Spend a night sleeping outdoors at Campingplatz Runkel with Lahntours, where cozy tipis meet traditional tents and a lively late summer Kirmes festival brings the site to life. Discover why this camping experience in Hessen blends nature and culture like no other.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
Overnight stay
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required
Wildlife
History
Runkel’s castle dates back to the 12th century and stands as a reminder of the town’s medieval past along the Lahn corridor.
Conservation
Lahntours promotes sustainable camping practices to protect the delicate riverside ecosystem and reduce festival waste.
Lahntours
Spend a night sleeping outdoors at Campingplatz Runkel with Lahntours, where cozy tipis meet traditional tents and a lively late summer Kirmes festival brings the site to life. Discover why this camping experience in Hessen blends nature and culture like no other.
About Lahntours
Lahntours organizes guided and self-guided canoe trips and operates riverside campsites on the Lahn River in Germany. The company offers a broad catalog of single-day paddles, short weekend routes and multi-day tours ranging from day trips up to eight-day expeditions. Departure points include Weilburg, Runkel, Solms-Schohleck, Dorlar, Aumenau and Wetzlar, with routes that pass hand-operated and automatic locks, historic towns, castle views and Germany’s only ship tunnel on the Weilburg–Runkel day tour.
On-site camping options include Lahntours–Campingplatz Runkel and the Zeltplatz Solms-Schohleck. Accommodations range from traditional tent pitches and RV hookups with parking and electricity to furnished six-person tipis with beds. Stays are available for single nights up to week-long campsite bookings; festival periods such as the local Kirmes (late August to early September) create a lively atmosphere at Runkel.
Practical services include bicycle rental in Solms, equipment logistics for multi-day canoe tours, and coordinated check-in and check-out procedures. Lahntours describes family-friendly short tours as well as challenging 28 km day routes for experienced paddlers. Safety elements on the river routes include navigating locks and planned rest stops like beer gardens along the way.
Lahntours emphasizes local river expertise, a wide range of packaged trips, and campsite amenities. The company’s published trip list provides clear options for day paddles, multi-day tours and overnight campsite stays along the Lahn.
Bookings cover one-night stays through multi-day itineraries, and guests can combine canoeing with campsite nights or bike rental for flexible travel along the Lahn corridor throughout the paddling season annually.
Tours Offered
55
Day-to-multi-day routes listed
Accommodations
Tents · RVs · Tipis
Runkel and Solms-Schohleck campsites
Bike Rental
Available
Fahrradverleih in Solms
Trip Lengths
Day–8 days
Short tours to 8-day itineraries
Book a day tour, multi-day paddling itinerary or riverside campsite stay — check availability for Canoe tours, Campingplatz Runkel and Zeltplatz Solms-Schohleck.
Arrive Early for Smooth Check-in
Check-in is between 3 and 6 PM; arriving during this window helps ensure a relaxed start and full briefing from staff.
Expect Festival Noise After Dark
From August 29 to September 1, the Kirmes festival features rides and live music that run late, impacting quiet hours.
Bring Cash for Festival Purchases
Many local vendors at the Kirmes prefer cash, so have some Euros handy for food, rides, and souvenirs.
Reserve Tipi Accommodations Early
Tipis sleep six and come furnished, making them popular; booking ahead guarantees your spot during the festival dates.
Sleeping Bag
Choose a lightweight bag for comfort during warm festival nights.
summer
Headlamp or Flashlight
Essential for navigating the campsite safely after dark.
Rain Jacket
Spring showers are common, so stay dry with waterproof outerwear.
spring
Camping Chair
Adds comfort for relaxing at your campsite or enjoying festival festivities.
summer