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Germany Motorhome Itinerary

Are you planning a motorhome trip to Germany, but don’t know where to start?

We’ve got the perfect Germany motorhome itinerary for you! Whether you’re in a motorhome, campervan or even a car with a tent, our two week German itinerary will take you on an incredible road trip across the country.

From the dramatic mountains of Bavaria and stunning castles along the Romantic Road, to the sparkling waters of Lake Constance and the beautiful Black Forest, this journey will share breathtaking landscapes, exciting adventures and iconic sights as you tour Germany.

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• A 2459km route with daily mileage and drive times.
• Ten recommended campsites and stellplatz suitable for motorhomes.
• 70+ attractions and points of interest along the route.
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• Three wild camping spots to try, and access to all our Germany wild camping tips.

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Where Are You Going?

This itinerary starts in beautiful Bruges and heads south, skirting past the industrial belt of Germany into the gorgeous Mosel, full of vineyards, pretty towns and castles.

You’ll meander further south through medieval Heidelberg and into the Black Forest, for fantastic roads, atmospheric Bavarian villages and some of Germany’s best attractions.

Further south still, you’ll visit lakes, more castles and the summit of the mighty Zugspitze before heading north once again on the Romantic Road.

Throughout the itinerary, you’ll find suggestions for how to spend your day – whether you’re a history and culture vulture or an adventure seeker, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy with our itinerary.

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Everything you need to know when motorhoming in Germany

Going on a motorhome holiday to Germany? You’re sure to have a fantastic time because this country, with an area of 357,022 square kilometres, offers unlimited possibilities. Visit the capital Berlin, get active in the beautiful nature of the Black Forest or Sauerland and then enjoy a famous German 'bratwurst' straight from the barbecue. Oh, and are you a beer lover? Then a visit to one of the many beer gardens or breweries is not to be missed.

Take this information with you when you leave, and you'll have everything you need to know before you go motorhoming in Germany. You can also download this PDF and read the information at your leisure.

Overnight stops

Are looking to stop overnight in Germany during your motorhome holiday? You are allowed to stay overnight in Germany in specially designated parking areas for motorhomes and on campsites.

You can park on the street or in a regular car park for a maximum of 24 hours, provided there is no sign prohibiting this. You can also stay the night on private property if you have permission from the owner unless prohibited by the local government.

Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone number: 112 Police: 110

Compulsory to bring

A warning triangle and reflective jackets for the driver and passenger(s).

Roads and traffic

Speed limit The maximum speed limit for a motorhome in Germany:

• Within built-up areas ≤ 3,5 t: 50 km/h
• Within built-up area > 3,5 ton: 50 km/h
• Outside built-up area ≤ 3.5 tons: 100 km per hour
• Outside built-up area > 3.5 tons: 80 km per hour
• Motorway ≤ 3.5 tons: no limit but 130 km per hour advised
• Motorway> 3.5 tons: 100 km per hour

Speed camera warning

It is forbidden to have a radar warning in Germany. Even speed camera detectors in navigation systems or apps may not be used.

Driving in winter

Winter tyres and sufficient windscreen washer fluid are listed as requirements in winter conditions in the German traffic regulations (StVO). If you drive with summer tyres during wintery conditions, you can expect a fine of €60. And are you obstructing traffic because of incorrect tyres? Then this fine will be increased to at least €80. If winter conditions can be avoided, then summer tyres may be used. This is an exception for regions in Germany with less snowy conditions as well as for owners of multiple vehicles. In the event of an accident and the motorhome is not adapted to winter conditions, the driver may be held (partly) liable.

Which tyres are recognised as winter tyres? Winter tyres can be recognised by the alpine symbol, a mountain with a snowflake (3PMSF). Until October 2024, tyres marked M+S (mud + snow) are also permitted if produced before 31 December 2017. You also need snow chains. These are mandatory in places where shown by signs. Motorists who do not live in Germany must also comply with the regulations.

Additional load

No load may extend from the front of the motorhome. You can carry a load extending up to 1.5 meters at the back, but if the load extends more than 1 meter it must be indicated by a red and white striped panel measuring 30x30 cm.

Other traffic rules

• If your motorhome weighs more than 3,500 kilos, the road signs for trucks apply to you in Germany.
• Motorhomes that are wider than two meters must stay in the right lane at a ‘Baustelle'. If you get caught, it will cost between €20 and €75.
• In Germany, the 'halber Tacho' rule applies when calculating the correct minimum distance (in metres) between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Divide the speed you are driving by two. If you are driving at 100 km per hour, then you must keep a distance of at least 50 meters.  Converted into time that is 1.8 seconds. Obviously, in poor visibility, slippery conditions or on poor road surfaces, you should keep a greater distance. 
• Motor vehicles cannot be towed Germany. This is stated in the Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung (StVZO).

Environment

Low Emission Zones

Some large cities in Germany have a low emission zone in the centre. There is a similar zone in the Ruhr area. Only vehicles complying with exhaust emission standards are allowed to enter this zone. Motorways running through the Ruhr area are excluded from the low emissions zone. You can recognise the low emission zones in Germany by the road sign 'Umweltzone'. The sign shows which environmental stickers you may or may not use to drive into the zone. For example, a German low emission zone may only be accessible to vehicles with a green sticker. Vehicles with a different colour sticker or without a sticker are not allowed in. More about the different environmental stickers below.

Travelling by motorhome As a motorhome traveller, you are not as likely to be faced with a low emissions zone in Germany. That is if you stay on the motorway. None of the motorways in Germany come under the current Umweltzones.

German environmental stickers

The German environmental stickers apply to all vehicles that intend to drive in, or through, a German low emission zone. There are several types. The four categories have been defined based on European emission standards. There are three coloured stickers: red, yellow and green. It is also possible that a vehicle does not meet the standards and therefore does not qualify for an environmental sticker.

• No sticker , Euro 1. These are generally the older petrol engine cars without a regulated catalytic converter and older diesel vehicles.
• Red sticker , Euro 2. The red sticker is no longer issued, because the yellow sticker is the lowest level required for the current environmental zones.
• Yellow sticker , Euro 3. This sticker is only valid for Neu-Ulm.
• Green sticker , Euro 4-,  5- and 6-norm.

Motorhomes with a diesel engine that have been retrofitted with a particulate filter with KBA approval may qualify for a higher environmental sticker. The stickers can be bought online (Google is your best friend) or you can buy them in Germany, at the vehicle registration office, at all approval authorities ('TUV and DEKRA') and at authorised garages in Germany. If you drive in Germany with the motorhome, please take the original registration certificate with you. 😉 Place the sticker on the inside bottom right of the windscreen. The moment you enter an 'Umweltzone' without the required environmental sticker, you risk a fine of €80.

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Touring Germany by Motorhome

Want to tour Germany by motorhome or campervan? This hands-on guide includes all the practical information you’ll need to know before you go!

Germany in a Nutshell

Key facts for touring germany by motorhome.

• Weather – our preference is to visit Germany in the summer months, as the climate is broadly similar to the UK, with similar regional variations like we have between southern England and highland Scotland.
• Currency – Germany uses the Euro (€). £1 is worth around €1.2.
• Insurance – most motorhome insurance policies will cover Germany – check your policy.
• Language – Germans, unsurprisingly, speak German, although English is also widely spoken.
• Place to Stay – Germany has a huge range of stellplatz (aires) and campsites available. Free (wild) camping’s also possible, but best treated as overnight parking only, so don’t put anything outside the van and only stay a single night.
• Mobile Phone and Internet – you can usually use your UK phone and Internet allowance in Germany, check with your provider. We use Three’s Internet with Legs SIM cards for Internet, and 1p Mobile SIM cards for phone calls.
• Getting there from the UK – there are various ferries from the UK to France, Belgium and Amsterdam. Once on the continent toll-free motorways get you to Germany quickly and cheaply.
• Renting a Van – if you don’t have the time to drive your own motorhome, there are several companies renting vans in Germany. Expect prices of roughly £700 to £1000 a week for a two berth C Class coachbuilt.
• Customs – you can cross borders between EU countries with large amounts of alcohol and tobacco, as long as it’s for personal use. There are no customs posts at the land borders except with Switzerland.
• Pet Dogs – you can take your pet dogs and cats (or ferrets) to Germany and return to the UK with them without quarantine. You’ll need a valid Pet Passport for this (talk to your vet), and (for dogs only) will need to visit a vet for a worming treatment on your way back to the UK.
• Roads – generally very well-maintained and with little traffic compared with the UK.  Germany drives on the right.
• Low Emission Zones – Germany has introduced LEZs across large parts of the country, which they call umweltzonen.  These appear to be policed by parking wardens, and we’ve accidentally driven across a couple of them without being fined. We now have an umweltzone sticker, which can be obtained for a few Euros.
• Headlights – some countries mandate the use of dipped headlights even during bright daylight. Germany doesn’t have this law.
• Compulsory Equipment – download the AA’s latest requirements PDF to see what you need to carry.
• Tyres – check the AA’s page for the latest details . In summary full winter (3 peak snowflake mark) tyres are needed in icy conditions; M+S tyres aren’t enough to avoid a fine.
• LPG (Gas) – Autogas refill stations are available widely across Germany. If you don’t have a self-refillable system, note that you can’t get Calor Gas bottles refilled in Germany.
• Tolls – Germany has a world-class toll-free motorway network for motorhomes.

Great Places to Motorhome to in Germany

Germany has a beautiful range of landscapes to enjoy, from the woods and pastures of the Black Forest in the south-west, to the castle-studded Rhine, the high grey peaks of the Bavarian Alps in the south. The cities, many of which were destroyed in WW2, still stand proud, with fascinating museums like the Duetsches Museum in Munich, the mind-boggling Miniatur Wonderland in Hamburg and the DDR (East Germany) Museum in Berlin.

Another tip: the German tourist board publishes details of tourist routes across the country . These are well worth looking into, and they can easily form the basis of a motorhome tour.

Here are just a few of the places we’ve visited. Click on the links below to get the full blog post, with the GPS co-ordinates of where we stayed overnight.

• Berlin ( blog post here )
• Hamburg ( blog post here )
• The Rhine ( blog post here )
• Munich ( blog post here )
• The Black Forest ( blog post here )
• Murnau am Seehausen ( blog post here )

Germany doesn’t hide from its WW2 past, and there are reminders of what happened during that time across the country. We visited the following places in Germany, as pilgrimages to those that suffered under the barbarity of repression and war.

• The Dachau Concentration Camp ( blog post here )
• The Kehlsteinhaus, the Eagle’s Nest ( blog post here )
• The Documentation Center Nazi Party Rallying Grounds in Nuremberg ( blog post here )

Waldkirch (The Black Forest)

Murnau am Seehausen

A Quick Look at Germany – Some Short Videos

Looking around a stellplatz (motorhome aire) in Germany

Driving alongside the Rhine in Germany

Driving a motorhome on a German autobahn (motorway)

How Much Does it Cost to Tour Germany?

Germany is one of Europe’s biggest motorhome-friendly countries. According to this website , there were easily twice as many motorhomes in use in Germany than in the UK in 2017. Hence wohnmobils (as motorhomes are called in German) are well catered for.

Like in much of mainland Europe, motorhomes are much more freely accepted in towns and cities than they are in the UK. Stellplätze are the German version of the aire’s network found in France, official low-cost motorhome overnight parking places. Campercontact.com is one database of  Stellplätzen , and lists over 1400 motorhome-specific parking places in Germany. 500 of these cost less than €10 a night, and 300 are free. These feature alongside over 800 campsites, and that’s not counting mixed-parking places, parking allowed at businesses and so on.

