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Road Genius compares campervan rentals across Germany so you can choose the right vehicle for a city break in Hamburg or a longer northern Europe loop. Pick-ups usually happen at Hamburg Airport or the main rail station. One-way drives to Denmark, the Baltic coast or the Netherlands are easy. Weather near the Elbe River changes quickly, so check the season before you travel.
| Season | Avg High °C | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–May) | 15 | Yes – mild weather, fewer crowds |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 24 | Best – long days, events |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | 17 | Yes – autumn colours, markets |
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | 4 | Only if you enjoy Christmas markets and can handle cold weather |
The inner Berlin "Umweltzone" (environmental zone) starts inside the S-Bahn ring; you need the green emissions sticker on the windscreen.
Urban speed limit is 50 km/h unless signs show otherwise; many residential streets have 30 km/h.
Rural roads allow 100 km/h. The Autobahn near Berlin has recommended limits of 130 km/h but some sections have no speed limit; drive according to conditions.
The legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and it is 0.00% for drivers under 21 or with less than two years of driving experience.
Many central streets have height restrictions under 3.0 m; check your van height before entering car parks.
No tolls for private vehicles on German motorways; only trucks pay tolls.
| Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wohnmobil-Oase Berlin (Berlin-Mitte) | Water+Electric | Walk to S-Bahn, open year-round, accepts vehicles up to 8 m | Small spaces, advance booking recommended |
| Campingplatz Berlin-Kladow (SW shore of Havel) | Full | Lakeside, quiet forest, grocery near entrance | 45 min public transport to city centre |
| Stellplatz am Olympiastadion | Water+Electric | Large paved area, day tickets for S-Bahn, takes 10 m vehicles | No shade, can be noisy on event days |
| Campingplatz Mahlower See (South of BER Airport) | Full | Family friendly beach lake, good for early flights | 24 hour notice required for arrivals November–March |
| A10 Autohof Service Areas (various exits) | None | Free overnight parking, 24 hour fuel and food | No hook-ups, traffic noise, 24 hour limit |
Berlin winter nights drop below –5°C; use winter diesel and carry windscreen antifreeze.
Emergency services number is 112 nationwide; police is 110.
Many residential zones forbid engine idling after 22:00; police may fine noisy generators.
Bikes have priority lanes; turning right across a cycle lane without checking mirrors results in high fines.
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