simplicitas

Good evening,
This morning, 2 days before leaving on a one month overseas holiday, my family (2 parents, 3 teen girls and a kindergartener) discovered that our home exchange fell through...so after many internet searches...
We have the first 2 weeks planned so far (Amsterdam, Bruges and Cologne), but we can't seem to figure out the last 2 weeks.
From Cologne, is there a spot less than 6 hours by car that is amenable to hiking and outdoor activities and culturally intersting?
We have entertained Berlin and Lausanne. Are there any Swiss campgrounds that someone could recommend?
Thank you for your input.

bilboburgler

Trier, Luxembourg city, Strasbourg, Hanover, Kassel, Dresden, Leipzig, Lake Constance

annhig

The Pfalz? wonderful walking, wine and castles.

Heidelberg, Mannheim, Speyer, and numerous smaller towns to explore when the legs need a rest.

Pegontheroad

I haven't been camping in Europe for many years, but I recall a book with names, locations, etc., of European campgrounds.

It may be worth your while to search online for one.

annhig

how about this:

http://www.eurocampings.co.uk

justineparis

Wow that super sucks and to happen in august is the worst as thst is the busiest month for holidays spots. At this point i would start looking at anything, two hotle rooms, or whatever, those csmps sound good too.