Site 7 of 20: Wulfner Hals, Germany
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And so we move on once again in a northerly direction towards the coast, this time to the Baltic. We left the woodland and lake location of Havel Tourist for another Leading campsite called Wulfner Hals. The site is located in Fehmarn on an island accessible by bridge. The site is actually on the south of the island at the end of a dramatic peninsular or spit of land, that creates a calm water bay in which many windsurfers, kite surfers and sailors come to enjoy their sport.
It has grown from a small campsite built a few decades ago to a successful 34 hectare site with a wide range of pitches, including permanent and tourist pitches. A mixture of caravans, motorhomes, tents and chalets fill the site; visitors can bring their own or hire caravans with fixed awnings. Motorhomes are housed in two separate areas with service points and toilet blocks. There are a total of six sanitary blocks that provide toilets, showers, dish washing facilities and washing machines. A card (free) is needed for the shower; once tapped on the sensor a push button then controls the flow of water. The toilet blocks, similar in style of Havel Tourist, are clean, spacious and very welcoming. Family bathrooms are a new addition to one of the central blocks.
The Wulfner Hals site has a five star rating, earned by the high standard of facilities and activities that are on offer. The central area, near the entrance is where the reception, shops, restaurant, cafe, kids animation area and entertainment are all based. Alongside a small shop that sells souvenirs and hires out bikes and carts there is a supermarket selling a good selection of food and drink, including the usual fresh bakery items. The restaurant in the central area is one of five on the whole site, one of which is located nearer the end of the spit, by the beach, overlooking the Baltic sea. Delicious ice cream, crepes and milkshakes can be purchased here. An activity booklet is available from reception and provides a timetable of weekly activities for both children and adults. During our stay, the animation team ran dance workshops and a cuddly toy workshop. The large circus tent, home to the site entertainment, provided exercise classes during the day and turned into a stage with seating for evening performances such as comedy acts, talent shows and Asian dancing.
During the day, there was plenty to do on the site including a game of golf on the 9-hole course, football on the large grassy football pitch, pony trekking, diving, cycling, walking and swimming in on-site outdoor pool. The pool is a kids pool; quite small and shallow, cleaned every day and heated by the sun. There was a smaller whirlpool and Amy and Ella kept swapping between the two. A sauna is also available but needed to be booked at reception.
The site has high green credentials; it uses solar power, treated rainwater and recycles green waste to use on the golf course - although this does mean the occasional eggy smell!
It could be easy to feel trapped at the end of the peninsular but the site hires out bikes (for those that didn't bring any) and cars can be hired; they would be delivered from the nearest town of Burg (4km away) so getting about to explore the island and other attractions is an option. Dogs are welcome and although they cannot go on the main beaches where the windsurfing school is, lifeguard is based and one of the playgrounds is, there is a stretch of beach where dogs are allowed to roam freely.
Kids are well catered for, not only by the animation team and their timetable of activities but the large playground with a variety of equipment. Alongside are trampolines and mini golf. Neither of these were open whilst we were there so I'm not sure if you have to pay for them or not.
One of the main attractions for this site is the windsurfing. Boards lie tucked beneath or behind caravans and tents, and wetsuits are left hanging to dry at the end of each day. Experience and novice windsurfers are attracted the area and the bay since it is only thigh deep. The windsurfing school is the largest in Germany and provides equipment and lessons. Tim and I both used to windsurf and were keen to get out on the water. Tim felt frustrated that he hadn't brought his board but was able to spend a couple of hours out on the water using the hire equipment. I ventured out later in the day and struggled in the increasing wind - it felt good though. The girls, who haven't windsurfed before, took part in a taster session. They were kitted out in wetsuits and boots and shared a beginner board and rig. They then spent a couple of hours out in the water learning some of the basics. They loved it and I can certainly see them wanting to do more in the future.
Wulfener Hals was a great find and one that we all loved. It attracted lots of families and provided plenty of activities to fill the time. It would be easy to spend longer on the site and we would recommend doing so, if you're tempted to head up to this part of Germany.
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