Cost of touring in Germany (1 Viewer)

[jdk62]

More choice, generally better locations, bigger choice of alternatives if the weather goes awry, better cyclepaths, better museums and pretty good chips

We had great chips near Kirby Lonsdale whilst we stayed at a small CL and fantastic location

Similarly in Dumfries and Galloway..

So I think we will continue to boycott Germany…

 

[funflair]

In contrast I love going to places which give me an excuse not to have to use them, I much prefer our facilities

I would say most of the riverside SP's tend to have a decent amount of room around them, I can't think of one that is door to door but they probably do exist.

We find that most are now marked out in some way and give at least a couple of metres between vans,



If it's not busy you get even more room of course,

and a view as well sometimes, all for €9,

All stellplatz and cost from €10 to €20 the €20 one had toilets and shower I think but not important to us, most of the stellplatz we use are because we want to be somewhere and usually there isn't a campsite anyway, we did use one campsite at €49 per night just because we wanted to be there, got there just after 12 so had to wait till 2pm to check in, scruffy little pitch under some trees but had a toilet block and shower which we looked at but didn't use, didn't even dump and fill as it was only two nights so not worth it, good value? no not really.

 

[Roby2008]

We found Bavaria hugely expensive too, some campsites 70 Euros a night!

Graydo

Wow, do tell us where.....

 

[Graydo]

Cant remember the name, but it was directly under the zugspitze mountain (we could see the cable car from our pitch).
Around 70 euros and extra for leccy.

Lovely area though.

Graydo

 

[Roby2008]

Cant remember the name, but it was directly under the zugspitze mountain (we could see the cable car from our pitch).
Around 70 euros and extra for leccy.

Lovely area though.

Graydo

Very touristic then, the whole region is generally expensive and not reflective on the rest of the country.
.....it's only an hour or so from home, so have never looked at prices...

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[Chipster]

Plus down that way you tend to get a guest card that covers buses, trains and cable cars in the pitch fee. I’d sooner be in Germany.

 

[stewartwebr]

We are back in Germany. We returned to the U.K. for a family wedding from France, after the wedding we headed to a THS in the Lakes. It rained for 3 days continuously. Booked the ferry, first time in 20 years. The tunnel wanted £189 and Irish Ferries wanted £69 so gave them a go and very impressed we were, to the extent the tunnel may have lost a customer. Anyway, a week or so in France then into Belgium where the temperatures hit 33 Degrees so sheltered on a Stellplatz for €10 a night inclusive of water, waste and 16amp electric. Both AC units ran continuously for almost 48 hours, so very little profit in that stay. We are now on the river in Dusseldorf, we just love Germany. We’re planning on returning to the U.K. end of August but who knows. We shall see how busy it gets, and I know it gets very busy.

 

[Graydo]

Very touristic then, the whole region is generally expensive and not reflective on the rest of the country.
.....it's only an hour or so from home, so have never looked at prices...

I know, black forest was much more reasonable, especially around Wolfach.

Graydo

 

[Graydo]

We are back in Germany. We returned to the U.K. for a family wedding from France, after the wedding we headed to a THS in the Lakes. It rained for 3 days continuously. Booked the ferry, first time in 20 years. The tunnel wanted £189 and Irish Ferries wanted £69 so gave them a go and very impressed we were, to the extent the tunnel may have lost a customer. Anyway, a week or so in France then into Belgium where the temperatures hit 33 Degrees so sheltered on a Stellplatz for €10 a night inclusive of water, waste and 16amp electric. Both AC units ran continuously for almost 48 hours, so very little profit in that stay. We are now on the river in Dusseldorf, we just love Germany. We’re planning on returning to the U.K. end of August but who knows. We shall see how busy it gets, and I know it gets very busy.

Did you leave the UK FROM Ireland?
I have two more Eurotunnels booked with Tesco vouchers but will be using ferries after that, as the long drive to Kent with a couple of stopovers (and full price eurotunnel) makes it unviable.

