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.

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.

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.

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.

Easily accessible from the B41 Bad Kreuznach-Idar Oberstein road, Camping Nahemühle is a countryside site backing onto the Nahe river, where a weir funnels water to the Nahemühle (water mill). With 300 pitches (150 for touring units, 16A electricity), the site is level and fairly open. It is divided roughly into sections, one for groups, another for touring units and tents and an area for permanent campers. The pitches to the rear of the site, away from the passing road and railway line, are to be preferred. This low weir together with the adjoining grass area is a favourite gathering place.

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.

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.

Camping Siesta is in Mendig, Rhineland-Palatinate. This site with sloping grounds has pitches with and without shade. The site is very useful site for a stop over and if visiting the area. Lovely spacious pitches, very clean facilities and a helpful owner. Close to motorway which can be intrusive, but you get used to it. It is cheap and cheerful. You can walk into Mendig where there are supermarkets etc but the walk back to the site is hilly. There is a little bar on site which is great and good price for a drink. The chap who checks you in is very helpful as well, he guides you straight to where he wants you to park your unit. There is a nice bike ride into the village as well as other walks direct from the site. The site has 100 grass touring pitches with 16-amp hook-up point and 70 seasonal ones.

The location of this site is splendid, well above and overlooking the Rhine valley and the town of Lahnstein – many of the pitches have their own super views. It consists partly of terraces and partly of open grassy areas, has a cared for look and all is very neat and tidy. One can usually find a space here, though from early July to mid-August it can become full. There are 80 individual touring pitches marked but not separated and mostly level, all with electricity (16A). Campers are sited by the site owner. The reception here is friendly and charges reasonable.

Ferieninsel Winningen is not an island but a peninsula on the Mosel River in the beautiful wine region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. On-site, 200 touring pitches with 16Amp electric hook-up points are available. Pitches are not delimited, but there is an uncomplicated registration system, and you can choose where you would like to pitch your caravan, motorhome or tent. Please keep in mind that the campsite can get busy during the high season, and if you choose a pitch next to Mosel River, there is some noise from passing boats and jet skis. 

Camping Auf der Loreley is a natural site perched high over the Rhine valley offering spectacular views over the river deep below. Of the 100 pitches, there are 80 for touring units. The site is fairly open and is divided into large grass areas on various levels by hedges and simple fences. The pitches are unmarked, some slightly sloping with a few mature trees providing some shade. Some less accessible areas are reserved for tents. Most pitches can be provided with electricity (10/16A) although long cables may be necessary. Fresh water, as the jovial and helpful owner Paul Heinrich will tell you, comes out of a tree. From the terrace of the bar/restaurant there are views of the Rhine, although the best view is from a grass area near the cliff edge.

Reisemobilepark Saarburg is situated on the banks of the Saar. Open all year (parking only in winter), it offers 70 pitches for motorhomes, each between 65/70 sq.m. with electricity (€0.50 per kWh) and water available, plus four showers (tokens €1.50) and four toilets, two each for ladies and men. Pitches are grass and gravel, with asphalt roads. There is a motorhome service point (grey water disposal). Beer, wine, coffee, water and cakes are available from 15.00 to approx. 19.00 and a baker calls Monday to Saturday mornings (orders only Sat. evening for Sunday bread).

About 35 km. south of Koblenz, between Rhine and Mosel, and an ideal base from which to visit these regions, this site is set on a south-facing slope that catches the sun all day. With trees and parkland all around, it is a peaceful and picturesque setting. There are 150 permanent caravans in a separate area from 90 short stay touring pitches on hardstanding. For longer stays, an area around the lake has a further 160 numbered pitches. These are of over 100 sq.m. on grass, some with hardstanding and all with 8A electricity. You can position yourself for shade or sun. The lake is used for inflatable boats and fishing. English is spoken by the helpful reception staff. Country Camping could be a useful transit stop en route to the Black Forest, Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland, as well as a family holiday. The owners have invested in the site by paving new roads, upgrading their facilities and the general appearance of the campsite.

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.

One of the Knaus Group sites, Rhein-Mosel Koblenz overlooks the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel rivers where the city of Koblenz has stood since Roman times. One of the most visited cities in Germany, it is well served by this large, busy and efficient site. Unusually, there are no seasonal pitches here, leaving the whole site available for touring units and tents. All pitches have 16A electricity. There is some shade from young trees, but the site has an open feel with views of the rivers, the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. There is some noise from rail and river traffic, but our sleep was not disturbed.

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.

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.