Camping William, Schafbach 10, Allensbach, Tel 075336211
To Find Site:- Coming from the north on the A81 continue to
junction with A98. From here the road to Konstanz becomes road 33. Where
the dual carriage way ends exit following signs for Markelfingen. In a
short distance watch out for a very sharp left turn and follow road
along to campsite. Be aware that immediately before the campsite
entrance is a railway level crossing which is closed at frequent
intervals so make sure you have room the other side before you proceed
forward. Reception is closed from midday reopening at 2.30pm.
Camping William is situated on Gnadensee which is one of the
smaller stretches of water that form the western end of the Bodensee.
Facing the lakeside is a grassed area for sunbathing and swimming in the
lake. As mentioned in the directions there is a railway line running
along one side of the campsite for mainly local trains. Whilst these can
be heard we did not consider them to be a particular annoyance. Like
many German campsites it has a high proportion of permanent/seasonal
campers on site and tourists are fitted in where there is space so don’t
expect a “pretty” campsite. All pitches are of a reasonable size and are
mainly on grass but often with chipped granite under base which gives a
bit more stability in bad weather although it does not cover the entire
pitch. The site slopes from reception down to the lakes edge so
levelling
may be required. Electric points are situated on
each row of pitches and use CEE17 blue connectors are
rated at 16 amps. As electricity is metered your
lead will be locked into the cabinet and on the day you leave you need
to give one/two hour’s notice so that your usage can be calculated. (If
using the ACSI discount card you get a 4kw a day electricity allowance
and only pay for usage above this) You may also need a longer lead
depending on where you are pitched.
Water
is available at either the toilet blocks or the motorhome waste point.
Grey waste water can be disposed of at the motorhome service point and
at a point by each toilet block, as can the chemical toilet. There are
two toilet blocks, the one further into the site being the larger. They
are of a nice quality with seated toilets and paper provided. The
showers are operated by tokens available from reception. (Again those
using ACSI are entitled to one token per person per day) Dish and
clothes washing facilities are also provided with washing machines in
the large block. Across from reception is a shop come bar/café with a
typical campsite menu. It is nicely positioned overlooking the lake.
Bread can be ordered. There is an information room with leaflets on the
many attractions around the Bodensee. There is a WiFi provision but I
found it impossible to get connected on my laptop but that could be my
settings and even my mobile phone struggled to connect to it. The mobile
signal was OK. As mentioned the site accepts the ACSI discount card in
the low season but this does not apply to pitches immediately facing the
lake. Please note that dogs are not accepted at this campsite.
This campsite is in an excellent position from which to explore
the Bodensee, be it by car, bicycle or train. The Zeppelin Museum at
Friedrichshafen is a popular choice. As the campsite is a bit further
away from the main tourist attraction might actually provide for a more
peaceful stay? There is a cycle route all round the lake and it can be
joined from immediately outside the campsite. If you want to take it
easier the local trains (nearest station about 4 kms away) also accept
cycles so easy to take the train one way and cycle back the other. There
is nothing within easy walking distance of the site and for food
shopping either Allensbach or Radolzell would be the best option. Lake
steamers depart from Allensbach which is about 4 kms from the site.
