Suggestions for Germany

[Bobbydaisy]

Heading to Europe via Rotterdam, over Netherlands towards Arnhem and thinking into Germany , any suggestions for German campsites , was thinking down towards Mosel valley but looking at the sites they don’t look that inviting ( sites only please not Stelpatz) thanks for any info you can provide.

 

[Soycd]

For the return trip you might want to consider the places below, we have stayed at both. No booking facilities though. Although a stellplatz, Vulkaneifel has hookup, and excellent showers/toilets. It's about a 10 minute walk to the small town which is a popular holiday destination with a lake, restraunts etc.

Wohnmobilpark Vulkaneifel

Details for Wohnmobilpark Vulkaneifel a Overnight parking - with services Schalkenmehren, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, 54552

www.searchforsites.co.uk

Their website also tells you how many places they have free and is updated every minute.

Wohnmobilstellplatz, Wohnmobilstellplatz Eifel und Vulkaneifel

Ihr Wohnmobilstellplatz in Schalkenmehren im Herzen der Eifel / Vulkaneifel, ideal für Wanderungen an den Dauner Maaren und Fahrradtouren auf dem Maare-Mosel Radweg und dem Eifelsteig. Ihr Wohnmobilpark in der Eifel, bei Daun.

wohnmobilpark-vulkaneifel.de

Aachen is another stellplatz, but also classed as a campsite. Again it has hookup and brilliant facilities (showers/toilets) A longer walk to town but there is a bus service and if you have bikes its a 20 minute pedal into the city.

Bad Aachen

Details for Bad Aachen a Small and Friendly style campsite Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, 52066

www.searchforsites.co.uk

Stellplatz Bad Aachen – Camping in Aachen

aachen-camping.de

 

[Bobbydaisy]

For the return trip you might want to consider the places below, we have stayed at both. No booking facilities though. Although a stellplatz, Vulkaneifel has hookup, and excellent showers/toilets. It's about a 10 minute walk to the small town which is a popular holiday destination with a lake, restraunts etc.

Wohnmobilpark Vulkaneifel

Details for Wohnmobilpark Vulkaneifel a Overnight parking - with services Schalkenmehren, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, 54552

www.searchforsites.co.uk

Their website also tells you how many places they have free and is updated every minute.

Wohnmobilstellplatz, Wohnmobilstellplatz Eifel und Vulkaneifel

Ihr Wohnmobilstellplatz in Schalkenmehren im Herzen der Eifel / Vulkaneifel, ideal für Wanderungen an den Dauner Maaren und Fahrradtouren auf dem Maare-Mosel Radweg und dem Eifelsteig. Ihr Wohnmobilpark in der Eifel, bei Daun.

wohnmobilpark-vulkaneifel.de

Aachen is another stellplatz, but also classed as a campsite. Again it has hookup and brilliant facilities (showers/toilets) A longer walk to town but there is a bus service and if you have bikes its a 20 minute pedal into the city.

Bad Aachen

Details for Bad Aachen a Small and Friendly style campsite Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, 52066

www.searchforsites.co.uk

Stellplatz Bad Aachen – Camping in Aachen

aachen-camping.de

Many thanks will check them out , what is the situation with awnings etc on these Stelplatz , yes or no , is like aires in France table and chairs ( sometimes) for drinks / snack but all away by night etc

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Aachen is another stellplatz, but also classed as a campsite. Again it has hookup and brilliant facilities (showers/toilets) A longer walk to town but there is a bus service and if you have bikes its a 20 minute pedal into the city.

We stayed at this one when coming back after collecting our new van from German.
The warden in charge could not have been more helpful, very nice chap and they have fresh bread and pastries in the mornings

 

[Soycd]

Many thanks will check them out , what is the situation with awnings etc on these Stelplatz , yes or no , is like aires in France table and chairs ( sometimes) for drinks / snack but all away by night etc

I'm not sure about awnings at Aachen but pretty sure you can use them at Vulkaneifel, think you can see one in the website picture. If you have a look at the the Aachen website you'll see the pitches are pretty generous and on one picture folk are sat on chairs outside their motorhome. There was plenty of space for table/chairs at Vulkaneifel, as we sat outside. I've been to Aachen twice but only in the winter so we did not sit outside.

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[GAVLAD]

Let me know how you get on in Arnhem. It’s been on my visit list for a while as I’m interested in the bridge and related sites.

 

[Fdhadi]

Camping Rudesheim for me.

 

[Bobbydaisy]

Let me know how you get on in Arnhem. It’s been on my visit list for a while as I’m interested in the bridge and related sites.