At the time of writing (Dec 2018), Germany is middle-of-the-pack when it comes to diesel, petrol and LPG prices, being roughly similar to France ( latest prices here ).  In terms of groceries , Germany is roughly similar to the UK, although you’ll get a good bottle of wine rather more cheaply there!

One area we did notice was expensive was campsites, which were generally of a great quality, but you paid for it. Out of season we used the ACSI CampingCard scheme to keep these costs down, which lists over 350 campsites in Germany.

We maintained a diary of costs on our first tour across Europe and Morocco (2011 to 2013) and these are included in the spreadsheet below. Just click on the image to download a copy.

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Germany by Motorhome – In Depth

When to go to germany.

Germany’s weather is (very broadly) in line with that of the UK. Milder in the north, with skiing possible in winter across a ton of resorts in winter .

Bergfex.com has information on German ski resorts

Our personal preference would be to tour Germany between spring and autumn, when the weather’s kinder and there’s no need for winter tyres. If you’re into your winter sports though, or just fancy wandering the country when the stellplatzen are quieter, you can be certain Germany will keep the roads clear.

Driving Your Own Motorhome to Germany

Taking your own motorhome to Germany is pretty straightforward. Ferries from the UK will get you over to France, Belgium or the Netherlands, from where you can take toll-free motorways into Germany. Of course, Germany is a rather large country, so your route will probably vary depending on which part(s) you want to visit. This interactive Department for Transport map shows the various ferry routes available, and the image below shows some example driving routes into Germany.

Renting a Motorhome in Germany

Motorhome rental companies like mc-rent.es offer motorhomes for rent for pick-up in Germany, and we’ve met a few non-Europeans who’ve opted to rent vans in Germany for multi-month trips around the continent. The rental companies websites usually let you get a quick idea of costs, which tend to vary with motorhome type/size, and season.

For a rough idea of costs, McRent shows the following quotes:

• A 2 week rental of a 2 berth panel van mid January, picked up in Berlin: €1200 (around £1100).
• A 2 week rental of a 4 berth C class coachbuilt in mid June, picked up in Munich: €1800 (around £1600).
• A 2 week rental of a 6 berth C class coachbuilt in mid August, picked up in Konstanz: £2300 (around £2100).

If you’ve not toured in a motorhome before, have a look at our book, The Motorhome Touring Handbook , for tons of first-hand tips and ideas.

Finding Places to Overnight in Germany

Finding places to overnight in your motorhome in Germany is easy. There’s a good network of Stellplatz (aires) and campsites. Here are some of our favourite resources for finding places to stay:

• Other blogger’s maps ( see more info )
• The Camperstop book of aires ( see more info )
• The campercontact.com database and app of motorhome aires ( see more info )
• The park4night.com database and app listing aires, campsites, free camps and businesses who allow overnight stays ( see more info )
• The ACSI CampingCard out-of-season camping discount books ( see more info)
• Websites like camping.info are great for finding campsites ( see more info )

If you’re looking for inspiration on places to visit, books like the Rough Guide to Germany and Lonely Planet Germany are great. The tourist routes across Germany are also well worth looking into.

Driving in Germany

Germany has a well-deserved reputation for great quality roads. The motorway (autobahn) network in particular is known for having sections where there is no speed limit, not that us motorhome drivers are likely to be vying for space in the fast lane with flying Mercedes, Audis and BMWs!

Other than the obvious need to drive on the right, driving in Germany is much the same as the UK, but here are a few hints and tips:

• You’ll need to carry some additional safety stuff in your van ( the RAC website lists out what you need)
• When exiting motorways a blue ausfahrt sign indicates where the exit is. The exit road often goes into a tight corner or tightens up as you loop around, it is well worth taking note of the separate speed limit for the exit lane and reducing your speed accordingly.
• Along the motorways the service stations like we have in the UK are also supplemented with more frequent parking areas. These generally have loos and picnic tables to eat at and offer a good alternative for a rest.
• Signs saying umleitung  (or just a capital U) mean diversion. We saw a fair few of these on our tours, and just followed the signs. Geschlossen means closed.

Low Emission Zones in Germany (Umweltzonen)

A number of German cities and built-up areas are now covered by low emission zones called u mweltzonen.  To drive into these, your motorhome will need a sticker (or umweltplakette ) in the windscreen, which shows how ‘clean’ the motorhome is: Green is the cleanest, then it’s yellow and finally red. If you have a green sticker, you can go into all of the zones, but if you have a yellow or red one, you won’t be able to enter some of them.

On the ground, you’ll notice signs showing you’re about to enter an umweltzone, sometimes with no opportunity to avoid the one you’re about to drive into. Thankfully they’re not policed with cameras, and we’ve driving through one or two of them before we got a sticker, without being fined. It seems the system is policed by parking wardens, so unless you actually park up in a zone without a sticker, you may well get away with it. They’re not expensive though, so probably worth just getting one, and knowing which zones you can and can’t enter, just for peace of mind.

The RAC website has a good explanation of the zones and stickers , and links to berlin.de , where you can order a sticker for your van for around €6.

Petrol, Diesel and LPG in Germany

Diesel, petrol and LPG are widely available in Germany. A few hints and tips for finding and buying these fuels:

• Fuel prices seemed to vary during the day, and day of the week, with prices being lowest on Sunday and Monday.
• Diesel is simply called diesel in Germany, petrol is super (95) or super plus (98) , LPG is called LPG  or autogas . Diesel pump handles are black or yellow, unleaded are green.
• For a rough idea of fuel prices, have a look at fuel-prices-europe.info .
• For a database of LPG locations in Germany and across Europe, go to mylpg.eu .
• Germany uses the ACME LPG adaptor for self-refillable gas bottles.

Motorhome Service Points in Germany

Service points, are areas where you can take on fresh water, and empty your grey water tank and toilet cassette (black water). They’re normally a drive-over drain, with an installation off to one side with two taps: one for taking on fresh water and one for rinsing your cassette out. A few tips for finding and using service points in Germany:

• You’ll find a range of service point designs in Germany, from commercial machines to hand-made facilities.
• Almost all campsites have them. If you pay to stay on a site, the services are included. If you don’t stay, some sites will still let you pop in and use the services for a few Euros.
• There are thousands of service points outside of campsites in Germany. You can find them using apps like campercontact.com and park4night.com .
• In winter water supplies may be turned off at times when the supply might freeze.
• Some folks unwittingly use the fresh water tap for rinsing their toilet cassette: we use anti-bacterial wipes to clean the tap before attaching a hose pipe or using a collapsible water carrier.

Using Internet and Phone in Germany

This is how we stay in touch when we’re touring Germany in our motorhome:

• For the Internet we have an unlocked 4G personal WiFi device . This has a Three Feel at Home ( Internet with Legs ) PAYG SIM card in it, which connects to a mobile phone 3G network and shares it out to our laptop and phones.
• Our system ( described in detail here ) uses a roof-mounted antenna which helps get a better signal, as the metal shell of the van effectively blocks much of the signal.
• Other folks report good results from Vodafone Internet SIMs which provide up to 50GB a month and only require a 30 day agreement.
• For the phone we use SIM cards from 1pmobile.com . We don’t use these for Internet access, although we could turn on mobile data in an emergency, which would cost around £10 per GB.
• Post offices are called Deutsche Post and have a yellow sign outside them. Stamps are called briefmarken.

Supermarkets and Eating Out in Germany

We found Germany to be pretty good value for eating out, finding most of our meals seemed to consist of heart meals of meat and potatoes, in one form or another. We found beer gardens to be good value, although soft drinks there seemed to be more expensive than alcoholic ones so shandies for example ( radler ) weren’t cheap. We noted these costs back in 2012:

• 2 x hot main course, plus two large beers at a campsite €25
• 2 x hot main course, plus one large radler (shandy) and two large beers in Bavarian restaurant €35
• 2 x roasted pig knuckle and potatoes, one large beer, one small radler in Munich beer garden €31.80
• 1 large beer and small radler in Munich beer garden €11.80
• 1 takeaway box of chicken chow mein €3.50
• 1 x roasted pig knuckle, potato dumpling and large Rauchbier (smoked beer) plus 1 x chicken nuggets and chips and a large sprite in Bamburg beer garden €24
• Small bottle of pop from kiosk in Hamburg €1.30
• Ice creams ( cone and one scoop) €0.70 – €1.20

In terms of supermarkets, we used Edeka, Netto, Lidl and Aldi (only Edeka accepted our Visa or MasterCard, so cash was needed for all purchases back in 2012). Supermarkets are generally closed on Sundays. When buying drinks all bottles have a pfand (deposit) on them, glass and plastic – generally around 25c a bottle, which is claimed by taking the bottles back to the same chain of stores (doesn’t have to be the same store, but you can’t take back Lidl bottles to Aldi, the machine just spits them back at you – we tried!). You’ll get the deposit back in the form of a voucher to use in the store, or some machines offered you the option to give it to charity. Here are some costs we recorded in 2012:

• 1l UHT milk €0.45
• Loaf of bread €1.11
• 250g mushrooms €1.49
• 125g mozzarella ball €0.49
• 1l still bottled water €0.35 (plus 25c pfand)
• 6 x 330ml bottles of White beer €1.99 (plus 25c pfand per bottle €1.50)
• 1l carton of wine €0.49
• 100g budget chocolate bar €0.54

Doing Laundry in Germany

On our tours across Germany we didn’t manage to find many self-service launderettes and tended to rely in washing facilities at campsites, but perhaps we didn’t try hard enough! If you search Google Maps for SB waschsalon , you’ll find lots of launderettes across the country. For  future tours we’ll do this, and just do some advance planning to make sure we drive past one when we need one.

Touring Germany with a Pet Dog

As long as you have a valid Pet Passport ( details of the PETS scheme here ), you can travel to Spain with your pet dog, and return into the UK without your pooch having to go into quarantine. We’ve done this many times, and have had no issues. A few hints and tips if you want to tour Spain with your dog or dogs:

• If you don’t have a pet passport, contact your vet early as it can take some weeks/months to get them arranged.
• To return into the UK you’ll need a vet on the continent to administer a worming treatment and then allow between 24 hours and 5 days before re-entering the UK. We’ve done this in Germany with no issues.
• You’ll need to declare your pets when booking the ferry or Channel Tunnel, and pay an additional fee for them.
• Germany allows pets onto public transport.
• Although German supermarkets have wide ranges of pet food available, don’t assume your specific brand will be on the shelves. Either take enough for your trip, research ahead to see if it can be bought in Germany, or plan to transition your dog to locally-available food.

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The best motorhome routes in Germany

Discover germany by motorhome or campervan.

Germany is a camper country. Many Germans prefer to travel by 'Wohnmobil' and their country is also adapted to this, as it is the ideal country for travelling by camper. There are few countries in Europe that offer so much diversity on a campervan journey. The flat north on the coast, the rolling inland and the mountains in the south. Everywhere in Germany you will find lively cities with beautiful sights.

Below we have already selected the most beautiful campervan routes through Germany, which you can use as inspiration for your next campervan trip.

4 beautiful motorhome routes in Germany

Moselle valley.

The Moselle region is known for its many castles and fortresses and, of course, for its fruity wine. The Moselle River rises in the French Vosges and flows into the German city of Koblenz. This easy-going motorhome tour follows the German part of the river and takes you past 'Gemütliche' villages, large vineyards, traditional half-timbered houses and through pleasant countryside. On the route from Koblenz to Trier, you will not find any trendy hotspots, but you will enjoy authenticity and cosiness.

Lower Saxony

Lower Saxony is located in the north-west of Germany and is the second largest state in the country. Lower Saxony is a region with beautiful wide-open nature. In addition to many rivers and lakes, we encounter many ancient forests on this campervan route. Besides nature, we also explore impressive palaces and castles and visit numerous authentic cities.

