU and Back to Nature cards. ACSI holders pay a fixed DKK 201 per night for a standard pitch including 2 adults, electricity up to 4 kWh and one dog, while the other cards each grant a 15 % discount on the standard pitch price for up to two people. Discounted places are limited and a valid, activated card must be shown on arrival.

Yes. In the low season Ballum Camping runs a 7 = 6, 14 = 12, 21 = 18 and 28 = 24 offer, so you pay for fewer nights when staying 7, 14, 21 or 28 consecutive nights on a standard, XL, XXL or tent pitch. The promotion is not combinable with other discounts and is not valid from 28 December to 4 January.

Yes. The online “Plan – Ballum Camping” map allows you to indicate a preferred pitch number during the reservation process; requests are confirmed subject to availability.

Each luxury safari tent comes fully equipped with a double bed (140×200 cm), one or two bunk beds, single duvets, pillows, a mobile kitchen unit with gas hob, fridge, filter coffee maker, kettle, pans, crockery, cutlery, glasses, a heater, indoor and outdoor tables and chairs, a veranda bench and a barbecue. Electricity, gas and Wi-Fi are included in the rental price; only shower use is charged separately.

Yes. A linen package (duvet cover, sheet, pillowcase, one large and one small towel per person) as well as a cot and a high chair can be rented for an additional fee when you book a luxury tent.

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is expressly included in the rental price of every luxury safari tent.

Yes. The indoor lounge is equipped with an extra-large TV screen and is open for watching events such as Formula 1 races and the Tour de France.

Yes. Guests may use the lounge and the covered outdoor terrace for private occasions like birthdays or other small festivities.

No. Pitch numbers for the C17–C25 camper-van area cannot be pre-booked; the number shown on your confirmation is only temporary and you select any free spot within that section on arrival.

The C17–C25 pitches are suitable for camper vans up to 6 metres in length.

ANWB classifies Ballum Camping as a 3½-star campsite.

Yes. The campsite is listed as an official partner of Nationalpark Vadehavet, the Danish section of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Owner Linda speaks English, German, Danish, Dutch, and French. Owner Klaas speaks English, German, and Dutch, while the receptionist speaks German.

Yes. Ballum Camping provides a communal fire pit where guests can bake baguettes together over an open campfire.

Each mobile home pitch measures approximately 50–70 m², giving you both a paved parking spot and an adjacent grass area to sit outside.

The mobile home pitches are equipped with power hook-ups that supply 10 Ampere.

You may set up an awning on a motorhome pitch, but sidewalls, extra tents, annexes, trellises and windbreaks are not allowed.

Guests may bring up to two dogs per camping pitch. Cabin rentals allow one dog; bringing more than the stated number is only possible on prior request and approval.

Ballum Camping is a member of DK Camp and is listed by ADAC, ACSI, ANWB, DCU and Back to Nature.

Yes. The internationally recognised North Sea Cycle Route runs right along the edge of the campsite, making Ballum Camping a convenient stop-over for long-distance cyclists.

Bookings for the fully equipped luxury safari tents are handled via Ballum Camping’s partner Vodatent; you can start the reservation from the Ballum Camping website, e-mail, or contact form and the system forwards the request to Vodatent.

The campsite covers 7.5 hectares and is divided into four hedge-lined fields with 164 camping pitches plus 16 separate motorhome pitches.

Yes. While the campsite has a small on-site shop for basics, the nearest full supermarket is located 12 km from Ballum Camping.

Yes. Children may borrow the on-site bikes and go-karts at no extra cost during their stay.

For the C17–C25 area you may arrive after 14:00 and must depart before 12:00 on the day of check-out.

No. Only three of the C17–C25 pitches are equipped with a power connection.

Camping behaviour such as setting out chairs is allowed, but no front tents or additional (side-wall) awnings may be erected on the C17–C25 pitches.

Yes. In addition to the fixed ACSI rate, an environmental fee of DKK 7.00 (≈ €0.95) per person per night is charged.

For both standard camping pitches and the paved motorhome pitches, departure must take place before 12:00 on the day of check-out.

Yes. One additional small tent may be placed free of charge on any standard, XL or XXL camping pitch.

Yes. Electricity usage on both camping and mobile-home pitches is measured with a mobile power meter and billed per kilowatt-hour consumed.

Yes. Motorhomes can book a standard, XL, or XXL camping pitch; the usual campsite pitch tariffs will then apply.

Yes. Nearby provider Tønnisgård on Rømø runs guided oyster safaris in the Wadden Sea, where participants collect and taste fresh oysters. You can view tour dates and book tickets in advance through the Visit Rømø & Tønder online activity-booking portal.