Here is the site , on the edge of Arnhem in the woods , really nice owners , bus stop outside the site , 20 mins to the city , visit the main Cathedral with paratrooper depiction in main Cathedral roof , take lift up spire for stunning views of the city with very experienced guides, easy walk to the bridge and surrounding area ; sad but true …from the site go through the woods to the military graveyard and further on to a totally brilliant museum, very nice cafe next door for high tea style lunch ….. we haven’t done all we would want to do there hence it’s on this trip we really loved it , love the Netherlands !!

Camping Warnsborn

Camping Warnsborn is a nice, quiet and clean campsite, located on one of the most beautiful estates of 'Het Geldersch Landschap' on the edge of the Veluwe. The campsite is completely grassy and surrounded by centuries-old trees that protect you from the wind. We do not have a canteen or swimming...

campingwarnsborn.nl

 

[Parrot Face]

Try this one at Riol, massive pitches, toilets and showers etc . Eating and drinking place right outside and also a full facility campsite right next door. Extract from my blog.


Got the tunnel, usual delay, train broke down , get off and on another one. Usual first stop at Peruwelz in Belgium. Early morning set of and arrival at Riol on the Moselle river, Germany. Saturday cycled a total of 25 miles to Trittenheim where there was a wine tasting event on. Now I really like these events but i've got so used to them being free that I begrudged putting my hands in my pocket, and anyway not a great lover of white. Opted for coffee. Next day Sunday went to the Bank/ATM in Merhring on the opposite side to our Stellplatz. Drew some cash without fees and drove back taking in a glass of wine in Longuich. Our stellplatz is one of the better ones with a large pitch, 16 amp electric, toilets and showers for 15 euros.Probably stay another 2 nights .

 

[AlunandFelicie]

We plan to go to Germany in the spring,wife wants to do the ‘romantic road’,is April May an ok time for Germany?

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[Stealaway]

We plan to go to Germany in the spring,wife wants to do the ‘romantic road’,is April May an ok time for Germany?

Here you go


We always travel on a Sunday to avoid the traffic and queues at the Dartford Crossing.

We would catch a cheap tunnel crossing at about 8.00 PM going and a cheap return at about 8.00 AM.

Easy overnight stops are at

Grave lines Aire about 7E.

Bray Dunes central carpark FOC.

(Carrefour Supermarket and services nearby)

De Panne just over the border in Belgium is a nice town and seaside resort.

My Favourite route south through Germany is to pick up the E40/42 in Dunkirk to Aachen via Charleroi. Turn off at Junction 2 just as it enters Germany near Aachen and head directly south to Monschau a town unchanged since a 1700. Then south again to the Mosel at Cochem. Tour the Mosel to Boppard and a ferry across the Rhine. For me there is not much to see on the Rhine so either side will do. There are ferries at various spots down to the south. South to Rüdesheim am Rheine

If you want to travel the romantic road head towards Wurzburg to start the tourist route south to Fussen. There are many Stellplatz along the route but almost all will charge a fee

I would normaly head for Lindau on the Bodensee. You’re now in my favourite part of Germany, Bavaria and the Tyrol into Austria. There are many place to stop anywhere in Germany and plenty of Stellplatze if needs be. I would strongly recommend Mittenwald for a few days. You are next to the railway station and ticket to Garmish are very cheap. At Garmish station there is mountain railway to the highest Beer Keller in the world.

http://zugspitze.de/en/winter/mountain/zugspitze

We only ever stop at Stellplatz but they usually have all services but often with a small charge

Other popular visits are a lap of the old Nurburging circuit.

The science museums at Technik Museum Speyer and Sinsheim.

Technic Museum at Marxzell is not to be missed

The NSU museum at Neckarsulm has the finest collection of motorcycles plus

https://demomu.de/

http://www.fahrzeugmuseum-marxzell.de/

https://sinsheim.technik-museum.de/en/


You should buy a Critical air sticker for Germany – and even France last forever and only about 5 euro.

 

[Bobbydaisy]

Here you go


We always travel on a Sunday to avoid the traffic and queues at the Dartford Crossing.

We would catch a cheap tunnel crossing at about 8.00 PM going and a cheap return at about 8.00 AM.

Easy overnight stops are at

Grave lines Aire about 7E.

Bray Dunes central carpark FOC.

(Carrefour Supermarket and services nearby)

De Panne just over the border in Belgium is a nice town and seaside resort.

