General Camping Rules
From season 2027
The purpose of these regulations is to facilitate the basic principles of camping at the Erlach campsite, in order to ensure hygiene, cleanliness and general order, as well as peace and quiet for everyone. It is in every camper’s own interest to adhere strictly to the following provisions and to follow the instructions of the hosts and their staff. Mutual respect amongst campers is of the utmost importance.
1. General Information
This campsite is exclusively for tourists. Taking up residence or staying here with the intention of carrying out any kind of work or providing services in the local area is not permitted, even for the shortest of periods.
2. Check-in & Check-out Times
a) The check-in and check-out times are as follows: Camping pitches: from 3.00 pm on the day of arrival and until 10.00 am on the day of departure. Rental accommodation: from 3.00 pm on the day of arrival and until 10.00 am on the day of departure
b) If arrival is after 8.00 pm, the guest must notify the operator of the late arrival by telephone or in writing by 6.00 pm at the latest on the day of arrival; otherwise, the operator is free to dispose of the property as they see fit.
c) Further details are set out in our General Terms and Conditions
3. Cancellations
Our cancellation policy is set out in our Terms and Conditions.
4. Charges
Overnight stays by visitors are subject to a charge and must be registered with the campsite operator on arrival. A per-person fee and visitor’s tax are payable per night to cover ancillary costs.
5. Camping guests
a) All campsite guests are treated equally on the campsite, regardless of their status (holidaymakers or seasonal campers), age, gender, religion, language, etc.
b) Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the sanitary facilities.
c) Bicycles, scooters, toys, etc. are prohibited in and around the sanitary facilities.
d) Lost and found items must be handed in at reception and will be passed on to the local police’s lost property office.
6. Pitches
a) The prices quoted include one unit per pitch, with a maximum overhang that does not exceed the unit’s footprint in either length or width. Additional units will be charged for separately. Neighbours and plot boundaries must be respected.
b) Each tenant is responsible for booking the required pitch length.
7. Accommodations
a) No cleaning takes place during your stay. All holiday rentals are cleaned before you arrive and again after you have left.
b) All rental accommodation must be left by campsite guests in a ‘swept-clean’ condition, with any bed linen removed and rubbish disposed of at the collection points. Campsite guests will be charged for any additional work required during the final clean (CHF 80 per hour or part thereof).
8. Choice of pitch
a) The campsite operator decides on the allocation of pitches. Requests for specific pitches will be taken into account where possible.
b) Once the fees have been paid, every campsite guest is entitled to the pitch and facilities allocated to them. Neighbours and plot boundaries must be respected.
9. Rest and Discipline
a) Guests must respect their neighbours’ right to rest and relaxation, particularly between 12.00 and 13.30 and between 22.00 and 08.00.
b) The campsite’s communal facilities and all rental accommodation are smoke-free and drug-free.
c) The table tennis tables and the beach volleyball court are available from 08.00 to 22.00.
d) Noisy work is only permitted outside the peak season and on weekdays between 08.00 and 12.00 and 13.30 and 17.00, subject to agreement with the campsite operator. Such activities are prohibited on Sundays, public holidays and long weekends.
e) A ‘zero-tolerance’ policy regarding bass music applies on the campsite at all times.
10. Rubbish
a) Rubbish must be placed in the appropriate bins at the collection points. There is a charge for rubbish disposal, and rubbish may only be disposed of between 08.00 and 21.00. Illegal dumping of rubbish will result in a fine.
b) Special waste such as glass, paper/cardboard, aluminium, tin, PET, as well as garden waste and bulky items, must be disposed of at your own expense at the local authority’s public collection points or in the bins provided on the campsite.
c) If rubbish or items are left behind, the campsite operator will invoice those responsible for the clean-up costs.