Tønnisgård offers 2–2.5-hour guided bunker walks in Tvismark Plantation on Rømø that explore the island’s wartime history. Dates and online booking are available via the regional Visit Rømø & Tønder tour calendar.

Yes. Tønnisgård Nature Centre organises tailor-made excursions for schools, companies and private groups; simply contact them on +45 74 75 52 57 or info@tonnisgaard.dk to discuss dates, group size and activity preferences.

Klaas and Linda de Weerd became the new owners of Ballum Camping in December 2016.

Owners Klaas and Linda de Weerd are Dutch.

Yes. The website states that in spring and autumn guests can see the spectacular “Black Sun” (Sort Sol) murmuration of starlings over the Wadden Sea marshlands surrounding the campsite.

Yes. Legoland Billund is specifically mentioned on the website as one of the cultural day-trip options that guests can visit while staying at Ballum Camping.

Yes. The campsite notes that the nearby island of Rømø offers opportunities for kite-surfing and sand yachting, making these sports easily accessible to guests.

Pitch 72 (4-person tent) and pitch 77 (6-person tent) are situated directly beside the campsite playground.

A minimum stay of one night applies in the low season, while in the high season at least two consecutive nights must be booked.

The 4-person tents measure 16 m² plus a 9 m² terrace, and the 6-person tents measure 25 m² plus a 13.5 m² terrace.

Yes. The indoor guest kitchen contains both a refrigerator and a freezer that campers may use free of charge throughout their stay.

Yes. The laundry room is equipped with an ironing board and iron that guests can use at no extra cost.

The campsite’s paid Wi-Fi offers 30 Mbit/s upload and 30 Mbit/s download speeds.

Yes. A covered outdoor terrace next to the lounge is available, and guests are welcome to grill and enjoy meals there with their family.

Yes. A billiards-golf course is available on the campsite and guests are welcome to use it for a small fee payable at reception.

According to the current price list, the high season runs from 4 July to 25 August each year.

Yes. The renovated sanitary block contains a separate baby-changing bathroom that is open 24/7 for parents with infants.

Yes. Every luxury safari tent comes with an electric heater so guests can stay warm and comfortable even when temperatures drop.

Each bell tent has a 5-metre diameter and sleeps up to three people on separate camp beds. The tents are equipped with a coconut mat floor, a table, and three chairs, and are pitched on the hikers’ and cyclists’ tent field (site 1); one dog per tent is permitted.

The listed pitch rates already cover two adults; any additional adult aged 15 years or older costs 70 DKK per night.

Yes. Children aged 0–1 year are not charged any nightly fee.

Children between 2 and 14 years pay 60 DKK per night; a fourth or fifth child on the same pitch is charged a reduced 30 DKK.

Yes. The National Park Wadden Sea information page on Ballum Camping’s website includes an embedded video that gives visitors an impression of the surrounding Wadden Sea landscape.

Yes. The “Offer–Discount cards” page invites guests to "Book now for 2026 to guarantee a beautiful pitch," so online reservations for the 2026 season are open now.

Yes. Adult day visitors who do not stay overnight pay 25 DKK (≈ €3.50) per person; the fee is settled at reception.

Wi-Fi (30 Mbit/s, incl. two devices) costs 15 DKK for 1 day, 25 DKK for 2 days, 75 DKK for 7 days, 125 DKK for 14 days, 200 DKK for 1 month, 300 DKK for 3 months, and 500 DKK for 6 months.

Each laundry or drying cycle costs 40 DKK.

Yes. A one-time booking fee of 50 DKK is applied per reservation.

Dogs are charged at 10 DKK (about €1.40) per dog per night.

Yes. Site 1 is a dedicated hikers’ and cyclists’ tent field where guests can pitch small tents, and the campsite’s ready-pitched bell tents are also located there.

The Wadden Sea Centre holds fish-dissection demonstrations in the exhibition’s sky room on selected dates. Participation is free when you hold a valid exhibition ticket, and upcoming sessions are listed in the Centre’s online event calendar.

Yes. The Wadden Sea Centre offers a Breakfast on the Dike outing: breakfast is served on the sea dike 700 m from the centre, followed by a guided walk where a nature guide shows Wadden Sea wildlife, provides fishing nets to catch shrimp and crabs, and helps collect any litter found.

Yes. In May the Wadden Sea Centre arranges a Dancing Ruffs trip to the lakes along the sea dike, where a nature interpreter provides telescopes, explains the birds’ courtship behaviour, and serves coffee and cake to participants.

Yes. The Wadden Sea Centre operates a 4-hour Koresand tour that starts with a ride on the ‘Havørnen’ tractor bus from the centre to Mandø and continues to Koresand, where a nature guide leads a beach walk and helps search for amber, shells, and other finds.

Yes. The renovated washrooms are equipped with hair dryers that guests can use free of charge around the clock.

