Why rent a campervan in Germany? Variety, Comfort, and Perfect Infrastructure

Renting a motorhome in Germany is the ideal way to experience the country's diversity comfortably and independently. The biggest advantage is the excellent infrastructure: a dense network of highways gets you quickly from A to B, and the countless campsites and pitches make traveling extremely easy. Planning is child's play via a platform like Campcruisers: easily compare different models, sizes and prices from providers throughout Germany online. Whether a compact campervan for a city trip or a large family motorhome for a holiday in the Alps - you will find exactly the right vehicle. If you rent a camper in Germany, you can drive through the vineyards on the Moselle one day, explore the Wadden Sea the next, and visit one of the lively major cities on the third.

The best tours when you rent a motorhome in Germany

A rented camper is your ticket to the most beautiful corners of Germany. Here are three route suggestions from the coasts to the Alps.

🌊 Tour 1: The Baltic Sea Coast – From Lübeck to Rügen

This route takes you along the German Baltic coast with its Hanseatic cities, sandy beaches, and chalk cliffs.

• Duration: 7-9 days
• Distance: approx. 500 km
• Ideal for: Families, beach lovers, culture enthusiasts
• Day 1 & 2: Lübeck & the Bay of Lübeck
• Start in the beautiful Hanseatic city of Lübeck (UNESCO World Heritage) with its Holsten Gate. Afterwards, explore the seaside resorts on the Bay of Lübeck like Timmendorfer Strand.
• Day 3 & 4: Wismar, Rostock & Fischland-Darß-Zingst (approx. 150 km)
• Visit the Hanseatic cities of Wismar and Rostock. Take a trip to the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula and walk along the wild West Beach or visit the artists' village of Ahrenshoop.
• Day 5-7: Rügen – Chalk Cliffs & Seaside Resorts (approx. 150 km)
• Drive to Germany's largest island, Rügen. Visit the famous chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park and stroll along the piers of the elegant seaside resorts of Binz and Sellin.

🍷 Tour 2: The Romantic Road & the Black Forest

This classic route takes you through the medieval heart of Germany to the legendary Black Forest.

• Duration: 8-10 days
• Distance: approx. 700 km
• Ideal for: History buffs, connoisseurs, hikers
• Day 1 & 2: Würzburg & Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Start your tour in Würzburg with its Residence (UNESCO). Follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a perfectly preserved medieval town.
• Day 3 & 4: Dinkelsbühl & the Allgäu (approx. 200 km)
• Visit other gems on the route like Dinkelsbühl. Your destination is the Allgäu region with the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen.
• Day 5-7: The Black Forest (approx. 250 km)
• Drive into the Black Forest. Explore the Black Forest High Road, visit Lake Titisee and the Triberg Waterfalls. A hike through the Wutach Gorge is a must for nature lovers.
• Day 8: Freiburg im Breisgau
• End your tour in the sunny university city of Freiburg with its famous Minster and the "Bächle" (small water channels).

🏔️ Tour 3: The German Alpine Road

This spectacular route takes you along approximately 450 kilometres from Lindau on Lake Constance to Königssee near Berchtesgaden.

• Duration: 7-9 days
• Distance: approx. 450 km
• Ideal for: Mountain lovers, landscape photographers, experienced drivers
• Day 1 & 2: Lake Constance & Allgäu
• Start in Lindau on Lake Constance and drive through the picturesque landscape of the Allgäu towards Füssen.
• Day 3 & 4: Garmisch-Partenkirchen & the Zugspitze (approx. 100 km)
• Stop in Oberammergau and visit Linderhof Palace. Your destination is Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From here, you can take a cable car or cogwheel train up the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain.
• Day 5 & 6: Tegernsee & Chiemsee (approx. 150 km)
• Enjoy the Bavarian cosiness at Lake Tegernsee. Continue to Lake Chiemsee, the "Bavarian Sea", and take a boat trip to the islands of Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee.
• Day 7 & 8: Berchtesgadener Land & Königssee (approx. 100 km)
• Explore the Berchtesgadener Land. Drive the Rossfeld Panorama Road and take a boat trip across the emerald-green Königssee to the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.

