The oldest city in Bavaria, Augsburg, is teeming with culture and heritage, making it the perfect place to hire a campervan and to start your road trip. Explore charming cobblestone streets, marvel at centuries-old historic buildings, or simply soak up this quintessentially Bavarian city by sampling local delicacies or enjoying a beer at one of the many local breweries. Located on the Romantic Road, Augsburg is the perfect base for exploring the 220-mile route that winds through some of Germany’s most captivating mediaeval villages and fairytale castles. Or for those hoping to tick more countries off their bucket list, neighbouring Austria or Switzerland are within easy reach. What are you waiting for? Hire a campervan in Augsburg today and start planning an unforgettable road trip in Southern Germany.
Augsburg-Gersthofen
Address
Dieselstraße 31
86368 Gersthofen
Germany
Getting to the station
From Augsburg Central Station: Take the RB87 bus towards Meitingen and get off at Gersthofen, then walk from there.
From the airport: The nearest airport is Munich. From there, take the S8 to Munich Pasing. Change to a train (e.g. RE9 to Ulm Hbf or ICE596 to Berlin Hbf) and get off at Augsburg Central Station. Then continue as described above.
Parking information
You can park in the nearby residential area, for example Jesselstraße, Loewestraße, or Johann-Strauß-Straße.
Our campervans and motorhomes available for hire in Augsburg are equipped with everything you need to get around the city or further afield. So, whether you’re planning to conquer the Alps in summer or drive through golden forests in autumn, you can be confident that you’re all set for adventure.
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Augsburg is the perfect base for an unforgettable road trip in Southern Germany or beyond. Offering the ideal blend of history and culture, the city has plenty of sights to explore, including the charming Old Town, home to the Brecht Museum, the Fuggerei and the Schaezler Palace. Not far from the city, nature lovers can discover the delights of Lake Ammersee and Kobelberg Nature Reserve, while those seeking fun for the whole family can venture to nearby Legoland Germany or Skyline Park. Hiring a motorhome in Augsburg is also ideal for those looking to explore neighbouring countries, as the Alps, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic are all within a few hours’ drive of the city.
Hiring a campervan in Ausburg during the summer months ensures you get the best weather and can experience the city’s many outdoor events. From the Augsburg Summer Nights in July with live music and traditional food and drinks, to the Augsburger Plärrer, Swabia’s largest folk festival, with traditional fairground rides.
But there is plenty going on in Augsburg in the spring and autumn, from delightful blooms and the Japanese Spring Festival in May to an array of beer garden festivals and stunning autumnal foliage from September onwards.
Augsburg is also a magical place to visit during the winter months when the city is transformed into a real winter wonderland, with festively decorated streets and a traditional Christmas market.
The beauty of hiring a campervan in Augsburg from roadsurfer is you have everything you need to explore the city or further afield, whatever the conditions.
We recommend staying overnight at a campsite where you can empty your grey water tank before returning the campervan.
Make sure to refuel with diesel and AdBlue before returning your hired campervan or motorhome. You can fill up at the nearby petrol station:
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.
Although it may be one of Germany’s oldest cities, Augsburg offers numerous parking options for campervans and motorhomes. However, you should be aware that parking on the pavement is not permitted.
Generally, campervans and motorhomes can park in any signposted car park if the vehicle fits in the designated space. There is no time limit for vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, but heavier vehicles are limited to a maximum two-week stay.
There are also park-and-ride (P+R) car parks located throughout Augsburg, which offer even greater convenience as you can park up and use public transport to get into the city centre.
The P+R Sportanlage Süd car park is situated next to the tram stop at the Augsburg sports centre, allowing you to reach the city centre in just a few minutes. Or the Spickelbad P+R car park is within walking distance of the city centre.
From city sights to stunning natural vistas, Augsburg has something for every kind of adventurer, and with roadsurfer motorhome hire in Augsburg, you can explore it all at your own pace:
Hiring a campervan in Augsburg gives you the freedom to choose whether to stay close to the city and explore the sights or to venture slightly further out to discover the tranquillity of Bavaria’s villages.
Hire a campervan in Augsburg
