Low vs. High Season at Camping De Regenboog: What Changes Between 8 July–26 August and the Rest of the Year?

Choosing when to visit a nature-focused campsite often comes down to what’s available on site and how you like to spend your days. This guide to Low vs. High Season at Camping De Regenboog explains exactly what changes between 8 July–26 August and other open dates—so you can match your travel plans to the experiences you value most.

Season dates at a glance

• High season (2026): 8 July–26 August
• Open season (2026): 24 April–11 September
• Low season: All open dates outside the high-season window

These dates help you anticipate differences in bistro opening patterns and organised family activities, while core facilities remain consistently available.

What changes in high season (8 July–26 August 2026)

Bistro opening pattern

• High season: The on-site bistro is open nearly every day.
• Low season: The bistro opens 1–2 times per week.

The daily bread-roll service runs on site, giving you easy breakfast options in both seasons.

Organised activities for kids, teens, and families

• High season only: A Dutch-speaking recreation team hosts varied activities for kids, teens, and families. If you’re planning a family trip and want more structured fun on site, high season is the moment to come.

Tip: Use the campsite’s guest mobile app during your stay to view the weekly activity programme, site map, practical information, and to message reception directly.

What stays the same in every season

While high season brings a fuller bistro schedule and organised recreation, the essentials that make a stay easy and enjoyable remain steady throughout the open season.

Core facilities and comfort

• Sanitary building: Clean and spacious, with showers, toilets with toilet paper, hand soap, baby facilities (baby bathtub and changing table), and washing machines.
• Free WiFi across the property.
• Free on-site parking for guests.
• On-site bar for drinks.
• Quiet hours: 22:00–07:00.

Everyday convenience

• Bread-roll service available on site.
• Supermarket roughly 400 metres from the campsite.
• Šluknov train station approximately 700 metres away (about a 10-minute walk).

Family-friendly spaces and leisure

• Multiple playgrounds spread across the campsite.
• A garden with an outdoor fireplace, indoor and outdoor play areas, a games room, plus film nights, walking tours, bike tours, and hiking options in the area.

Practical policies that apply year-round

• Campfires: Not permitted on individual pitches; use the designated communal campfire area for open fires.
• Grilling on pitches: Allowed if grass isn’t burned or damaged; grills are not supplied by the campsite.
• Accessibility: Facilities are not accessible to guests with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users; no accessible washrooms or mobility accommodations are provided.
• Non-smoking: All rooms are designated non-smoking.
• Check-in/out: Check-in 15:00–20:00; check-out 09:00–11:00. A photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in. There is no minimum age for check-in, and no cots or extra beds are provided.

EV charging

• Two on-site charging stations are available and work with a standard charging card. Mention your EV when you book so the team can plan accordingly.

Quick comparison: High vs. Low season

Rates and reservations

• Nightly rates: View accommodation-specific rates for high and low season on the tariffs page: https://campingregenboog.nl/en/tarieven
• Booking: Reserve via the “Boek je accommodatie” button on the official website or through the Woodland Cabin Camping de Regenboog listing on Booking.com.
• Special requests: The campsite accommodates special requests; add these during the booking process.

Accommodation options for every season

Whether you prefer traditional camping or a ready-made stay, there’s a fit for your style and group size.

Camping pitches

• Spacious pitches (~100–200 m²) suitable for a tent, caravan, or camper, with room for outdoor seating or play space.

Safari tents

• Safari Basic (up to 6 guests): Combine outdoor living and convenience—you can cook in your own tent.
• Safari Family (up to 6 guests): Family-oriented setup. Note: Pets are not permitted in the Safari Family tent.
• Safari Comfort (up to 8 guests): Glamping comforts with a private bathroom.

Cabins

• Blokhut cabin (standard, up to 5 guests).
• Luxe Blokhut: Features its own sanitary facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious veranda.
• Woodland cabins: Provide a private kitchen area and are fitted with a private washing machine. Each woodland cabin has a balcony with views of the nearby lake and surrounding mountains.

Pets policy at a glance

• Pets are generally welcome at Camping De Regenboog.
• Not allowed: Safari Family tent and the Cottage.
• Allowed: Safari Basic tents (and other options unless otherwise noted).

In-room hot drinks

• Every room includes a kettle or coffee maker for preparing hot drinks.

Leisure and surroundings, any time you visit

From quiet moments on site to full days out, the region around Šluknov offers variety in both seasons.

• On-site: Garden with outdoor fireplace, games room, indoor and outdoor play areas, and film nights.
• Active outdoors: Walking and cycling routes start nearby; enjoy hiking or a swim in a lake in the area.
• Day trips: Dresden and Prague are within reach for city sightseeing.
• Nature highlight: Saxon Switzerland National Park is about 38 km away (roughly a 40–45-minute drive).

Practical takeaways to choose your season

Use these tips to align your trip with what matters most to you.

1. Plan for programming: If you want a full slate of organised family activities, aim for high season when the Dutch-speaking recreation team runs varied events.
2. Map your meals: In high season, the bistro is open nearly daily; in low season, expect 1–2 openings per week. Either way, use the bread-roll service for easy breakfasts and check the guest app for the weekly schedule.
3. Check rates by season: See accommodation-specific pricing for high and low season on the tariffs page: https://campingregenboog.nl/en/tarieven
4. Match your stay to your group:
   • Need self-catering comfort? Consider Luxe Blokhut or woodland cabins with kitchen facilities (and a private washing machine in woodland cabins).
   • Prefer camping with conveniences? Safari Basic lets you cook in your tent; Safari Comfort adds a private bathroom.
   • Traveling with a pet? Choose options that allow pets (e.g., Safari Basic); avoid the Safari Family tent and the Cottage.
5. Arrive ready: Check-in 15:00–20:00; check-out 09:00–11:00. Bring a photo ID and credit card. Note: no cots or extra beds are available.
6. Power up your EV: There are two on-site charging stations; mention your EV when booking so the team can prepare.
7. Know the fire rules: No campfires on pitches; use the communal campfire area. Grilling is allowed if you protect the grass; bring your own grill.
8. Accessibility note: Facilities are not accessible to guests with reduced mobility and don’t include accessible washrooms.
9. Travel light: You’ll find free WiFi, free parking, an on-site bar, and a supermarket ~400 m away. Prefer car-free travel? Šluknov station ~700 m makes arrivals simple.

Frequently asked, answered fast

• When is high season at Camping De Regenboog? 8 July–26 August (2026).
• Is the bistro open every day in high season? It’s open nearly every day in high season; 1–2 times per week in low season.
• Are there organised kids’ activities? Yes—during high season, led by a Dutch-speaking recreation team.
• Is WiFi included? Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the property.
• Can I charge an electric car on site? Yes, two charging stations; mention your EV when you book.
• Are pets allowed? Generally yes, but not in the Safari Family tent or the Cottage.

Conclusion

High season at Camping De Regenboog brings a near-daily bistro schedule and a Dutch-speaking recreation team for families, while the core comforts and facilities—from clean sanitary blocks and playgrounds to free WiFi, parking, and EV charging—stay consistent throughout the open season. Ready to plan?

Book your stay via “Boek je accommodatie” on the official website or explore current high/low-season rates here: https://campingregenboog.nl/en/tarieven