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.

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 Grafenlehen is within the Berchtesgaden National Park and only a 5-minute walk from the Königssee in the midst of a unique mountain landscape; the site is open all year round. A cosy restaurant with a covered terrace provides guests with Bavarian delicacies and drinks. Fresh bread rolls and daily newspapers are available in the on-site kiosk. Dishwashing and washing facilities are also available in the sanitary facilities.

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.

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.

Attractively situated with pleasant views on high ground above, but not overlooking, the Danube (on which there is a regular boat service), this well run, quiet site has only 125 large pitches, of which 40 are for permanent caravans. All pitches are numbered, with electricity connections (16A), and stand on terraces mostly in rows of five or six with a high hedge backing each row, many with some shade. Reservations are advisable in season. Public swimming pools – a heated indoor pool and an outdoor one heated with solar panels – are just below the site.

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.

This exceptional, family run site is situated beside a lake in the beautiful Bavarian Alps, not far from the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. Although one can appreciate the mountain scenery from the 376 level, fully serviced pitches, it is more comfortably viewed whilst swimming in the 31°C swimming pool on the first floor of the wellness complex. The wellness complex, which offers a full spa programme and excellent sanitary facilities, is arranged around a large courtyard adorned with cascading flowers. The site has an excellent restaurant and bar with views over the lake. A member of Leading Campings Group.

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 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.

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.

Camping Demmelhof is a great place to stay if you are looking for a relaxing and affordable camping experience in the Bavarian countryside. It is close to several towns and villages, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the surrounding area, such as hiking, biking, and fishing. The campsite is located in a quiet location on the edge of the village of Wackersberg, about 10 km from Bad Tölz. The site has 149 grass/hardstanding pitches, of which 65 are for touring units with 16-amp hook-up points available. There are also 13 log cabins, tree tents, and sleeping barrels available to hire. On-site facilities include a restaurant with an outdoor dining area where you can enjoy traditional culinary delights of schnitzel or stone-baked pizza. There is also a beach on site where you can enjoy the lake's swimming and sporting opportunities, including fishing.

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.

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 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.

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.