Graydo

 

[VXman]

We had great chips near Kirby Lonsdale whilst we stayed at a small CL and fantastic location
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Similarly in Dumfries and Galloway..
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So I think we will continue to boycott Germany…

The UK has some lovely spots. We have toured Scotland, Ireland, Wales as well as bits of England over the past 3 years.

However, there is an added excitement of visiting different European countries for the different cultures, food and general feel that they have. It's the experience of going to places that do things differently to the UK.

We've done France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia in the last 3 years too. It can be cheaper and easier for motorhomers too.

So by all means extol the virtues if the UK but don't dismiss the rest of the world.

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[VXman]

We are back in Germany. We returned to the U.K. for a family wedding from France, after the wedding we headed to a THS in the Lakes. It rained for 3 days continuously. Booked the ferry, first time in 20 years. The tunnel wanted £189 and Irish Ferries wanted £69 so gave them a go and very impressed we were, to the extent the tunnel may have lost a customer. Anyway, a week or so in France then into Belgium where the temperatures hit 33 Degrees so sheltered on a Stellplatz for €10 a night inclusive of water, waste and 16amp electric. Both AC units ran continuously for almost 48 hours, so very little profit in that stay. We are now on the river in Dusseldorf, we just love Germany. We’re planning on returning to the U.K. end of August but who knows. We shall see how busy it gets, and I know it gets very busy.

The Irish ferry we did from Calais to Dover earlier this week (Oscar Wilde) had a pet lounge too - for you dog lovers.

 

[stewartwebr]

Did you leave the UK FROM Ireland?
I have two more Eurotunnels booked with Tesco vouchers but will be using ferries after that, as the long drive to Kent with a couple of stopovers (and full price eurotunnel) makes it unviable.

Graydo

No, the crossing was from Dover to Calais on the Oscar Wilde which is the larger of the 3 ferries. Boarding was very smooth and easy, lots of room around the van but service onboard was very bad. We did think about a breakfast to pass the time even at a cost of £17.50 each including a hot drink. We gave up after 10 minutes in the queue when we could hear the complaints from the second queue of those waiting to pay complaining the over priced breakfast was now cold as theystood for another 10 minutes to make payment.
I was there to cross, not to dine, so based on the boarding and debarkation process I was very impressed and would use them again.

 

[VXman]

No, the crossing was from Dover to Calais on the Oscar Wilde which is the larger of the 3 ferries. Boarding was very smooth and easy, lots of room around the van but service onboard was very bad. We did think about a breakfast to pass the time even at a cost of £17.50 each including a hot drink. We gave up after 10 minutes in the queue when we could hear the complaints from the second queue of those waiting to pay complaining the over priced breakfast was now cold as theystood for another 10 minutes to make payment.
I was there to cross, not to dine, so based on the boarding and debarkation process I was very impressed and would use them again.

The crossing we went in was very empty. 6pm. We went on deck to enjoy the sun and watch the departure. By the time we went to the dining area they had virtually closed as there were no customers. We had planned on having a main meal. We went to the commercial drivers lounge and they were serving so the lady there served up a massive portion of Beef Bourgogne with chips and extra veg, took us down to the main restaurant, took the payment 17.50 pp including breads and a drink. Reasonable good value for the quality and quantity.

Disappointed they shut up the main restaurant so early without warning but excellent service from the lady in the drivers canteen.

Also worth being aware they have some excellent deals in duty free with an additional 10% off if you pre order online.

Got a nice bottle of Abolour whiskey. 1 Litre for less than £40 when a 75cl would be nearer £80 on the high street.

