Stellplatz Radar by Promobil and Alternatives

Table of contents

• 1. Overview: Stellplatz Radar

  • 1.1. Download the app

  • 1.2. Finding a pitch with Stellplatz Radar

• 2. Stellplatz Radar pricing models

  • 2.1. The facts: free vs. premium version

• 3. Key features of Stellplatz Radar by Promobil

  • 3.1. Offline mode

  • 3.2. Map and results list

  • 3.3. Route planning

• 4. 4 alternative apps

  • 4.1. VanSite

  • 4.2. Camping.info

  • 4.3. Campercontact

  • 4.4 Park4night

• 5. VanSite: benefits & discounts for you

  • 5.1. 25Pass

  • 5.2. JahresPass

Stellplatz Radar app overview

Whether you're on a spontaneous trip or in the middle of planning a holiday, anyone travelling by motorhome knows the challenge of finding the right pitch to find.

A well-known camping pitch app is the Stellplatz Radar app by Promobil. It helps with finding pitches across Europe, offers an offline feature and helps you discover suitable motorhome pitches on the road.

In this article you'll find out which features Stellplatz Radar offers, how it is structured and which other platforms and apps - such as VanSite, Camping.info or Campercontact - exist alongside Promobil Stellplatz Radar for your next holiday. Maybe you'll find the app that will be a real help when finding pitches.

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Availability: Download on iOS & Android (App Store & Google Play)

The Stellplatz Radar app by Promobil is available for free in the App Store for iOS devices and in the Google Play Store for Android. After installing it on your smartphone, the app can be tested for free with the basic features. Anyone who wants to use the app with all features can upgrade to a premium version.

Pitches across Europe: how to find motorhome pitches

With the Stellplatz Radar app you can search for motorhome pitches across Europe. Using the built-in map you can select a location, either nearby or at any location you choose. Alternatively you can use the search function to look for a specific place or region.

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After that, Stellplatz Radar shows you the available pitches in the selected map area. Using filters such as facilities or ratings you can narrow down the results. Clicking on a pitch gives you all the key details, photos and user reviews.

Pricing models & premium version

Free vs. premium: features and prices

The Stellplatz Radar app is basically free in the basic version. However, those who travel frequently and want to use all features need to upgrade to the paid premium version.

Free basic version:

• Access to >30,000 pitches and campsites in Europe

• Map and results list with pitch details, prices, photos and reviews

• Simple search by desired location

• Multi-language support (German, English, French)

Plus version (from 2.99 EUR/month or 9.99 EUR/year):

• Advanced search filters, e.g. by pitch type, price range, facilities and services

• Favourites feature with folders and personal notes

• Offline use: maps, reviews & photos available without internet

• Route planning with saveable routes and stages

• Ad-free for a more pleasant experience

The Plus version of Stellplatz Radar can be subscribed to via the App Store or Google Play.

Key features of the app for your camping holiday

Offline feature: travel independently

The Stellplatz Radar App offers an offline feature in the paid Plus version offline feature. This allows maps, images, reviews and pitch information in advance and use them even without an internet connection. This can be helpful on the road, especially where mobile coverage is poor, to find motorhome pitches all across Europe.

Map view & filter settings

Stellplatz Radar shows you the results on an interactive map and also in a list view. Various icons indicate whether a pitch is suitable for, for example, tents, motorhomes or other vehicle types. The price ranges are colour-coded (green, orange or red).

Filter settings let you narrow down the selection by criteria such as location or facilities. Which filters are available depends on the version you use (free version or Plus version).

Trip planning: plan routes and stops

The Plus version of the app includes a tour feature. With it, users can create their own tours, search for pitches and campsites along the planned route and add pitches to the tour. In the settings you can specify which types of pitches you want to see along the route. The saved tours can be named, saved and called up again later.

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4 alternative camping apps compared: VanSite, Camping.info, Campercontact & Park4night

Besides Stellplatz Radar there are many other platforms and camping apps that help with finding pitches, each with its own focus and features.

In this section we introduce you to VanSite, Camping.info, Campercontact and park4night as four more popular platforms that are particularly well suited to different needs and travel styles.

VanSite: nature-close pitches across Europe, direct from private hosts

If you're looking for hidden gems off the beaten track of classic campsites, you've come to the right place with VanSite. The platform connects hosts with open green spaces and campers regardless of whether you're travelling with a motorhome, campervan, caravan or tent. Instead of overcrowded sites, you'll find individual pitches right in nature: on farms, meadows, at the forest edge or with a view of the lake.

Unlike many other camping apps, VanSite focuses on nature-close pitch offerings in Germany and many other European countries. And you don't have to go without comfort: you need electricity, a toilet and a shower? No problem, VanSite has plenty of pitches with good infrastructure and facilities.

The VanSite app at a glance

The VanSite app is fully available free of charge for download on the App Store and on Google Play and makes finding the right pitch even easier. Here too you get a combination of map and results list that you can use just the way you like.

And particularly handy: not only is the VanSite app download free, all the included features are also completely free to use. Your pitch search stays completely free, with no hidden costs.

VanSite - your benefits at a glance:

🌍 Thousands of nature-close pitches across Europe
📱 Free app (no paid version)
⚡ Instant booking available
🚐 For all campers: motorhome, caravan and (roof) tent
⭐ Favourites feature for saving and planning your trip

With VanSite you discover places not everyone knows, perfect for anyone who loves camping in nature away from the crowds.

Camping.info: large database & user reviews

This platform also offers campsites and pitches in Europe, with a total of over 40,000 entries. For each pitch you'll find information such as facilities, location, photos and reviews from other users.

The platform is available both as a website and as an appavailable. Filter options filter options help here too, to search for specific listings, such as by pitch type, region or facilitiesAnyone who wants to use the app without restrictions can take out a fan club membership.

Campercontact: pitches for motorhomes

Campercontact offers access across Europe to motorhome pitches, campsites and service stations. The app lists >50,000 sites with information on facilities, fees, location and reviews.

Campercontact is available as a camping app for Android and iOS, in a free version with limited features, and in a paid Pro version with offline maps and extended filter options.

Park4Night

Another well-known camping app is Park4Night. The concept: finding spots away from traditional camping infrastructure, such as parking areas in nature, picnic spots or simple overnight options.

More information on Park4Night and other alternatives can be found in our blog post: Park4Night and alternatives.

VanSite in detail: discounts & offers

With the right VanSite Pass you can save on every booking, no matter how often you travel. Just choose the Pass that suits your camping style. That way campers benefit not only from nature-close pitches,but also from fair prices and exclusive benefits.

25Pass: 25% discount on every night

With the 25Pass you get 25% off the nightly price on every booking, for a whole year. The Pass suits anyone who wants to save without complications while enjoying the range of VanSite pitches.

AnnualPass: a full year with no extra overnight costs

The VanSite AnnualPass is the right choice for anyone who travels longer or regularly by campervan and wants to stay free and flexible. With the Pass you can camp for a whole year without any further overnight costs, perfect for spontaneous and long-term travellers. Pay once, camp flexibly all year long and discover the variety of VanSite pitches across Europe.

Note: The contents of this blog post have been prepared with great care. However, information may change over time. We accept no liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information provided.