North East Germany

Many road trips send you to the south of Germany, but also the northeast has a lot to offer to the camper. Our motorhome tour in the north-east of Germany takes us through Saxony, Brandenburg, Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hamburg. Expect to see some beautiful metropolises, an intriguing history, enchanting natural parks and... Germany's largest island.

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Travelling to Germany by motorhome

Motorhome stopovers | travel tips | inspiration | information, through germany by motorhome.

Germany is immensely popular with motorhomers throughout Europe. There are few countries that offer so much diversity during a campervan trip. From the relatively flat north to the rolling inland to the hills and mountains in the south, the bustling cities are all fun to visit by motorhome and are steeped in history. Sometimes time seems to have stood still here. With its many beautiful sights and a diverse landscape, Germany is the country par excellence to discover on your next motorhome trip.

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Germany has many beautiful cities to visit on a motorhome journey, including of course the capital Berlin. The city is bursting with history, but also shows its modern side. In and around Berlin there are a number of motorhome sites, ideal for a city trip with the camper van! Besides Berlin, the port city of Hamburg is worth a visit, with its beautiful warehouses as the most famous image, and Bremen, a true Hanseatic city, is also recommended. The German nature lures us to be active. Go hiking and biking during your campervan trip or practice various winter sports in the winter months.

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Motorhome stopovers in Germany

Germany has almost 3260 camperstops and is therefore the perfect destination for you as a motorhomer. For example, there are many campervan sites around the Moselle with a beautiful view of the river and endless vines. This region is therefore mainly known for its famous Moselle wines, but a visit to the fairytale Burg Eltz or to the city of Trier, with its many Roman excavations, is also definitely worthwhile during a campervan trip through this region. The Black Forest is also a great place to visit with a motorhome. The nature reserve is also ideally suited for a pleasant walking or cycling tour where you will be treated to the most beautiful views and landscapes. Many of the camper pitches in this region serve perfectly as a base for your activities and are situated at fine locations in the midst of German natural beauty. See the full range of camperstops in Germany here.

Motorhome routes through Germany

On a motorhome journey through Germany, magnificent historical and industrial cities alternate with the most beautiful green nature. Here and there, even a castle rises above the greenery. Not surprisingly, there are several well-known camper routes through the country! The Romantic Road belongs to one of the best known camper routes in the country. As the name suggests, this route takes you past the most romantic views and castles. The Fairy Tale Route is also a magical route to drive with a motorhome. Here you follow the path of the Brothers Grimm and meet their fairy tales in person along the way. In addition, the Alpine route is popular with camper van drivers. It takes you past the most beautiful mountains in the south of the country, along the border to Austria. You can also take a refreshing dip in the water of Lake Constance, Germany's largest lake.

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Romantic Road

A triad of nature, culture and hospitality has been the trademark of the Romantic Road since 1950. It is the best-known and most popular German holiday route and runs from the Main to the Alps. The name Romantic Road expresses what many domestic and foreign guests feel when they see medieval towns or the dream castle of Neuschwanstein: Fascination and being transported back to ancient times.

From Würzburg to Füssen, the Romantic Road offers travellers a wealth of western history, art and culture. On the way from north to south, the landscape changes: river valleys, fertile farmland, forests, meadows and finally the mountains. Würzburg and the wine, the Tauber valley and Rothenburg, the Ries, the Lechfeld, the Pfaffenwinkel and the royal castles.

• Harburg © Romantische Straße GBR Dinkelsbühl

• Traditional costume group © Romantische Straße

The Romantic Road makes it possible to experience:

• the unique nature and landscape from the Main to the Alps;
• culturally unique magnificent buildings, castles and historical cities;
• and the open-minded way of life and hospitality as well as the culinary delicacies of southern Germany.

Type of route:  holiday route Topic:  art, culture, cuisine, nature, activated Start/finish:  Würzburg / Füssen Length:  460 km Federal States: Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg Holiday regions:  Franken, Taubertal, Swabia, Allgaeu / Bavarian-Swabia, Upper Bavaria Cities: Würzburg, Wertheim, Tauberbischofsheim, Lauda-Königshofen, Bad Mergentheim, Weikersheim, Röttingen, Creglingen, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Schillingsfürst, Feuchtwangen, Dinkelsbühl, Wallerstein, Nördlingen, Harburg, Donauwörth, Rain, Augsburg, Friedberg, Landsberg am Lech, Hohenfurch, Schongau, Peiting, Rottenbuch, Wildsteig, Steingaden, Halblech, Schwangau, Füssen

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• St. Johannes Baptist in Steingaden, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

Nature, Culture and Hospitality

However, a trip along the Romantic Road offers much more than beautiful landscapes and culinary delicacies. The Romantic Road lives from the harmony of culture and hospitality, from ever new views of diverse landscapes, from cities with impressive magnificent buildings that have preserved their face for many centuries. Balthasar Neumann created the Würzburg residence, in the Taubertal you can meet Tilmann Riemenschneider, Carl Spitzweg was fascinated by Rothenburg od T. and Dinkelsbühl, in Ries there is geological history to touch. In Augsburg you come across the Romans and with the Fuggerei the first social housing estate from the 16th century. The Wieskirche as one of the most famous works of art of the Rococo is in the Pfaffenwinkel. Hohenschwangau, but above all Neuschwanstein, the world-famous castle of the Bavarian fairytale king Ludwig II, are dreams of times gone by turned to stone and close the Romantic Road at the foot of the Bavarian Alps.

• Brotzeit © Romantische Straße

Signposting

If you are traveling by car, mobile home or motorcycle, simply follow the brown signs that connect the individual cities along the road.

Cyclists can cycle from Würzburg to Füssen on the specially signposted Romantic Road long-distance cycle path along the green signs for 500 kilometers, which is part of the ADFC cycle path network under the designation D 9. 

The blue signs mark the long-distance hiking trail , which is also a real connoisseur's trail for around 500 kilometers through dreamy landscapes and romantic cities. Of course, individual sections are also always worthwhile if you use your motorhome as a base.

• Harburg Oldtimer © Romantische Straße

• Road sign Romanitc Road, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

In 704, Würzburg was first mentioned in a document as the "Virteburh" fortification. The city was an important economic, spiritual and sovereign center as early as the Middle Ages. The supraregional importance remained high until the industrial revolution. The result was an impressive cityscape, comparable to outstanding central European old towns such as Krakow. This was badly damaged in the Second World War, in particular by the bombing on March 16, 1945. During the reconstruction, important individual monuments such as most of the churches in the old town were externally reconstructed, but only a few town house ensembles and traditional islands. The Würzburg Residence , which was also partially badly damaged during the war and subsequently restored, with its courtyard garden and Residenzplatz was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981.

Marienberg Fortress is just a stone's throw from the city center on the left bank of the Main. It is lined with vines and looks down on the old university town with its domes, towers and bridges. A delightful hiking trail leads from St. Burkard to Marienberg Fortress. In addition, Marienberg Fortress can be reached on foot via Tellsteige and the grounds of the State Garden Show from 1990.

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• Würzburg Residenz © Romantische Straße GBR Dinkelsbühl

Weikersheim

The town of Weikersheim lies on the Romantic Road, the Württemberg Wine Route and the Tauber Valley Cycle Path, each of which leads past many places of interest. The Main-Tauber-Franconian Cycle Eight, the Tauber Valley Panorama Trail and the Main-Tauber Valley Way of St. James, which is about 180 km long, also pass through the town.

Weikersheim Castle is the ancestral seat of the Lords of Hohenlohe in Weikersheim. The original moated castle in the Tauber reservoir was extensively enlarged as a Renaissance-style palace from 1595 onwards. The three-axis baroque garden from the early 18th century in front of the south wing opens up the grounds to the wide landscape of the Tauber valley. Weikersheim Palace was acquired by the state of Baden-Württemberg in 1967, restored in the following years and is now open to the public. The palace garden of Weikersheim is a paradise in unique preservation. Count Carl Ludwig von Hohenlohe-Weikersheim had the baroque garden, rich in form, laid out on the south side of his castle in the first half of the 18th century. ( Visitor information )

• Weikersheim Castle, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg is known for its well-preserved medieval old town with many winding alleys, towers and small squares surrounded by half-timbered houses. It is regarded abroad as the prototype of a medieval German town and has been used as a backdrop for numerous film productions. For this reason, the city has become a centre of attraction for tourists from all over the world. What is outstanding about the old town is that it appears very original, since despite the destruction of the war in 1945 and the simple, unobtrusive reconstruction, practically no modernist breaks are recognisable.

Among the most important sights are the numerous half-timbered houses and squares such as the Plönlein , St.-Jakobs Church with its retable of the Holy Blood by Tilman Riemenschneider, the town gates and the walk-in town fortifications . The historic town centre is embedded in the largely unspoilt landscape of the Tauber river valley.

Your motorhome holiday on the Romantic Road can be particularly romantic if you visit one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets , the "Reiterlesmarkt", during Advent. All year round you can visit Germany's most famous Christmas museum in Rothenburg, where you can learn all about Christmas in Germany. You can also do your Christmas shopping here all year round.

• Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

• Rothenburg © Romantische Straße GBR Dinkelsbühl

Dinkelsbühl

Dinkelsbühl is another highlight on the Romantic Road with an exceptionally well-preserved late medieval townscape. The old town with a total of 780 houses can call itself a "European cultural monument". 77 % of the houses are more than 350 years old, 44 % - almost half - were built in the late Middle Ages up to around 1500 - unique in southern Germany.

In addition to the impressive half-timbered houses, the outstanding buildings include the Catholic St. George's Minster and the Protestant St. Paul's Church , the Old Town Hall , the historic town mill at the Nördlinger Tor and the baroque Teutonic Order Castle .

Dinkelsbühl is a town of towers, which you can also discover from ever new perspectives on a walk around the town wall. The walk leads through the idyllic town park, the impressive old and new promenade, through town ditches and past orchards, always in the shadow of the old fortifications.

• Dinkelsbühl Old Town, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

Nördlinger Ries

Nördlingen lies in the middle of the so-called ' Nördlinger Ries ', an almost circular meteorite impact crater of approx. 20-24 km in diameter, which was formed approx. 15 million years ago. From the ground, the crater rim appears as a forested chain of hills all around on the horizon. In 2022, the Ries Geopark was elevated to UNESCO Global Geopark status.

Nördlingen, first mentioned in a document in 898 AD, was an independent imperial city in the Holy Roman Empire from its elevation by the Hohenstaufen King Frederick II until its incorporation into the Electorate of Bavaria in the course of mediatisation in 1802. Due to its location at the crossroads of two major trade routes (Frankfurt/Würzburg-Augsburg and Nuremberg-Ulm), Nördlingen was an important trading centre from the Middle Ages until the early modern period.

The loss of economic importance and standstill caused by the devastation of the Thirty Years' War and the shifting of trade routes contributed to the extensive preservation of the medieval townscape and ultimately made Noerdlingen a destination for cultural tourism. In 1215, Noerdlingen was granted city rights by King Frederick II and became an imperial city. In that year, the first town wall was built, the ground plan of which is still visible today.

The completely preserved city wall from 1327 has five gates with gate towers, eleven other towers and two bastions. Nördlingen's landmark is the approximately 90-metre-high steeple of the Gothic St. George's Church, built between 1427 and 1505 and called 'Daniel '.

For motorhomers, there is a conveniently located caravan park in the north-east of the town on the Kaiserwiese.

• Nördlingen, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

• Nördlingen City Wall, Romantic Road

The Renaissance Town Hall is one of the main sights in Augsburg. Stadtwerkmeister Elias Holl built the most important secular building of the German Renaissance between 1615 and 1620. The Golden Hall is one of the most imposing representative rooms in Germany and conveys the splendour of the imperial city.

