The winners of this year’s PiNCAMP Awards have been announced. The winners of Europe’s most important camping award were announced at the PiNCAMP Gala in Stuttgart on Friday evening. Uwe Frers, Managing Director of PiNCAMP (https://www.pincamp.de), emphasized the importance of the PiNCAMP Awards for the camping industry: “This award is as important for the camping industry as the Oscars are for the film industry. With the PiNCAMP Awards, we are honoring the trendsetters of the European camping industry.” An international committee of ten camping experts had previously selected the winners and nominees of the PiNCAMP Awards from hundreds of proposals from the camping industry. In addition, Nina Garvelink from the Netherlands was honored with the Young Talent Award and camping pioneer Roger Pla from France, another personality from the European camping industry, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Young Talent: Nina Garvelink
The Young Talent Award is presented by PiNCAMP in collaboration with Jong Recron. Jong Recron is the young talent organization of HISWA-RECRON, the Dutch business association for water sports and leisure companies. This award recognizes young people up to the age of 35 who excel in the camping industry. This year, the Young Talent Award goes to the manager of “Recreatieparc De Achterste Hoef” in the Netherlands, Nina Garvelink. When she was just in her early twenties, she took over the family business “De Achterste Hoef” after the untimely death of her father. Together with her uncle and siblings, she developed her 4.5-star camping company into one of the leading recreation parks in the Netherlands and is heavily involved in the training and further education of employees in the camping and leisure sector.
Well deserved: Roger Pla in the Hall of Fame
The highlight of the award ceremony was the induction of French camping pioneer Roger Pla into the Hall of Fame. In his laudatory speech, Uwe Frers paid tribute to Roger Pla’s lifetime achievements and his services to the development of camping tourism. His courageous decision to transfer his Le Brasilia campsite to a foundation despite offers worth millions to buy it, thus saving the company from being taken over by investors and safeguarding the jobs of its 150 employees, received special recognition.
Overview: All winners and nominees of the PiNCAMP Awards 2025
Prior to this, this year’s winners of the PiNCAMP Awards were announced. The announcement of the winners of the PiNCAMP Awards 2025 was presented by CrippaConcept. CrippaConcept is the largest manufacturer of mobile homes and lodge tents in Italy and is the official partner of the PiNCAMP Gala.
Winner in the “Sustainability and environmental awareness” category
Camping Sunêlia Les Sablons, France
The Sunêlia Les Sablons campsite is located between the picturesque vineyards and the vast asparagus fields of the Languedoc. A lot is being done here for the sustainable use of the environment. Just a few of a seemingly endless series of sustainable measures: Energy and water saving programs, waste management, biodiversity strips between the pitches, a large permaculture area and a market garden with MIni farm that supplies the campsites’ restaurants.
Other nominees in the “Sustainability and Environmental Awareness” category: Camping Lake Shkodra Resort, Albania and Camping & Resort Sanguli Salou, Spain
Winner in the ‘Innovation and progress’ category
Vakantiepark Beerze Bulten, Netherlands
At Vakantiepark Beerze Bulten, near the German-Dutch border, online bookings and online check-in have long been a matter of course. But since 2024, the campsite has also gone futuristic. The Boshopper, a very friendly and tireless companion, drives through the park and offers guests a drink or a treat. The Boshopper is the first vacation robot in the Netherlands and is always on hand with a smile, a friendly voice and a welcoming presence – and really makes the guests’ vacation complete. Campers love their Boshopper!
Other nominees in the “Innovation and Progress” category: Camping Village Roma Capitol, Italy and Campingresort Mon Perin, Croatia
Winner in the ‘Demographic change and accessibility’ category
Kurcamping Holmernhof Dreiquellenbad, Germany
Located in the Lower Bavarian spa town of Bad Griesbach, the three-spring spa at Kurcamping Holmernhof offers a first-class thermal camping experience. With a thermal vitality oasis, a natural swimming pond and an extensive range of wellness facilities, the campsite is ideal for those seeking relaxation. The therapy and wellness center is recognized by all health insurance companies and works with highly trained therapists. Guests will also find barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible entrances, sanitary facilities and rental accommodation.
The other nominees in the “Demographic change and accessibility” category: Ca’Pasquali Village, Italy and Campofelice Camping Village, Switzerland
Winner in the ‘Digitalisation’ category
Camping Salatà / Campsites in Girona, Spain
Camping Salatà is located in Roses, Catalonia, and together with its partner campsites in the Girona region is a real pioneer in terms of digitalization. Of course, 100% of the inventory can be booked online. Customers can check in, check out and pay completely digitally. With Smart Data Management, Camping Salata collects and manages data from various sources, enabling the campsite to operate very efficiently.
The other nominees in the “Digitalization” category: Henne Strand Resort, Denmark and Camping & Glamping Szelągówka, Poland
Winner in the “Rental accommodation” category
La Rocca Camping Village, Italy
What can you expect at La Rocca Camping Village on Lake Garda? An unforgettable experience surrounded by olive trees in an extraordinary atmosphere. La Rocca Camping Village presents the new and exclusive Garda Bubble with lake view, the only one of its kind on Lake Garda. The bubble consists of three interconnected bubble rooms with transparent panoramic domes: living area, bedroom with four-poster bed, bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. Outside, it offers every comfort for maximum relaxation: table and chairs, sun loungers and a pool. Those who prefer a less transparent accommodation will be drawn to one of the luxurious mobile homes, which are not far away on a hill high above Lake Garda. Here, guests can enjoy their stay in complete seclusion, far away from the hustle and bustle of Lake Garda.
The other nominees in the “Rental accommodation” category: Valamar Camping Lanterna, Croatia and Recreatiepark TerSpegelt, Netherlands.
Winner in the ‘Small campsites’ category
This is an amazing little campsite in rural Portugal. And this is what awaits the guest: only 22 – really large – pitches, great young owners with an eye for detail, personal contact and valuable tips for excursions in the area. The campsite looks like a garden with lots of fruit trees and other edible plants. There are great walking and cycling routes and maps with suggestions for excursions of all kinds. Guests come for 2 nights and stay here for 3 weeks.
The other nominees in the “Small campsites” category: L’Heureux Hasard, France and Purple Eye Estate Camp & Winery, Montenegro.
The presentation of the PiNCAMP Awards 2026 is again planned as a live event as part of the PiNCAMP Gala at the CMT in Stuttgart in January 2026.