My Favourite route south through Germany is to pick up the E40/42 in Dunkirk to Aachen via Charleroi. Turn off at Junction 2 just as it enters Germany near Aachen and head directly south to Monschau a town unchanged since a 1700. Then south again to the Mosel at Cochem. Tour the Mosel to Boppard and a ferry across the Rhine. For me there is not much to see on the Rhine so either side will do. There are ferries at various spots down to the south. South to Rüdesheim am Rheine

If you want to travel the romantic road head towards Wurzburg to start the tourist route south to Fussen. There are many Stellplatz along the route but almost all will charge a fee

I would normaly head for Lindau on the Bodensee. You’re now in my favourite part of Germany, Bavaria and the Tyrol into Austria. There are many place to stop anywhere in Germany and plenty of Stellplatze if needs be. I would strongly recommend Mittenwald for a few days. You are next to the railway station and ticket to Garmish are very cheap. At Garmish station there is mountain railway to the highest Beer Keller in the world.

http://zugspitze.de/en/winter/mountain/zugspitze

We only ever stop at Stellplatz but they usually have all services but often with a small charge

Other popular visits are a lap of the old Nurburging circuit.

The science museums at Technik Museum Speyer and Sinsheim.

Technic Museum at Marxzell is not to be missed

The NSU museum at Neckarsulm has the finest collection of motorcycles plus

https://demomu.de/

http://www.fahrzeugmuseum-marxzell.de/

https://sinsheim.technik-museum.de/en/


You should buy a Critical air sticker for Germany – and even France last forever and only about 5 euro.

Should or do I need a Critical Air sticker for a Euro 6 PVC ? Is it for any vehicle type ( I guess yes ) and needed for Euro 6 engine ? Never done Germany in a van so keen to do the right and hassle free thing .

 

[jonasw19]

Suggestions for Germany
Send Leopard 2 mbt to Ukraine, immediately
Jon

 

[Chrisvh]

Here you go


We always travel on a Sunday to avoid the traffic and queues at the Dartford Crossing.

We would catch a cheap tunnel crossing at about 8.00 PM going and a cheap return at about 8.00 AM.

Easy overnight stops are at

Grave lines Aire about 7E.

Bray Dunes central carpark FOC.

(Carrefour Supermarket and services nearby)

De Panne just over the border in Belgium is a nice town and seaside resort.

My Favourite route south through Germany is to pick up the E40/42 in Dunkirk to Aachen via Charleroi. Turn off at Junction 2 just as it enters Germany near Aachen and head directly south to Monschau a town unchanged since a 1700. Then south again to the Mosel at Cochem. Tour the Mosel to Boppard and a ferry across the Rhine. For me there is not much to see on the Rhine so either side will do. There are ferries at various spots down to the south. South to Rüdesheim am Rheine

If you want to travel the romantic road head towards Wurzburg to start the tourist route south to Fussen. There are many Stellplatz along the route but almost all will charge a fee

I would normaly head for Lindau on the Bodensee. You’re now in my favourite part of Germany, Bavaria and the Tyrol into Austria. There are many place to stop anywhere in Germany and plenty of Stellplatze if needs be. I would strongly recommend Mittenwald for a few days. You are next to the railway station and ticket to Garmish are very cheap. At Garmish station there is mountain railway to the highest Beer Keller in the world.

http://zugspitze.de/en/winter/mountain/zugspitze

We only ever stop at Stellplatz but they usually have all services but often with a small charge

Other popular visits are a lap of the old Nurburging circuit.

The science museums at Technik Museum Speyer and Sinsheim.

Technic Museum at Marxzell is not to be missed

The NSU museum at Neckarsulm has the finest collection of motorcycles plus

https://demomu.de/

http://www.fahrzeugmuseum-marxzell.de/

https://sinsheim.technik-museum.de/en/


You should buy a Critical air sticker for Germany – and even France last forever and only about 5 euro.

Excellent advice. Takes years to build up this level of knowledge.

 

[Crazylegs]

We were next to a German couple on a Moselle Stellplatz, at their suggestion we abandoned the very busy river and headed to the Main river. It meanders around some natural parks a bit further to the east. Pretty much the same deal as the Moselle with pretty walled villages, perhaps slightly cheaper coffees, but more importantly room to park on the Stellplatz’s.

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[Orion]

Should or do I need a Critical Air sticker for a Euro 6 PVC ? Is it for any vehicle type ( I guess yes ) and needed for Euro 6 engine ? Never done Germany in a van so keen to do the right and hassle free thing .

