Ideas and activities for spending the Christmas holidays in a Campervan
Spending the Christmas holidays in a Campervan means treating yourself to a unique experience of adventure and family warmth. It is not just a question of destinations: the journey itself becomes an opportunity to experience magical moments and build indelible memories. It should not be a rush from one place to another, but an opportunity to live slowly: to stop in a quiet place, perhaps surrounded by nature, and devote a day to ourselves and our loved ones, without any plans.
Every kilometre travelled becomes part of a unique story of simplicity, creativity and wonder.
Bringing the Christmas atmosphere on board
The magic begins by decorating the Motorhome to create a festive atmosphere: LED lights hanging from the windows, a mini garland on the door and a small folding tree on the table turn the interior into a little Christmas retreat. With a few handmade details, perhaps created from materials collected along the way or purchased at Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets, every corner becomes special.
Cooking, then, is an experience in itself: preparing festive favourites with local ingredients discovered along the way adds a unique touch. We can try our hand at preparing traditional desserts, such as German spiced biscuits or Tyrolean strudels, or opt for a classic sausage and lentils. For colder days, a pot of mulled wine or hot chocolate is a must.
Rediscovering slow rhythms and small pleasures
Christmas Motorhomes offer the perfect time to slow down and enjoy small pleasures such as a Christmas-themed movie night with a selection of classic and modern films to watch on your tablet or through a portable projector. Weather permitting, we can screen the film outdoors, under the stars, wrapped in a blanket and with a steaming cup of tea in our hands. Each stage of the trip can become an opportunity to immerse oneself, even far from home, in the traditional festive atmosphere.
Nature lovers won’t miss the chance to explore the evocative winter landscapes on a snowshoe hike through enchanted forests, savouring the silence far from the hustle and bustle of the cities.
But Christmas in a Campervan is also about sharing: meeting other travellers along the way, perhaps at a campsite or rest area, is the perfect opportunity to make new friends and share stories. Toasting together under a starry sky can turn an ordinary evening into an unforgettable memory.
Alternative destinations for a Motorhome trip in December
Waking up in the morning surrounded by an enchanted landscape, with snow covering everything like a blanket and the air smelling of burning wood: travelling by Campervan during the festive season allows you to experience all this and much more, with the freedom to choose a new destination and a new landscape every day.
Among the destinations for an unforgettable Motorhome trip in December, Norway, with Tromsø as the main destination, offers a breathtaking natural spectacle: the northern lights illuminating the northern sky with beams of green and violet light leave you speechless. The climate here can be harsh, so the Motorhome must be well equipped to cope with the polar temperatures.
For those who prefer a milder climate, Lisbon offers a mix of local Christmas traditions and international influences. The city lights up with spectacular decorations that colour the historic districts such as Baixa and Alfama, where you can sample typical Christmas sweets, such as Bolo Rei, a kind of Portuguese panettone decorated with candied fruit, or the ever-present Pasteis de Nata. Lisbon is perfect for those looking for an alternative Christmas of sun, culture and breathtaking views!
Tell us about your Christmas trip
In our ‘travel diary’ we can record our impressions, encounters made and small discoveries every day, letting our emotions guide us: the scent smelt when visiting a Christmas market or the sound of bells in a snowy village. Even the simplest details, such as a special dish cooked or the view from the Motorhome window in the morning, can become precious memories.
We accompany our story with photographs that capture the authentic moments: the warm glow of the Christmas lights in the Campervan, the hands preparing a cup of hot chocolate, the smiles of fellow travellers around a laid table.
To enrich the diary, we can add symbolic souvenirs collected during the trip, such as cards, small handmade decorations or even leaves and branches found along the way, small objects that will become an integral part of the story.
Writing is not only a way of documenting the journey, but also of discovering, each time we reread it, how special it can be to experience Christmas in a different way, letting oneself be carried away by the freedom of the road and the magic of the holidays.