La Bavière en Camping-Car : location, conseils, areas, routes

Did you dream of taking a full view? Walking mountains and forests that shelter the most beautiful castles, you know? Then go to Bavaria on a motorhome!

Located in the southeast of Germany, Bavaria is the largest of the 16 federal states in Germany. Indeed, with an area of 70 548 km2, it covers almost a fifth of the total area of Germany!

His neighbors? L’ Austria , Czech Republic and Switzerland . Bavaria is renowned for its mountains, the nature it protects, its castles, cities, baroque churches and famous beers. A wonderful trip to live in love or family.

Itineraries, tips, camper and camping areas: everything will be unveiled for a successful trip. Don’t wait anymore and visit Bavaria in camping-car!

Ideas of itineraries in Bavaria by camping-car

Weekend time

Leaving a weekend in Bavaria in camping-car will not allow you to see everything. However, here are some ideas to make the most of your coming to Bavaria.

• Day 1 : Neuschwanstein Castle. Indoor and outdoor tours, walk on the impressive wooden bridge overlooking the valley;
• Day 2 : Zugspitze – hiking around Lake Eibsee and panoramic views of Mount Zugspitze. Hiking around the glacier, cable car, ski or train (1 hour drive, 47 kilometers).

One week

Enjoy a whole week to discover this charming region of Bavaria in camping-car. So, by taking the proposed route for a weekend, continue your journey with:

• 3rd day : the residence of Wurtzbourg. Visit to the country of angels, bright rooms, sculptures and paintings worthy of Michel Ange. It includes three wings and more than 300 baroque and rococo style rooms. Pause to "Biergarten" of the garden (346 kilometres, about 340 hours) ;
• 4th and 5th day : visit Nuremberg and its castle (1 h 30 de route sur 111 km) ;
• 6th and 7th day : rest at Lake Grober-Brombachsee. Envies of calm and nature, prefer the site of Grafenmühle. For a more active and tourist time, head to the Igelsbachsee site. Walk in the forest and around the lake (47 minutes and 60 kilometers of road).

Are you leaving for two weeks?

There is never too much time to explore the region and enjoy nature. Here are other ideas that you can add to the one-week itinerary in Bavaria by camping-car.

• 8th day : Lac d’Ammersee. Water sports, free access beaches and swimming. Visit of the monastery of Andechs, high place of pilgrimage in Germany and boat ride with stop on the villages bordering the lake (2 h of road and 168 kilometers);
• 9th day : hiking from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, rocks and waterfall await you. 2 h 50 de marche, 280 meters of elevation and 9 km (18 kilometers of road and 24 minutes);
• 10th day : hiking from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. With this hike, go once again for a beautiful adventure! However, this time, it is the rocks and their cascades that await you. It is an activity that will worth the detour during your visit to Bavaria on a motorhome;
• 11, 12 and 13th day : rest on the Lindau peninsula and its surroundings. Walks by the water, small village on the peninsula, the famous lion and its lighthouse at the port entrance. Pause in the sun on the pebble beaches. Different cycling routes passing through Lindau to bypass the lake and admire the peninsula to the distance (about 2 h of road and 152 kilometers).

What budget to travel by motorhome in Bavaria?

Average budget for 1 weekend

• Rental + motorhome insurance : de 50 € to 90 € according to the chosen model;
• Essence + toll : 15 € ;
• Parking : 24 € ;
• Total: 72 € and 112 €.

Average budget for 1 week

• Rental + motorhome insurance : around 750 € ;
• Essence + toll : 64 € ;
• Parking : 49 € ;
• Total: 863 €.

Average budget for 2 weeks

• Rental + motorhome insurance : around 1 400 € ;
• Essence + toll : 56 € ;
• Parking : 105 € ;
• Total: 1 561 € ;

Motorhome parking in Bavaria

In order to make the most of your stay in Bavaria, here is all the information you need to circulate and park on site in peace.

Indeed, the culture of conduct is not the same among countries, it would be regrettable to have concerns. Here’s what you need to know.

What documents do you have on board?

Just like in France, it is mandatory to have on yourself its driving licence , insurance and map gray of the vehicle. Until then, so nothing hard. However, if you have rented a motorhome, be careful to have the lease contract nearby.

It would indeed be unfortunate that you cannot prove that the vehicle was rented well and that you did not steal it. Beyond the documents, it is known that it is mandatory to have in his car a first aid kit . Think about dressings, disinfectant, pain medication, etc.

Any breach of this obligation may be fined.

Motorway to Bavaria: what is the price for your camper category?

In Germany, it is the vignette which acts as a “peage”. Indeed, its cost to foreign vehicles will depend on their respective emissions and would be 74 € on average per year. Rest assured, short-term thumbnails also exist.

For example, 10 days to visit Bavaria in camping-car will cost you between 2,50 € and 25 € . It is not a physical thumbnail, but an immaterial tax.

Other information about driving in Bavaria

As Bavaria is a German region, the driving conditions are the same as in the whole country. Note that there are few differences with France.

Campsites in Bavaria: where to park?

Since the camper is the most popular way of travel for Germans, you should know that many areas exist. Here is a non-exhaustive list that will allow you to access the recommended places above to visit Bavaria by camping-car:

• Schwangau area : at 151 Münchner Strasse Schwangau. Located not far from the Neuschwanstein Castle site. Open all year, 24 locations. Waste water + WC + water + electricity + parking : 24 € about;
• Aire du camping Erlebnis Zugspitz : for your hike on the Mont ! The address? Griesener Str. 2, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Seed. Campsite 3 stars, it is open summer as winter. Tariff 11 € to 18 € at night;
• Nuremberg area : address Falterstraße 22, at the rate 5 € for 24 hours;
• Aire Park Camping, in Lindau : camping facilities can be used. Nearby: a supermarket 50 meters away and the centre of Lindau 4 km away. Tariff 15 € at night, all charges included.

How and where to rent a motorhome France ?

Would you like to visit Bavaria in motorhome, but you don't have a vehicle? Now it is very simple to rent these vehicles between individuals, especially in France. Many platforms allow this type of rental, online, as Yescapa For example.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. You will have to sign it on your return from Germany, and once done, the tour is played!

What is the best time to travel by camping-car in Bavaria?

Bavaria is just as beautiful, whether in winter, spring, autumn or summer. This will depend on your personal tastes.

Our heartburn? In the spring when the mountains remain snowy, but the sun is present enough to warm you near the lakes, rivers and during the hikes.