RV rental in Hamburg

Valuable Tips for Your Trip to Hamburg

Motorhome rental in Hamburg is usually best between May and September, as this is when the weather is at its best, meaning you can enjoy more time outdoors with your campervan. The summer is good as plenty of festivals and concerts are taking place, which you could take your campervan to. If you want fewer tourists, then April and October are great months.

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  Exploring Nature

  Nature lovers will be spoilt for choice. Once you head out of the city, there are many lovely green spaces to explore. Atlas Land is one of Europe's largest fruit-growing areas, and Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve is great for birdwatching, hiking, and cycling.

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  Local Festivals

  There are many festivals happening in Hamburg throughout the year that have something to suit everyone. One of the biggest is the Hamburger Dom, held three times a year. There are lots of food stalls and plenty of rides and games, which is perfect if you have the family with you. Another popular festival is the Elbjazz Festival, which brings in people from all over the world with performances across the city. The most popular is down at the harbour. With a motorhome for hire in Lyon, you can easily check them out.

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  Harbour and The Waterfront

  The harbour is one of the most popular areas in Hamburg, and it's a part of the city you will visit while you are here. Before you head out of the city in your campervan, take a boat tour along the front, which will give you a tour of the port. Then, grab some food in one of the nearby restaurants.

Best campervan routes around Hamburg

Hamburg to the North Sea Coast

This could be a good route if you want to head to the coast when you rent a campervan in Hamburg. It is roughly 120 km to the North Sea Coast, which starts on the A7 motorway out of Hamburg. You could stop at a few places to break it up, including Stade, which is about 50k away and one of the oldest towns in northern Germany. After that, you could stop at Cuxhaven, a coastal town at the mouth of the River Elbe. They have the Wadden Sea, known for its tidal flats and birdlife. After that, carry on to Büsum, about another 40km away. It is a small harbour town with lovely beaches and the perfect place to take a boat trip.

Hamburg to Mecklenburg Lake District

If there is anywhere perfect for a campervan in adventure, then Hamburg to Mecklenburg is the one. This route to the Lake District is about 150 km in length. Take the A24 motorway out of Hamburg, which will go through plenty of nice countryside. You could stop at a few places along the way, including Schwerin Castle, like something out of a fairytale. After that, head straight for the Lake District's biggest lake, Lake Müritz, which has plenty of hiking and cycling trails, boating, fishing, and birdwatching opportunities.

Hamburg to the Harz Mountains

If you want an even longer drive, then it's 200km to the Harz Mountains from Hamburg. This area is known for its lovely villages and forests and is perfect for a campervan adventure. Take the A7 motorway out of Hamburg, which passes through some incredible scenery. We recommend stopping at the Lüneburg Heath region along the way for a break and to take some pictures. Then, once you are in the Harz Mountains, stop at the town of Golsar and visit the palace. Afterwards, head towards the Brocken, the highest mountain in Germany.

Best excursions and sites of interest around Hamburg

Buxtehude Fairy Tale Path

Buxtehude is just outside of Hamburg and is known as the fairytale town. It looks like Amsterdam, with its canals and cyclists, is a great place to escape the busy city of Hamburg. It is easier to drive a campervan around and enjoy a slower pace of life. It's excellent for outdoor lovers as families, hikers and cyclists will find plenty to do here. There are plenty of sculptures around the city, the most famous being the hare and hedgehog, which are great to take pictures with or fun for the kids to find.

Kiekeberg Open-Air Museum

Located about 30 kilometres south of Hamburg, the Kiekeberg Open-Air Museum looks back at rural life from the 17th to the 20th century. It's a good place to head when you rent a motorhome in Hamburg. You can visit farmhouses, windmills, and workshops, and staff dressed in traditional clothing will give talks to guests. With a 4.7 rating on Trip Advisor (over 4400 reviews at the time of writing), this attraction should not be missed.

Wildpark Schwarze Berge

Just 25km outside of Hamburg is Wildpark Schwarze Berge, set in the Harburg Hills. Here, you can look at some of Germany's native animals, including deer, wild boar, lynx, and wolves, all with plenty of room to walk around in large enclosures. You can walk along the well-maintained trails through forests and feed some animals. There is also a campsite just across the road from the park, which is perfect.

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