Only ten minutes away from Lake Constance, at Germany's southern edge, in a tranquil rural setting of orchards and hop gardens, Gutshof Badhütten is a well maintained site with good facilities. It's a great area for exploring on foot or two wheels, with lots of trails to follow. There's plenty of interest around the lake: the vast 14th century Montfort Castle, Wolfegg Automobile museum, Burg Meersburg or Meersburg Castle (dating from the 7th century and perhaps the oldest inhabited castle in Germany), are just a few attractions. And of course there's a variety of cruises and boat trips on the beautiful waters as well.

Situated just north of Augsburg, this beautifully run site, with its own small lake, is a pleasure to stay on. Gabi Ryssel, the owner, spends her long days working very hard to cater for every wish of her guests – from the moment you arrive and are given the key to one of the cleanest toilet blocks we have seen, plus plenty of tourist information, you are in very capable hands.

In the beautiful Altmühltal river valley, this Azur site is in pretty woodland, with lots of shade for much of it. On flat grassland with direct access to the river, one looks from the entrance across to the old Schloss on the hill. Outside the main entrance is a large, flat, grass/gravel field for 60 overnight tourers (with electricity). The main site has 277 pitches, of which 178 are for touring, plus two small areas for tents and one large one (at the end in an open area). Ranging in size up to 90 sq.m. they are generally in small groups marked by trees or bushes.

With easy access from the nearby A9, Azur Waldcamping Auwaldsee lies along the northern banks of a small lake. There are 650 pitches, of which 350 are for touring units. These are level, grassed and have 16A electricity. Access roads (some overgrown when we visited) lead to large, open grass areas with unmarked pitches, which are shaded in places by mature trees. Opposite reception is a traditional Bavarian restaurant with a large beer garden – a good place to try the Bavarian speciality wheat beer.

This extensive site is some 40 km. from Passau, right at the southeast tip of Germany – the border with Austria runs through one side of the site, and the Czech Republic is very close, too. It is a very popular site and reservations may be advisable from mid-June to September, and it is very busy in winter with skiing and other winter activities.

Vital Camping Bayerbachis situated between the rivers Danube, Rott and Inn, in one of the most picturesque regions of Bavaria. It is convenient for popular tourist destinations such as Munich and Passau in southern Germany, and Salzburg in Austria. There are 310 grass and gravel pitches (90-100 sq.m) for touring, all are serviced with 16A electricity, water and drainage. In addition, there are 6 apartments, 14 cottages and 12 mobile homes available to rent. The focal point of this site is, without doubt, its wellness centre with its indoor thermal pool, different saunas and cosmetic studio. In Summer, the three natural bathing lakes offer cooling off and during the bavarian holidays we offer a varied holiday program for the children.

Ferienpark Arber is a large site on the outskirts of the pleasant town of Zwiesel, right in the heart of the Bavarian Forest and not far from the Czech border. There are views up to the tree-clad hills and a stream runs through the campsite. Not surprisingly, this is fantastic country for hiking and cycling with 320 km of marked trails that take you through some of the finest scenery in Germany. Zwiesel is well known for its skiing and winter sports, as well as its long heritage as a centre of exquisite glass making.

The site is two kilometres northeast of Wertach with a lovely view over the lake, and in the foothills north of the Alps, a popular cross-country skiing area in winter, with good walking and cycling at other times. A network of signposted paths starts at the entrance. There is no pool, but the site lies on the edge of a large, inviting lake with a pleasant grass area between the pitches and the water. The ground slopes, but is terraced, so the pitches are level. The 140 touring pitches, mostly marked and numbered, all have electricity and there are 22 new, fairly level pitches with water, drainage and TV connections.

This spacious and well maintained all-year site occupies a hillside position, with spectacular mountain views. The site access road is steep in places (14%) with a sharp, steep bend about halfway up, but the proprietor will use his tractor to tow caravans if requested, especially during snowy weather. There are 130 pitches (122 for touring), all arranged on a series of level, gravel terraces, separated by hedges or fir trees and all with good views and electrical connections (16A). There is a separate area on a sloping meadow for tents. The pleasant, traditional restaurant, with terrace, offers Bavarian specialities at reasonable prices throughout the year. This is a useful base for sightseeing, relaxing or for a winter break.

