Known as one of the greenest areas across Germany with direct proximity to Belgium and the Netherlands, Cologne is located in the Rhine area. Rent your RV camper van or motorhome in Cologne, and you will almost hear the sound of the sea. Being so close to so many amazing destinations, you are left with basically no other option but to go out and explore Europe!
From Cologne Central Station (Köln HBF): Take the RE6 or RE7 train (towards Minden Bahnhof or Krefeld HBF) and get off at Dormagen station. Then transfer to Bus 875 (towards Neuss Landestheater) and get off at Zonser Straße, Dormagen. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the station.
From Cologne Airport: Take the RE6 train (towards Minden Bahnhof) to Dormagen station. Then follow the directions above.
Parking information
There is no parking available close to the station, so please plan accordingly.
Rent a roadsurfer RV or Camper Van in Cologne-Dusseldorf
With a roadsurfer camper van or RV rental, you’ll remain flexible on the road. There is a lot to discover in the area surrounding the city of Cologne! Visit the fairytale Paffendorf Castle in Bergheim or camp at the Laacher See, a volcanic lake in the east of the Vulkaneifel in summer. On the Drachenfels in the Siebengebirge you can work out on demanding hikes. You can reach the Netherlands and Belgium in a few hours. You can book your fully-equipped camper van online from the comfort of your own home and plan your road trip from Cologne-Dusseldorf with your camper van and RV rental with the following helpful tips:
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Germany. Here’s what you should know if you’re planning to travel:
Americans can visit Germany and other Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business without a visa.
You must have a valid U.S. passport with at least six months’ validity beyond your planned stay, and proof of onward travel or return ticket may be requested upon arrival.
If you plan to travel from Germany to other European countries, check the entry requirements for each country, as rules may vary.
Beginning in 2025, U.S. travelers will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) approval online before arrival. The process is simple and similar to an ESTA for the U.S.
RV parking in Cologne-Dusseldorf
If you want to combine your road trip with a visit to the city of Cologne, you will find free parking spaces on Ellestraße, Weihestraße or Thuleweg.
In Düsseldorf you will find free parking spaces in the Ruhrtalstraße and in the Speisestraße.
Nearby gas stations
Before you return your roadsurfer camper van, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at one of these convenient gas stations near our location here:
Star gas station, Am Wahler Berg 1, 41541 Dormagen
Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.
Filling and emptying water tanks in Cologne-Dusseldorf
Before you return your camper van to us, you can empty the grey water tank at the following stations:
Motorhome port Cologne, An der Schanz, 50735 Cologne-Riehl
GB Mobile, Am Hahnenweg, 01474 Weissig
Best time to visit Cologne-Dusseldorf
The best travel time to rent a motorhome in Cologne is in the warm months from May to September. During these months, the temperatures are a pleasant 20 to 24 degrees.
Tip for August: At Cologne’s Holi Festival of Colors, you can throw brightly colored paint to electro music.
Campgrounds near Cologne-Dusseldorf
Camping spots near Cologne-Dusseldorf connect you to two major cultural hubs on the Rhine. Stay close to Cologne’s Gothic Cathedral and lively old town, or head to Düsseldorf for its Rhine embankment and Königsallee shopping street. These camping spots make it easy to enjoy both cities before continuing your road trip through western Germany.
The Garden of Life Haan
Stadterkundung, Wandern im Bergischen Wuppertal
Camping at a small lake Tönisvorst
Old mill in the Dong Neukirchen-Vluyn
Haus-Hofplatz Viersen
Wiese umgeben von Feldern in den Rheinauen Rheinberg
Kleinhaever Farm – Gotland Sheep Breeding Issum
Exclusive camping at the forest clearing Kerken
RV Travel Tips & Inspiration for your Cologne-Dusseldorf Road Trip
