Camping Park Weiherhof is a family run site in the Hoher Westerwald, an attractive nature protected area of meadows, forests and streams with over 250 km. of maintained trails, ideal for those who enjoy rambling or cycling, or simply to relax. Eight years ago Birgit and Helmut Stelzen took over the site and have developed it into a prize-winning environmentally friendly site. Of the 340 pitches, 140 are available to visitors, all with electricity (10-16A). They are gently sloping, on grass/gravel with some tree shade and hedge separation, 80 are fully serviced and some have a lakeside location. In places the Hoher Westerwald rises to over 650 metres and with its network of cycling and walking trails is ideal for those who enjoy a leisurely walk in natural surroundings or something more strenuous.

Camping Laacher See is located directly on the largest volcanic lake of the Vulkaneifel and is partially terraced. The spacious site offers pitches for both holiday and seasonal campers. All 108 touring pitches have electricity, water connections. The sanitary facilities are modern and well kept. Everyday necessities are available on site with a snack bar and restaurant where fresh baked goods, local dishes are available.Explore the beautiful region by bicycle with the whole family or relax at the lake where you can sail. You can also take a rowing or pedal boat and explore the Laacher See. The bathing area on the lake is also suitable for children or non-swimmers. The hiking trail around the Laacher See has a length of about 8 kilometers and passes right past the famous Benedictine Monastery Mara Laach.

Set among trees and fields in the hills at the eastern end of the Hunsrück, this friendly site is only 15 km. from the Rhine at Oberwesel. Bingen, Boppard and Koblenz are also reached easily via the A61 autobahn. In addition to 250 pitches for permanent caravans, there are 100 touring pitches with electricity connections (6A). Some are in the main part (for longer stays), others are in a more open situation opposite (caravans and tents are mixed together) and space is usually available. On site is an unusual pool for swimming (free of charge) fashioned from a natural basin and fed by springs.

Nestled along the scenic Moselle River, Moselcamping Wolf offers a tranquil escape amidst vineyards and charming landscapes. This intimate campsite is located near Traben-Trarbach in Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate. Enjoy breathtaking river views and easy access to hiking and biking trails. Wine tastings and the nearby vineyards add to the region's allure. There are 125 touring pitches on-site, of which 16Amp electric hook-up points are available. Many pitches boast prime riverfront locations, and dogs are welcome on leash.

Designed and constructed to complement the surrounding Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Campingpark Waldwiesen is an ecologically run site in a quiet location yet within easy walking distance of the town of Birkenfeld. This family run site has 85 fairly level touring pitches, set on a gentle slope. All the touring pitches have 16A electricity, some have fresh and waste water connections and they are separated by hedges. Mature trees provide plenty of shade. A separate meadow behind reception will take over 100 tents. One part of the site with a paved sun lounging area and a play area is for the use of naturist guests.

You will be looked after by the owner, Margriet, and her husband, Franz-Josef, at this beautifully presented site in a stunning setting. There are 92 comfort pitches with electricity (16A, Europlug), water and drainage and three with electricity only. They are clearly marked on level, grassy ground and have some shade. Alongside the touring area there are 95 pitches used for seasonal units. The river and surrounding area is both a place of relaxation and activity for all the family. The owners have a small schnapps distillery on site and are happy to give visitors a tour around it.

Camping Waldfrieden is surrounded by meadows, mountains and forests in a beautiful green valley in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). With the green surroundings, you might almost forget that you are camping close to the touristy Saarburg. In just a few minutes by bike, you can be in the cosy, historic city centre with nice restaurants and beautiful sights. On the gently sloping grounds, there are 57 touring pitches electric hook-up point 16amp. There are also 55 seasonal pitches. You are advised to use a category B pitch if you have a caravan and awning. The hedges and bushes that delineate the pitches provide plenty of privacy. Those who would like to come and spend the night without their own touring unit can rent the 3 mountain huts, rooms or apartments.

On the southern side of the Hunsrück, between the village of Schweppenhausen and the town of Stromberg, lies the Aumühle campsite on the banks of the river Guldenbach. This is a small friendly campsite with 50 touring pitches available. There is a small snack bar/ restaurant on site and a children's play area. This campsite is an ideal stop over point if you are exploring the local area.

Clausensee is set in an attractive lakeside location in the heart of the Pfälzerwald (Palatinate Forest), a vast area of natural beauty, and one of the largest forests in Europe. The site has about 100 level, grassy pitches for tourers, some with shade and with electricity, fresh and waste water connections. A special area for large motorhomes and a quick stop facility are located at the front of the site.

Freizeitzentrum Sägmühle is peacefully situated beside a lake, in a wooded valley in the heart of the Palatinate Nature Park, and there are many kilometres of walks to enjoy, as well as castles to explore. There are 303 pitches in total, of which 154 are available for touring, at least 80 sq.m. or more on flat grass, each with electricity (4/16A). Fifty of these are fully serviced and some have hardstanding. One area is close to the lake and it is a pleasant change to find a site that keeps the lakeside pitches for touring units.