11. Cleanliness and tidiness
a) All campsite guests must keep their pitch tidy. Mutual consideration, cleanliness and care when using all communal facilities (toilets, washrooms, lounge, etc.) and the campsite grounds are expected.
b) Crockery may only be washed between 08:00 and 22:00.
c) Washing pet accessories, shoes and carpets in the campsite’s washing machines is strictly prohibited.
d) Campsite guests are prohibited from using the drainage system to dispose of any waste. Wet wipes, sanitary towels, tampons, oil and bulky, foul-smelling or blockage-causing items must not be disposed of down the drain.
e) Waste water and chemical toilet waste must be disposed of at the designated disposal points. The relevant locations are shown on the site map.
f) Cleaning fish is only permitted at the designated areas. Only fish waste may be disposed of in the containers provided for this purpose.
g) To protect the waterways, collection trays must be placed beneath caravan drains. No waste water may be emptied onto the ground.
h) Repairs, oil changes and the washing of vehicles are prohibited within the campsite.
12. Motor vehicles
a) Access is granted via a badge. A deposit of CHF 50 is required for this.
b) Motorised traffic is prohibited within the campsite between 10.00 pm and 8.00 am and between 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm. This also applies to arrivals and departures.
c) Driving within the campsite is only permitted at walking pace and for short periods during arrival and departure, as well as for loading and unloading goods. Driving around the campsite is generally prohibited, as is playing music loudly through the vehicle’s stereo system during arrival and departure.
d) Electric vehicles must not be charged on the pitch.
13. Pets
a) Pets are permitted throughout the entire campsite, with the exception of the sanitary facilities, the communal kitchen, reception, the shop, the communal lounges, the beach lawn and
the rental accommodation. Pets must not be left unattended. Owners are liable for any inconvenience caused by their pets’ behaviour.
b) A maximum of two pets per pitch is permitted. They must always be kept on a short lead throughout the site. Animals must be taken off the campsite to relieve themselves. All dog faeces must be collected using the bags provided for this purpose and disposed of properly.
14. Environmental protection and barbecuing
a) Hedges, trees and shrubs must not be damaged. Digging ditches is prohibited.
b) Open fires are only permitted in the designated areas. Barbecuing is permitted on the pitch using approved and fully functional gas, electric or charcoal barbecues. If smoke is produced, consideration must be shown to neighbours. During dry spells, official instructions regarding fire bans must be followed.
c) Use of the fire pits in front of the rental properties is restricted exclusively to their tenants.
d) Setting off fireworks, lighting open fires, lighting fires on the ground and using disposable barbecues are strictly prohibited throughout the entire site.
e) The slaughter of animals and other sacrificial ceremonies on and around the campsite are strictly prohibited.
15. Safety – Gas Inspections
All campervans and other gas-powered vehicles must undergo regular gas inspections. Gas inspections must be carried out by a qualified inspector at least every 3 years. The sticker or equivalent foreign inspection certificate must be displayed in a clearly visible position on the outside, either at the entrance or on the window of the campervan.
16. Liability
a) Campsite guests and their visitors are liable for any damage they cause, whether intentionally or through negligence. The campsite operator shall not be liable for theft, loss or damage (e.g. fire or damage caused by natural forces) which campsite guests, their property or their visitors may suffer.
b) Any unusual incidents must be reported to the campsite operator immediately.
17. Conduct / House Rules
a) Only staff members of the campsite, any security personnel engaged on their behalf, and the authorities are authorised to issue instructions on the campsite.
b) By being present on the campsite, you implicitly accept the campsite rules and any public regulations of the municipality of Erlach.
c) Anyone who fails to observe order, quiet, cleanliness, mutual consideration, decency and good manners will be expelled from the site following a warning. Any camping fees paid will not be refunded in such cases.
18. Governing Law
The law of the Swiss Confederation shall apply.
19. Place of jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction is Erlach.
If you have any suggestions, requests or complaints, please let us know at reception.
We wish all our camping guests a pleasant stay, lots of fun and a restful break.
Erlach, October 2026
Campsite Operator
Camping Erlach AG
