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Over the Alps to turquoise water and on into the Dolomites — a round trip from Munich.

Zurich, Lucerne and the Bernese Oberland — mountain railways and lakes, entirely without a car.

The Lake Constance cycle path with the family — swimming spots, ferries and short days.

Green Northern Iberia: Galicia and Northern Portugal by caravan

14 days · Freiburg → Galicien und Nordportugal

Two weeks between the Atlantic and the mountains: shellfish markets, endless sandy beaches, pilgrim trails and national parks. A relaxed loop for anyone wanting to discover the north of the Iberian Peninsula at a gentle pace.

Scandinavia Loop: Bridges, Fjords and Ferries

15 days · Hamburg → Hamburg

Two weeks of Scandinavia with a roof tent: great bridges, peaceful ferries and nights in nature. Between Swedish archipelagos, Norway's Telemark and the North Sea awaits a route that elegantly closes the loop.

Balkan Adriatic by Camper: From Dubrovnik to Southern Albania

21 days · München → Ksamil

Fjord-like bays, medieval stone towns and a lake full of birds: this route takes you at a relaxed but steady pace through three countries along the Balkan Adriatic. Highlights such as Dubrovnik, Sveti Stefan, Berat and Ksamil await, with mountain passes and quiet stopovers in between.

Benelux road trip with kids: cities, nature and a theme park

10 days · Köln → Köln

From Cologne, you'll roll gently through the three Benelux countries: first the canals of Amsterdam, then windmills and the spectacular Markthal, medieval lanes and a world-famous Atomium. Along the way you'll let off steam in forests and in the magical realm of Efteling, before a short final leg brings you back home.

Alpe-Adria Loop: From the Carinthian Lakes to the Sea at Trieste

12 days · Salzburg → Salzburg

Turquoise lakes, roaring gorges, white horses and Adriatic breezes: this loop links the loveliest corners of the tri-border region into one relaxed motorhome summer. You'll swim, walk and stroll, never in a rush.

Franconian Switzerland by campervan: caves, castles and the Wiesenttal

5 days · Würzburg → Fränkische Schweiz

Climbing crags to marvel at, dripstone caves to explore and castles to conquer: this round trip through the Franconian Switzerland is made for curious children and parents who want to take things at an easy pace. Along the way, you'll keep crossing paths with the Wiesent, clear streams and shady woods.

Lake Constance Cycle Loop: Flower Island, Monastery Island and Old Harbour Towns

6 days · Ulm → Bodensee

A week at southern Germany's largest lake: flat lakeside paths, flower and monastery islands, ferry crossings and quiet bays. You roll gently from harbour town to harbour town, keeping your luggage light.

Berchtesgadener Land by rail: Königssee, Jenner and Kehlstein

5 days · Leipzig → Berchtesgaden und Königssee

Mountains, crystal-clear water and history at 1834 metres: this rail journey takes you to the southern Alps, where boat, bus and cable car carry you to the most beautiful corners of the Berchtesgadener Land. One central base, short distances, and a new classic every day.

Allgäu and Royal Castles: Hiking, Mountain Lakes and Royal Architecture

7 days · Nürnberg → Allgäu und Königsschlösser

Two bases, no constant packing and unpacking: first Schwangau with its royal castles, then the Oberallgäu with its gorges, waterfalls and the Nebelhorn. In between, plenty of clear mountain water and time to breathe.

Black Forest motorhome round trip: waterfalls, swimming lakes and Europa-Park

10 days · Stuttgart → Schwarzwald

Roaring waterfalls, cool lakes for swimming and a whole day of roller coasters: this loop through the Black Forest is designed for short drives and long afternoons of play. You'll end up back in Stuttgart with your head full of forest, water and rides.

Castles, Rhine ferries and wine: 8 days in the Middle Rhine Valley with caravan in tow

8 days · Frankfurt am Main → Mittelrheintal und Loreley

The Rhine between Bingen and Koblenz squeezes through a narrow valley where a castle keeps watch on almost every hilltop. You'll travel at a relaxed pace from one wine village to the next, cross the river on historic Rhine ferries, and leave the caravan behind whenever the roads get steep and narrow. At the end, Burg Eltz awaits — one of Germany's most beautiful hilltop castles.

Four Days in the Spreewald: Paddling, Fliesse and Gherkins

4 days · Berlin → Spreewald

Green water, old punts and the scent of fresh dill: the Spreewald is a landscape made for slowing down. For four days you'll paddle your own way through the fliesse, buy gherkins from the farmer and pop up your roof tent in the evening. A relaxed weekend without any rush, with water beneath your boat and forest all around.

Hiking and rock: a week in Saxon Switzerland

7 days · Leipzig → Sächsische Schweiz

Sandstone towers, deep gorges and sweeping views over the Elbe valley: this week combines proper hiking days for teenagers with castles, a historic valley railway and a stroll through the city. Early risers get the famous viewpoints almost to themselves.

Moselle cycle path from Trier to Koblenz

6 days · Köln → Koblenz

Six days along the Moselle: a gentle river cycle path, Riesling growing right beside the trail, half-timbered medieval towns and castles high above the water. From the Porta Nigra in Trier to the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, with no notable climbs and plenty of time to enjoy it all.

Eight Days in the Harz by Motorhome - Brocken, Castles and Bathing Lakes

8 days · Hannover → Harz

Short drives, big experiences: a steam train up to the Brocken, colourful half-timbered lanes, one of Germany's tallest dams and lakes for splashing about. The Harz is perfect for little legs and curious minds.

Autumn on the Baltic: Hanseatic towns and Fischland-Darß

5 days · Hamburg → Lübeck

Brick, bodden and breakers: this round trip takes you from Hamburg via Wismar to the Darß-Zingst peninsula and back to the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Expect wide beaches, migrating cranes and two UNESCO old towns, all without ever feeling rushed.

East Frisia relaxed: islands, mudflats and tea culture

9 days · Dortmund → Ostfriesland und ostfriesische Inseln

With the dog in the boot, you'll roll from Dortmund to the North Sea, park the car cheaply at the ferry terminal and let the boat take you across to car-free islands. In between, you'll find genuine East Frisian tea, wide-open dykes and the famous green lighthouse at Pilsum.

By Train and Bike Through the Mecklenburg Lake District

8 days · Berlin → Plau am See

The great Müritz, the quiet Feldberg lakes, a moated castle and a merchant who found Troy: this week combines relaxed train journeys with family-friendly cycling tours through one of Germany's most water-rich landscapes. Bring your swimming things and a pair of binoculars.

Baltic Sea Round Trip: Rügen and Usedom by Camper

14 days · Leipzig → Rügen und Usedom

From Leipzig, you head gently north, with an overnight stop along the way so the first leg stays short. On Rügen and Usedom, white chalk cliffs, long sandy beaches, historic piers and a genuine narrow-gauge railway await you. At the end, the round trip brings you comfortably back home.

Ten Days on Sylt and North Frisia by Motorhome

10 days · Hannover → Sylt und Nordfriesland

You'll head leisurely towards the North Sea, let the car train rock you across to the island, and discover Sylt between Ellenbogen, Rotes Kliff and Listhafen. After that, it's back to the mainland, where Husum, St. Peter-Ording and the Wadden Sea await you. In the end, you'll roll back to Hannover, relaxed and unhurried.

Rock gates and gorges: Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland

4 days · Leipzig → Böhmische Schweiz

Four days among sandstone towers, deep gorges and viewpoint rocks. You'll walk briskly to the best-known gates and rock pulpits of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland, and in the evenings you'll be staying right at the start of the trails.

By caravan to Lake Balaton

12 days · Würzburg → Plattensee, Ungarn

Two easy-going stages bring you and your child, caravan in tow, to Lake Balaton. There, shallow, warm water awaits, along with a thermal lake right in the middle of a forest and small excursions to Tihany, Keszthely and Siófok - with plenty of time in between for swimming and doing nothing at all.

By train from Berlin via Prague to Budapest

14 days · Berlin → Budapest

Charles Bridge in the morning light, the ossuary at Sedlec, a stopover on the Danube, and steaming thermal pools under the Budapest sky to finish. A relaxed rail journey through three capital cities, giving you plenty of time to slow down everywhere.