The Fuggerei in Augsburg's old town was founded by Jakob Fugger in 1521 and is the oldest social housing estate in the world. Its 140 houses are home to 150 Catholic citizens of Augsburg. They pay an annual (cold) rent of 0.88 euros for a flat of around 60 square metres. In return, they say three prayers a day for the founding family. Several museums and the World War II bunker explain the history of this terraced housing estate.

Other sights in Augsburg include the Badstuben in the Fuggerstadtpalast, the St. Afra Diocesan Museum , St. Mary's Cathedral and the Schaezlerpalais. The " Augsburg Water Management System " has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2019. Find out more here .

In the hospital building, which also dates from the Renaissance (1623), the Augsburg Puppet Box has been performing fairy tales, plays and cabaret since 1948. From 1953, TV productions (Kater Mikesch, Räuber Hotzenplotz, Jim Knopf, Urmel aus dem Eis) made the puppet stage popular. In the hospital, the puppet theatre museum "die Kiste" displays the most famous marionettes in showcases.

• Augsburg, Christmas market, Foto: Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR

• Alley in the Fuggerei Augsburg, Romantic Road, Foto: by High Contrast - Eigenes Werk, CC BY 3.0 de, curid=11332325

The founding of the church goes back to a pilgrimage that has existed since 1739. It arose from the veneration of a statue of the scourged Savior, which was made in 1730 by Father Magnus Straub and brother Lukas Schweiger in the Steingaden Monastery in Upper Bavaria. The statue was carried during the Good Friday procession of the monastery in 1732–34, but in 1738 it came into the private possession of a farmer 'on the Wies', the location of the monastery summer and rest home a few kilometers southeast of the town. On June 14, 1738, the farmer Maria Lory noticed a few drops in the figure's eyes that she thought were tears. In the following year 1739, answers to prayer and small pilgrimages to the image of the Savior led to the construction of a small field chapel. In 1744 permission was obtained to read mass in the chapel,

The Wieskirche has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983. This takes into account the outstanding artistic importance of the Wieskirche as a Rococo jewel. In a unique way, the brothers Dominikus and Baptist Zimmermann have created a church interior that blossoms with glorious stucco work, but never looks overloaded or too lush.

• Wieskirche © Romantische Staße

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The Romantic Road ends in beautifully situated Füssen, which is framed by mountains, the Lech river and numerous lakes. The town, whose origins date back to Roman times, offers several architectural sights, such as the late Gothic High Castle with the Knights' Hall and a branch of the Bavarian State Painting Collection, the St. Mang Monastery , and the well-preserved town wall . Since 2000, the Neuschwanstein Festival Theatre with a view of Neuschwanstein Castle has stood on the banks of Lake Forggensee. Since then, musicals such as Lugwig II and Zeppelin have been performed here.

The more than 10 lakes in the immediate vicinity and the breathtaking landscape make Füssen a paradise for hiking, cycling and water sports. There are also many opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts in the surrounding Ammergau and Allgäu Alps.

The world-famous royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are only a few kilometres away from Füssen. This makes Füssen an ideal starting point for numerous discovery tours during your motorhome holiday on the Romantic Road.

• Füssen arial view, Foto: Füssen Tourismus und Marketing, Mathias Struck

• Hopfensee, Foto: Füssen Tourismus und Marketing, Jörg Lutz

Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Hohenschwangau

Neuschwanstein Castle: on September 5, 1869 the foundation stone for the castle near Füssen was laid. Ludwig II  hoped for rapid construction progress, but the project was too extensive and the conditions on the mountain too difficult. The first thing that was completed in 1873 was the gate, where the fairy tale king lived for years. The topping-out ceremony did not take place until 1880, and the first rooms could be occupied in 1884. Neuschwanstein Castle became King Ludwig II's refuge. Today Neuschwanstein Castle is a magnet for visitors from all over the world. From the Marienbrücke you not only have a unique view of the fairytale castle but also of the imposing Pöllat Gorge. 

Hohenschwangau Castle:   the Bavarian Crown Prince Maximilian - later King Maximilian II - encountered a ruin here that fascinated him. From 1833 to 1837 he had it converted into a castle in the neo-Gothic style. The interior is decorated with numerous wall paintings with themes from medieval legends. The motif of the swan is omnipresent. With his wife Marie and the children Ludwig and Otto, Maximilian II used the Hohenschwangau Castle primarily as a summer residence. The royal family loved the summer freshness in the mountains, they were all passionate hikers.

• Schloß Neuschwanstein © Romantische Straße

• Hohenschwangau © sonne_fleckl - stock.adobe.com

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Romantic Road Germany

Fairytale castles, mountain backdrops and medieval towns make for jaw-dropping beauty and fascinating history on this road trip

By Practical Motorhome Published: August 31, 2020

Germany’s aptly named Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) starts in the country’s northern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The route takes in picturesque villages, historic medieval towns, beautiful vineyards, and stunning palaces and castles, and ends in dramatic fashion at the foot of the Alps in southern Bavaria.

This was a journey undertaken by Practical Motorhome contributors Peter and Vera Whalley back in the summer of 2018, and we’ve included some of their observations along the route.

The journey begins in the city of Würzberg. No doubt you’ll be very keen to hit the road, but be sure not to neglect a city that’s worthy of exploration before you get going.

The city’s most famous attraction is the 18th-century Würzberg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its incredible Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, painted frescoes and grand halls.

You can choose from three Stellplätze f you are stopping here in the city: there’s Würzberg Stellplatz; just south of the city is the Canoe Club; and there’s another further south, at Eibelstadt – the latter two are on the River Main.

Wine-making country

From Würzberg, you’ll be driving through the Tauber Valley, a wine-making region that’s going to treat you to views of vineyard-covered hills, with castles dotted along the route.

The Romantic Road traditionally heads straight for the village of Tauberbischofsheim, which is 38km (24 miles) to the south-west, but in recent years, it’s become increasingly common to take a short detour to Wertheim am Main. This boasts a historic medieval old town, but the highlight is unquestionably the castle that sits above and offers incredible views of Wertheim, as well as the Main and Tauber rivers.

Where you make your next stop on the trip depends on how long you’ve allocated for your journey. For those taking a shorter trip, the next essential stop on the tour is Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there’s plenty to see before you get there, and if you’ve got a few days to spare, there are at least a couple of towns and villages where you’ll want to make a visit.

You’ll be driving through Tauberbischofsheim, Lauda-Königshofen, Bad Mergentheim, Röttingen, Weikersheim and Creglingen. Cruising through Tauberbischofsheim will give you a taste of what’s to come, with traditional wood-framed houses painted in pastel colours lining its medieval market square, and a 13th-century castle and tower at its centre. Stay at the Stellplatz on the banks of the River Tauber and you’re just a few minutes’ walk from the town.

Castles and monasteries

You can take in more fine medieval architecture at Lauda-Königshofen, located on the Tauber River, explore another impressive castle, visit the 15th-century monastery in Bad Mergentheim or see a lavish palace in Weikersheim.

If you’re on a longer trip and plan to take in some of these optional destinations, you could stay at the large Stellplatz  at the spa and sports complex in Bad Mergentheim.

Next is one of the trip’s highlights: Rothenburg ob der Tauber. While you can justify a leisurely drive through at least some of the aforementioned spots and simply appreciate them as you go by, this one really does require a stop.

Rothenburg is a stunning town that’s especially famous for its cobbled streets, well-preserved medieval walls and quintessentially traditional German architecture.

Wander the wooden walkways on the city walls, and see battlements, ornate fountains, towers, the stunning St Jakobskirche and more in a town that has something to admire in every direction. Rothenburg gets a lot of visitors, but few spend the night. Stay at Parking 2, a Stellplatz near one of the magnificent gated entrances to the town. Stroll around the streets as they empty out in the evening and experience an atmosphere that’s appropriately romantic.

But don’t feel too bad wrenching yourself away from the beauty of Rothenburg, because there’s plenty more to see as you resume your trip.

If time is a factor for you, you’re going to have some tough choices to make on the next leg of your journey, with Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen and Harburg all making strong cases as destinations you need to check out. We’ll make those cases here, and it’s up to you which you’ll prioritise. However, if you’ve got plenty of time, why not enjoy all three?

City gates and guard towers

Just northeast of Dinkelsbühl is DCC Camping Park, for an overnight stay. To explore the town, park at the Stellplatz on Mönchsrother Strasse, only a few minutes’ walk from the centre.

Dinkelsbühl, it could be argued, is a less well-known version of Rothenburg. It is another medieval walled city, with cobbled streets and beautiful timber buildings. Its historic walls house stunning city gates and guard towers.

To visit Nördlingen, you could stop over at the excellent Stellplatz on Innerer Ring. Nördlingen has something unique that sets it apart from the other walled cities on the route.

Climb to the top of St Georgskirche to enjoy the great view from its 90m (100ft) bell tower and you’ll also be able to see that the city is set in a distinct ring. This is the result of a meteor impact more than 15 million years ago, creating the crater in which the town was built.

You’ll spot Harburg’s main attraction before you even get there. Perched on hills overlooking the valley you’ll drive through is Harburg Castle, one of the oldest and largest castle complexes in the whole of southern Germany.

It’s true that you’ll be driving past many castles on this route, but they will mostly be in varying degrees of ruin. Harburg Castle, which dates back to the 11th century, stands out because of how remarkably well-preserved it is. You can even park here overnight if you want to make a stop.

Island in the river

Your next destination will be Augsburg, although you might consider a short stop in Dönauworth along the way. Another charming town, which was founded in the 12th century, the special feature here is an island formed by the meeting of the Danube and Wornitz rivers, where you will also find a Stellplatz .

Now it’s on to the ancient city of Augsburg, founded by the Romans in 15 BCE. You won’t be surprised to hear that there’s an abundance of incredible historic architecture to be admired here. Highlights include the town hall, the Perlachturm, a 1000-year-old watchtower, and the Cathedral of St Maria, featuring a fine ninth-century chapel.

Augsburg is an Umweltzone (low-emission zone), so don’t forget to buy your sticker before you go. You can park at the Stellplatz on Bŭrgermeister Ackermann Strasse 1, and then it should take you about 20 minutes to walk to the town centre.

After leaving Augsburg, you’ll be heading through Friedberg, Kaufering, Landsberg am Lech, Hohenfurch and Schongau. These stops should be considered optional; although we’d pick out Landsberg and Schongau as two you might consider, the former offering 13th-century artchitecture and the latter, some pleasant walks through a beautiful hilltop old town.

From here, the character of the Romantic Road will begin to change, as the Alps start to become visible on the horizon. There are some imposing and historically significant religious buildings to take in on this leg of the journey, including Rottenbuch Abbey, Steingaden Abbey and Wieskirche. However, you could be forgiven for simply powering through to experience one of Germany’s most iconic sights.

Fairytale palaces

Weaving your way through picture-postcard villages with the Alps soaring into view, you’ll soon reach the inspiration for the famous Disney Castle, the fairytale palace that is Neuschwanstein Castle. Rising from the tree-covered hills above the village of Hohenschwangau, this beautiful Romanesque Revival palace is set against a lake at the foot of the hill and the mountains that peak in the background, creating a setting that’s as beautiful as it is dramatic.

The view itself is a spectacular treat as you drive through, but if you have time, you can go inside and take a look at the palace’s lavish interior decoration and architecture.

Roll straight into the Stellplatz at the final stop on the route, Füssen, just 3.5km (two miles) away, near the border with Austria. This is a good base for visiting the castles, and a 15-minute walk will bring you to the old town, with its 14th-century castle and the Baroque St Mang’s Abbey. Its fine mountain setting, with the kind of charming architecture that defines the Romantic Road, makes this a fitting end to a wonderful journey.

DID YOU KNOW?

