Camping on the Border Shore / on the Banks of the Werra
A parking spot on the Werra riverbank near Philippsthal, where the inner-German border ran until over thirty years ago. The Werra cycle path and Green Band trail run along the property, and a small staircase in the bank leads down to the water. At night, nightingales sing. Along with frogs. Ticks and mosquitoes are part of the experience, and on weekday mornings you can hear traffic from the federal highway on the other side of the river. The hosts' black tomcat will probably drop by. The border museum in the old watchtower is within walking distance.1
What Hinterland writes
„Directly on the banks of the former border river Werra, we offer you an idyllic pitch.
Our pitch features a fireplace, direct access to the water, and plenty of nature, including ticks, mosquitoes, croaking frogs and the song of the nightingale.“
Suitable for
Motorhome
Sights in the area1
Border Museum in the Former Watchtower
The old watchtower still stands, along with the House on the Border and the Bridge of Unity. Walkable from the site and the area's shortest history lesson.
Green Belt
The strip along the former inner-German border is now a hiking trail and biotope. It starts at the property, so you simply set off without any drive.
Northern Kuppenrhön
Basalt domes above the Werra valley, short climbs with wide views. Good for half a day when paddling on the Werra is off the table.
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
World Heritage site above Kassel, about 67 km away: cascades, aqueduct and Hercules at the top. The day trip for when the river gets too quiet.
1 Machine-written texts — they may contain errors. The description on Hinterland applies.