Nine days in the High Tatras: hiking from mountain lake to mountain lake

9 days · Dresden → Hohe Tatra, Slowakei

Clear mountain lakes, roaring waterfalls and a 2,634-metre summit underfoot: a week of hiking in the Tatras with a cosy base camp, from which you set off into a different corner of the mountains each day.

By motorhome through South Bohemia to Prague

10 days · Regensburg → Regensburg

Bohemian castles, enchanting river valleys and a golden city on the Vltava: this round trip combines short drives with plenty of time for swimming and fun. The children clamber over castles, you ride a cable car, and get to know a historic water canal deep in the forest.

From Szczecin to the Curonian Spit: Amber, Dunes and Birdlife

8 days · Stettin → Kurische Nehrung

Sand streaming off the Great Dune, cranes and herons over the lagoon meadows, amber on the tideline and quiet fishing villages: this trip heads gently northwards to the Curonian Spit. With your roof tent, you'll camp right where forest, lagoon and sea meet.

From Leipzig to the Bay of Gdansk - Gdansk, Hel and Malbork Castle

9 days · Leipzig → Danziger Bucht und Hel

Nine days between brick Gothic and Baltic sand: you'll roll eastwards from Leipzig, dive into the history of Gdansk and Solidarnosc, and make the Bay of Gdansk with Sopot, Gdynia and the narrow Hel Peninsula your playground. Windsurfing, seals, a knight's castle and long beach days - and the tricky approaches are timed so you dodge the summer crowds.

The Baltics by Train: Riga, Gauja and Tallinn

12 days · Hamburg → Tallinn

From Hamburg, you'll dive into the Baltics: magnificent Art Nouveau façades, sweeping castle ruins above wooded river valleys, and winding Hanseatic towns. Between Riga and Tallinn lies a green national park with legendary caves and Livonian castles.

From Dresden to Kraków and the High Tatras

10 days · Dresden → Zakopane

Ten days between magnificent market squares, underground salt cathedrals and the peaks of the Tatras. Culture, history and mountain air, with a leisurely raft trip down the Dunajec in between.

Masuria by the Water: Two Weeks with Caravan, Canoe and a Touch of History

14 days · Berlin → Masuren

Wide lakes, dark forests and quiet canals: you'll roll gently into the heart of Masuria, set up camp by the water, and let the days drift by between canoeing, bathing jetties and a few historic sites. Short drives, plenty of time to settle in.

By motorhome across the Balkans to Meteora and Chalkidiki

21 days · Nürnberg → Meteora und Chalkidiki

Monasteries perched on rocky pinnacles, secluded bays with crystal-clear water, and a boat trip along the monastic republic of Athos: this round trip takes you leisurely across the Balkans to the northern Greek coast and back again. Along the way there's history, nature, and plenty of time on the beach.

The Cyclades without a car: Naxos and Paros by train and ferry

13 days · Hamburg → Kykladen (Naxos und Paros)

A leisurely journey to the Aegean Sea, entirely without planes or cars. You'll travel by train right across Europe, switch to a ferry deck in Italy, and then let yourselves drift from island to island. Between Portara sunsets, mountain villages with good food and wide-open beaches, there's plenty of time left for swimming.

On foot through Zagori: stone bridges, the Vikos Gorge and mountain lakes

9 days · Stuttgart → Zagori und Vikos-Schlucht

Old arched bridges over turquoise-green water, one of the deepest gorges in the world, and quiet stone villages in the Pindus Mountains: in Zagori you'll walk ancient mule tracks from village to village. In between lie cool mountain lakes, the crystal-clear Voidomatis, and viewpoints that will take your breath away.

Crete with children: beaches, gorges and ancient palaces

14 days · Düsseldorf → Kreta

Turquoise water on gently shelving beaches, winding Venetian old towns and the famous Palace of Knossos: this round trip is tailored to families, with short stages and plenty of time for splashing about. In between, a relaxed gorge walk and a mountain village with bubbling springs are waiting for you.

Peloponnese round trip: ancient sites, harbours and mountain villages

12 days · Athen → Peloponnes

A round trip through the heart of Greek antiquity: Byzantine fortress towns, lion gates, theatres with perfect acoustics, and in between turquoise sea and long evenings at the taverna. From lively Athens through the mountains of Arcadia to the clifftop town of Monemvasia.

To the Kvarner Bay with caravan and dog

8 days · Regensburg → Kvarner-Bucht und Insel Krk

Coastal roads with sea views, a quiet mountain village above the vineyards, a long stretch of sand and shingle beach, and the view over the Kvarner from Trsat: this round trip gives you time to enjoy the Kvarner Bay and its islands at a relaxed pace with your caravan and dog.

Dalmatian Islands: Split, Brač and Hvar

12 days · Frankfurt → Dalmatinische Inseln

From Frankfurt over the Alps to the sea, then island to island: white pebble beaches, old stone towns, viewpoint mountains and boat trips. A trip that works equally well for teenagers and parents.

Triglav, the Soča Valley and the Vršič Pass by campervan

9 days · Nürnberg → Slowenien: Soca-Tal und Bled

Emerald-green water, an Alpine pass with 50 hairpin bends, and hiking trails through narrow gorges: this campervan trip combines the most beautiful corners of Triglav National Park with the wild Soča Valley. Swim, hike, marvel, and enjoy great overnight stops along the way.

Dalmatia by car: national parks, imperial cities and coastline

14 days · Stuttgart → Dalmatien

Waterfalls, imperial palaces and the sound of the Sea Organ: this route takes you at a relaxed pace from one highlight to the next along the Croatian coast. Between mountain forests, limestone gorges and the blue of the Adriatic, there's plenty of time left for long evenings by the water.

Istria by motorhome: sea, hilltop towns and plenty of time to settle in

10 days · München → Istrien

From Munich over the Alps to the warm sea, with short stages and plenty of time for swimming. Between the shade of pine trees, Roman arenas and stone alleyways, there's something for everyone, with no rushing and a pace that suits children.

Ruinaulta Gorge and Flims in Autumn

5 days · Ulm → Rheinschlucht und Flims

Between steep rock walls, the young Vorderrhein winds its way, turquoise-green, through the largest canyon in the Alps. You'll experience it from the window of the Rhaetian Railway, from an airy viewing platform, and along peaceful paths through autumn-coloured forests. In between lie quiet mountain lakes that glow clear and colourful in October.

Ticino loop: palm trees, lakes and stone arch bridges

7 days · Freiburg → Tessin

Clear turquoise waters beneath stone arches, palm trees along the lakeshore, and narrow valleys with thundering waterfalls: this week takes you from the Black Forest into the Mediterranean south of Switzerland and back again. Between Locarno, Lugano and hidden bathing rivers, there's plenty of room for swimming and enjoying yourselves.

Valais by motorhome: Matterhorn, glaciers and mountain lakes

10 days · Karlsruhe → Wallis und Zermatt

Ten days between mountain lakes, glaciers and thermal spas: you park the motorhome cleverly and take the train into car-free Zermatt, marvel at the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat, and splash about in the evening at pool campsites. Short driving days, plenty of nature and a few real wow moments for the whole family.

Glacier Express meets Bernina Express: panoramic railways through Graubünden

9 days · Frankfurt → Graubünden und Engadin

Two legendary mountain routes, deep valleys, bold viaducts and glacier panoramas. Rather than just passing through, you'll get off, stay in the most beautiful places and take your time for walks and history.

Bernese Oberland without a car: A week between Lauterbrunnen and Jungfraujoch

8 days · Stuttgart → Berner Oberland

A valley full of waterfalls as your base camp, surrounded by the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. From here you'll travel up into a different mountain world every day and return to your cosy quarters each evening. Train, cable car and Postbus take you everywhere.

Vorarlberg with roof tent and dog - Lake Constance, Bregenzerwald and Arlberg

8 days · Stuttgart → Vorarlberg und Bregenzerwald

Eight days between the glittering Lake Constance and rugged mountains: award-winning timber architecture in the Wälder villages, tangy mountain cheese straight from the farm, spectacular alpine roads and emerald-green lakes. Your dog comes along everywhere, and the roof tent finds a beautiful new spot every evening.

