Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, is a uniquely charming town known as the “Garden City”. Rent your camper van or RV in Hanover and spend a day exploring the Great Garden (Grosser Garten). Pack a picnic, bring your favorite lawn sports, or rent a bike and cruise through the peaceful park. End your day with a delicious dinner and a stroll through the old city center (Altstadt), and then continue your road trip in close-by Norway or the Baltic States!
Our station in Hanover is 30 minutes from the central train station. It’s a short train and a quick bus ride away. If you’re traveling from the airport, we recommend taking a bus to the main station before continuing to the roadsurfer station from there. You can find our address and more detailed directions below.
Hanover
Address
Mergelfeld 26
31275 Lehrte
Germany
Getting to the station
From Hanover Airport (HAJ): From the airport, board the bus to “Hanover Central Station”. Change to the S3 (S-Bahn) subway line toward “Hildesheim” to “Ahlten”. Change to bus 371 to “Im Kleifeld” (Ahlten). From here, it’s a 15-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
From Hanover Central Station: From the station, board the S3 (S-Bahn) subway line toward “Hildesheim” to “Ahlten”. Change to bus 371 to “Im Kleifeld” (Ahlten). From here, it’s a 15-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
Within 500 meters of the roadsurfer station, you’ll find public car parks available for your visit.
Alternatively, you can also consider the “Andreaestraße” car park in Hanover city center as another option for parking.
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Hanover is conveniently located in northern Germany, which means you’re only a 7-hour drive from Copenhagen, Denmark or Malmo, Sweden. Whether you’re an experienced camper or a camping newbie, our tips on renting an RV in Hanover will help you explore all the possibilities and prepare for your European road trip.
Our roadsurfer camper vans and motorhomes are equipped with everything you may need or want on your road trip from Hanover. Enjoy a seamless driving experience with built-in navigation, relax and unwind on a big and comfortable bed, and make use of a fully stocked kitchen box that includes a pot and pan, tableware, glasses, utensils, mugs, and a French press for your coffee, allowing you to prepare your favorite meals. Additionally, we provide an outdoor table and camping chairs so you can enjoy your time outside. The only thing you need to bring is a comforter or sleeping bag and your sense of adventure. You can also reserve a comforter when you book your Hanover camper van, along with many other items that you can find on our equipment list.
The best time to visit Hanover is during the warmer months between May and September. We highly recommend these months especially for car enthusiasts, as the city hosts many special automotive events. Keep an eye out for the VW Bus Festival, the Beetle Sunshine Tour, the Bulli Festival, and the Street Mag Show, Germany’s largest American car and Harley show. You can also visit different art festivals, including entertainment via performances, installations, and musical acts at various venues around the city. Many people also come into town to view the monthly firework competitions that take place at Herrenhausen Gardens.
There is a camper van site in Hanover North where you can fill up your fresh water tank at the beginning of your trip, as well as empty the grey water on your journey back to our Hanover station. You can use the supply and disposal station below without needing to book a campsite.
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:
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.
There are public parking spaces within a half mile of our Hanover station in Mergelfeld. If you want to explore the city with your camper van, there are also multi-story parking garages in the city center on Andreaestraße, Osterstraße, Karolinenstraße, and Mehlstraße – just make sure to check height restrictions. Alternatively, if you are bringing your own vehicle, you’ll find plenty of free parking spaces at Klagesmarkt, where you can park your car before picking up your van from us.
Rent a camper van or Class B RV in Hanover and find unique camping spots with private hosts with roadsurfer spots. Reservations can be made online in advance, or spontaneously on the go. From campsites on a historical estate to waking up at a donkey retreat, there are plenty of idyllic sites around Hanover.
Rent your camper van or RV in Hanover!
