Sat 28th
We drove into Germany through Austria but avoided any motorways
there as we would have to use a Go Box (very expensive). We had to go right
through Bregenz town centre so enjoyed the views of Lake Constance. Our aim was
to meander up to Rottenburg to meet up with an old colleague of Tina’s via some
stellplatz from the Top 75 Stellplatz book we had been given by Mrs Schubert
back in Lake Como. Good decision as they
were all good spots but very different.
Amtzell – Buchel – beautifully kept site at the back of a
Landgashoff. Excellent local beer. Not excellent weather as it rained for 36
hours!
yes, it's raining
Mon 30th
First stop the Erwin Hymer museum in Bad Waldsee – very modern
contemporary building with a really funky presentation style of all the
exhibits. Not so many motorhomes but lots of strange caravans.
it never caught on
van is nearly smaller that the car
viewing platform was an extra
Next stop was Carthago World in Aulendorf. Very modern factory and
site with a free stellplatz. Of course we had to inspect all the new vans in
the huge showroom, prices were also potentially huge if you specced up a van
with all the desirable extras. Funny to be settled in for the night in front of
the factory gates.
They had no record of my email requesting a tour so next day we
appeared at 10am and were given a personal tour by Stefan at no cost.
Fascinating to see the production methods and the extensive use of CNC
machines. Bit bigger than the ones we had in school. To see a huge liner side
being machined out was impressive. Very much a team effort to insure consistent
quality at every stage of assembly.
Mengen
Nice stellplatz by a nature reserve. Lots of wildlife to watch
cruising by in front of us. Wonderful sunset.
Bad Durrheim
The biggest stellplatz we have ever seen – 450 vans when
full!!! Felt ok as divided up into lots
of different areas. Free rolls in the morning as we were firstimers there. Nice
touch. Very German town as virtually no British tourists go there. Huge spa in
the centre which is the main attraction.
Thurs 3rd July - Unterkirnach
Lovely camping car area near centre of town with lots of character.
Lots of old buildings and a working water mill by the town square. The tourist
info lady was super helpful and told us we also were entitled to a free regional
pass for buses, trains and pools etc. Brilliant. Next day we scooted up to Schonwald
after my morning cycle ride. Lovely scenery and roads. We used our pass to go
swimming in the outdoor pool. Freezing!
We scooted up to the ski jumps – we watch this on TV . close up they
look frightening. They truly are very brave and a bit mad.
water wheel
stellpaltz
rolling Black Forest hills
gulp.....
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