Seven days in the Ötztal by camper – water, nature and plenty of time

7 days · Ulm → Ötztal, Tirol

Starting out from Ulm, you'll head gently down to the Ötztal, where you'll settle into a fixed base for a week and simply leave the trailer parked up. Every day involves only short journeys, plenty of water and nature at your own pace. Between thermal spa swims, mountain lakes and panoramic roads, there's plenty of time to breathe with a toddler in tow.

The Wachau without a car: train, Danube boat and hire bike

4 days · Wien → Krems an der Donau

Four days between vineyards, the banks of the Danube and baroque abbeys. You'll travel by train, switch between boat and hire bike, and let winemakers, Heurige taverns and quiet viewpoints set the pace.

Grossglockner and Carinthia's lakes with a caravan

11 days · Nürnberg → Grossglockner und Kärnten

Alpine passes, thundering waterfalls and turquoise bathing lakes: this route takes you and your caravan comfortably into the Hohe Tauern and Carinthia, without ever having to tow the trailer over a mountain. You leave the caravan parked cleverly and enjoy the highlights with just the tow vehicle.

Salzkammergut Loop: Lakes, Mountains and Hallstatt

9 days · Regensburg → Salzkammergut

Nine days between deep blue lakes and rugged limestone peaks. You'll roll gently from lake to lake, walk on sunny alpine meadows and let one of the Alps' most famous villages surprise you.

Cycling to the Wadden Islands: Ameland and Terschelling

10 days · Hannover → Westfriesische Watteninseln

Ten days by the North Sea without any car stress: you'll roll along flat dyke paths, swim from endless sandy beaches, climb lighthouses and feel the mud squelch beneath your feet out on the Wadden Sea. Two islands, plenty of time and the wind in your hair.

Tulips, Windmills and Cheese Towns: A Round Trip into the Green Heart

7 days · Bremen → Keukenhof und Grünes Herz

Between seas of tulips, clattering windmills and steaming wheels of cheese lies a landscape that blossoms in April like nowhere else. You'll drive leisurely through small villages, marvel at a steam pumping station that drained entire lakes, and treat yourselves to a day in the city among the canals. In the end, the route brings you comfortably back to Bremen.

Medieval Flanders: Bruges, Ghent and the North Sea Coast

6 days · Frankfurt → Gent

Cobblestones, canals and the smell of waffles: you'll immerse yourselves in two of Europe's finest old towns, breathe in sea air on the Flemish coast, and stand before world-class art. And all of it comfortably by train and tram.

By bike through the Belgian Ardennes: Ravel routes, river valleys and castles

7 days · Köln → Ardennen, Belgien

For seven days you'll roll along old railway tracks through the green Ardennes: past sturdy castles, through deeply carved river valleys and down into one of Europe's most spectacular limestone caves. In the evenings, cosy guesthouses and regional cuisine await.

Zeeland by motorhome: beaches, delta works and short driving legs

9 days · Dortmund → Zeeland

Flat sandy beaches for digging, mighty delta works and cosy harbour towns: a motorhome tour around Zeeland where the sea is always within walking distance and the driving legs stay short.

Cycling the Åland Islands

9 days · Stockholm → Åland-Inseln, Ostsee

A gentle cycling trip through one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the Baltic Sea: small ferries hopping from island to island, bathing coves, old fortresses and fishing villages. You travel there in an eco-friendly way by ferry, the pace stays relaxed throughout, and at the end you're back in Stockholm.

From Lübeck to Lake Saimaa: lakes, castles and Finnish stillness

14 days · Lübeck → Finnische Seenplatte und Helsinki

A slow journey north: first the Baltic Sea crossing, then Helsinki as your gateway, and finally days full of water, forest and historic castle walls. You'll paddle through national parks that are home to the rare Saimaa ringed seal, and return each evening to a sauna on your own lake jetty.

Winter journey to Swedish Lapland: Northern Lights over Abisko

18 days · Berlin → Abisko

From the big city into the polar night: this trip takes you in easy stages along the Swedish coast and beyond the Arctic Circle. In Abisko National Park and around Torneträsk you'll find dark nights beneath the green band of the aurora, a husky sledding trip, and a night in the Icehotel.

Höga Kusten: high coastline, archipelago and national park

12 days · Hamburg → Höga Kusten, Schweden

A long drive, then finally peace: rugged cliffs, silent archipelagos, the sea always in view. You'll scramble through a rocky ravine, take a boat out to remote islands, and sleep where the land uplift since the Ice Age is still noticeable today.

Motorhome touring through central Sweden: Stockholm, the archipelago and Dalarna

16 days · Rostock → Mittelschweden, Stockholm und Dalarna

Red wooden houses by the lake, swimming in the archipelago and Stockholm's old town up close: this trip combines city and nature at a relaxed pace. Between the ferry crossing and the copper mine, there's plenty of time for swimming and exploring.

By roof tent to the North Cape - coastal roads, fjords and the midnight sun

24 days · Rostock → Nordkap

Winding coastal roads, endless fjords and a sun that never sets at night: this trip takes you by roof tent from the Baltic Sea port all the way to the northernmost point of Europe. Between Trollstigen, the Lofoten Islands and the North Cape lies one of the continent's greatest road trip routes.

With the caravan to the Lysefjord: Preikestolen, fjords and beaches in Southern Norway

14 days · Hannover → Preikestolen und Lysefjord

Steep rock ledges above turquoise fjord water, a waterfall right beside the road and long bright summer evenings on the beach: this round trip takes you to Southern Norway and back with short driving stages, keeping things relaxed. For Trolltunga, you'll find an honest, family-friendly alternative.

By camper from Kiel to Lofoten

22 days · Kiel → Lofoten

Fjords, endless summer evenings and white beaches above the Arctic Circle: this tour combines the long drive north with a ferry crossing straight into the heart of Lofoten. After that, there's week upon week of time for Hamnøy, Henningsvær, hidden bays and the Trollfjord.

Norway's fjords by Bergen Line and ship

8 days · Berlin → Bergen

Eight days by rail and ship through Scandinavia: from the big city of Oslo, over the roof of the Hardangervidda, down to the steep walls of the Nærøyfjord, and finally into the Hanseatic city of Bergen. Famous railway lines, a peaceful fjord crossing, and time to settle in.

Norway's great fjords by motorhome

16 days · Hamburg → Fjordnorwegen

Steep hairpin bends, mirror-still fjords and thundering waterfalls: this round trip takes you at a relaxed pace to Norway's most famous viewpoints. You'll stay overnight with fjord views, plan your ferries carefully, and let yourselves be amazed by the great panoramic roads.

Småland with a caravan: lakes, elk and Astrid Lindgren's World

10 days · Hannover → Smaland

From Hannover across the Fehmarn Belt into the land of red timber houses and deep blue lakes. You'll paddle through beaver territory, see elk up close, swim right outside your caravan door, and let Pippi and the children of Bullerbü cast their spell on you. At the end, you head home nice and relaxed.

Skerries, fjords and rock carvings: a road trip along Bohuslän's west coast

12 days · Kiel → Kosterinseln

Smooth, wave-worn skerries where you can jump from sun-warmed rocks into cool salt water, a theme park right in the middle of Gothenburg, a fortress on a car-free island, and oysters straight from the fish auction. This trip combines Bohuslän's best-known spots with quiet swimming places away from the crowds.

Cycling round Bornholm

7 days · Dresden → Bornholm

Smoked herring at the harbour, wind on the rocky coast and quiet forest paths through Almindingen: Bornholm is practically made for cycling. This loop takes you to the island's finest corners and back home again.

Copenhagen and Skåne by rail: design, museums and coastline

8 days · Berlin → Malmö

Two Scandinavian cities, a legendary bridge, and plenty of design, museums and good food. You travel entirely without a car, always by train, yet never lose sight of the coast.

Denmark's North Sea coast by motorhome - dunes, sea and Legoland

14 days · Hamburg → Skagen

Two weeks of dune sand underfoot, the Wadden Sea, shifting dunes and the tip of Denmark, where two seas meet. In between, a day at Legoland and plenty of relaxed beach afternoons - driving only in small doses.