• In March 1945 the RAF destroyed the centre of the city of Würzburg, leaving only seven buildings intact. This was just three weeks before US forces took control of the area. The Americans and locals did such an amazing job of rebuilding the city after the war, that most people would never guess that almost all of Würzburg is relatively modern.
• Landsberg is one of the most attractive towns on the Romantic Road. It was founded by Henry the Lion and heavily fortified with medieval walls and gateways to protect the region’s thriving salt and textile trades.
• Bad Mergentheim has a wildlife park with the largest wolf pack in Europe.

TOUR ESSENTIALS

• How many days: three to seven
• When: July to October for better weather conditions
• Distance: 280 miles

From the Channel Tunnel, cross Belgium into Germany close to the Moselle, skirt Frankfurt and take the A3/E41 down to Wertheim and then on to Würzburg.

WHERE TO STAY

• Campingplatz Kalte Quelle; Winterhäuser Strasse 160, 97084 Würzburg
• Würzburg Stellplatz ;  Viehmarktplatz, Dreikronenstrasse
• Wassersportclub Eibelstadt eV ;  Mainparkring, 97246 Eibelstadt
• Wertheim Stellplatz ;  Wohnmobilstellplatz an der Taubermundung, Linke Tauberstrasse
• Tauberbischofsheim Stellplatz ;  Vitryallee 7, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim
• Bad Mergentheim Stellplatz ;  Erlenbachweg, 97980 Bad Mergentheim
• Rothenburg ob der Tauber Stellplatz ;  Nördlinger Straße 6, 91541, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Dinkelsbühl DCC Camping Park ;  Kobeltsmuhle 6, 91550 Dinkelsbühl
• Dinkelsbühl Stellplatz ;  Mönchsrother Straße, 91550 Dinkelsbühl
• Nördlingen Stellplatz ;  Parkplatz Kaiserwiese, Innerer Ring, 86720 Nördlingen
• Augsburg Stellplatz ;  Bürgermeister Ackermann Straße 1, 86156 Augsburg
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Late Spring by the River

Enjoy the natural beauty of both the Mosel and Rhine rivers on this nineteen night late Spring tour. Our tour begins in Luxembourg where we will have the opportunity to visit the city for a day before making our way to our first stop on the Mosel River at Trier. From Trier we will follow the course of the Mosel to Bernkastel-Kues and then onwards to Koblenz. Along the way we will pass by the many vineyards and beautiful villages which border the river. When we reach Koblenz our campsite is located directly at the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine.

After spending some time in Koblenz we will make a small deviation to the beautiful old town of Limburg an der Lahn before continuing our journey to Strasbourg the European Capital. Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Strasbourg’s historic city centre, the Grande Ile (Grand Island) was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

Our final stop will be on the Rhine at Rüdesheim am Rhein where we will have time to explore this charming town, and sample the local wines and culinary treats. During our stay in Rüdesheim we will have a coach excursion to Wiesbaden and the famous Eberbach Monastery. Our Farewell Dinner will take place in a local restaurant

Day 1 – Friday 13th May The tour begins here in Luxembourg. You should aim to reach the campsite during the afternoon and in the evening we will all meet at the Tour Director’s van for welcome drinks, introductions and a tour briefing.

Day 2 – Saturday 14th May Today we have a free day. Luxembourg City can be easily reached from the campsite using the nearby public transport and you should take the opportunity to visit the city.

Day 3 – Sunday 15th May Today we will travel to Trier and our first campsite on the banks of the Mosel River. Trier is Germany’s oldest city and the birthplace of Karl Marx. During the 1st Century BC Trier became the centre of power for the Western Roman Empire. It is possible to reach the town centre on foot via the footpath which borders the river or alternatively there is public transport available nearby. 35 Miles

Day 4 – Monday 16th May This morning we will be taken into town to the Porta Nigra – the magnificent 2nd Century City Gate, where we will meet our guide who will take us on a walking tour of the city focusing principally on its Roman legacy including the Imperial Baths and Amphitheatre. After our guided tour there will be free time for lunch, sightseeing or shopping before returning in your own time to the campsite.

Day 5 – Tuesday 17th May It is only a short distance to our next campsite at Bernkastel-Kues. We will follow the meandering course of the Mosel to our destination. There will be ample time to stop off at one or more of the charming wine villages which abound the route. The campsite is located just on the outskirts of town and is surrounded on two sides by the Mosel. 27 Miles

Day 6 – Wednesday 18th May We will be collected this morning, from the campsite, by an “Open Vintage Tourist Bus” for a journey up through the steep vineyard slopes to the castle ruins which overlook the town. Once we reach the castle we will have time for exploration and photographs before continuing our journey back through the vineyards and into town. Once back in town, there will be some free time before we meet for lunch in a restaurant located in the heart of the town. After lunch more free time followed by a “Wine Tasting” in one of the town’s prestigious cellars. You may then continue sightseeing before making your own way back to the campsite – approx. 2km of level walking, or you may choose to take a taxi

Day 7 – Thursday 19th May Today is a free day and you may choose to stay on the campsite and relax, walk back into town for further exploration, take a river trip or if you are a cyclist, explore the surrounding area with its many miles of flat, easy and safe cycle toutes

Day 8 – Friday 20th May We drive to our next location at Koblenz once again following the meandering course of the Mosel. As you make this journey you will be surrounded by vineyards clinging to the steep slopes leading down to the river edge. 77 Miles

Day 9 – Saturday 21st May This morning we will take the passenger ferry across to the “Deutsches Eck” (German Corner) where we will meet our guide for a morning tour of the most important parts of the city. Lunch in a local restaurant is provided. The afternoon is free for you to further explore the city.

Day 10 – Sunday 22nd May Join our Tour Director’s this morning for a visit to the “Ehrenbreitstein Fortress” with its amazing views over the city and its wonderful exhibitions and events. You will travel over the Rhine on the BUGA cable car, built as an attraction and an environmentally friendly means of transport specifically for the “Bundesgartenschau 2011” (Federal Horticultural Show 2011). After our visit to the fortress you will be free to explore the area before returning by cable car to the city and our campsite in your own time.

Day 11 – Monday 23rd May Travel to Limburg today. Our campsite is located within easy walking distance of the town centre and boasts its own restaurant should you wish to give the ‘chef’ a night off. 35 Miles

Day 12 – Tuesday 24th May A free day today -Take a short stroll along the banks of the Lahn into the historic town centre and enjoy the interesting architecture and the many “Timbered” buildings. Visit the amazing Castle and Cathedral or stop at one of the numerous pavement cafes/bars/ restaurants. This evening the Tour Directors will hold a “Cheese and Wine Evening” at their pitch so we can all enjoy some local produce.

Day 13 – Wednesday 25th May Our journey today will take us to our campsite at Strasbourg. The campsite is located within 3km of the historic centre of the city and public transport is available from outside the campsite entrance.  165 Miles

Day 14 – Thursday 26th May This morning we will make our way into town using public transport, tickets provided, and meet our guide for a tour of the historic part of the city. After this tour we will have lunch in a restaurant located in the Petite France area and later there will be free time for further sightseeing and exploration

Day 15 – Friday 27th May A free day enabling you to relax on-site and catch up with some chores or use the excellent public transport to make your way back into the city for further sightseeing or shopping

Day 16 – Saturday 28th May This morning we will have some free time before making our way into town and the “Quai Des Pecheurs” where we will board a River Boat for a lunchtime cruise around the historic city centre. After our cruise there will be the opportunity for that final bit of sightseeing in this wonderful city before returning in your own time to the campsite.

Day 17 – Sunday 29th May Today we drive to Rüdesheim located on the banks of the Rhine. 125 Miles

Day 18 – Monday 30th May This morning we will have a coach excursion, with an English Speaking Guide to Wiesbaden, after which there will be some free time for lunch, shopping or exploration before we re-join our coach for our afternoon visit to the famous Eberbach Monastery.

Day 19 – Tuesday 31st May A free day today – Rüdesheim is a town that offers many opportunities for the tourist. You could take a cable car ride from Rüdesheim up to the Germania monument, a walk from the Germania monument to the Jagdschloss Niederwald Hotel where you can take a chair lift ride down to Assmannshausen and a riverboat tour back to Rüdesheim. You should also consider a visit to “Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum which houses an amazing collection of over 350 musical instruments. The Tour Director’s will be able to advise you on the various options thus ensuring that you enjoy your day to the full.  In the evening we will walk into town for our Farewell Dinner in one of the restaurants in the famous Drosselgasse. The wine will flow and we will have time to look back at the enjoyable time we have had together.

Day 20 – Wednesday 1st June Tour Ends

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• Welcome Drinks Reception
• Morning Guided Tour of Trier
• Excursion by Open Vintage Tourist Bus to the Castle Bernkastel
• Lunch and a Wine Taisting in Bernkastel
• Guided Tour of Koblenz with Lunch
• Cable Car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and visit to exhibition
• Cheese and Wine Evening in Limburg
• Morning Guided Tour of Strasbourg with Lunch
• Lunchtime River Cruise in Strasbourg, including Lunch
• Coach Excursion to Wiesbaden and Eberbach Monastery
• Group Dinner in the Drosselgasse

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The Best Germany Road Trip Itinerary by Van in 15 Days

In this post, you will find the information to travel to Germany by camper van, car, or RV (motorhome). We tell you our 15-day itinerary in the van, the places we visited, and where we stayed at night—everything you need to know to plan your road trip.

Germany is an amazing country, with big cities, charming towns, fairytale castles, lots of green areas, and many histories.

It is ideal for taking a trip by car, camper van, motor home, or a weekend getaway by plane.

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Itinerary to Travel to Germany

Today, we give you the best tips for traveling to Germany by car or camper van and our 15-day itinerary.

The itinerary is practically circular, starting in Cologne and its surroundings, and ending in Cochem, about 120 km from Cologne.

But you can finish it in Cologne if you come by plane or adapt your starting point depending on where you arrive (Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, etc.).

We live in France, so we came home to Luxembourg. Well… Let’s start with the itinerary to travel to Germany by van.

Summary: 15-Day Road Trip Itinerary

• Day 1: Aachen and Schloss Drachenburg Castle (night in Cologne)
• Day 2: Cologne – Hanover (292km)
• Day 3: Hannover – Potsdam (303km) night in Berlin
• Day 4, 5 & 6: Berlin
• Day 7: Berlin – Nuremberg (440km)
• Day 8: Nuremberg – night in Munich
• Day 9:  Munich and night in Fussen
• Day 10: Beginning of the Romantic Route: Neuschwanstein
• Day 11: Donauwörth – Nördlingen – Dinkelsbühl and night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Day 12: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – night in Würzburg
• Day 13: Würzburg, end of the Romantic Route
• Day 14: Rudesheim am Rhein – Bacharach – Burg Eltz Castle
• Day 15: Bernkastel-Kues – Cochem

Germany Road Trip Itinerary

Day 1. Aachen and Schloss Drachenburg Castle (Night in Cologne)

Aachen, the capital of charlemagne’s empire.

When we started our road trip, we arrived in Germany from Belgium. Naturally, the first place we visited was Aachen.

Here, you have to visit the old town, the cathedral and its treasury, the Charlemagne Center, the Town Hall (Rathaus), and the Elisenbrunnen building.

Schloss Drachenburg Castle

The private villa, built in the late 19th century, is the best place to visit on your trip to Bonn or Cologne.

It has a rather fascinating history. The Schloss Drachenburg Castle is a dream of a broker and banker, Baron Stephan von Sarter, who had this palace built and did so in two years. He planned to live there but never did.

