For those interested in art and culture, Beethoven’s birthplace offers exceptional cultural diversity with several museums and National Art Galleries. Hire a campervan in Cologne and be enchanted by the rolling valleys of the surrounding countryside and the friendliness of the Rhinelanders. Rent your motorhome and let the adventure begin!
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Collect your campervan rental in Cologne - Bonn and go
The roadsurfer Cologne-Bonn is located between the two cities of Cologne and Bonn. For those travelling internationally, the station is accessible via public transport from the Cologne Bonn airport or a 30-minute taxi ride. Read on below for our station address.
Bonn
Bonn
Address
Klosengartenstraße 39
50374 Erftstadt
Germany
Getting to the station
From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): From the airport, take the S19 (S-Bahn) suburban train toward “Sindorf” and get off at “Horrem”. Change to bus 955 toward “Lechenich Markt” to “Erfstadt Am Giezenbach”. From here, it’s a two-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Alternatively, you can take a Taxi / Uber (30 minutes).
From Cologne Central Station: From the station, take the RB 24 (regional train) to “Erftstadt”. Change to bus 955 toward “Erftstadt” and get off at “Am Giezenbach”. From here, it’s a 15-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Discover the beautiful Rhineland at the weekend, visit the neighbouring countries of Belgium and the Netherlands or go on a long road trip through France or even to Spain? Whatever you want to do, we’ll make it easy for you to plan your trip with our tips on motorhome hire in Cologne.
When you hire a campervan in Cologne – Bonn you can be on the road right away, trusting that your roadsurfer home on wheels is fully stocked. Your campervan comes with an awning, camping table and two chairs to enjoy the space outside of your vehicle. The kitchen box allows you to save money on eating out: you’ve got all the pots, pans, and utensils to cook up your own meals. There’s even a corkscrew and bottle opener, and a coffee pot, plus mugs for your morning coffee or tea, although you’ll want to bring dish towels, sponges, and eco-friendly dish soap. When you rent a small motorhome from Cologne – Bonn you will need to bring your own bedding, or you can hire what you need from the roadsurfer station. Full details of what’s included in your motorhome hire, and our suggestions on what to bring along to your Cologne – Bonn campervan holiday can be found in the equipment list.
Best time to hire a campervan in Cologne - Bonn
The best time to rent a campervan in Cologne is from May to September. For those that love camping in the winter, you can hire one of our weatherproof motorhomes and still go camping! On the first weekend in May, the big fireworks show “Rhein in Flammen” takes place, and jazz fans can also enjoy the Cologne Jazzfest at this time. Every year on the first weekend in June, you can visit exhibitions on art, culture and technology at the Museumsmeilenfest. It is also the month of the hot air balloon festival, where you can book a hot air balloon flight and enjoy the Rhine floodplain from above. The highlight of Cologne is the Beethovenfest in September, with 70 concerts by international orchestras. Later in September, you can also visit the Pützchensmarkt, a traditional fair that has existed since 1367.
Water tank services near Cologne - Bonn
You can fill up your freshwater tank and dispose of the greywater here:
Bonn-Auerberg sewage treatment plant, Salierweg 7
Petrol stations near our Cologne - Bonn location
Before returning your campervan or motorhome rental, you can refuel with diesel and AdBlue at the JET petrol station.
JET, Albert-Einstein-Ring 34, 50374 Erftstadt
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.
Parking in Cologne - Bonn
Free parking is available at Köttinger See in Waldstraße 47 in Erftstadt. If you are travelling to us with your own car, you could also park it here before picking up your campervan rental from us. From here, it’s a 20-minute walk or 11-minute bus ride with the number 955 to our station (bus stop Erftstadt am Giezenbach). There are also parking spaces around our station.
Camping near Cologne-Bonn
Hire a campervan in Cologne and explore the city and the surrounding area from your campsite. Find and book individual camping pitches with private hosts with roadsurfer spots in advance and on the road. Be flexible when planning your trip, book your spots spontaneously and discover great places to stay with a unique camping feeling!
Camping by the river
Camping in the forest
Camping near hiking trails
Inspiration for your road trip from Cologne - Bonn
