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CROSSRENT c/o Heinrich Franken KG - GmbH & Co. KGWürzburger Landstrasse 51, 91522 AnsbachView map
Hiring a campervan in Ansbach means starting your trip in the former capital of the margraves of Brandenburg-Ansbach, today the administrative seat of Middle Franconia, between Nuremberg and the border of Baden-Württemberg. Around the baroque town, the wooded hills of the Frankenhöhe hold the sources of the Altmühl, Feuchtwangen and Dinkelsbühl line the Romantic Road to the west, and the Hesselberg, the highest point of the region, rises to the south. To the east, Heilsbronn and Wolframs-Eschenbach keep the memory of the Hohenzollerns and the Teutonic Knights.
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Where to pick up your vehicle à Ansbach?
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Road trips from Ansbach
1 Feuchtwangen, Dinkelsbühl and the Hesselberg
- Ansbach
- Feuchtwangen
- Dinkelsbühl
- Hesselberg
- Herrieden
- Ansbach
Heading south-west, Feuchtwangen welcomes you on the Romantic Road with its collegiate church and Romanesque cloister, where the Kreuzgangspiele, an open-air theatre festival, are staged in summer. Dinkelsbühl follows, encircled by walls you can walk along beside the Wörnitz, with the great hall church of St. George and the half-timbered façade of the Deutsches Haus.
You then climb the Hesselberg, the highest point of Middle Franconia and a gliding site, before returning via Herrieden, a small town on the Altmühl.
- Distance
- about 110 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 The Frankenhöhe and the sources of the Altmühl
- Ansbach
- Leutershausen
- Colmberg
- Schillingsfürst
- Bad Windsheim
- Ansbach
To the west, the upper Altmühl valley, still a mere stream, leads to Leutershausen, birthplace of Gustav Weißkopf (Gustave Whitehead), an aviation pioneer with a museum devoted to him, then to Colmberg Castle, perched above the river.
The road then climbs onto the Frankenhöhe, where the Altmühl rises, on the watershed between the Rhine and the Danube. In Schillingsfürst, the castle of the princes of Hohenlohe houses a falconry with flying displays; the open-air museum of Bad Windsheim, with its Franconian farmhouses rebuilt piece by piece, completes the loop.
- Distance
- about 120 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 Heilsbronn, Wolframs-Eschenbach and margrave country
- Ansbach
- Lichtenau
- Heilsbronn
- Abenberg
- Wolframs-Eschenbach
- Ornbau
- Triesdorf
- Ansbach
To the east, the fortress of Lichtenau, a former stronghold of the city of Nuremberg on the Rezat, comes before Heilsbronn, whose Cistercian abbey church holds the tombs of the Hohenzollern burgraves and margraves. Abenberg Castle displays bobbin lace, the small town's speciality. Wolframs-Eschenbach, enclosed by its ramparts, honours the poet of Parzival, before Ornbau, on the Altmühl, and Triesdorf, where the margraves of Ansbach spent their summers and went hunting.
- Distance
- about 100 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go à Ansbach?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 23 °C, lows 8 to 13 °C
The best months to leave from Ansbach: long days, flowering meadows on the slopes of the Hesselberg and quiet country roads across the Frankenhöhe. On Whit Monday, a large Protestant gathering takes place on the summit of the Hesselberg; in September, the orchards of the Altmühl valley start bearing fruit and campsites become calm again.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 °C, lows 14 °C
High summer, warm without excess but punctuated by thunderstorms: July and August are, together with January, the wettest months in Ansbach. In early July, the rococo festival brings the margraves' court back to life in the Residence garden, and Dinkelsbühl's Kinderzeche follows in mid-July. Every two years, the Bachwoche also brings together renowned performers: book your vehicle and pitches early.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 1 to 7 °C
Cool shoulder seasons, with nights still close to freezing in March, but already very sunny in April. The forests of the Frankenhöhe take on their colours in October. Some open-air museums and falconries only reopen in spring, after their winter break: check their opening dates before planning your route.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 8 °C, lows -2 to 2 °C
A cold, misty winter with little sunshine and frequent frosts. During Advent, the Christmas market sets up in the heart of Ansbach's old town, and Dinkelsbühl's is held within the shelter of its walls. With a well-heated vehicle and a campsite open all year, a short loop between the two towns remains enjoyable.