• The villa was bought by his nephew, who wanted to turn it into a tourist villa.
• The castle was passed through several hands during the twentieth century. It was once the school of Brothers of the Christian Schools, but in 1942, it turned into an elite Nazi school, and parts of the castle and gardens were destroyed. At the end of the war, it was occupied by American soldiers and used as a refugee camp.
• In the early 1960s, it was about to be demolished.
• In 1971, Paul Spinat bought the castle and refurbished it.
• In 1973, he opened the castle to the general public.
• In 1986, the castle was declared a monument, and in 1989, restoration works began.
• In 2011, the last works of the gardens were completed.

In another post, I’ll tell you the story in a little more detail.

You can leave your van or rental car in the castle parking lot. There is also a good slope that you need to pass by to get there, but it is worth it. It can also be reached via  funicular .

Find different ways to get to Drachenburg Castle  in this link . 

Night Walk through Cologne

Cologne is a city in Germany with a lot of charm and with a great sunset. I recommend visiting Cologne Cathedral, crossing the bridge and taking the city’s most famous photo.

Stroll through the streets and the most commercial street in Schildergasse, where you can find the best-known shops.

Where to dine? We had dinner in Alter Markt, at Fraulein Herborths. They have great burgers, but there are many options for all tastes.

Where to Sleep in Cologne

Cologne has a variety of hotels and hostels for your trip. Based on Fer’s previous trip, our recommendation is the  Art’otel Cologne .  The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral.

In a Camper Van or Motorhome

We slept in a paid area for vans and motorhomes. It is next to the River Rhine and 3 km from Cologne city center. The bike path next to the river is straightforward to reach the center by bike, walking, or electric skateboard.

If you do not need to connect to the mains before the payment area, there is a parking lot without services. There is only to discharge the black/dirty water (potty).

Day 2. Cologne – Hanover (292km)

On the second day trip of our road trip through Germany, we booked  to do a free walking tour . But the tour was canceled due to a lack of people and Covid-19.

The guide was amiable and sent us the tour itinerary, and then with the help of the internet, we learned more about this interesting city.

Tip: How much money do you give to free tour guides? About 10 euros per person, if the guide is good, it is worth it! See if there  are guided tours that interest you . They cost the same thing often, and those don’t usually cancel them.

Must-Visit Places in Cologne?

Visit Cologne in the morning and take the opportunity to visit the cathedral inside. It is free!

• Cologne Cathedral (there is a Golden Chest on the main altar where the relics of the Three Wise Men are).
• The Panoramic view of the city in the “Triangle of Cologne” building across Rio.
• The Chocolate Museum and the museum café place has an amazing view of the River. The coffee and desserts they offer are incredibly delicious. There is a terrace outside (which has free access as well).  But don’t you dare ask for a glass of water because they charge you!!!  We ordered a coffee and a glass of water (tap water), for the coffee we were charged 2.10 euros and for the glass of water € 2,40!!!
• EL-DE Haus Museum.
• Perfume Museum: Farina Haus, the world’s first cologne!

Where to eat?   In one of the oldest breweries in town, we went to the Brauhaus Sion, which was an excellent choice. We ate a typical meal for a reasonable price: 3 beers, two main dishes, and an apple strudel. Everything cost only €43,70!

Hannover is a city we want to get to know better, but it was more of a bedtime stop than to visit the city. We stopped here because it’s halfway between Cologne and Berlin, so we did not drive much.

Hannover’s 5 Must-Visits

• Herrenhauser Garten
• Marienburg Castle
• Marktkirche
• New Town Hall
• Lower Saxony State Museum

Where to Sleep in Hannover

Check out Star Inn Hotel Premium Hannover, and you usually have good deals if you book in advance.

We parked the camper van in the car park next to the Courtyard Hannover Maschsee. It is next to Lake Maschsee, a great place to walk and unwind.

Day 3. Hannover – Potsdam (303KM) Night in Berlin

On this day, our goal was to get to Potsdam as soon as possible. Visit the city and get to Berlin before sunset so we can park the van conveniently.

I love Potsdam. It is a city in Germany full of palaces and gardens, where significant historical moments happened . It is located about 40km from Berlin.

In this post , I share more details of everything to visit in Potsdam, but here you have a small summary of places worth visiting.

Must-Visit Places in Potsdam

• Sanssouci Palace and Park
• The New Palace
• The Orangerie Palace
• Cecilienhof Palace (where the Potsdam Conference was held)
• The Bridge of Spies
• The Dutch Quarter
• Brandenburg Gate
• Alexandowka Colony

*Note: We made the whole tour by bike.  I recommend you rent a bike to get around Potsdam at your own pace and enjoy the city gardens. If you want to see everything, the distances are long enough to do it by walking. Whether riding a bike or on a walking tour,  get these shoes perfect for on-the-go travelers!

• You can also book a bus tour from Berlin with an English or German-speaking guide and an audio guide in Spanish, French, Italian, etc.
• You can  take a few tours with an English or German guide . It could be amusing!

After the visit, we arrived in Berlin before sunset. We parked the van at a paid parking but in the city center.

Where to Park a Camper Van in Berlin?

Camper van or small RV : You can park in the car park next to the Berlin Mall.   The first night costs 15 euros and up to € 20, but you are 300 meters from the Brandenburg Gate and 100 m. from the Potsdamer Platz.

It is not the most beautiful place in the world, but it is a good start to getting to know the city.

However, go with the full water tank and an empty potty (portable toilet) if you plan to spend a few days in Berlin.

Motorhome: The motorhome can be parked in Wohnmobiloase, but you have to book a working week in advance or try your luck on the same day.

Day 4, 5, and 6 Berlin

Berlin is a city with a lot of history and many places to visit. So what we did on the first day was do a free tour to get to know a little more about the city for the first stop.

The free tour is great. You know the highlights, and you learn a little about this city in Germany and its history. The tour starts at the Brandenburg Gate.

• Check out: The Best 3 days in Berlin + 1 day in Potsdam.
• Check out: Lonely Planet’s Berlin Travel Guide if you feel like doing it all on your own.

Must-Visit Places in Berlin

• Free walking Tour
• Berlin Wall Free Tour
• Berlin East Side Gallery
• Reichstag Building (Parliament)
• Jewish Quarter
• Alexanderplatz
• Museums (Highlight: Pergamon Museum)
• Holocaust Memorial
• Turkish Quarter
• Checkpoint Charlie

Best Hotels in Berlin (for all budgets!)

Day 7. Berlin – Nuremberg (440km)

We continue our road trip itinerary through Germany. We left Berlin in the morning and went to our next destination: Nuremberg.

If you’re on time,  stop in Bamberg.  It’s a very picturesque town, and I’m sure you’ll love it.

Must-Visit Places in Nuremberg?

Before entering the walled city of Nuremberg, we visited the Zeppelin field , one of the most emblematic buildings during the Nazi era.

It was easy to park the van there, and it had a very nice lake area. On the way back, you can find the Nazi Party Documentation Center, a place converted into a museum.

It is a must to visit the permanent exhibition “Fascination and Violence,” on about 1,300 m2 of land. The exhibition shows the causes, relationships, and consequences of National Socialist tyranny.

Suppose you like the whole World War II thing. Then, Nuremberg is a city you have to visit.

Then we toured the city center on foot. We arrived at the church of San Lorenzo, had a beer in the tower in front of it, and dined at Urfa kebab, which was on the way via van, near the wall, and it was delicious.

Where to Sleep in Nuremberg

In a Hotel:

The Ibis Hotel Nurnberg Altstadt is well-located and reasonably priced (€60). You can walk everywhere from there.

We spent the night in a car park that is very close to the city. But, honestly, I do not recommend it because of the noise. We ignored the train tracks a few meters away… we seemed like newbies…

Leaving the van all day is okay because there is plenty of noise at night.

Day 8. Nuremberg – Night in Munich

On this day, we visited Nuremberg in the morning with a free walking tour . We hired it through Civitatis, and we had a good guide who loves the city.

We also learned the history and other interesting things, making the tour very enjoyable.

In another post, I’ll tell you every detail of what to see in Nuremberg, Germany. But if you are interested in guided tours, I leave you this link so that you can take a look at them.

Must-Visit Places Nuremberg

• Zeppelin Field
• Kaiserburg Castle
• National Museum
• St. Sebaldus Church
• St. Lawrence Church
• Schoner Brunnen
• House of Albrecht Dürer
• Nuremberg Sausages (Bratwurst)
• Tour the Old Town
• The Hospital of the Holy Spirit

We ate in Nuremberg in a typical brewery. We ordered sausages but they also have some that are typical with special recipes. So as always, we tried the regular food of the place.

We follow our camper road trip through Germany in Munich, and it is about two hours in the van. By car, you can go much faster. 😉

Where to Sleep in Munich

Munich is one of Germany’s most expensive cities, so you will have to make a reservation in advance to find well-priced hotels. Take a look at Mercure Hotel Munchen Altstadt. It is centrally located, and the price is usually below 100 euros per night.

By a Van or Motorhome

In Munich, Germany, you can spend the day and night in the Allianz Arena area, the stadium of Bayern Munich.

We paid €18 and had access to water, electricity, and a potty place. The experience was modern, and the toilet does everything from emptying to cleaning itself with a blue cleaning liquid.

This place is pretty good, and quiet, and you can get to the city center by public transport. *But matchdays are not enabled.

Day 9. Munich and Night in Fussen

In Munich, we continue with the same dynamics as the previous cities on our road trip through Germany. We start the day by doing a free walking tour and getting to know the city on our own.

As we spent the night at the Allianz Arena, we moved the campervan to Maria Theresia street, next to Maximiliansanlagen Park, which is free. Then, we went for a walk to the meeting point of the free tour.

We toured the Maximilianstrasse, the city street with mega luxury shops.

• Read this post if you are looking for a 3-day Munich itinerary

Must-Visit Places in Munich

• Nymphenburg Palace
• Marienplatz
• Rathaus-Glockenspiel on Marienplatz
• Augustiner Keller BrauHaus and beer garden
• Hofbrauhaus, the most famous brewery
• Churches (Our Lady, St. Peter, and Asamkirche)
• Oktoberfest
• Munich Residenz
• Tour of the Third Reich
• Dachau Concentration Camp Tour

From Munich, we continue the road trip to the Castle of the Mad King, Neuschwanstein. We arrived at sunset, but we made some stops on the way.

From Munich to Fussen (where Neuschwanstein Castle is located), it is 120km away.

We stopped in Wies (Steingaden, Pfaffenwinkel) to visit the Wies Pilgrimage Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The setting is fabulous, the outside of the church is solemn, and the interior is amazing.

Wies to Fussen is 30km away, but first, we stop to take some pictures of Neuschwanstein Castle. It looks awesome with the sunset light.

Where to Sleep in Fussen or Neuschwanstein

Here you have two options, either you stay at the foot of the castle or stay in the village of Fussen. As you can imagine, the accommodations located at the foot of the castle are limited, and the prices are higher than in Fussen.

I’ll leave you two recommendations for less than €100 a night.

• Haus Bullachberg is located at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle. It is a one-bedroom apartment, and the price goes from € 99 to €139 per night.
• In the center of the village , the double room with breakfast costs € 106.

There are paid areas for vans and motorhomes, but you have to book in advance because they book fast. We went without reservation, and the two areas we saw were complete.

But there is a car park in Schwangau, where you can spend the night. Actually, it’s not allowed, but they leave you if you leave early in the morning or pay for parking.

The best thing about this place is the overlooking view of the castle. You have the Neuschwanstein castle in your backyard 🙂

Day 10. Beginning of the Romantic Route: Neuschwanstein

• Neuschwanstein
• Landsberg am Lech

Neuschwanstein Castle, the Mad King’s Castle

We begin the German Romantic Route with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, better known as the Mad King’s Castle. It is the castle that inspired Disney to create its princess castles.

To get to the castle, you can ride by bus or travel on foot. My recommendation is that you do it walking.