Causeway Coast by Roof Tent: Northern Ireland, Game of Thrones and Whiskey

10 days · Dortmund → Causeway Coast, Nordirland

Basalt columns, rope bridges over the roaring sea, a whiskey distillery with a long history, and the finest filming locations from Westeros: this road trip takes you and your roof tent to the wild, romantic north coast of Ireland. Between Belfast and the Giant's Causeway, a coastline full of stories awaits.

Wild Atlantic Way: Ireland's South-West by Motorhome

16 days · Bremen → Irland Südwesten

Between Atlantic surf, gentle mountains and villages with live music: a leisurely motorhome tour through Ireland's south-west. With a clear answer to the Ring of Kerry question and plenty of room to breathe.

Wales: From the mountains of Snowdonia to the Pembrokeshire coast

12 days · Köln → Wales, Snowdonia und Pembrokeshire

Twelve days between the rugged peaks of Snowdonia and the turquoise waters of the Pembrokeshire coast. Two cosy base camps, plenty of walking, ancient castles and a beach you can only reach on foot.

By rail to Scotland: Edinburgh, the Highlands and the Jacobite Steam Train

10 days · Frankfurt → Fort William

No car, no driving on the left, but plenty of trains: this trip combines Edinburgh's old town with a legendary steam train ride and the wide-open Highlands. Two calm bases, relaxed travel days and excursions that will stick in the memory of children and adults alike.

By motorhome on the North Coast 500

14 days · Hamburg → North Coast 500, Schottland

Rugged coastal roads, wide beaches, old castles and a cave right by the sea: this loop takes you comfortably through the wild north of Scotland and safely home again.

Peak District for two: edges, limestone valleys and a stately home

8 days · Düsseldorf → Peak District

Rugged edges, gentle valleys and a magnificent stately home: this circular tour combines the finest walks of the Peak District with short driving stages and nights under canvas beneath the open sky. From Düsseldorf you'll head across the Channel into the heart of the English Midlands and back again.

Twelve days in Yorkshire: York, the Dales and the wild coast

12 days · Bremen → Yorkshire

Narrow lanes beneath York Minster, water crashing over limestone crags, and an abbey's shadow high above the North Sea: this round trip weaves together cities, dales and coast into a road trip with plenty of movement for teenagers and plenty of history for everyone. At the end, the ferry brings you back to Bremen.

The Cotswolds and Bath: stone villages, Roman Baths and Stonehenge

8 days · Frankfurt → Cotswolds und Bath

Gentle hills, villages of honey-coloured stone, steaming Roman baths and ancient stone circles: this round trip combines the loveliest corners of the Cotswolds with Bath and Stonehenge – no rushing, just good food and plenty of leisure time.

From Hamburg to England's south coast: chalk cliffs between the Jurassic Coast and the Seven Sisters

14 days · Hamburg → Eastbourne, England

Chalk cliffs, dramatic coastlines and long coastal paths: this trip takes you from northern Germany across the English Channel to England's most spectacular coastline. Between Durdle Door and Beachy Head lie quiet coves, old castles and long beach days. You'll drive at an easy pace, with short daily legs and plenty of time to catch your breath.

Twelve days in the Lake District: lakes, walks and a fixed holiday cottage

12 days · Köln → Lake District

A road trip with a ferry crossing, followed by ten relaxed days in one of Europe's most beautiful lake landscapes: walks that suit young legs, boat trips across glassy-smooth lakes, and a cosy base from which you can set off afresh every day.

The mountain heart of Portugal: Coimbra, Serra da Estrela and the slate villages

11 days · Hannover → Zentralportugal, Coimbra und Serra da Estrela

From Hannover, two long stages take you across France and Spain to central Portugal. There, old libraries, granite boulders, mountain passes and quiet slate villages await, before you roll back home again.

Costa Vicentina: surfing, walking and wild beaches

14 days · Koeln → Costa Vicentina

From the Rhineland to the westernmost point of Europe: a relaxed camper trip along the Costa Vicentina, with surf lessons, coastal walks and legal pitches right on the Atlantic. Where the new nature park restricts wild camping, we'll show you where to stay legally and peacefully.

Lisbon and Sintra by train, tram and on foot

6 days · Berlin → Lissabon und Sintra

Historic monasteries, an enchanted park in Sintra, pastéis de nata and Atlantic surf at the westernmost point of Europe. This trip combines city, history and coast without any need for a hire car.

The Algarve with little ones: sheltered coves and a relaxed base

10 days · Faro → Algarve

Two fixed bases, short journeys and plenty of sheltered coves for little water lovers: from the warm lagoons near Tavira to the golden rock beaches of Lagos. In between, old towns to stroll through, a famous cave seen from the water, and the rugged cape right in the west.

By motorhome to the Douro Valley: Porto, wine and mountains

12 days · Frankfurt → Porto und Douro-Tal

Steep vineyard terraces, historic little towns and Portuguese cuisine: this round trip combines relaxed motorhome travel with the highlights of the Douro Valley. From the very start, we've thought about where you can park your motorhome safely while still getting right into the old towns.

Valencia in spring: architecture, markets and paella from the Albufera

8 days · Frankfurt → Valencia

A city trip by train where you experience Valencia at a relaxed pace on foot, then head off by hire car into the rice-field country of the Albufera, to Roman ruins and to wineries. Genuine paella, eaten where it was invented, is just as much part of it as modern architecture and Art Nouveau market halls.

With the caravan to the Costa Blanca

21 days · Nürnberg → Costa Blanca

From Franconia via the French Rhône and the Catalan coast to the sunshine of the Costa Blanca. Swimming in October, rock castles above the sea, waterfalls and stalactite caves await you. The caravan stays safely on site while you explore the loveliest spots by car.

Menorca at ease: calas, the Cami de Cavalls and two towns

10 days · Köln → Menorca

Between Barcelona and the overnight ferry begins a quiet island week: empty coves in the morning light, narrow coastal paths and two harbour towns with their own distinct character. Early risers get the finest calas almost to themselves.

Aragonese Pyrenees: national parks, canyons and Romanesque villages

12 days · Freiburg → Spanische Pyrenäen (Aragonien und Katalonien)

Away from the coast, national parks, deeply cut canyons and thousand-year-old churches await. You'll drive narrow mountain roads to Torla, walk into the heart of Ordesa and spend your evenings in quiet valleys. At the end, the route brings you back to Freiburg at a relaxed pace.

Mallorca without flying: bays, mountain villages and the Serra de Tramuntana

14 days · Stuttgart → Mallorca

No airport stress, but all the anticipation of a proper journey: through France to the Mediterranean, by ferry to the island, and then a loop around Mallorca to clear bays, mountain villages and a dripstone cave. Two calm bases, plenty of water, and not too much driving.

Extremadura by Rail: Rome, Conquistadors and Vultures

11 days · Berlin → Extremadura

Roman theatres, storks' nests on medieval towers, and griffon vultures circling above deep gorges: these eleven days take you gently into one of the quietest corners of Spain and back home to Berlin.

Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras with a Roof Tent

14 days · Nürnberg → Sierra Nevada und Alpujarras

Two weeks among whitewashed mountain villages, ancient water channels and the roof of Spain. You'll combine long but pleasant travel days with several base-camp stays in the Sierra Nevada, where hiking trails, the Alhambra and local cuisine await. At the end, you'll roll back home to Nuremberg at a relaxed pace.

Castilian Cathedral Cities - Road Trip from Frankfurt to the Meseta

12 days · Frankfurt → Kastilien und Madrid

Wide-open plateaus, imposing cathedrals and castles above deep river gorges: this round trip connects Frankfurt with the heart of Old Castile. Between Toledo's alleyways, Segovia's Roman aqueduct and the hanging houses of Cuenca, you'll get to know Spain's historic highlands - no beach in sight.

By motorhome to Andalusia: Seville, the Atlantic coast and the white villages

16 days · Stuttgart → Andalusien Atlantikküste und Sevilla

16 days between Moorish palaces, Roman ruins and wide Atlantic beaches. Between the big cities there's plenty of room to run about, swim and hike - and you can split up the long stretches at your own pace.