Getting to Germany: Central and Easy to Reach

Germany is located in the heart of Europe and is excellently accessible from all over the world, especially by plane.

• ✈️ By Plane (Most Common Option):

• Germany has several major international hubs that are perfectly connected to global flight networks.

• From the UK & Ireland: There are numerous daily direct flights from London, Manchester, Dublin, and other major cities to hubs like Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), and Hamburg (HAM). Airlines like Lufthansa, British Airways, Ryanair, and Eurowings operate these routes.
• From the USA & Canada: You'll find direct flights from major cities like New York, Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver to Frankfurt and Munich, operated by airlines such as Lufthansa, United, Delta, and Air Canada.
• From Australia, New Zealand & South Africa: Travel will typically involve at least one stop, usually via a major hub in the Middle East (like Dubai or Doha) or Asia (like Singapore).

• 🚗 By Car & Ferry (from the UK):
• For travellers from the UK, it's also possible to drive. This involves taking a ferry or the Eurotunnel from the UK to France or the Netherlands and then driving into Germany.

After your arrival, you will get to the pick-up location of your camper. The exact address of our partner's motorhome rental station and information on how to get there from the airport will be in your booking documents.

Germany's Cuisine: Regional, Diverse & Hearty

When you rent a camper in Germany, you can discover the great variety of regional cuisines.

What you should definitely try:

• 🥨 Pretzel & Weisswurst: The classic Bavarian breakfast.
• 🐟 Fischbrötchen: An absolute must on the North and Baltic Sea coasts.
• 🍖 Currywurst: An icon of street food, especially in Berlin.
• 🍰 Black Forest Gateau (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte): The famous cream cake with cherries and kirsch.

Camping in Germany: Perfectly Organised with a Huge Selection

Germany is a paradise for campers, offering one of the best and densest camping infrastructures in the world.

• 🏕️ Wild Camping & Free-Standing:
• Wild camping is generally forbidden in Germany. Staying overnight to "restore fitness to drive" in a rest area or car park is often tolerated but is a legal grey area. Using official sites is safer.

• 🚐 Official Sites & Campsites:
• The selection is huge. There are thousands of sites for every taste and budget. Here are some recommended sites from different regions of Germany that you can find and book directly on Campcruisers:
• Campingplatz Holmernhof (Bad Füssing, Bavaria)
• A first-class 5-star spa and wellness campsite in Lower Bavaria, ideal for anyone seeking relaxation in the famous thermal baths of Bad Füssing.
• Kur- und Feriencamping Holmernhof Dreiquellenbad (Bad Griesbach, Bavaria)
• Another top site from the Holmernhof group, perfectly combining wellness and nature in the Rottal spa triangle. Ideal for golfers and those seeking recreation.
• Ostseecamp & Ferienpark "Rostocker Heide" (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)
• Located directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea, this large holiday park offers a perfect mix of beach holidays and trips to Rostock or Warnemünde.
• XXLKW Secure Parking Elbebrücke Motorhome Site (Saxony-Anhalt)
• A practical and highly secure site, ideal for an overnight stopover. It is conveniently located directly on the A9 motorway near Oranienbaum-Wörlitz, close to the Elbe bridge.
• Camping Aach (Oberstaufen, Bavaria)
• Situated in the heart of the Allgäu region, this site is the ideal starting point for hikes and tours into the Bavarian Alps.
• Harz-Camp Bremer Teich (Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt)
• An idyllic campsite by a swimming lake, perfect for exploring the Harz mountains and the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg.
• Campingpark Ostseebad Rerik (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)
• Located between the Baltic Sea and the Salzhaff lagoon, this site offers a quiet alternative to the large seaside resorts and is ideal for families and water sports enthusiasts.
• MainGlück Camping (Neustadt am Main, Bavaria)
• A modern campsite directly on the banks of the Main river in the Spessart region, perfect for cyclists on the Main Cycle Path and for relaxing days in nature.
• Ellis Wilder Blick (Brandenburg)
• A private and quiet pitch in the Brandenburg countryside, ideal for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the rural idyll.

Discover these and many more bookable campsites and private motorhome pitches for your Germany tour directly on Campcruisers!