Yes. Ballum Camping’s 7.5-hectare grounds are laid out as four separate fields that are bordered by hedges and mature trees, giving each pitch natural wind protection and a cosy, private atmosphere.

Yes. Paths start right at the campsite entrance, so guests can walk or cycle straight into the adjoining Wadden Sea National Park.

A 4-minute hot shower costs 6 DKK (approximately €0.80) per use.

Pitches C17–C25 are designed for compact vehicles up to 6 m such as camper vans, VW vans, Roadsurfer models, and cars fitted with a roof-top tent. Larger motorhomes and caravans must use the regular camping or dedicated motorhome pitches.

Yes. Each of the C17–C25 pitches is laid with a paved surface, giving camper vans a firm and level parking base.

Yes. Tønnisgård Nature Centre on Rømø offers an insect-hotel workshop where participants build one hotel to take home and another to place in the nearby woods. You can book a place by calling +45 74 75 52 57 or emailing info@tonnisgaard.dk.

Yes. Tønnisgård runs a mini-course called ‘Wild by Design’ in which participants prepare a small area with seed mixes, brushwood fences and other elements to boost biodiversity. Contact Tønnisgård on +45 74 75 52 57 or info@tonnisgaard.dk for dates and reservations.

Yes. The Wadden Sea Centre runs guided oyster safaris where a nature guide leads participants into the tidal flats to collect, open and taste fresh Wadden Sea oysters while explaining different preparation methods and the species’ sustainability.

Yes. When you stay on an XL or XXL camping pitch with an ACSI card, an extra surcharge is added on top of the fixed ACSI nightly rate.

No. Discount cards such as ACSI, ADAC Pincampcard or Camping Key Europe cannot be combined with any other offers or reductions.

All standard, XL and XXL camping pitches are equipped with a 10-ampere power socket.

Yes. You are welcome to stay on any standard, XL or XXL camping pitch even if you do not wish to connect to the 10-amp power hook-up.

Yes. On most Wadden Sea Centre excursions, you can borrow a specially designed electric wheelchair that allows guests with limited mobility to drive on the mudflats at low tide. The exhibition building itself is also fully wheelchair-friendly.

Use the dedicated “Book a private tour” form linked under each tour description or the general group-interest form on the Centre’s website. If your enquiry does not fit the form, you can email info@vadehavscentret.dk for assistance.

On certain oyster-tour packages the Centre provides waders, while other tours advise participants to bring long rubber boots and rain trousers. The exact requirement is listed under each individual tour description.

Yes. The Wadden Sea Centre offers a free email newsletter with news about nature experiences and tour dates. You can sign up by entering your name and email address in the subscription form on the Centre’s website; you may unsubscribe at any time.

Yes. For Father’s Day the Centre advertises the “Aquavit of the marshland” hike—a guided excursion followed by the option to relax in the eco-certified café. Tickets can be purchased through the online calendar link provided in the event description.

No. A Camping Key Card is no longer compulsory; you may simply present a regular ID card or passport at reception when you arrive.

Yes. The Wadden Sea Centre sells gift cards that can be bought online through the Centre’s website and used for exhibition tickets or guided nature experiences.

For groups of 15 or more people, admission costs DKK 112 per adult and DKK 40 per child aged 4–13; children aged 0–3 enter for free.

Yes. The Centre can combine meeting or conference arrangements with customised Wadden Sea activities such as short 1–2-hour walks, full-day tours, seal watching, oyster tastings, or team-building races adapted to your schedule, season and tide conditions.

The restroom and shower building was fully refurbished in early 2025, adding a modern family bathroom, an accessible bathroom, a baby-changing room, new individual washing cubicles and free hair dryers.

Yes. From 11 July to 23 August the reception is staffed from 08:15–19:00 (until 20:00 on the Rømø Motor Festival weekend), offering longer service hours than in spring and autumn.

Yes. Cabin type B is equipped with electric heating and is suitable for a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child.

The cabin contains a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, filter coffee machine, electric kettle, boiling plates, cutlery, pots, pans and running cold water.

A motorhome pitch costs 150 DKK per night in the low season and 180 DKK in the high season; electricity is metered and billed separately, and an environmental tax of 7 DKK per person (from 15 years) applies.

The rate is 100 DKK per night in the low season and 125 DKK in the high season for one person with one tent on the hikers’/cyclists’ field.

No. Placing an additional tent next to the rented luxury safari tent is not permitted.

Cabin guests may check in after 14:00 and must check out before 11:00 on the day of departure. These times apply whether you book the cabin for one night or a longer stay.

Yes. Guests staying in any of the four wooden cabins have full access to all Ballum Camping facilities, including the sanitary block with toilets and showers, during their stay.