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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This excellent site is part of a wellness, health and beauty spa complex where camping guests have free use of the indoor and outdoor thermal pools, sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi. A large selection of treatments are also available (on payment) and the complex has its own doctor. The site has 200 pitches, all with fresh and waste water, electricity and TV connections. In addition, there is a new camping car area (29 units) with its own service point. This is a site where visitors should take full advantage of the facilities, and plenty of information is available at the helpful English-speaking reception. A member of Leading Campings Group.

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.

This small site beside the main B23 Garmisch-Augsburg road, has all the features required of a good transit site. About 100 pitches (40 for permanent units and 60 for touring units) are on flat terraces in rows on either side of access roads. They are not marked out but a minimum of 80 sq.m. is allowed per unit and there are 10A electricity connections throughout. There could possibly be some road noise. A little lake (quite deep with a small shallow area) beside the site can be used for swimming or boating with inflatables.

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.

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.

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

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.

Camping Waldesruh in Wertach, Bavaria, is an open all-year-round site which is a small, cosy and quiet site with a family flair. The town centre can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. Due to the large playground located on the edge of the forest and by the stream, it is also ideal for families with children. The fairground for the cattle drive in autumn is also only a 5-minute walk away. In bad weather, the little ones can romp around in the playroom while the grown-ups meet in the rustic lounge (with TV) for a social gathering. In winter, there is a toboggan hill right next to the site, which is also illuminated, and you can also join the Wertach cross-country ski trail network from the site.

Camping Pfronten is located in the small town of Pfronten, Bavaria, in the mountains of the Allgäu Alps, right on the border with Austria. It is just beautiful here and so, so quiet. There is a small bar on-site and a small shop that offers a fresh bread delivery service. For the younger members of the family, there is also a children's playground with a climbing frame, swings, and see-saws. On-site, you will find 108 touring pitches with electric hook-up points 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 Illertissen is south of Illertissen, Bavaria. The short distance to the motorway and the beautiful nature around the site make it unique. A member of the site staff will guide you to your pitch and explain everything personally. The site has 160 spacious grass pitches, of which 82 are for touring units. There are also 3 log cabins and caravans available to hire. You won't find numerous privately owned mobile homes, and the owners do not allow overcrowding as they believe their site should be a place for touring units only.