Gemeinde Camping Erlach is a lakeside site within walking distance of the small town of Erlach, west of Bern. There's a small beach backed by a grassy expanse offering wonderful views across the lake to the wooded hills opposite. With only 69 touring pitches of small to medium size, it can fill up quickly during the high season, especially at weekends. Some pitches have hardstandings suitable for motorhomes, and several tent-only pitches are available. Many pitches have lovely views over the Bielersee, and the marina, with numerous lake cruise options, is only a few minutes walk away.

This Adults only site  is in a quiet location with fantastic views of the dramatic mountains of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. Neat, orderly and well-maintained, the site is situated in a wide valley just 1 km. from Lake Thun and 1.5 km. from the centre of Interlaken. The English-speaking owners lovingly care for the site and will endeavour to make you feel very welcome.

One of the finest sites we have seen, Camping Seefeld Sarnen was completely rebuilt with all the features demanded by discerning campers and reopened in 2011. The location alongside Lake Sarnen is breathtaking, with views across the water to lush meadows, wooded hills and mountains topped with snow for most of the year. The seasonal pitches are immaculately maintained on their own area. There are 94 touring pitches arranged on almost level grass, each with 13A electricity and its own water tap. There is some shade from young trees which will increase as time goes on. The site not only offers active family holidays on land and on the water, but is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful part of Switzerland.

Camping Vitznau is situated in the small village of the same name, above and overlooking Lake Luzern, with splendid views across the water to the mountains on the other side. It is a small, neat and tidy site very close to the delightful village on the narrow, winding, lakeside road. The 70 touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes (max length 8 m) have 15A electricity available, and all have fine views. They are on level, grassy terraces with hardstanding for motorhomes and separated by tarmac roads. There are separate places for tents. Trees provide shade in parts, and this delightful site makes an excellent base for exploring around the lake, the town of Luzern and the nearby mountains. A number of small chalet-style camping huts are available for hire.

Camping Hobby 3 is a small meticulously kept 4-star family camping and caravanning site on a quiet narrow road on the outskirts of Interlaken. From the site you will have an incredible view of the Eiger and the Mönch. It is a 20 minutes’ walk from the centre of Interlaken and 10 minutes from Lake Thun. Free public transport Interlaken and surrounding (nearest bus-stop 5 minutes’ walk from site). Heide is always willing to give advice about all the excursions in the area and cycling/walking routes with accompanying documentation. Suitable for caravans, tents and camper vans. The site has 80 spacious, grass or hardstanding touring pitches with 10amp hook-up point. 45 are seasonal. Free Wi-Fi. Large playground and paddling pools (July/August)

This site is situated just south of the village of Meiringen on the route to the Grimsel Pass and Susten Passes. With a backdrop of steep cliffs it has good views of the adjacent mountains and forest-covered slopes. It provides 180 pitches of which 120 are for tourers, 100 with 10A electricity. Useful as an overnight stop en-route to the Grimsel Pass or for a short rest having faced the challenges that the Pass has to offer. Close by you will find the Aare Gorge, with its mile-long walkway, the glacier and gorge of Rosenlaui and the Reichenbach falls (where Sherlock Holmes fell to his death) and much more.

The peaceful Camping International Giswil Sarnersee has direct access to the Sarnersee lake with a sandy beach. It is in a quiet rural area, screened by trees and hedges, yet with excellent views of the surrounding peaks. It provides 170 pitches of which 100 are for tourers, all with 10A electricity supply. The seasonal pitches are spread throughout the site. The level touring pitches are on grass or gravel, and some have lake views. The town is a short walk away.

Camping Gerbe is located in Meierskappel (Lucerne) in the middle of Central Switzerland and offers an ideal starting point to enjoy your holidays in the idyllic setting between Lake Zug and Lake Lucerne at the foot of the local mountain "Rigi" Because the site is located in Central Switzerland in the canton of Lucerne, just 5 minutes from the Gotthard route, it is the ideal spot for a stopover. However, if you are you looking for a pitch for a longer stay or even for the season you and your family will certainly feel comfortable on this small site. The site has 60 grass pitches (some seasonal) both with and without shade. The electric hook-up points are 16amp.

