Once an industrial city best known for coal mining, Duisburg has been transformed into a cultural gem. With impressive sculpture parks, fantastic cycle paths along the Rhine River, idyllic lakes, and a packed calendar of festivals and events, there is something for everyone to explore. But it doesn’t stop there. With RV rental in Duisburg, you can reach the Netherlands or Belgium in just a few hours or explore more of the North Rhine Westphalia region, home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Located on the Lower Rhine and bordering the Ruhr region, Duisburg was once famed for its coal and steel factories, alongside the world’s largest harbor, but now the city offers much more than first meets the eye. Active adventurers will enjoy discovering the stunning cycle paths along the River Rhine or making a splash at the Wedau lido or Sechs-Seen-Platte lakes where you can try a range of watersports. Families will love seeing the animals at Duisburg Zoo, exploring the Explorado Children’s Museum, or letting off some steam at Rheinpark, a public park that has a skate park and a small artificial beach. Other highlights of the city include the gigantic ‘Tiger and Turtle’ sculpture, which is the only walkable roller coaster in the world, and Landschafts Park, a former power plant that is now a public park and must-visit tourist hot spot. And if that’s not enough, with your RV rental in Duisburg, you can be by the sea in Zandvoort in the neighboring Netherlands, or sampling delicious Belgian waffles in Brussels in just three hours.
When you rent a camper van in Duisburg with roadsurfer, you can be on the road right away, with a home on wheels that is fully stocked. Your vehicle comes with a camping table and two chairs, allowing you to enjoy the space outside your vehicle. The kitchen box allows you to save money on eating out and enjoy the area’s delicacies as it comes equipped with all the pots, pans, and utensils to cook up your own meals. There’s even a corkscrew, bottle opener, and French press with mugs for your morning coffee or tea, although you’ll want to bring dish towels, sponges, and eco-friendly dish soap. When you rent an RV in Duisburg, you will need to bring your own bedding, or you can rent what you need from the station. Full details of what’s included and our suggestions on what to bring along for your RV rental in Duisburg can be found in he equipment list.
As well as plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures, summer in Duisburg promises a packed calendar of events. Highlights include the City Festival, held every year since July 2012, and the ExtraSchicht or Night of Industrial Culture, which features live music, DJs, and comedy acts, as well as spectacular firework displays. But you can also enjoy unforgettable open-air film nights hosted in the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park throughout July and August.For more active adventurers, the milder temperatures of spring or autumn are perfect for taking full advantage of the many outdoor activities, cycling and sports on offer in and around the city, Christmas lovers will want to visit starting in November, when the festive atmosphere ramps up with ice skating at the Duisburg ice rink and the opening of the city’s Christmas markets. The good news is that when you rent an RV in Duisburg from roadsurfer, you can be confident that every model comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy adventures, whatever the weather!
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Like many German cities, Duisburg is incredibly accessible to RVs and camper vans, so you’ll have no problems finding a spot to park when you rent a camper van in Duisburg. You can park in any public parking space as long as your vehicle fits in the space and doesn’t block the road or sidewalk.For van-specific parking, try the free RV park at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, which has excellent public transport connections to the city center. There is also paid parking available at the Ruhrort Yacht Club.
There are no campgrounds around the city itself, but there are plenty of options within a short drive of Duisburg, meaning you get the peace and tranquillity of nature but easy access to the city.
Campingpark Kerstgenshof: This 5-star campground offers 10 RV campsites and is conveniently located for a city trip to Duisburg, as well as excursions to the Netherlands or through the Lower Rhine region.
Camping Blaue Lagune: Just 40 minutes from Duisburg, in nearby Wachtendonk, this lakeside camping spot is perfect for watersports enthusiasts and families.
Camping Strandterrasse: Discover free-range chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits at this family-friendly campsite. Located on the Rhine River, it has a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere for relaxing getaways.
Park Boschbeek: Located in Herkenbosch, in the Netherlands, this campsite offers direct access to National Park de Meinweg, yet is only a short distance from Toverland theme park, the Designer Outlet Roermond and the Dutch city of Maastricht.
It may once have been the heart of Germany’s industry, but today, Duisburg is a cultural gem waiting to be discovered. With motorhome rental in Duisburg, you can explore the city, discover more of the North Rhine Westphalia region or venture into Belgium or the Netherlands. Discover our must-visit places to visit:
City culture: A haven for theatre, music and dance lovers, many of Duisburg’s past industrial sites have been transformed into performing arts venues with a packed calendar of events, while art installations like the impressive Tiger & Turtle sculpture should not be missed.
Family-friendly finds: For those traveling with little ones, key sights to visit include the Duisburg Sports Park with an exciting high ropes course and Duisburg Zoo. Or for even more fun, head to Toeppersee Lake to enjoy water skiing or trampolining. In Duisburg, there is even a festival dedicated to children, Kinderkultur Festival, with workshops, installations and hands-on activities for children held towards the end of May.
Cycle the city: For cycling lovers, Duisburg is incredibly bike-friendly. From riding along the River Rhine to tackling the Hoag route, which follows old railway tracks, there is so much to explore.
Adventure further afield: With RV rental in Duisburg, the possibilities for adventure are endless. Venture through North Rhine Westphalia to discover grand castles, imposing fortresses, baroque parks and much more, or drive to neighbouring Belgium or the Netherlands in just a few hours.