 

[Graydo]

No, the crossing was from Dover to Calais on the Oscar Wilde which is the larger of the 3 ferries. Boarding was very smooth and easy, lots of room around the van but service onboard was very bad. We did think about a breakfast to pass the time even at a cost of £17.50 each including a hot drink. We gave up after 10 minutes in the queue when we could hear the complaints from the second queue of those waiting to pay complaining the over priced breakfast was now cold as theystood for another 10 minutes to make payment.
I was there to cross, not to dine, so based on the boarding and debarkation process I was very impressed and would use them again.

Ta,
we would still have the problem of driving to Dover with either ferry or tunnel.
Need to look at ferry options closer to Edinburgh.

Thanks

Graydo

 

[stewartwebr]

Ta,
we would still have the problem of driving to Dover with either ferry or tunnel.
Need to look at ferry options closer to Edinburgh.

Thanks

Graydo

Yes, I’m afraid that’s the price we pay for living in Edinburgh! We have used the Newcastle to Amsterdam route with DFDS a lot of times, but again they have become very expensive recently. Also the ferry is very tight for larger motorhomes they love to squeeze you on. Last time we crossed we had the misfortune of being placed right across an exit door. Everyone coming out that door was faced with my van about 3ft away, they then had the same space to squeeze down the side of my van which had me pulling my hair out when the less careful went past with suitcases and prams. But it was much easier than the drive to Dover. Recent fare check was coming in at 2.5k return We are both retired so have the time to travel to Dover now, just make the journey down part of the experience. Hull to Rotterdam are reasonably priced and the ferries much bigger, again you need to way up the cost against the drive and the time.

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[funflair]

Yes, I’m afraid that’s the price we pay for living in Edinburgh! We have used the Newcastle to Amsterdam route with DFDS a lot of times, but again they have become very expensive recently. Also the ferry is very tight for larger motorhomes they love to squeeze you on. Last time we crossed we had the misfortune of being placed right across an exit door. Everyone coming out that door was faced with my van about 3ft away, they then had the same space to squeeze down the side of my van which had me pulling my hair out when the less careful went past with suitcases and prams. But it was much easier than the drive to Dover. Recent fare check was coming in at 2.5k return We are both retired so have the time to travel to Dover now, just make the journey down part of the experience. Hull to Rotterdam are reasonably priced and the ferries much bigger, again you need to way up the cost against the drive and the time.

We did Hull Rotterdam OK it was £900 with food both ways but still beats driving to Dover and I think they parked us the same place as you last time we did the Newcastle ferry.

 

[Graydo]

Yes, I’m afraid that’s the price we pay for living in Edinburgh! We have used the Newcastle to Amsterdam route with DFDS a lot of times, but again they have become very expensive recently. Also the ferry is very tight for larger motorhomes they love to squeeze you on. Last time we crossed we had the misfortune of being placed right across an exit door. Everyone coming out that door was faced with my van about 3ft away, they then had the same space to squeeze down the side of my van which had me pulling my hair out when the less careful went past with suitcases and prams. But it was much easier than the drive to Dover. Recent fare check was coming in at 2.5k return We are both retired so have the time to travel to Dover now, just make the journey down part of the experience. Hull to Rotterdam are reasonably priced and the ferries much bigger, again you need to way up the cost against the drive and the time.

Its the price we pay for living in god's country
Serously, 2.5 k! No chance.
I'm sure I priced this up from Hull and taking into consideration the mileage saved and the fact that we didnt stop in two campsites on the way down, the ferry won.

But not at those prices.

We are retired also, so like you say we will just make the drive down part of the holiday.

Graydo

 

[Garfields]

Why do I need to go to Germany…

No one needs to go anywhere.
Why bother reading this thread if you have no interest in going there?
Interesting you like D&G and the Borders which are a very similar landscape to big chunks of Germany.

 

[jdk62]

No one needs to go anywhere.
Why bother reading this thread if you have no interest in going there?
Interesting you like D&G and the Borders which are a very similar landscape to big chunks of Germany.

Because I can……

 

[jdk62]

Don’t g

The UK has some lovely spots. We have toured Scotland, Ireland, Wales as well as bits of England over the past 3 years.