This is a large, comfortable site with almost 600 pitches, half of which are for touring. Being situated in Bad Dürkheim, which claims to have the world’s largest wine festival, it can understandably become quite full in high season. Touring pitches are well laid out by the lake in rows named after the local wines, good size and with shade. These are arranged on either side of a long, central arcade of growing vines and along one side of the site, there is a lake. Trees provide some shade and electrical connections are available throughout (16A). There is some noise from light aircraft, taking off and landing at the nearby airfield, especially at weekends.

This is a most attractive and popular site set in a wooded valley alongside the River Prüm. The site has an excellent restaurant, pizzeria and takeaway and a beautiful heated swimming pool. 91 pitches are now fully serviced. There are 80 long-stay units grouped in a separate area at the western end of the site, with the touring area stretching out alongside the river. The 160 touring pitches are on grass, mostly separated by hedging and all with 16A electricity. Pitches vary in size (from 30-110 sq.m) and price, and there is shade from mature trees in most parts.

From the Saar valley, a series of hairpin bends leads to this attractive hilltop site. From the site and approach road there are wonderful panoramic views of the Saar valley and the surrounding region. A large, well organised site, there are 429 numbered touring pitches of quite reasonable size on flat or slightly sloping ground, separated in small groups by trees and shrubs, all with electrical connections (16A). There are some tour operator pitches and a separate area with holiday bungalows to rent. This is a site with friendly, English-speaking reception staff, which should appeal to all age groups. July and August are very busy.

Mosel-Islands Camping is in the middle of an island in the Moselle River. You will find this site in the west of Germany between historic towns, wine hills and many cycle paths. You will find not only well-kept pitches, but also cosy sleeping barrels in which you can stay. Enjoy the passing boats or go up the Moselle yourself. On the island, you will feel completely free, away from all the hustle and bustle. The pitches are not defined but are nicely organised on the site. Where there is water, there is swimming. That's also the case at the Mosel-Islands Camping. Dive right into the Moselle from your caravan, motorhome or wine barrel for a cool splash-around. Try your luck in the little marina, perhaps you'll get to ride along on one of the pleasure boats. And then there's the good restaurant by the harbour. From the terrace, you can still admire the boats and the river. The extraordinary boat restaurant offers you regional specialties with a Mediterranean touch all year round. The site has 280 pitches of which 160 grass ones are for touring units and have 16-amp hook-up point, there are also 17 wooden sleeping barrels available to hire.

Family run Camping Südeifel is on the western border of Germany, close to Luxembourg. Of the 160 pitches, 60 are for touring, on level, neatly trimmed grass, either on the central field or alongside the small River Prüm. All have access to electricity (6A Europlug), the riverside pitches having a little shade. The River Prüm is lively and shallow, so ideal for supervised play under the shade of the trees. The campsite’s Prümtaler Tavern serves snacks and drinks, and has a verandah looking out over this simple campsite in the pleasant green Eifel countryside. There is no shop, but a takeaway pizza service is offered.

Campingplatz Zum Fährturm is a campsite in Schweich, Germany, on the banks of the Moselle River, right next to the marina. The campsite has 155 pitches, of which 115 are for touring units, and electric hook-up points are available. Most pitches are spacious and delimited, but there are no hedges or trees to provide privacy or shade during the summer months. The campsite offers a range of facilities, including a children's play area as well as a Maritime restaurant and Hawaii bar, which is located in the old ferry tower. Enjoy local dishes on the restaurant terrace that overlooks the water and watch the boats go by. You can explore the surrounding area on the river by renting pedal boats, kayaks, and motor boats directly from the campsite. Directly adjacent to the campsite, you will find the municipal swimming pool with multiple slides and a toddler pool.

Campsite Zum Feuerberg is situated on sunny southern side of the Moselle River. Here you can spend hours watching the cruise ships and inland vessels slowly passing by on the Moselle. Directly across from the site is the picturesque wine village of Ediger-Eller, famous for its historic half-timbered houses and cosy outdoor cafés and restaurants. In reception you will find information about the area as well as daily fresh rolls.

Camping Bockenauer Schweiz is a site in Bockenau, Rhineland-Palatinate, by a forest and river/stream. This site has pitches with some shade. It is possible to rent sun lodges, apartments and safari tents. The site is located in a wooded valley alongside a cycle path. On both sides of the stream are wooded hills.

This quiet countryside site, spread over 20 hectares, is situated close to the French and Luxembourg borders. With 980 pitches (600 for touring units), the site is constructed with 29 circular grassed areas, each surrounded by trees and containing no more than 25 pitches. This creates the impression that you are staying on a small site, although you do have the facilities provided by a larger one. A spacious central meadow opposite a lake is used for caravans and tents and is separated from a playing field by a tree-lined stream. This is a quiet and relatively unknown corner of Germany.