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.

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.

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.

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 Wallberg is the ideal site to spend any time of the year in the beautiful Tegernseer Valley. Enjoy the rural atmosphere and experience peace and balance between mighty mountains and idyllic beaches. The site is located between Bad Wiessee (2 km) and Rottach Egern (3 km) in the midst of this fantastic landscape.

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

Campingplatz Birnau-Maurach is in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Baden-Württemberg, located by Lake Constance. The site has 180 grass pitches, of which 120 are for touring and has 16-amp hook-up points available with views of Lake Constance, the island of Mainau and the Swiss mountains. Boat owners also appreciate the site's slipway. There are plenty of activities to keep the younger campers active whilst staying at this site as there is a playground and a football pitch. There is also a youth room with table tennis, Darts, pool tables and table football. The site also has a common room used during high season as the base for the children's entertainment program. Yoga lessons and similar events are also held here. A grocery store and a restaurant with a lakeside terrace complete the on-site amenities.

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.

Camping Winkl-Landthal is situated in the heart of the Berchtesgadener Land in the Berchtesgaden National Park, close to the Austrian border, and an ideal base for activities in this region. There are 80 touring pitches to choose from all with electric hook-up points available. In summer, the idyllic pitches on the clear mountain stream are very popular. These pitches on the stream are quiet and offer a view of the mountains. Higher up the campsite is quieter and the views of the Alps are even more spectacular. There isn't much to go by when it comes to amenities on site but there is a bar, and daily bread delivery service available. For the younger family members, there is a small children's playground and table tennis available too.

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.

Gitzenweiler Hof is a really well equipped, first-class site with quality amenities, close to the Swiss and Austrian borders. Set in the countryside with 349 pitches for touring units, this site is arranged in rows with access roads, all are numbered and have 6/16A electricity. A separate open area is for tents with electrical connections; many of the pitches have water, drainage and TV connections. A large outdoor swimming pool has attractive surrounds with seats. This is a pleasant, friendly, well-run site with lots of activities for children and also space for those seeking peace and quiet.

This well run site is within easy reach of the pleasant town of Füssen and the famous castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, and the extravagantly baroque Wieskirch (Church in the meadow) is 32 km. away. Situated on the edge of the lake, it has a beach, and a jetty at which pedaloes and rowing boats can be hired. The site is level, with 500 touring pitches. Those for caravans and motorhomes are on grass or hardstanding, of good size, marked and numbered. All are close to electrical points (10/16A), and 140 of them have electricity, water supply and drain.

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.

This is an exceptionally big site on the banks of a large lake fed by clear alpine streams. There are some 700 pitches for touring units out of a total of over 1,200. All the grass, level touring pitches have electricity (16A) with 150 also providing water and drainage and some new 150 sq.m. super comfort pitches. As you would expect with a site of this kind, there is a considerable range of sports facilities and an extensive games and entertainment programme during July and August. A small sandy beach offers facilities for swimming in the lake (lifeguards are in attendance in the high season). A member of Leading Campings group.

Camping Zugspitze is a top quality campsite, open all year and set in the Zugspitze region of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the far south of Germany, close to the borders of Austria and Liechtenstein. This is one of the most beautiful tourist regions in Germany and the site has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

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.