The beach is beautifully situated and of a reasonable size, with plenty of space and very friendly staff. The sanitation facilities are clean. It's a great location for biking and hiking, and also ideal for those traveling with dogs as the Elbe beach is long enough to find a quiet spot for them to run. Upon arrival at the campsite, we were able to choose our own spot on a field, and despite it being busy, we still found a nice place with privacy. The campsite owners are very attentive and care about the camping experience and the environment. Trash is recycled, and don't forget to check out the impressive swallow nest pole across from the trash collection point. Just a heads up, if you plan on taking public transport into Hamburg, there may be limited options, as we experienced during our visit in mid-August. The owner had warned us about this in advance.