Three weeks of Moorish Andalusia - from Cologne to the south

21 days · Köln → Andalusien

From Cologne you head through France and central Spain into the old Moorish cities of the south. You stay longer in each place, immerse yourselves in the Alhambra, the Mezquita and the Alcázar, and make trips out to quiet white mountain villages. At the end, a relaxed, well-planned return journey brings you home again.

The Basque Country by rail: Bilbao, San Sebastian and the coast

8 days · Frankfurt → Baskenland

A night train heading south, then art on the Nervión, pintxos by the Ría, and waves crashing against tilted rocks. This trip links two cities best explored on foot, together with small fishing villages on the Bay of Biscay.

Picos de Europa and Ordesa: Two Mountain Worlds of Northern Spain

14 days · Karlsruhe → Torla-Ordesa

Two adults, a car with a roof tent and 14 days for the finest mountains of northern Spain. First the deeply cut gorges and glacial lakes of the Picos de Europa, then the limestone towers of the Ordesa valley in the Pyrenees. In between lie long driving days that are well worth it for these landscapes.

Grape Harvest in Rioja and Navarra

10 days · Stuttgart → Rioja und Navarra

Ten days among vines, star-designed bodegas and pintxos bars: you'll travel to the Rioja for the grape harvest, sample your way through Laguardia, Haro and Logroño, discover Pamplona's old town and the desert landscape of the Bardenas Reales. A leisurely, indulgent round trip for wine lovers, with no rushing.

Caravanning to Galicia: Rias Baixas and Costa da Morte

18 days · Köln → Galicien und Rias Baixas

Between endless sandy beaches, shellfish boats and the ocean at Cape Fisterra lies your summer. You'll roll gently south-west, leave the caravan parked at lovely spots and explore Galicia day by day with the tow car. At the end, you'll stand before the cathedral in Santiago, where the Camino de Santiago ends.

Spain's green north coast: the Basque Country, Cantabria and the Picos de Europa

16 days · Freiburg → Nordspanien Küste

From the Black Forest through France to the Cantabrian Sea: rugged cliffs, hidden beaches, Gaudí in Comillas and the glacial lakes of Covadonga. All washed down with a glass of Txakoli and a plate of pintxos along the way.

Motorhome tour: Lac d'Annecy and Mont Blanc

11 days · Ulm → Annecy und Mont Blanc

Turquoise water, white peaks and hairpin passes: this loop combines relaxed lakeside days with real mountain adventures around Mont Blanc. For teenagers there's paddling, cable cars and hikes with huge views.

Burgundy by bike: vineyards, canal and old towns

8 days · Mannheim → Burgund

Grand Cru vineyards, a peaceful canal with locks and plane trees, a medieval abbey and towns full of good living. This tour combines Burgundy's great names with relaxed stages and plenty of time to linger.

Dordogne and Périgord: Castles, Caves and Markets

14 days · Karlsruhe → Dordogne und Périgord

Cobbled old towns in the evening light, fortresses high above the river and ancient cave paintings: this round trip combines the finest corners of the Dordogne with relaxed, indulgent moments at the markets of the Périgord. At the end, the route brings you safely back to Karlsruhe.

Ardèche with a roof tent: Pont d'Arc, caves and swimming spots

10 days · Freiburg → Ardeche

A road trip into one of France's most beautiful river landscapes: turquoise water, warm stone bridges, cool caves, and villages that seem to grow straight out of the rock. With your roof tent, you're always exactly where the water calls.

Volcanoes of the Auvergne by Motorhome

12 days · Stuttgart → Auvergne und Vulkane

Extinct volcanoes, deep blue crater lakes and medieval castles: this round trip takes you to the green heart of France. You'll travel at an easy pace, stay close to nature, and take your time enjoying the finest peaks of the Auvergne.

Alabaster Coast: Impressionists, cliffs and harbours of Normandy

8 days · Hamburg → Normandie, Alabasterküste

White chalk cliffs, the light and colour of the Impressionists, and harbours where the boats come in each morning. Two comfortable bases, short drives, and plenty of time for the sea, museums and mussels.

Basque Country with a roof tent: waves, green mountains and sheep's cheese

11 days · Karlsruhe → Französisches Baskenland

Board in the morning, mountain trail at midday, Basque cheese by the campfire in the evening: these eleven days combine long driving stages from southern Germany with a very relaxed week in the French Basque Country. All the well-known highlights, plus enough breathing space to chase the best swell on a whim.

Bordeaux, Médoc and Bassin d'Arcachon: wine, oysters and the great dune

9 days · Frankfurt → Bordeaux und Arcachon

Wine roads, a huge shifting dune on the Atlantic coast and oysters fresh from the basin: this round trip combines the city of Bordeaux with its famous wine-growing areas and the light-filled Bassin d'Arcachon. No rush, with plenty of time for long tables and views over the water.

The Loire Valley by motorhome: châteaux, a zoo and time for swimming

12 days · Stuttgart → Loiretal

Twelve days between Loire châteaux, one of Europe's finest zoos and peaceful waterside pitches. Not much driving, lots to experience, with time for cycling and swimming. Perfect for curious children and parents who like to take it easy.

D-Day, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Alabaster Coast - a Normandy round trip

10 days · Köln → Normandie

Between coastal batteries, wide sandy beaches and quiet reflection at the war cemeteries, Normandy tells its story at the original locations. Add to that a world wonder on a rocky island and rugged white cliffs above the sea. This round trip gives every place the time it deserves.

Roof tent trip to the Camargue: flamingos, white horses and salt marshes

8 days · Karlsruhe → Camargue, Provence

Wide-open salt marshes, pink flamingos and white horses as far as the eye can see: over eight days you'll roll gently from Karlsruhe into the Camargue, camping close to nature under a roof tent and exploring lagoons, red salt gardens and long sandy beaches. In between, there's a dip in the sea and a bike ride along the Digue à la Mer.

Languedoc and Roussillon: Romans, Cathars and the Mediterranean

9 days · Frankfurt → Collioure

Nine days between ancient arenas, Cathar castles and the turquoise Mediterranean. Not much driving, but long tables, markets and views you won't forget in a hurry.

Corsica clockwise - mountains, bays and a ferry crossing from Livorno

16 days · Nürnberg → Korsika

By campervan across the Alps to Livorno, then by ferry to the Island of Beauty. White limestone cliffs, red rock needles, mountain passes and turquoise bays - with clear guidance along the way on which roads are relaxed for your vehicle and where you'd be better off planning an alternative route.

A Lavender Summer in the Luberon

11 days · Stuttgart → Luberon, Provence

Ochre-red rocks, endless purple fields and medieval villages perched on hilltops: this trip combines the most famous corners of the Luberon with quiet afternoons by the water. A summer that smells of lavender, with no room for grumbling.

The Verdon Gorge by motorhome: turquoise lakes and panoramic roads

10 days · Freiburg → Verdon-Schlucht, Provence

Turquoise water, white cliffs and the scent of Provence: this loop takes the driving stress off your shoulders and gives you time to swim, walk and simply enjoy. You'll find out exactly which roads to avoid with your motorhome and where you can settle in and relax.

By train and ferry to western Sicily

12 days · München → Westsizilien

To the Mediterranean without a plane: an overnight train across the Alps, a ferry at dawn, and then the west of Sicily with temples, salt pans and turquoise water. A compact loop with two bases and relaxed day trips by car.

By motorhome to Calabria and eastern Sicily

18 days · Nürnberg → Taormina

Turquoise water beneath steep cliffs, a ferry crossing over the Strait of Messina, and a three-year-old padding barefoot through warm sand. This trip takes its time: short legs, long afternoons at the beach, and the south of Italy in all its unhurried calm.

By motorhome to the Amalfi Coast and Cilento

15 days · Freiburg → Amalfiküste und Cilento

Ancient ruins, a smoking volcano, hairpin bends above turquoise water and quiet coves in the south: this round trip combines the great classics of Campania with peaceful corners that many overlook. The motorhome stays put whenever things get tight, and you switch to bus and boat instead.