Grindelwald is a very popular summer and winter resort and Eigernordwand, at 950 m. above sea level, is dramatically situated very close to the north face of the famous mountain, in a delightful situation. The slightly sloping pitches have tarmac access roads but are not marked out. There are some trees around but little shade, although there are splendid views of surrounding mountain peaks. Being so high it can become cool when the sun goes down. Some static caravans remain during the winter with about 100 places for touring units in summer, and 20 in winter. Electricity connections (10A) are available. There is a good quality restaurant and hotel at the entrance. Excursions to the Jungfrau and climbing or walking tours are organised.

Situated in the southern suburbs of Luzern and with easy autoroute access, this site is a very convenient base for visiting what is quite deservedly a popular tourist area. The level, grassed site provides 100 touring pitches with electricity, separated into rows by trees and hedges. It is dominated by the Pilatus mountains, over 2,000 metres high. The peaks and mountain top restaurants offer fantastic views and can be reached from Alpnachstad, on the steepest cog railway in the world or by cable car from Kriens. Access to the lake from the site is over a wooden walkway which passes through a small protected nature area.

Idyllically situated near the beautiful village of Engelberg, surrounded by mountains, 3,500 feet above sea level, this all-year site must be one of the very best in Switzerland. The comprehensive range of facilities would be hard to beat. Nearly half of the site is taken up by static caravans which are grouped together at one side. The touring area is in two parts, there are 68 hardstandings for caravans and motorhomes, 11 are comfortplatze, and 12 are prestigeplatze, but all have electricity. Over the small bridge is a flat meadow for about 70 tents. Reception can be found in the very modern foyer of the Eienwäldli Hotel which also houses the indoor pool, spa complex, excellent shop and café/bar.

Set in a river valley on the edge of Grindelwald, one of Switzerland’s best known winter and summer resorts, Gletscherdorf enjoys wonderful mountain views, particularly of the nearby north face of the Eiger. The new owners have made some great improvements to the grounds, pitches and facilities. There are 95 pitches in total, 33 of which are available for touring. Most are marked and have 10A electricity connections. There is space for 15 tents in an overflow field. This is, above all, a very quiet, friendly site for those who wish to enjoy the peaceful mountain air, dramatic scenery, walking and exploring or maybe mountaineering with the mountain climbing school in Grindelwald.

Perched halfway up a mountain, 15km from Interlaken, Camping Wang will provide breathtaking views along with peace and quiet and a restful stay. This family-friendly site with spectacular mountain views and so many stars in the sky at night offers 28 spacious, grassy pitches on undulating ground for tents, campers and motorhomes. There is the possibility to rent a caravan or space in the barn on site. You are firmly immersed in Swiss nature at this lofty campsite, there is plenty of opportunity for walking and hiking and there is a gondola which operates all year between Beatenberg and Niederhorn, further up the mountain, just over a kilometre away. The centre of the village of Beatenberg, known as the Sun Terrace of the Berner Oberland, is only 2km away. Here you'll find restaurants, shops, an indoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Touring the Berner Oberland you'll find an enormous and varied amount of sight-seeing possibilities. From mountains and lakes to valleys and caves; historical castles, picturesque villages and vibrant cities. Then retreat to your peaceful idyll in the mountains to build a fire and see how many constellations you can spot in the night sky that seems to go on forever.

Camping Rendez-vous is an all-year site located at an altitude of 1,200 m, just outside the delightful mountain village of Kandersteg. There are 60 terraced touring pitches here and a further 20 pitches are occupied by residential caravans. Additional dormitory accommodation is available. The pitches are grassy and many have fine views over the surrounding mountain scenery. Although there are few amenities on-site, Kandersteg is nearby and is an important mountain resort with a good selection of shops and restaurants, as well as a railway station and cable car service.

Bergcamping Heiti is a fairly new site located 10 km. from the stylish resort of Gstaad. The site has been recommended by our Swiss agent and we plan to undertake a full inspection. Bergcamping Heiti is open all year and has 50 grassy pitches suitable for summer and winter use. There is also a number of traditional wooden chalets available to rent. The wash block is fully heated and has a drying room for skiers and walkers. The site is situated at the foot of the Col du Pillon and a wide choice of walking and mountain biking routes are available. The nearby village of Gsteig is five minutes by foot and has a good selection of shops and restaurants.