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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 established family run site is in attractive Alpine valley high (almost 700 m) in the Bavarian Alps and close to a ski lift. It has level grass and gravel pitches with open views towards Rauschberg to the south which reaches a height of 1,645 m. It provides another excellent location all year for walking, cycling and in the winter for skateboarding and skiing. All 63 touring pitches (123 in total) have 10A electricity. Although no English is spoken, the Bichler family ensure the site is well managed and maintained. If the reception is closed (open mornings only in low season) a sign will tell you where to camp and you will find those electricity boxes open.

Although the site overlooks the Danube, it is in fact some 9 km. from the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz. Dreiflüsse Camping occupies a hillside position, well above high water level, to the west of Passau with pitches, flat or with a little slope, on several rows of terraces. The 180 places for touring units are not all numbered or marked, although 16A electricity connection boxes determine where units pitch, and half have water and drainage. Trees and low banks separate the terraces which are of gravel with a thin covering of grass. There is some road and rail noise (24 hrs).

This municipal site is pleasantly and quietly situated on the southern side of Munich in parkland formed by the River Isar conservation area, 4 km. southwest of the city centre (there are subway and bus links) and tall trees offer shade in parts. The large city of Munich has much to offer and the Thalkirchen site becomes quite crowded during the season. There are 550 touring pitches, all with 10A electricity and shared water and waste water. The pitches are of various sizes (some quite small), marked by metal or wooden posts and rails. The site is very busy (and noisy) during the Beer Festival (mid-September - early October), but is well maintained.

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.

Camping Schwanenplatz is on the shores of Lake Waginger, the warmest lake in upper Bavaria and is particularly popular with boaters and anglers. The Waginger Lake District stretches along the eastern Chiemgau and thus borders on the neighbouring Berchtesgadener Land and the Salzkammergut. Families with children and couples appreciate the varied leisure activities and the private beach.

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).

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.

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.

Tennsee is an excellent, friendly site in truly beautiful surroundings high up (1,000 m) in the Karwendel Alps with super mountain views, and close to many famous places of which Innsbruck (44 km) and Oberammergau (26 km) are two. Mountain walks are plentiful with several lifts close by. It is an attractive site with good facilities including 164 serviced pitches with individual connections for electricity (up to 16A and two connections), gas, TV, radio, telephone, water and waste water. The other 80 pitches all have electricity and some of these are available for overnight guests at a reduced rate.

Camping Kratzmühle is an all-year site in the heart of Bavaria, in the Altmühltal Nature Park. The site has 430 grass/hardstanding pitches, of which 210 are for touring units and have 16-amp hook-up points available. Private bathrooms are also available to hire during your stay. There are also two bungalows/chalets available to hire. You are not short of facilities available at the campsite to enjoy your stay here. There is a mini market, a restaurant with a beer garden serving regional cuisine, and a massage room for those who wish to relax and unwind. Several sporting options are available for the younger guests, including a large children's playground with a volleyball court, table tennis tables, a football pitch, table football and a miniature golf course. Just a few minutes' walk away, there is a lake with a two km-long beach ideal for swimming, sunbathing and boating.