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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campingplatz Wolfratshausen is a small, family-owned campsite located in the town of Wolfratshausen in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the banks of the Isar River, about 35 kilometres south of Munich. Amenities include the "Anno72" restaurant with a beer garden, a communal kitchen and a dining area. The site also has a communal BBQ area too. There are 54 pitches on site, of which 35 are for touring units and have 16-amp hook-up point. The pitches are all spacious and well-maintained, and most of them offer some shade. There are also four tents available to hire. The Isar River is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are also several hiking trails along the river.

FKK Familiensportgemeinschaft Allgäu is in a quiet and attractive location backing onto woods, this 14 ha. naturist site has 110 grass pitches, all with 16A electricity. The top two rows are for members only, leaving the bottom tier for 40 touring pitches. The terraces lead down to the River Iller (swimming not permitted), beside which is a meadow and sports area. Also here is the Haldenmühle, now a guesthouse with terrace and comfortable traditional restaurant complete with ‘kacheloven’ (tiled stove). The attic of the building provides communal facilities for pre-booked youth groups. The old pond, beside the lower terrace, formally a reservoir for the Mill, is now used for swimming.

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.

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.

Seecamping Taching See is a family-friendly campsite located directly on the shores of the Tachinger See, one of Bavaria's warmest lakes. The site has 200 pitches, of which 98 are for touring units. There are also two caravans available to hire. The campsite is next to one of the lake's beaches, perfect for those enjoying sunbathing and swimming. You can also rent kayaks and canoes here to explore the area via the water. During the high season, the campsite offers organised activities for children and adults, such as children's clubs, campfires, and hiking tours. Other on-site activities are a multisport pitch, a Children's playground, table tennis and beach volleyball. After all the activities there is a restaurant on site where you can relax and sample traditional German dishes and international cuisine, all whilst enjoying marvellous views of the lake.

See Camping Günztal is located on a secluded lake in Bavarian-Swabia in an area known for Germany's Legoland theme park.

Based around a Bavarian farmstead, Gutshof-Camping Arterhof is an excellent site combining the charm of the old together with the comfort of the new. An attractive courtyard at the front of the site houses reception, a farm shop and a café with a flower decked terrace. To the rear is a tropical indoor pool containing soft water at a comfortable 30°C as well as a sauna, solarium, fitness room and much more. The 230 touring pitches with some hedge separation, on grass or pebble standing, all have TV, electricity, fresh and waste water connections, and 12 have their own pitch-side sanitary facilities. For winter camping, 50 of the pitches have a gas supply.

Camping Kupferschmiede is a family-run campsite in Arlaching, on the northern shore of the Chiemsee lake in Bavaria, Germany. Due to its location in the middle of a wooded area, guests can choose from both sunny and shaded pitches. The site has 200 grass pitches, of which 80 are for touring units, and has 16-amp hook-up points available.

International Camping Naabtal is an attractive riverside site in a beautiful tree-covered valley and makes an excellent base for exploring the ancient city of Regensburg on the Danube and other areas of this interesting part of Germany. It is also a good overnight site for those wishing to visit or pass through Austria or the Czech Republic. The best 100 of the 270 pitches, all with electricity, are reserved for touring units. They are mainly located on the banks of the river on flat or gently sloping ground under willow and other trees. This is good walking and biking country with many marked trails. Small boats can be launched on the placid river (where you may also swim at your own risk) and there are two good-sized tennis courts. Reception will advise on local excursions, walks, cycle routes, canoeing and other sports.

Eging is a Kurbad village of the type found in many parts of Germany where warm and cold water baths are used in a variety of treatments. It is located in the southwest tip of the Bavarian Forest, in good walking country and occupies an open hilltop position amidst rolling forest countryside on slightly sloping ground about 600 m. from the small lake, treatment and sports centre. Mainly level numbered pitches on terraces of grass or fine gravel are divided by bushes and trees on either side of tarmac roads. Water and electricity points are widely spaced (long cables may be needed).

On the northwest edge of Munich, this site makes a good stopover for those wishing to see the city or spend the night. The flat terrain is mostly covered by mature trees, giving shade to most pitches. Caravan owners are well off here as they have a special section of 130 individual drive-through pitches, mainly separated from each other by high hedges and opening off the hard site roads with easy access. These have 10A (Europlug) electricity connections and 15 have water and drainage also. About 200 tents and motorhomes are taken on quite large, level grass areas, with an overflow section, so space is usually available.

This is a rural site set in the beautiful wooded countryside of Southern Bavaria. Yet the site is only a short walk to the local town of Aitrach with its restaurants, supermarkets and shops.

Camping-am-Bauernhof/Ferienhof Kramer is In Oberteuringen, in the district of Neuhaus, not far from Lake Constance, is operated by the Kramer family. The site offers its guests holidays in holiday apartments or on a quiet site. The spacious toilet block has a separate baby changing room, a dishwashing facility, a washing machine and a dryer. For tent guests, cyclists and motorcyclists, there is a lounge with cooking facilities on the site. A natural swimming pool invites you to swim and the little guests to splash around in the water. Further play and sports facilities include a large playground with a bird's nest swing, beach volleyball court, bocce court, football field, table tennis table and a climbing tower. If the weather doesn't co-operate, children can retreat to the play barn or spend time playing board games in the lounge. There are many interesting excursion destinations around Lake Constance. The site has 51 grass touring pitches with 16-amp electricity hook-up point and 4 apartments available to hire. NB. dogs are not allowed

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.