You have to go in good mountain shoes , and there are different paths: you can do the path following the signs, make the path Google Maps proposes, or go up on the street. (we did Google maps path)

It’s about half an hour walking up the hill. But it’s definitely worth the effort.

After the castle’s visit, we started our road trip in a campervan on Germany’s Romantic Route.

It is a 350-kilometer route that joins the town of Fussen with Wurzburg. You pass through a lot of charming villages, cities with lots of history, and beautiful landscapes. Here’s the itinerary.

What Do We Visit on the First Day of the Romantic Route?

• Neuschwanstein Castle
• Landsberg Am Lech

As you can see, we were too busy. It was a mad day! We finished this day exhausted, and we re-do the itinerary, which included Luxembourg and some cities in France… Totally unrealistic. For more romantic plans in Germany, read my recommendations here!

Day 11. Donauwörth – Nördlingen – Dinkelsbühl and Night in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

We changed the itinerary of the road trip by campervan through Germany and decided that we would only visit two or three maximum villages a day. This gave us time to enjoy the trip; otherwise, it seemed like a competition, something meaningless.

In the morning, we visited Donauwörth, one of the towns/cities of Germany’s Romantic route. It was once a fishing town located at the intersection of the Danube River and the Wörnitz.

You have to walk along Reichsstrasse. It’s one of the most beautiful locations in southern Germany.

*If you’re on time, the next stop is Harburg, and you can visit its castle. We just saw it on the outside.

This village is built in the crater left by a meteorite! It is a medieval German village with a wall that stretches around the whole village. You can walk around the wall too!

Stroll through the historic center and visit st. George’s Church, an icon of the city. You can visit the bell tower, called Daniel, and climb the stairs to enjoy the village’s panoramic views and the surrounding area.

It’s a small town you can visit in a couple of hours. You can park your car or van outside the walls or inside during disc hours, a maximum of half an hour.

Dinkelsbühl

Dinkelsbühl is one of Germany’s Romantic Route villages that preserve its old town as it was 400 years ago.

According to historians, it is one of the best-preserved towns in Germany! Without a doubt, an essential stop. You have to visit the Gothic Cathedral of St. George, walk through the village, and enjoy its charm.

NOTE: Between Dinkelsbühl and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, there are two other prominent villages to visit: Feuchtwangen and Schillingsfürst. We had to choose between visiting each other.

But if you’re on time, you can visit them and tell us in the comments your thoughts and if you recommend them for other travelers.

Where to Sleep in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

I recommend that if you are short of time, keep going to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and stay at one of its hotels.

Take a look at Pension das Lädle , and it has a fairly reasonable price for what is in the village.

We spend the night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in one of the caravan car parks before entering the village. It’s very quiet, and you are steps away from walking from one of the most famous villages on this route.

Day 12. Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Night in Würzburg

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the most beautiful and famous imperial city on this route. It is located at the top of the Tauber Valley, where the Romantic Route and the Castle Route intersect.

Plönlein Square and Sieber Tower, which you’ll see in thousands of photographs, are the most iconic places due to the painter. But Rothenburg ob der Tauber is much more than a photo.

As soon as you enter the village you are already surprised by its wall (which you can visit), the hospital, and the bastion.

Once inside, you will marvel at the combination of the Gothic and Renaissance architecture of the Town Hall (Rathaus).

I’m going to write a post about this town/city alone to tell you everything we’ve learned, so you can give it the time it deserves.

We spent all day here, and then went to Würzburg to spend the night before we did the laundry for the things from the road trips…

NOTE: Between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Würzburg, there are about 65 km and a few charming villages such as:

• Creglingen,
• Weikersheim,
• Bad Mergentheim,
• Lauda-Köningshofen,
• Tauberbischofsheim
• and Wertheim Village. Visit them if you have time!

Where to sleep in Würzburg

Hotels aren’t especially cheap in Würzburg, so here’s the link for the city’s hotels, so you can choose the one that suits your budget and travel style.

In a Camper Van

We slept in the van in a motorhome park area that is located next to the River Main. From there you can easily reach the city center by walking, cycling, or public transport.

Day 13. Würzburg, End of the Romantic Route

The road trip itinerary through Germany continues in Mainz, and we spent the night in Rudesheim am Rhein.

It is a university town on the banks of the River Main. It is located in the heart of the Franconian wine region. From almost every point, you can see the Marienberg Fortress and the UNESCO-listed Palace.

Within the city, there are several interesting places to visit. Highlights include the cathedral, the new cathedral, the Market Square, and the Old Statue Bridge.

If you like wine, you can take guided tours of the local vineyards and taste their wines.

* If you arrive in Würzburg from Frankfurt but do not want to rent a car , from April to October, there is a bus departing from Würzburg and touring all the villages of the Romantic Route, Germany’s first-holiday route after World War II.

We went all the way from Würzburg to Mainz, the city of Gütenberg, and here we visited the museum of Gütenberg, the father of the printing press.

Here you can see the evolution of the printing presses and two original bibles by Gutenberg.

We took a short walk and continued on our way to the town of Rudesheim am Rhein.

Rudesheim am Rhein

We arrived in the afternoon, and it is less than 40 km from Mainz and 65km from Frankfurt. Therefore, I recommend you visit this town on your road trip through Germany or your Frankurt getaway.

*In this area, I would dedicate another week at least, but we have only been able to dedicate two and a half days. So, if you like nature, charming towns, and wine, you can stay longer too. We have an excuse to come back.

Rudesheim am Rhein is a village with an area that we love. It is more than two thousand years old as a wine area, and it has world heritage sites and wonderful restaurants. The village is very picturesque and charming when it rains.

In the afternoon, it was raining very hard. So we parked the van and went to dinner at the most picturesque street in town: Drosselgasse.

We had a superbdinner at the restaurant, Rüdesheim Schloss. We enjoyed the local food and wine. In another post, I’ll tell you more because this post is very long, lol.

Where to Sleep in Rudesheim am Rhein

There are a variety of hotels in Rudesheim am Rhein . Check out the ones you like the most.

There is a campsite where you can stay, but it costs 30 euros per camper or motorhome per night. If you’re going to spend the day or go with the kids, I think it’s a good option. But not for spending the night.

So we slept for free in a car park, near the bus parking. Nothing from the other world, but we prefer to spend the camping money on having dinner in a good restaurant. We had our priorities on food, hehe.

Day 14. Rudesheim am Rhein – Bacharach – Burg Eltz Castle

On this day, we discovered that this region is a wonder. The morning is the best time to visit the village of Rudesheim am Rhein and the Nierderwald forest and its most representative monuments.

This place is super nice, and you can get there by your own vehicle or by funicular from the village.

The bad thing for us is the price of parking : € 10.50 (regardless of whether you stay an hour or all day).

*Tip : Cross to Bacharach on the ferry. The price depends on the length of the vehicle. They depart every 20 minutes.

Another picturesque village on the banks of the Rhine is dedicated to wine. Bacharach has Celtic origins, and its original name was Baccarus. Some say that the mention of the city’s name was in 923 while others insist on 1019.

In 1356, Emperor Charles IV granted it the title of city. Its economy was always linked to viticulture and the wine trade.

As a curiosity, Pope Pius II ordered, among other things, to send a vat of 1000 liters of Bacharach wine to Rome every year!!! Emperor Wenzel agreed that Nuremberg’s city should pay a fine with 4 vats of Bacharach wine (4000 liters).

That tells us something, doesn’t it? The wine here is good! Lol

Bacharach is a fortified city, very well preserved. The covered wall surrounds the entire old town and is walkable. Stroll along the wall and through the center of the village; it is small and very easily toured in an hour.

Burg Eltz Castle

It is a spectacular medieval castle, a world heritage site, located in the hills near the Moselle River (it does quite a competition to the Mad King castle). It belongs to the same family (or branch of it) for 33 generations since the twelfth century.

Some parts are open to the public, and others are not since the family owns the castle.

The castle looks like something out of a tale, is surrounded by green everywhere, and you can hear the river’s sound from there.

To get to the castle, you have to leave your vehicle in the car park and continue your way on foot or by bus (€ 3 way.)

The way to the castle is downhill and the return uphill, but it is a little steep, compared to Neuschwanstein Castle, and it becomes quite easy. That said, go with proper shoes; because of the humidity there, it can slip a little.

From here, we went to the suspension bridge: Geierlay Suspension Bridge (about 30 km from the castle).

Geierlay Suspension Bridge

Geierlay Suspension Bridge is 360 meters long and 100 meters high. The surroundings are spectacular and the bridge has only been open since 2015.

With the Covid theme to visit, it is a little more annoying than before. Now, in even hours you cross the bridge to go, everyone in one direction, and at odd hours you can return. Keep this in mind to calculate the times of your trip.

The good thing is that it is open late for German times and is free.

It used to be open 24 hours a day!

Day 15. Bernkastel-Kues – Cochem

There is a full route to the Mosel area from Koblenz to Trier or Nittel on the Luxembourg border.

It is an area that has been dedicated to winemaking for more than two thousand years, full of charming places, festivals, art, and we will definitely return.

Bernkastel-Kues

A half-timbered village by the Moselle River, where you’ll find traces of a Roman past and medieval architecture. Definitely, a place you’re going to fall in love with.

Here you have to visit the medieval market square, the Renaissance Town Hall, next to half-timbered houses, and the pointed house (probably the most photographed).

Of course, you have to stroll through the historic center, see the birthplace of Nicholas de Cusa, the hospital of St. Nicholas, and the castle of Landshut.

Cochem is a city in the Moselle River Valley. It is a very touristic place where people from all over the country arrive. It is to the west of Germany and crowned by a spectacular castle: the Reichsburg Cochem.

Besides, you can enjoy its Riesling wines, its streets, and its history.

The first thing we will see as we approach Cochem is its medieval castle, remodeled in the nineteenth century with this fairytale castle appearance.

Once in the village, let yourself be carried away by its streets with half-timbered houses; many seem to defy gravity.

You have to cross the Enderttor, one of the three medieval gates dating from 1332. And it was the village prison for a long time.

To get a good view of the village, cross the bridge and take a photo from there and as you cross.

If you like boat trips, take the opportunity to get to know the “skyline” of the Moselle villages from the river itself. Then, click here to hire the boat ride.

Don’t forget to try their wines. We brought a few bottles home. Also, take a boat ride along the river or take a bike ride along the riverbank.

If you have more time for the Mosel area visit:

• Make a wine route
• Take a bike route
• Be part of its hiking trail.

And so far, our itinerary plus tips for traveling to Germany by car or camper van. I know this post is a little long. I have tried to be as concise as possible…

In the next few days, I will expand the information in other articles, so you can plan your trip through Germany on your own and enjoy it. As you can see, there are many things to do, many places to discover and enjoy.

Do you know Germany? Tell us about your experience in this country!

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Germany, Poland & Czech Republic 2022

About our Germany, Poland & Czech Republic tour

Our Germany, Poland and Czech Republic tour is a great three country escorted motorhome tour experience.

We are taking you to some different places off the beaten track but also to some well known cities, towns and tourist attractions.

We hope this will be a relaxed tour with some cycling, walks, city/town exploring mixed with some good food and Eastern European beers!

The unmistakable experience of Auschwitz and all it means to civilisation to the Gingerbread Museum in Torun, there should be something for everyone.

We are fully aware of the Covid-19 Pandemic and have planned this to stay safe with locations that for the whole will allow you to do as much or as little as you choose.

We have tried to make this dog friendly for those looking to bring their pets.