Sicily Grand Tour: Temples, Etna and Baroque

14 days · Stuttgart → Sizilien

A great loop from Swabia to the Mediterranean: ferry to Sicily, then a full circuit of the island with temples, a volcano, baroque towns and sea, before heading home again via Genoa.

Puglia with children: white towns, trulli and Salento beaches

16 days · Köln → Apulien

Conical roofs in the sunshine, whitewashed lanes and turquoise sea: this round trip combines Puglia's famous highlights with relaxed poolside afternoons. Short drives, two calm bases and a good mix of culture and swimming make it ideal for families.

Le Marche by caravan: the Adriatic, the Sibillini and old ducal towns

13 days · Leipzig → Marken, Italien

Between the turquoise waters of the Conero and the green heights of the Sibillini lies a region that many people simply drive past. You'll take your time for ducal palaces, dripstone caves, pilgrimage towns and long beach days. Two peaceful bases on the coast and in the hills keep the towing legs short.

Umbria by car — medieval towns, nature and good food

10 days · München → Umbrien

Ten days through Umbria: gentle hills, ancient stone towns and food without any rush. You split the journey there at an easy pace, and once on site you switch between walking, history and long dinners.

To Elba with a roof tent: swimming, snorkelling and mountain hiking

12 days · Stuttgart → Elba

Alpine passes, a stopover in Tuscany, and then the crossing to an island that's smaller than you'd think, but with more bays than you could manage in a week. Turquoise water, a mountain massif rising steeply from the sea, and harbour towns with plenty going on in the evenings.

Rome and Lazio: ruins, gardens and good food

8 days · Frankfurt → Rom und Latium

From Frankfurt, you head south by train, dive into the Colosseum and St Peter's Basilica, and then discover Lazio beyond the tour buses: the water gardens of Villa d'Este, Hadrian's sprawling ruin landscape, quiet lakes and a surreal monster park. At the end, the train brings you home again.

Tuscany Relaxed: The Val d'Orcia by Motorhome

14 days · Nürnberg → Toskana, Val d'Orcia

Gentle hills, avenues of cypress trees and steaming thermal pools: this round trip combines the famous towns of the Val d'Orcia with nature stops and water fun for children. Short drives, relaxed afternoons and pitches with room to roam are the common thread.

The Ligurian Riviera in late summer: from Ponente to Portofino

11 days · Freiburg → Ligurien

Turquoise water, medieval lanes and focaccia right by the sea: this route takes you with a roof tent and plenty of flexibility right across Liguria. Between swimming coves, hillside villages and lively towns, there's still plenty of time to just drift along.

Quiet Lakes in Trentino - Swimming and Nature by Caravan

12 days · Augsburg → Trentino

Clear mountain lakes, family-friendly campsites and plenty of time by the water: this caravan tour takes you to the quiet corners of Trentino. Swimming at Lago di Molveno against the backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites, the Cascate del Varone waterfall, the castle in the lake at Toblino and a leisurely stroll through Trento all await you.

From Munich via Venice to Friuli — entirely by train

6 days · München → Cividale del Friuli

Two worlds along a single railway line: Venice with its lagoon, and Friuli with its Roman and Lombard history. No car, no hunting for parking, always centrally based and close to the station.

Culinary Journey Through Emilia-Romagna at Harvest Time

8 days · Nürnberg → Emilia-Romagna

At harvest time, Emilia-Romagna smells of freshly pressed grape must and matured cheese. Between colonnades, mosaics and engines, you'll take time for the producers who have made this region so famous.

Motorhome tour around Lake Como

9 days · Stuttgart → Comer See

Between mountain panoramas and deep blue water: a relaxed loop around Lake Como, where the narrow shoreline roads are best left to the ferries. Villas, gardens, markets and quiet swimming spots, all without the stress of taking a motorhome into the old towns.

With camper, trailer and dog to the Wild Atlantic Way: Connemara

16 days · Bremen → Connemara und Wild Atlantic Way, Irland

Rugged coastlines, wide-open moorland and long sandy beaches: you'll roll along at an easy pace from the North Sea all the way to the westernmost edge of Europe. Between the ferry crossings and mountain panoramas, there's plenty of time for walking, taking things slow, and letting the dog run on the beach.

From Frankfurt to the Alentejo coast: beaches, waves and mellow evenings in town

14 days · Frankfurt → Lagos, Portugal

You split up the long drive sensibly, then the real enjoyment begins: wild coastal stretches, surf towns and lively cities in turn. Between cliffs, sand dunes and long evenings by the water, you'll find your own rhythm.

Bodensee-Königssee-Radweg: From the Lake to the Berchtesgadener Land

7 days · Lindau → Schönau am Königssee

Always with the mountains in view: from the promenades of Lake Constance, over the hills of the Allgäu and clear pre-Alpine lakes, past baroque little towns, all the way to the emerald-green Königssee. A long-distance cycling tour to be savoured, with a tent, swimming breaks and a few castles along the way.

Coastal gardens of Cornwall and Devon by train and ferry

10 days · Köln → Cornwall und Devon, England

Without driving yourself, you'll travel by Eurostar and regional train to the English south-west. Subtropical gardens above the sea, gentle coastal paths and warm-hearted B&Bs await you, all without hassle or driving on the left.

Vercors and Ecrins by motorhome

12 days · Freiburg → Vercors und Ecrins, Frankreich

From Freiburg across the Jura into the limestone world of the Vercors, then over to the glacial scenery of the Ecrins and back again. Barbecue evenings, mountain lakes and climbing areas included - with routes that won't even give a large motorhome a hard time.

Truffle Autumn in Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco and the Langhe

8 days · Stuttgart → Piemont und Langhe, Italien

Vineyards in autumn colours, truffle markets, long dinners over Barolo and Barbaresco, and nights in quiet villages above the hills. In between, never more than two or three hours in the car.

Spring days in the Thermenland Steiermark

5 days · Dresden → Bad Waltersdorf

Warm thermal water, the first spring sunshine over the vineyard hills and hearty, delicious snacks in the Buschenschanken: this relaxed drive takes you from Saxony to one of the sunniest corners of Austria. Plenty of time to settle in, few kilometres, and a little warmth every day.

By motorhome to Corsica: bays, walking and peaceful autumn days

16 days · Freiburg → Korsika, Frankreich

16 days between Alpine passes, the Tuscan coast and the turquoise bays of Corsica. You'll still be swimming in the warm October water, walking short trails with sea views, and finding quiet spots each evening where the kids can run free.

Northern Rügen in April: cliff coasts, empty beaches and beech forest

6 days · Berlin → Nordrügen, Jasmund und Wittow

When the Baltic is still half-asleep in April and the beeches are only just coming into leaf, the chalk cliffs and wide beaches are almost yours alone. A relaxed road trip week with plenty of nature, walking, and not too much driving.

Winter Week in the Zillertal with a Toddler

7 days · Nürnberg → Zillertal, Tirol

Short driving stages, warm thermal water and crunching snow underfoot: a relaxed winter week for families with a toddler, where nobody needs to hit the slopes to be happy.

Christmas Markets on the Upper Rhine: Strasbourg, Colmar, Basel

4 days · Stuttgart → Basel

Three of the most atmospheric Christmas markets on the Upper Rhine over four relaxed days, linked by short, comfortable train rides. Between half-timbered lanes, fir branches and steaming mugs, there's still plenty of time to stroll and enjoy.

Southern Andalusia: white villages, coast and old towns

14 days · Frankfurt → Cádiz

The travel-out leg is deliberately kept short, so the real journey only truly begins in Andalusia. After that, white hilltop villages await, along with one of Spain's most spectacular gorges and the salty Atlantic air of Cádiz. If you love good food and history, this is a place to slow right down.

With dog and child to Lake Neusiedl

8 days · Dresden → Neusiedler See, Burgenland

A shallow steppe lake, clattering storks on the rooftops, endless cycle paths through vineyards and a cosy holiday base for family and dog. This trip takes its time: little driving, lots of arriving.

Vosges Round Trip: Castles, Lakes and Forests for the Whole Family

9 days · Frankfurt → Vogesen, Frankreich

Between sun-warmed mountain lakes and windswept castle ruins lies a region with something for every age. You'll travel leisurely from place to place, swim in clear lakes, climb castle towers, and take your time in the afternoons. In the end, the circle closes back in Frankfurt.

