Kamelhof Rotfelden, Former camel farm in Rotfelden, Germany.
Kamelhof Rotfelden was a specialized breeding facility for camels in the Black Forest region, housing around 94 dromedaries and bactrian camels. The site supported research on camel farming in European agriculture and offered therapeutic programs for people with disabilities.
The facility was founded in 2002 and became Germany's only camel breeding operation. A devastating fire in January 2013 destroyed much of the operation and killed 86 of the animals, leading to its closure.
The farm served as a place where visitors could encounter camels up close and learn about their care in a European setting. This hands-on experience made it an unusual educational destination for school groups and families from nearby areas.
The former facility was transformed into a leisure park after closure and is open to visitors. The site is located in Rotfelden in the Black Forest region and offers information about the farm's history.
The original venture organized camel races near Berlin in 1997 that drew more than 40,000 spectators. This unusual event introduced camel breeding to a wide German audience for the first time.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