Itinerary / Route

Arrive in Potsdam, Germany. There will be a welcome meeting late afternoon where you will have an opportunity to ask questions, socialise and receive your welcome pack. Potsdam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located on the outskirts of Berlin and next to the Havel River. Rich in history and charm the city is well worth a visit. The impressive Sanssouci Palace is a former royal relaxing retreat and was the summer residence of Frederick the Great. Welcome Drinks Included, Walking Tour to Potsdam, Group Meal at Campsite.

Arrive at Poznań (187 miles)Travel to Poznań in Poland to a lovely campsite that’s 5km distance into the town centre.

Poznań is a pretty Polish town with an extremely attractive central square where you will find many restaurants and bars to fill a few hour people watching whiles enjoying a meal or refreshment.

Be at the Town Hall Tower at midday to see 2 billy goats (mechanical) emerge and butt horns 12 times.

Travel to Torun (108 miles) a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been said that Torun is one of the most beautiful, medieval cities in Europe. The town was not hit by any bombs during World War II. The town is famous for Gingerbread and baking dates back nearly a thousand years. Torun has a Gingerbread museum. The famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Torun and the house where he was born and the Chapel where he was christened are still standing in the city. Being near the Town Hall Tower at midday, you will be rewarded with a display of two billy goats (mechanical) emerging and butt horns 12 times! Great cafes, restaurants, shops and museums makes Torun a great place to visit. Group Lunch and Gingerbread Tour Included.

Travel to Kraków (275 miles). Situated on the Vistula River, Kraków was the captial of Poland until 1596. The old town was the first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th century St Marys Basilica with its stunning Gothic-style exterior, guilded interior and beautiful stained glass windows makes this a worthy visit. From here we will visit the notorious concentration camp of Auschwitz on a coach tour and an optional tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.  Group Meal and excursion to Auschwitz Included.

Day 14 – 16

Travel to Olomouc in Czech Republic (165 miles). The campsite is situated by a river and is a 30min walk into the town. The old town is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the country. The city hosts many water fountains and 6 are decorated in Baroque style each with a different mythical individual character. The oldest fountain dates back to 1623. One of the most beautiful towns in Czech Republic and a great place to sample good food and Czech beer! Group Meal and Walking Tour Included.

Day 16 – 20

Travel to Prague (180 miles). Prague is the 13th largest city in the EU and is known for its cobbled streets, preserved castles, Baroque and Gothic-style cathedrals, medieval squares and bridges. The Prague Astronomical Clock which is situated on the Old Town Hall is the oldest working clock in the world dating back to 1410. Close to the campsite (walkable) which is situated on the banks of the Vltava River, are botanical gardens and zoo all well worth a visit for a relaxing few hours. Group Meal and Walking Tour Included.

Day 20 – 22

Travel to Dresden (95 miles) for our last stop. Situated by the river Elbe the city of Dresden suffered almost complete destruction in WWII. This was followed by neglect by the Soviet regime after the war. Today Dresden is a stunning city to enjoy and very little of the destruction can be seen. After the bombing of WWII the ruins of the Frauenkirche church were saved and catalogued. When the church was rebuilt nearly 4000 of of the original stones were used. The church has a gold cross which was gifted by Great Britian as a gesture of international goodwill. Farwell Group Meal after a day in Dresden Included.

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What’s Included

• Up to six people travelling in their own motorhome.
• Accommodation on pre-booked campsites including electric hook-up and showers.
• Detailed travel pack to include full itinerary, map, campsite directions, routes (toll and non-toll as appropriate), GPS co-ordinates and our driving in Europe Checklist.
• Help and support in the event of problems while on tour.
• Full financial protection.
• Excursions where stated in the Itinerary.
• Meals where stated in the Itinerary.

What’s Not Included

• Personal expenditure, for example, fuel, tolls, vignettes, meals, upgrades, laundry, personal excursions, public transport or entrance fees. (Unless stated included).
• Where there are general road tolls.
• Personal travel insurance (compulsory).
• Vehicle breakdown cover (compulsory).

Important Booking Information

• Payment of your deposit secures the booking on the tour.
• Please note we cannot take vehicles over 8 metres long without prior special arrangement.
• Pet Dog allowed on this tour (Check if more than one).
• No towed vehicles. Please check before booking.
• Please note that the deposit is non-refundable unless  Motorhome Tours  cancels.

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• There are road toll charges on some motorways.
• Supplement for 8m+ motorhomes may apply, please check before booking.
• UK vehicle sticker is required for the number plate and recommend that you have a UK sticker as well.
• Headlight adjustment stickers and  road warning triangle.
• Green Zone Emission Sticker for Germany.
• Czech Republic Toll Sticker (Bought at border crossing or petrol stations locally).
• Local Currency required for Poland (Zloty) and Czech Republic (Czech Koruna)

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Tour date: 02.06. – 23.06.2024  (No Calais pick-up service is available for this tour. Consider combining it with our “DISCOVER DENMARK” tour)

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Tour date: 29.06. – 13.07.2024 (Calais pick-up: 29.06.2024)

Germany's Romantic Road

Tour date: 14.07. – 27.07.2024 (No Calais pick-up service is available for this tour. Consider combining it with our “MAJESTIC RHINE & MOSELLE RIVERS” tour)

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Tour date: 01.09. – 14.09.2024 (Calais pick-up: 30.08.2024)

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Tour date: 15.09. – 04.10.2024 (No Calais pick-up service is available for this tour. Consider combining it with our “IMPRESSIVE ITALIAN LAKES & CITIES” tour)

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Breathtaking Black Forest

Tour date: 12.07. – 26.07.2025 (No Calais pick-up service is available for this tour. Consider combining it with our “MAJESTIC RHINE & MOSELLE RIVERS” tour)

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Tour date: 30.08. – 12.09.2025

Perfect Portugal

Tour date: 13.09. – 03.10.2025

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We offer escorted motorhome tours to selected destinations in Europe. Travel with us to the most picturesque parts of Europe and experience an unforgettable European dream holiday. We will see to it that you can enjoy beautiful cities and stunning countryside and even take part in particular events, worry free and without the effort of any planning.

Our escorted tours combine the freedom of a motorhome holiday with the advantages of a planned tour. You will be accompanied from the beginning to the end of the trip by multilingual tour guides who know the region you will be travelling to.

We have always enjoyed the independence of motorhome travel, allowing us to stay on the shores of lakes, on riverbanks, in the mountains, at the coast or in the middle of nowhere, and also at unconventional places like farms, vineyards, harbours or lighthouses. We have loved the flexibility of just going where the mood takes us, but sometimes have regretted not having booked a special event prior to our trip. This is why for you we organize, and book selected highlights well in advance while giving you the freedom and independence to enjoy motorhome travel.

We know our routes and have tried them all. This means we can give you advice every day on the well-known sights, but can also give you tips on not so well known attractions. Many of these hidden gems we know as a result of having lived in Germany, the UK, France and Spain. We not only speak the languages, but also know the countries, the people and their cultures.

With our support and use of the road book we have prepared for you containing lots of suggestions and sightseeing ideas, you have the freedom and independence to choose each day how much or how little you want to do and see.

Tours specially designed for motorhomes and camper vans

Suitable also for large motorhomes, we do real motorhome touring, we travel in small groups, all tours are dog friendly, we are experienced motorhomers, we have lived in the uk, france, spain & the us and speak the languages, manda tours is michael and audrey hirschhäuser.

Audrey & Michael

After almost 30 years in a suit and tie and after hundreds of thousands of frequent flyer miles made on business, we decided it was time for us to choose our own destination and took the decision to turn our hobby into our profession. We want to share our passion for motorhome travel, for foreign cultures and other peoples.

Michael is German and grew up near Frankfurt in Germany. Audrey is English and grew up north of London. We met in 1984 while studying at University in Sheffield. After graduating we first moved to Germany. Michael’s career then took us around the world sparking our interest in travel and other cultures. We lived in France for three years, in Spain for four years and then spent three years in the US. During this time we went on camping holidays with the children travelling at first with a tent and then with a caravan and in the US with rented motorhomes.

We moved back to Germany in 1998 and bought our first motorhome in 2004. Since then we have travelled extensively through many European countries. These include our home countries, the UK and Germany, as well as France, Spain, Italy, Sicily, Luxemburg, Belgium, Holland, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Ireland, Austria, and Switzerland.

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I spent 2 nights at a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I've seen in the US. Take a look inside.

• I stayed in a European tiny home I found on Airbnb during a trip to Germany in 2022.
• The 106-square-foot home made smarter use of space than any tiny home I've seen in the US.
• It had a unique cylindrical shape and was less than half the size of the US tiny homes I've booked.

As an NYC resident, I've lived in some cramped apartments . So, I'm intrigued by tiny homes because they tend to make good use of a small space.

That's why, when I travel, I often look for tiny home accommodations to check out their space-saving hacks .

I've stayed in several tiny Airbnbs around the world , from Florida and Maryland to Canada and Switzerland.

But to me, none of those homes used the indoor space as smartly as this tiny home hotel in Germany I found on Airbnb .

When looking for tiny accommodations in Germany, I thought this one had a unique, cylindrical shape that packed a lot inside, so I booked it for two nights for $140.

Located in Neustrelitz, Germany, it's part of a tiny home hotel called Slube, which designs minimal concrete "Slubes" for up to two people, according to its website .

There are three types of Slubes: Basic, which is one story; Home, which is two stories; and Tower, which adds a rooftop terrace. I booked a Home Slube.

It was less than half the size of any tiny home I'd stayed in before.

It was 16 feet tall with two floors totaling 106 square feet.

I checked in with a code sent to my phone, so I didn't have to keep track of a key during my stay.

When I arrived by train from the airport in Berlin , there didn't seem to be any employees on the property. But an email from Slube informed me I'd be staying in room five and could check in by myself.

Inside, the 53-square-foot bottom level packed in a sitting area, a bathroom, and a ladder to the second floor.

In the sitting area, there was a table that folded in to save space when not in use.

Across from a foldout table was a bench with two seat cushions, which felt like a tiny space alternative for a couch.

Beneath the benches, there was enough space for me to store my luggage .

With hooks and storage cubbies above the bench, I thought this tiny home utilized more vertical space than those I've seen in the US.

I stored all of my clothing and toiletries on the first floor.

In the back right corner of the room, built-in shelves created a nook storing a small coffee machine, a hair dryer, and a few dishes.

I was impressed by the amenities packed into such a small room.

To the right of the living area, I thought the bathroom felt efficiently designed.

There was a curtain separating the shower head and sink from the toilet and storage space.

Even with two windows, I felt I had enough privacy.

The windows on the first floor had a film over most of the glass, which allowed me to let natural light in without sacrificing my privacy.

After checking out the first level, I headed up the ladder to the bedroom.

I thought it was easy to climb but could be challenging for some.

There was a latched gate at the top of the ladder, which I imagine was built to keep people safe from falling.

Knowing I was securely fastened into the bed area made falling sleeping easier.

The bedroom was the same size as the living space and bathroom combined — 53 square feet.

On the floor was a full-size bed that I found comfortable. I thought the pillows had the ideal ratio of fluff to firmness for my neck and head.

Above the bed, a TV equipped with Netflix and other streaming services was mounted on the wall.

Before bed, I watched some of my favorite shows.

On the far side of the bed was a lower platform I used as a nightstand.

It had easily accessible outlets, a pocket for the TV remote, and more space for my electronics and water bottle.

Above the bed, a large window opened so I could let the breeze into my room.

It had a black-out curtain for privacy and early morning light.

The Slube also had smart electricity that made my stay feel a little luxurious.

I controlled the lights and temperature of each story from my phone.

I found it fascinating that this tiny home truly left no space unused, from the loft bed to the wall cubbies.

While I can't stick a second story into my own rental, the European tiny home still gave me inspiration for how I could make better use of my space, starting with vertical storage hacks.

Axel Springer, Insider Inc.'s parent company, is an investor in Airbnb.

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