Into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains by train: Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland

6 days · Leipzig → Sächsische und Böhmische Schweiz

The Bastei, the Schrammsteine and the Bohemian Prebischtor are all waiting for you. You'll stay centrally in Bad Schandau and head out each day by S-Bahn and ferry to a different rock landscape for walking. In between, you'll visit Dresden and a genuine fortress high above the Elbe.

Road trip to Languedoc: Romans, the Camargue and market cuisine

12 days · Stuttgart → Languedoc und Camargue, Frankreich

Ancient arenas that still host festivals today, a two-thousand-year-old aqueduct spanning a river, wild white horses among the reeds, and market stalls piled high with olives and cheese. Two cosy home bases instead of packing your bags every morning.

Summer in the Berchtesgadener Land - a fixed base with mountain views

7 days · Nürnberg → Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern

Arrive once, then stay put: you settle into a holiday flat with mountain views and set off from there each day - sometimes to the water, sometimes on a gentle hillside path, sometimes somewhere warm and dry if it rains. A holiday paced to suit a two-year-old.

From Berlin to Masuria and the Gulf of Gdansk

12 days · Berlin → Masuren und Danziger Bucht, Polen

Clear lakes, old castles and wide sandy beaches: this round trip combines the peace and quiet of Masuria with a Baltic summer near Gdansk. Short drives, plenty of water and history you can touch await you.

Main Cycle Path with a Child: From Bamberg to Würzburg

6 days · Frankfurt → Würzburg

Six days downstream through Franconia: leisurely stages of around 25 to 35 kilometres, World Heritage towns full of half-timbering, playgrounds right by the water, and a child watching the landscape drift by from the trailer. No luggage on your back, but plenty of time for ice cream on the riverbank and castle views.

Cycling around Usedom - Baltic Coast Cycle Route for families

7 days · Berlin → Ahlbeck

Seven days of Baltic Sea, sand and sunshine: you'll roll gently from one seaside resort to the next, swim in the shallow sea and get to know the elegant imperial spa towns. Flat paths, short stages and plenty of beach time for the whole family.

Altmühltal Cycle Path: From Gunzenhausen to Kelheim

6 days · Stuttgart → Kelheim

Gentle river stages, bathing spots in the warm waters of the Altmühl, steep limestone cliffs to climb and mighty castles above the valley. To finish, you'll glide by boat through the spectacular Donaudurchbruch near Weltenburg.

Weser Cycle Route with the family: from Hann. Münden to Hameln

6 days · Dortmund → Hameln

Where three rivers become the Weser, your journey through the land of fairy tales begins. You roll gently downstream, from one half-timbered town to the next, with time for sandcastles, the Pied Piper and old castles. At the end, Hameln awaits with its famous legend.

Elbe Cycle Route with a Child: From Dresden to Torgau

5 days · Leipzig → Torgau

Five relaxed days along the river: gentle cycle paths, historic ferry crossings, castles and vineyards. Plenty of time along the way for playgrounds, riverside picnics and a good dose of Saxon history.

Danube Cycle Path with Children: From Passau to Vienna

8 days · Nürnberg → Wien

Eight relaxed days along the Danube: almost entirely flat, well signposted and largely traffic-free. Between Passau and Vienna, you'll find medieval towns, a famous baroque monastery and plenty of quiet riverside spots for a rest and a paddle.

By train to the Cinque Terre

8 days · Nürnberg → Cinque Terre, Ligurien

Steep vineyards, colourful houses above turquoise water, and a railway line that links all five villages within minutes. You travel there comfortably by train, leave the car at home, and spend a week living to the rhythm of the Ligurian coast.

By rail to Valais: a week in Zermatt at a relaxed pace

7 days · Karlsruhe → Zermatt

Seven days in Valais without a car: gentle train journeys, a fixed base right at the foot of the Matterhorn, and easy excursions by mountain railway and little train. Water, meadows and marmots await - plus plenty of breaks for little legs.

By train to Milan and by car to Lago Maggiore

9 days · Stuttgart → Lago Maggiore

The journey begins comfortably on a train across the Alps to Milan, where the Duomo, the Galleria and a bit of football history await you. Afterwards you pick up a hire car and dive into the western shore of Lago Maggiore: islands, lakeside resorts, a viewpoint summit and plenty of time by the water. To finish, you head back home at a relaxed pace by train.

By night train to Austria: Vienna, Graz and Salzburg

11 days · Hamburg → Salzburg

The journey begins the moment you fall asleep: the night train carries you overnight from the Elbe to the Danube. After that, you'll explore three very different cities at a relaxed pace, with time for a palace, a market and a museum.

Cycling through North Holland: Amsterdam, the coast and cheese towns

7 days · Köln → Alkmaar

A car-free family trip into the flat land of windmills and cheese markets. First a bustling canal city, then dykes, dunes and quiet cycle paths by the sea.

Eight days in the Jungfrau region without a car

8 days · Frankfurt → Grindelwald

Panoramic trains, mountain railways and hiking trails with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau – and every evening you return to the same cosy flat. Swimming in a mountain lake, a cogwheel railway to the highest railway station in Europe, and plenty of time for the kids included.

Caravanning to Bornholm — the Baltic Sea, coastlines and cliffs

12 days · Berlin → Bornholm, Dänemark

Baltic sea air, chalk cliffs and Denmark's sunshine island: a relaxed camper trip with plenty of beach days, short walks and castle ruins, where driving never becomes the main event.

Alsace in autumn: wine, markets and castles with your caravan

7 days · Frankfurt → Elsass, Frankreich

Seven relaxed days along the Alsace Wine Route: golden vineyards, medieval lanes, flammekueche and autumn markets. The caravan stays put while you explore the villages by bike and on foot.

Salzburger Land by caravan: mountains, castles and swimming lakes

10 days · München → Salzburger Land, Österreich

On the question of the Grossglockner: caravans are technically allowed on the Hochalpenstrasse, but with long, steep ramps and tight bends it's genuinely exhausting and stressful. We'll show you a caravan-friendly alternative where your caravan stays safely at the site while you still experience the mountains in all their glory.

Around Lake Constance with the T6 and a bike trailer

8 days · Nürnberg → Bodensee

Turquoise water, flat lakeside cycle paths and swimming spots that are just right for a seven-year-old water enthusiast. You'll set up a fixed base camp twice and head out from there on cycling and day trips around the lake.

With the caravan to Brittany: coast, nature and markets

14 days · Köln → Bretagne, Frankreich

Two weeks, a car and caravan, and the rugged beauty of Brittany: pink granite rocks, wide bays, oysters fresh from the market and walks with sea views all the way. In between, two comfortable driving legs and plenty of time on the coast.

With the caravan over the Reschenpass to Lake Garda

12 days · Stuttgart → Gardasee, Italien

You'll roll gently southwards, stopping off at clear mountain lakes, crossing the Reschenpass at a relaxed pace with its famous submerged church tower, and then giving yourselves plenty of time by the warm waters of Lake Garda. Swimming, walking and markets instead of hustle and toll queues.

Zeeland with a dog: dykes, fish and mussel beds

7 days · Dortmund → Dortmund

Salty air, wide dykes and long sandy beaches where your dog gets to run free again in September. Add smoked fish at the harbour and mussel beds at low tide - a calm coastal week without any stress.

Motorhome summer on Sweden's east coast: Västervik and the archipelago

14 days · Hannover → Schwedische Ostküste und Schären, Smaland

Crystal-clear Baltic waters, red wooden houses and a maze of archipelago islands: this round trip takes you gently northward and leaves plenty of room for paddling, jumping into the water and evenings round the campfire with your teenagers.

By camper into the Highlands and to the Isle of Skye

18 days · Köln → Schottische Highlands und Isle of Skye

Wide-open glens, castle ruins by the water and the rugged mountains of Skye await you. You'll ease into driving on the left, get to grips with single-track roads and their passing places, and set up camp at a handful of carefully chosen spots. Between hikes, there's time for whisky, history and long evenings in the north.