Camping Am Badsee is a terraced site in Beuren, Baden-Württemberg, located by a lake with a pebble beach. On sunny days, of course, the cool water beckons. The Badsee provides cooling and, as a moor lake, it is also said to have healing powers. It is possible to rent hikers' cabins and apartments. The site offers guided walks and various cycle routes. You can swim nearby in the lake or go windsurfing. Large playground for children. Our site also offers a variety of activities, from the football field to the table tennis hall to the petting zoo. If water is your element, just stop by the adjacent surf school. If your stomach is rumbling after a sunny day on the lake, the restaurant with a wonderful sun terrace is just right for you. What could be better than ending a long, balmy summer evening with delicious food. The site has 286 grass/gravel touring pitches of which 80 are for touring units and have 6amp electricity hook-up point. There is also a chalet available to hire.

Camping Sonnenbuckl is a campsite located in Riedholz, Germany, in the Allgäu region. This small terraced site with sloping grounds has 37 pitches, of which 15 are for touring units and have 12-amp hook-up points available. The campsite has few facilities, but you will find everything you need to enjoy a relaxing holiday. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day.

Bergen is a pretty little village 3 km. south of the A8 München-Salzburg and about 10 km. from the Chiemsee, Germany’s largest lake. Wagnerhof is a well organised and very pleasant site with a good variety of trees, plants and shrubs in a quiet location on the edge of Bergen and with views of the hills and mountains which surround this area. The site is owned and run by two brothers, one of whom speaks good English. Most of the 130 touring pitches have some shade and are part hardstanding, part grass, all have 16A electricity and are separated by hedges.

Park-Camping Lindau am See is a large site with 330 pitches (270 for tourers) in the most southern point of Bavaria, on the banks of the Bodensee and just a few kilometres from the Austrian border. Under enthusiastic, young ownership, the site has level, marked and numbered pitches (85 with 10A electricity, water and drain) on grass and gravel with tarmac access roads. Some pitches have shade from mature trees, others are more open, and there are good views over the Bodensee. There is a separate area for tents and 12 overnight pitches outside the barrier.

Panorama Harras is a popular, friendly site on a small, wooded peninsula by the Chiemsee, with good views to the mountains across the lake. With some near the lake, the pitches vary in size (40-70 sq.m) and most have electricity (6A). There are some 200 numbered pitches marked by trees, but with no hedges, the site can look and feel crowded at busy times. A separate, numbered section of gravel hardstandings is provided for motorhomes, and an area for tents on grass and gravel. Sailing and windsurfing are very popular here and you can swim from the shingle beach.

The Haas family have developed this friendly site just off the attractive Romantische Strasse very well and run it very much as a family site, providing a useful information sheet in English for their guests. The lake provides swimming and wildlife for children and adults to enjoy. Alongside it are 50 marked touring pitches with 16A electrical connections, on flat grass arranged in rows either side of a tarmac access road. With an average of 120 sq.m. per unit, it is a comfortable site with an open feeling and developing shade. There are three pleasant, flat, grass areas with unmarked pitches by the entrance, for people with tents.

Less than a kilometre northwest of Sulzberg, this site lies in the foothills north of the Alps, a cross-country skiing area in winter, with good walking and cycling at other times. Across the road is a swimming and picnic area on the edge of the lake. Most of the 100 touring pitches are on level ground and all have access to electricity (10A). Ski lifts that also operate in summer for access to mountain walks are 15 minutes drive away. The nearby town of Kempten (7 km) is worth a visit and annually hosts the 9-day Allgäu Festival in mid August.

Campingplatz Wagenburg is located in the village of Hausen, in the Naturpark Obere Donau (Upper Danube Nature Park) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated directly on the banks of the Danube River, about halfway between the cities of Tuttlingen and Sigmaringen. The site has 100 grass touring pitches witH 16-amp hook-up points available. There are also 3 caravans available to rent. There are no seasonal pitches here. On site facilities include a small shop with drinks, ice cream, nibbles etc and a daily bready delivery service. For the younger members, there is an outdoor children's playground and table tennis. A bakery, restaurants, mini golf, boat hire and bicycle hire can be found nearby.

Situated between lakes and mountains, Via Claudia lies on the banks of Lech Lake and is just a few minutes walk to a second smaller lake belonging to the site, Baderwäldle Lake, which is ideal for swimming with its pleasant warm moor water. As the campsite name suggests, Via Claudia Camping is on the ancient roman road which passes through the Alps, linking the Adriatic Sea with the River Danube. The site offers lodges, Finnish wooden huts, odd pods, vats and caravans for rent which sleep between one and five persons. A motorhome area (60 pitches) with full services is also open throughout the year.

This established, family run site is set beside a small river at 700 m, on the side of an attractive alpine pass in the Bavarian Alps. It is an excellent location all year for walking, climbing and in the winter for snowboarding and cross-country skiing. All 120 touring pitches have 16A electricity and TV connections and ten have water and drainage. Grassed areas on the site are allowed to develop without too much attention and contain a colourful sprinkling of wild flowers.