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Motorhome & Campervan Hire in Aachen
Hire a campervan in Aachen
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in city culture, explore more of Europe or escape in nature, Aachen is the perfect destination for your road trip. The city promises historical gems like Aachen Cathedral, but you can also sample Aachener Printen (a special type of gingerbread) or relax at the Carolus Thermen spa. From the city, you can head into the neighbouring Netherlands and Belgium or venture to the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, a haven for nature lovers. Whatever your sense of adventure, you won’t be disappointed when you hire a motorhome in Aachen.
Collect your campervan rental in Aachen and go
Aachen
Aachen
Address
Neuenhofstraße 188
52078 Aachen
Deutschland
Getting to the station
From the central station: Take bus 27 from Aachen, Wallstraße and get off at Aachen, Debyestraße. From there, it’s just a short walk to the station.
From the airport: The nearest airport is Maastricht Aachen Airport in the Netherlands. From there, take bus 30 to Meerssen, Station Arriva. Then change to the RE18 (Sneltrein) train to Aachen Central Station. Continue from there as described above.
Parking information
Customers can park directly on the street where our station is located (Neunhofstraße), as well as on nearby streets such as Zieglerstraße — all free of charge.
roadsurfer campers in Aachen
At the roadsurfer Aachen station, you’ll discover a wide range of campervans and motorhomes for hire. Every model is kitted out with all the essential camping kit you’ll need and is ready for adventure, whatever time of year you want to travel. So, whether you’re planning a city getaway or to venture further afield, you’re sure to find the perfect vehicle for your road trip.
Campervan
Beach Hostel
VW T6.1 California Beach
Campervan
Surfer Suite
VW T6.1 California Ocean
Sprinter-type campervan
Road House
Various manufacturers
Sprinter-type campervan
Family Finca
Various manufacturers
Motorhome hire in Aachen
Hiring a motorhome in Aachen gives you the chance to experience the history, culture and charm of this imperial city on the western edge of North Rhine-Westphalia. Aachen’s historic city centre is an architectural paradise where you can marvel at many buildings, like the imposing Aachen Cathedral, Germany’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the narrow streets of the Old Town encourage you to explore and find the best places to sample the city’s famous Aachen Printen. You can even enjoy a view from above if you feel up to climbing Lousberg, the highest hill in Aachen, while the tri-border area offers impressive views across Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as a labyrinth which promises fun for all the family. For a more relaxing stay, discover the city’s historic roots as a spa town and experience the hot springs at the Carolus Spa. But it doesn’t stop there, as with campervan hire in Aachen, you are within a short drive of the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park or can explore Belgium or the Netherlands.
Best time to hire a campervan in Aachen
Aachen is a great city to visit, no matter what time of year you visit. The summer months offer the best weather and a range of festivals and events, from the colourful carnival in spring to the famous CHIO Aachen, a prestigious equestrian event, and WineSummer through the summer months. In winter, the city is transformed into a winter wonderland with fairytale Christmas markets offering something truly special.
Tanking in Aachen
Before returning your camper van to us, please make sure to refill both the fuel and AdBlue tanks. You can easily do this, for example, at the following location: Esso Station Wangen, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 15, 88239 Wangen im Allgäu.
Note: The AdBlue station information provided is for general guidance only and comes without any guarantee; customers are responsible for independently verifying its accuracy, as roadsurfer does not accept liability for the correctness or up-to-dateness of the details.
Service Stations
Please always return your camper van or motorhome with empty fresh water and waste water tanks. You can find a place to empty grey and blackwater returning at Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Bad Aachen (Branderhofer Weg 11, 52066 Aachen).
Parking in Aachen
There’s no need to worry about parking a motorhome in Aachen, as vehicles under 7.5 tonnes can park in any public space as long as you don’t block pavements or obstruct traffic. As a relatively small city, for stress-free travel, we recommend parking your campervan outside Aachen and using public transport or walking to get about.
Top parking recommendations include Bad Aachen (just outside the city) and Campingplatz Hoeve de Gastmolen (around 6km from the city), as both offer easy access to the city.
Places to visit near Aachen
If you’re planning to hire a campervan in Aachen, below we have shared some of the things we recommend you see and do during your getaway:
- Discover the delights of the city: Top of your to-do list when in Aachen is to try Aachener Printen, a delicious, spiced gingerbread unique to the city. However, when it comes to sightseeing, you should check out Aachen Cathedral, City Museum (Center Charlemagne) and the Old Town, take a stroll through Burtscheider parks, or relax at the natural hot springs Carolus Spa.
- Horse around: Visit one of Aachen’s most well-known events, the CHIO Aachen. At this prestigious equestrian event (dubbed the Wimbledon of equestrian sport), you can watch a host of disciplines from showjumping and dressage to driving and vaulting. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, so planning your visit is a must.
- Get your nature fix: The High Fens-Eifel Nature Park is located less than an hour’s drive from Aachen and is the perfect spot to get back to nature. As well as outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, you can enjoy wildlife spotting, with endangered species like the European wildcat and black stork calling the park home.
- Hop across the border: As Germany’s westernmost city, Aachen is the perfect city to start your road trip if you’re hoping to explore neighbouring countries Belgium and the Netherlands. Brussels can be reached in a couple of hours, while Amsterdam is just over three hours’ drive away.
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