Caravanning to the Danish North Sea

10 days · Bremen → Dänische Nordseeküste, Ringkøbing Fjord

Wide beaches, a lighthouse to climb, seals and a zoo for rainy days: this loop is designed for little legs and short drives. Between Ringkøbing and Blåvand, there's plenty of time for sandcastle building and taking it easy.

To the North Cape and back: up through Sweden, down through Norway

28 days · Berlin → Nordkap, Norwegen

A month, two countries in the north, and the North Cape right in between. This route breaks the huge distances into manageable stages with proper rest days, plus national parks, old towns, fish markets and the quiet vastness of Lapland under the midnight sun.

By motorhome to the fjords of southern Norway

16 days · Hamburg → Südnorwegen (Hardangerfjord und Lysefjord)

Sixteen days between sea, fjord and rock: relaxed stages, plenty of water and some of Norway's finest viewpoints. You'll head north without any rush, letting waterfalls, ferries and pitches with a view set the pace.

To the Costa Brava with a roof tent

14 days · Frankfurt → Costa Brava, Spanien

Two driving legs through France, then clear water over turquoise bays: a roof-tent road trip route that keeps the drives short and the days varied. At your destination, snorkelling coves, lively coastal towns and a Mediterranean that stays awake late into the night await you.

Sardinia by motorhome: coasts, coves and the overnight ferry from Genoa

18 days · Leipzig → Sardinien, Italien

A relaxed road trip loop: an easy drive south first, then an overnight ferry across the Mediterranean and many days of crystal-clear water, hidden coves and coastal paths in Sardinia.

With your rig to the Côte d'Azur and Provence

12 days · Stuttgart → Côte d'Azur und Provence, Frankreich

Coastal panoramas, Provence markets and medieval fortresses: this round trip takes you and your rig safely to the sea and back again, without ever getting stuck with a trailer in a narrow lane. You travel in stages, swim in the mild off-season and eat your way through Provence.

By motorhome to the Algarve

24 days · Köln → Algarve, Portugal

A leisurely motorhome journey across two countries to the far end of Europe: wine regions, Atlantic surf, the green coasts of northern Spain, and finally the golden cliffs of the Algarve. Time to arrive, walk and enjoy.

By campervan to the Tuscan coast

14 days · Nürnberg → Toskana-Küste, Italien

Short driving stages, plenty of time by the water, and campsites shaded by pine trees: these fourteen days are tailored to travelling with a small child. Between the Alps and Tuscan sandy beaches lies a route without any rush.

By caravan from Hannover to Istria

16 days · Hannover → Istrien, Kroatien

From northern Germany at an easy pace towards the Adriatic, with no pass stress for the caravan. At the end, warm sea, fish markets and Venetian-style coastal towns await, and you only need to pitch up twice.

By motorhome over the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

10 days · Dresden → Hohe Tauern, Osttirol

Switchback roads up to 2,500 metres, thundering waterfalls in the autumn light, and quiet mountain pastures off the beaten track. This round trip takes you by motorhome into the heart of the Hohe Tauern and safely home again.

With the rig to Carinthia: swimming lakes and the Nockberge

12 days · Leipzig → Kärnten

Twelve days between crystal-clear swimming lakes, gentle alpine peaks and long summer evenings by the water. The stages stay short enough for the children, and the bike comes out at every lake.

Bernese Oberland by campervan: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz

9 days · Freiburg → Berner Oberland

Turquoise lakes, thundering waterfalls and a panorama of the Eiger, Moench and Jungfrau. This loop shows you the Bernese Oberland on foot and by the water, without blowing your budget. Two toll-free passes bring you comfortably back home.

Julian Alps and Slovenia by Motorhome

12 days · München → Julische Alpen, Slowenien

Turquoise mountain lakes, emerald-green rivers and hiking trails through Triglav National Park: this round trip takes you from Munich to the finest corners of Slovenia. Along the way, we also settle the big question about the Vršič Pass.

Caravanning to South Tyrol: lakes, alpine meadows and short stages

10 days · Stuttgart → Südtirol

Short drives, long stays: from Stuttgart you'll make your way in easy stages across Lake Constance and Tyrol to South Tyrol. There, a warm, shallow lake and a series of gentle alpine walks await you, all doable with a child carrier.

Dolomites motorhome tour: mountain lakes, alpine meadows and manageable passes

14 days · Nürnberg → Dolomiten

Large mountain lakes, wide-open alpine meadows and South Tyrolean markets, with no white-knuckle moments on narrow mountain passes: this route is tailored to a 7.4-metre motorhome and gives you plenty of time to arrive and explore on foot.

Down the Moselle by motorhome: castles, cycle paths and wine villages

8 days · Köln → Mosel

Winding vineyards, old castles and a river that loops in tight bends through the valley. You roll gently downstream, hop on your bikes often, and let the Moselle villages set the pace. No rush, plenty of breaks, and a curious eye for history and good food.

Saxon Switzerland with the rooftop tent: Basteibrücke, Schwedenlöcher and quiet Elbe valleys

6 days · Berlin → Sächsische Schweiz

Sandstone towers, narrow rock stairways and a bridge that seems to float freely between the peaks: this week combines the great classics of Saxon Switzerland with quiet corners away from the crowds. In between, there's time for swimming, castle stories and the Elbe.

Harz loop with the Brockenbahn and mines

8 days · Hannover → Harz

Steam trains, half-timbered towns and underground adventures: this loop through the Harz combines the legendary Brockenbahn with mines you can explore, castles and rewarding walks. Two relaxed bases instead of packing up every day make this a stress-free trip with kids.

Caravanning to the Bavarian Forest

9 days · Leipzig → Bayerischer Wald

Wolves up close, a walk through the treetops, and vast forests turning gold in autumn. Two cosy camping bases, short drives, and plenty of time to explore await you.

Motorhome touring in the Allgäu — mountains, castles and swimming lakes

10 days · Nürnberg → Allgäu

From Franconia via the Ostallgäu to the mountains around Oberstdorf: clear lakes for splashing about, royal castles, a climbing park and plenty of time to settle in. At the end, a relaxed final leg brings you back home.

Short loop through the Northern Black Forest

7 days · Stuttgart → Nordschwarzwald

Dark fir forests, clear lakes and shallow shores for splashing about: this loop through the Northern Black Forest is deliberately slow-paced. Every other day belongs entirely to one place, with short drives in between and plenty of time for little feet in the water.

Whitsun at the Bay of Lübeck: the Baltic with a baby

4 days · Hamburg → Lübecker Bucht

You set off on Friday evening, with the sea close by and a peaceful spot waiting. Sandy beach, warm water for little feet, and market stalls selling fish are all there for you. A weekend to unwind, with baby on board.

Flat cycling route on the East Frisian coast

8 days · Dortmund → Ostfriesische Küste

Wide dykes, mudflats stretching to the horizon and cycle paths that lead straight off from your pitch: a relaxed family circuit for short drives and long cycling days. By the end, you're back home in Dortmund.

Autumn on Rügen: chalk cliffs, beaches and brick Gothic

14 days · Dresden → Rügen

Chalk cliffs above the Baltic Sea, a treetop path over the forests, historic seaside resorts and a ride on the Rasender Roland. For grey days there are museums, castles and an Ozeaneum waiting. A loop that won't bore even a ten-year-old explorer.

By camper van to the Mecklenburg Lake District

9 days · Berlin → Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Gentle paths, shallow water and plenty of time to settle in: this first camper trip is entirely geared towards the needs of a three-year-old. Between swimming lakes, a wildlife park and forest, there's ample leisure every day for sandcastles and an ice cream by the shore.

By caravan to Amrum - first North Sea island

12 days · Hannover → Amrum

From Hannover, you head gently towards the North Sea coast, with a stop at Steinhuder Meer and a quiet base on the mainland, before the big crossing to Amrum. There, wide sandy beaches, the Wadden Sea and long car-free days await. By the end, you'll be old hands at ferries and towing.

First motorhome trip: relaxed on the Darß

10 days · Leipzig → Fischland-Darß-Zingst

Ten days of wide beaches, pine forest and bodden lagoons, with no rushing behind the wheel. You'll drive short stages to the Baltic Sea, settle in for several nights at a time, and let your child properly arrive amid sand, water and forest.