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 River Rhine, idyllic lakes, and a packed calendar of festivals and events, there is something for everyone to explore. But it doesn’t stop there. With campervan hire 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.
Duisburg
Address
Forststraße 36
47055 Duisburg
Germany
Getting to the station
From Duisburg Central Station: Take bus 903 (towards Duisburg Mannesmann Tor 2) and get off at Duisburg Rheintörchenstraße. From there, it’s a short walk.
From the Airport: The nearest airport is Düsseldorf. Take the RE Hamm (Westf) train to Duisburg HBF, then continue as described above.
Parking information
Please do not park directly in the car park in front of the RS premises. You will need to find parking on the surrounding streets. Alternatively, there is a car park 400 m away at Rheintörchenstraße 40, 47055 Duisburg.
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Located on the Lower Rhine and bordering the Ruhr region, Duisburg was once famed for its coal and steel works, and having the world’s largest harbour, 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 recreation ground 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 walk-on rollercoaster 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 campervan rental in Duisburg, you can be by the sea in Zandvoort in neighbouring Netherlands, or sampling delicious Belgian waffles in Brussels in just three hours.
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 from November onwards, as this is 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 hire a campervan in Duisburg from roadsurfer, you can be confident that every model comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy adventures, whatever the weather!
You can empty your grey water tanks in campsites as Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (Emscherstrasse 71, 47137 Duisburg-Obermeiderich, Germany) and enni.wohnmobilstellplatz (Filder Straße 144, 47447 Moers, Germany).
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.
Like many German cities, Duisburg is incredibly accessible to campervans and motorhomes, so you’ll have no problems finding a spot to park when you hire a campervan 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 pavement.
For campervan-specific parking, try the free campervan park at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, which has excellent public transport connections to the centre. Or there is paid parking available at the Ruhrort Yacht Club.
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 travelling with little ones, key sights to visit include the Duisburg Sports Park with a fun 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 cycle-friendly. From cycling along the River Rhine to tackling the Hoag route, which follows old railway tracks, there is so much to explore.
Adventure further afield: With campervan hire 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.
Hire a campervan in Duisburg