However, there is an added excitement of visiting different European countries for the different cultures, food and general feel that they have. It's the experience of going to places that do things differently to the UK.

We've done France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia in the last 3 years too. It can be cheaper and easier for motorhomers too.

So by all means extol the virtues if the UK but don't dismiss the rest of the world.

Don't me wrong.. I love and have been to many parts of Europe….. I just don’t like Germany or their cuisine….

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[stewartwebr]

Don’t g

Don't me wrong.. I love and have been to many parts of Europe….. I just don’t like Germany or their cuisine….

That’s good more space for those who do…we are all different

 

[BikerGraham]

Its the price we pay for living in god's country
Serously, 2.5 k! No chance.
I'm sure I priced this up from Hull and taking into consideration the mileage saved and the fact that we didnt stop in two campsites on the way down, the ferry won.

But not at those prices.

We are retired also, so like you say we will just make the drive down part of the holiday.

Graydo

We are going Newcastle to Ijmuiden with DFDS mid September to mid October. Ferry is £670 for basic cabin and standard motorhome. Meals and drinks obviously on top. Mind you as they breathalyse when getting off over there the drink will be very little.

you are looking roughly £350 for the tunnel plus you have to get there and back for us up north.

 

[MisterB]

We are back in Germany. We returned to the U.K. for a family wedding from France, after the wedding we headed to a THS in the Lakes. It rained for 3 days continuously. Booked the ferry, first time in 20 years. The tunnel wanted £189 and Irish Ferries wanted £69 so gave them a go and very impressed we were, to the extent the tunnel may have lost a customer. Anyway, a week or so in France then into Belgium where the temperatures hit 33 Degrees so sheltered on a Stellplatz for €10 a night inclusive of water, waste and 16amp electric. Both AC units ran continuously for almost 48 hours, so very little profit in that stay. We are now on the river in Dusseldorf, we just love Germany. We’re planning on returning to the U.K. end of August but who knows. We shall see how busy it gets, and I know it gets very busy.

Where was the €10 stellplatz. We are entering Germany tomorrow, currently on an aire in Seltz, France, a short hop into Germany. It's @£12 inc EHU but water is extra, it's a camping car park aire.

 

[stewartwebr]

Where was the €10 stellplatz. We are entering Germany tomorrow, currently on an aire in Seltz, France, a short hop into Germany. It's @£12 inc EHU but water is extra, it's a camping car park aire.

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It was before we entered Germany it’s in Belgium at Tournai

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[VXman]

Don’t g

Don't me wrong.. I love and have been to many parts of Europe….. I just don’t like Germany or their cuisine….

A week doing the Romantic route was a fabulous trip. Cuisine - well nothing particulary spectacular, but then neither is British!

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[jdk62]

A week doing the Romantic route was a fabulous trip. Cuisine - well nothing particulary spectacular, but then neither is British!

Well if you live off fish and chips, then I agree British cuisine isn’t nothing special………

 

[Bobby-gg]

We're currently on day 76 of our tour of Europe, and sitting at the Stellplatz in Rothenberg before heading in for breakfast.
We paid just under £300 for the North Shields to IJmuiden ferry in April, and are returning via Harwich next month for £200.

Our costs so far, including ferry crossing here, fuel, food, sites, clothing, laundry, gigs, museums etc, etc, have come in at £6800, approx £90 day

 

[jongood]

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[grasscutter]

We are currently on a municipal Stellplatz on the Moselle at Losnich. Great river side site at 14€ a night. 16amp electric hook up and water and waste all included. Been cycling for miles up through the vineyards and along the river.
We wild as much as possible but have no problems with these prices.

 

[zulurita]

Where was the €10 stellplatz. We are entering Germany tomorrow, currently on an aire in Seltz, France, a short hop into Germany. It's @£12 inc EHU but water is extra, it's a camping car park aire.

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We didn't pay extra for water when we were there last year.

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