CastleCon

CastleCon is a furry camping convention in Horb am Neckar, Germany. It is built around tents, shared outdoor space, and a lighter self-catering setup rather than a standard hotel-convention model.

The Next CastleCon

CastleCon runs once a year in June as a self-catering camping weekend at Camping Schüttehof in Horb am Neckar, and the German camping convention does not use named themes in its traditional format. CastleCon 16 runs from June 18 to June 20, 2027, with arrival from 14:30 on the Friday once the campsite's regulated midday quiet hour ends, or from 16:00 on the Thursday if you book the early tier. The previous edition, CastleCon 15, wrapped up on June 21, 2026 (see Past Years below).

The base price for CastleCon 16 is €26 for the weekend, which covers two nights in your own tent, the sanitary block, the playground and outdoor pool, your badge, mains power for small devices, and the shared grill with charcoal provided. A single day costs €10. Arriving on the Thursday adds €10, a con T-shirt €12, and a caravan or motorhome pitch €11 a night; bringing a dog is free. Registration for CastleCon 16 is not open yet, and the convention's registration page says the system will be switched on again for this edition. It usually opens at the end of February and closes one week before the weekend starts, announced on that page and through the con's Telegram info channel, so watch those rather than the dead @CastleConDe Twitter account. The convention plans for 80 to 100 campers and the door is 18+.

CastleCon is a useful contrast to Germany's ballroom and city-hotel conventions. The event is much more about campsite atmosphere, hanging out outdoors, and treating the weekend like a furry camping trip with organized structure around it. The official page is explicit that attendees should expect a self-supply format, their own tent setup, and a campground environment rather than a hotel package.

Before You Go

• Bring camping gear: This is not a hotel fallback event.
• Plan local transport: The official info page says Horb station is about a 30-minute walk from the campsite.
• Think campsite weekend, not city con: That is the core appeal here.

What Are the Highlights of CastleCon?

• Campsite atmosphere: An outdoor weekend built around communal living, campfires, and forest surroundings rather than hotel ballrooms.
• Black Forest location: The venue sits above Horb am Neckar in a wooded area, offering a scenic and secluded retreat.
• Self-catering format: Attendees bring their own food and supplies, creating a relaxed DIY weekend that feels more like a furry camping trip than a structured convention.

How Do I Get to CastleCon?

The nearest major airport is Stuttgart (STR), about 40 minutes away by car or roughly one hour by regional train from Horb Bahnhof. Horb am Neckar has its own train station with regular regional services connecting to Stuttgart and other Baden-Württemberg cities. From Horb station, the campsite is about a 30-minute walk, so plan accordingly or arrange local transport.

Where Should I Stay for CastleCon?

CastleCon is a camping convention, so the primary accommodation is your own tent at Camping Schüttehof. The campsite also offers rental mobile homes, hikers' cabins, and wooden sleeping barrels if you prefer not to bring a tent. The site sits at 550 metres altitude in the northern Black Forest and includes sanitary facilities, a barbecue area, and an outdoor pool.