Yes, it’s called a Feinstaubplakette and readily available online. I obtained mine from the Berlin Umwelt (Environment) Department Cost was €5.95 inc vat and postage, and took about a week to arrive. It’s valid throughout Germany.

 

[suavecarve]

Bobbydaisy

You may want to take a look at this thread.
It is from 2020 during the pandemic when you could travel back from Germany but not France, so you had to use the tunnel and not step out of your van in Belgium or France so Aachen (4 hours) was the point of last stop.
The first 10 pages or so (from memory) are all planning but I think about 20 of us went in all different directions in Germany, some meet ups, some mistakes, I made a map (since been destroyed by person unknown) of all the weinguts, luges, viewpoints, swimming lakes, decent stellplatzes etc.
After page 10 it is interspersed with Covid information and everybodys travel, a number of photos and may give you some ideas.

Germany/Austria August/September information sharing.

This thread is designed for people who have, or are, or will be going to Germany/Austria as an alternative to France/Spain in the months of August/September. (or longer) People interested in the thread should ensure their own travel insurance is in order, motorhome insurance, pet insurance and...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[Bobbydaisy]

Yes, it’s called a Feinstaubplakette and readily available online. I obtained mine from the Berlin Umwelt (Environment) Department Cost was €5.95 inc vat and postage, and took about a week to arrive. It’s valid throughout Germany.

Thanks , we plan to use a site in Cologne so will follow your advice and get one to keep on the right side of the rules.

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Here you go


We always travel on a Sunday to avoid the traffic and queues at the Dartford Crossing.

We would catch a cheap tunnel crossing at about 8.00 PM going and a cheap return at about 8.00 AM.

Easy overnight stops are at

Grave lines Aire about 7E.

Bray Dunes central carpark FOC.

(Carrefour Supermarket and services nearby)

De Panne just over the border in Belgium is a nice town and seaside resort.

My Favourite route south through Germany is to pick up the E40/42 in Dunkirk to Aachen via Charleroi. Turn off at Junction 2 just as it enters Germany near Aachen and head directly south to Monschau a town unchanged since a 1700. Then south again to the Mosel at Cochem. Tour the Mosel to Boppard and a ferry across the Rhine. For me there is not much to see on the Rhine so either side will do. There are ferries at various spots down to the south. South to Rüdesheim am Rheine

If you want to travel the romantic road head towards Wurzburg to start the tourist route south to Fussen. There are many Stellplatz along the route but almost all will charge a fee

I would normaly head for Lindau on the Bodensee. You’re now in my favourite part of Germany, Bavaria and the Tyrol into Austria. There are many place to stop anywhere in Germany and plenty of Stellplatze if needs be. I would strongly recommend Mittenwald for a few days. You are next to the railway station and ticket to Garmish are very cheap. At Garmish station there is mountain railway to the highest Beer Keller in the world.

http://zugspitze.de/en/winter/mountain/zugspitze

We only ever stop at Stellplatz but they usually have all services but often with a small charge

Other popular visits are a lap of the old Nurburging circuit.

The science museums at Technik Museum Speyer and Sinsheim.

Technic Museum at Marxzell is not to be missed

The NSU museum at Neckarsulm has the finest collection of motorcycles plusl

https://demomu.de/

http://www.fahrzeugmuseum-marxzell.de/

https://sinsheim.technik-museum.de/en/


You should buy a Critical air sticker for Germany – and even France last forever and only about 5 euro.

I take it you’ve passed this way before then .sounds good I will pass it along to the boss

Thanks

 

[Stealaway]

I take it you’ve passed this way before then .sounds good I will pass it along to the boss

Thanks

Romantische Straße)

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[AlunandFelicie]

Romantische Straße)


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Brilliant ,cheers

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Done Romantic Road a few times and it’s the best part of Germany we have been so far.
This may help

Würzburg Germany - The city at the start of the Romantic Road

Find out more about Würzburg - the city on the Main River at the northern end of the Romantic Road.

www.romanticroadgermany.com

 

[Mala1951]

the slaws did the romantic route last year a few videos on youtube

 

[autorouter]

If you are doing the Romantische Strasse, you may be interested in one of the very few visible meteor craters in the world. It's just near Nordlingen. The crater is now filled in, of course. It's a large, very flat area called Nordlinger Reis, in the middle of some rolling hills. Standing in the crater, you can see a circular ring of hills around the edge. It's not exactly stand-out spectacular, but interesting nevertheless, if you're passing that way. There's a museum in Nordlingen which has a section on it. Also of interest is the stone of the main church, taken from the semi-melted crater rim.