Climate à Ansbach, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -2 °C | 74 mm | 4 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -1 °C | 59 mm | 5 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 1 °C | 51 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 4 °C | 46 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 8 °C | 69 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 23 °C | 13 °C | 71 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 24 °C | 14 °C | 75 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 24 °C | 14 °C | 75 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 11 °C | 63 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 7 °C | 60 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 2 °C | 53 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -0 °C | 71 mm | 3 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Arriving in Ansbach by train
Ansbach station is served by regional trains and the Nuremberg S-Bahn, as well as by Intercity trains on the Stuttgart line. From Nuremberg Airport, you change at the main station; on arrival, a taxi reaches the depot on the Würzburger Landstrasse in a few minutes, which is more convenient with luggage.
The A6, a lorry route
The A6, which runs south of Ansbach between Nuremberg and Heilbronn, is a major transit route for lorries heading to Eastern Europe: traffic jams and roadworks are frequent. For short stages, the B13 towards Würzburg or Gunzenhausen and the B14 towards Nuremberg are quieter; the A7, joined near Feuchtwangen, heads to Ulm and the Alps.
The centre on foot
Ansbach's old town is small and partly pedestrianised: you can explore all of it on foot in half a day. Its narrow streets and multi-storey car parks are ill-suited to motorhomes; park in an open-air car park on the edge of the centre, then walk a few minutes to the Residence.
Nights around Ansbach
Wild camping is forbidden in Bavaria, including in the Frankenhöhe nature park; one night's rest in a public car park is generally tolerated, with no table or awning outside, unless a sign says otherwise. Dinkelsbühl and Bad Windsheim, on our itineraries, welcome motorhomes close to their centres, at campsites or on dedicated pitches.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Ansbach
Where can I pick up a campervan in Ansbach?
CrossRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles at 51 Würzburger Landstrasse, in Ansbach, on the premises of the Heinrich Franken garage, which hosts it locally. The appointment time is shown in your booking confirmation: check it before arranging your arrival, and let the depot know if your train or flight is delayed.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Ansbach?
The price depends above all on the period: a departure in the middle of the Bavarian school holidays does not cost the same as a week in March, and a compact campervan costs less than a family motorhome. Enter your dates in our search to see the offers available from Ansbach, mandatory fees included, and book them directly.
Can I do a one-way trip from Ansbach?
Our partners also rent from Nuremberg and Zirndorf, from Langenzenn near Fürth, from Würzburg, Wertheim, Heilbronn and Günzburg. If the chosen offer accepts one-way rentals, you can end your trip on the Main after the Frankenhöhe, or on the Danube after the Hesselberg. Any fees are included in the price shown as soon as you enter another return city.
What is there to see in Ansbach before setting off?
The margraves' Residence hides rococo rooms, including a hall lined with Ansbach faience tiles and a mirror cabinet. Nearby, the court garden stretches out in front of the Orangery; a memorial stone marks the spot where Kaspar Hauser, the mysterious foundling, was stabbed in 1833. St. Gumbertus Church houses the chapel of the Knights of the Swan.
Is Rothenburg ob der Tauber far from Ansbach?
No, the medieval town lies about thirty kilometres to the north-west, less than an hour's drive via Leutershausen and Colmberg, or via the A6 and A7 motorways. It is an easy extension of the Frankenhöhe loop from Schillingsfürst. Motorhomes park in the designated car parks at the foot of the ramparts, from where you walk in.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Ansbach
What licence do I need for a motorhome hired in Ansbach?
A European Union category B licence lets you drive vehicles with a maximum authorised weight of 3.5 tonnes, which covers campervans and most rental motorhomes. If your licence was issued elsewhere, bring an international driving permit or a translation recognised in Germany. The minimum age and years of driving required are stated in the offer conditions.
Are the motorways around Ansbach toll roads?
No: the A6 and the A7, like all German motorways, are free for rental motorhomes, as the toll only applies to goods lorries. A vignette becomes necessary if you continue to Austria, Switzerland or the Czech Republic. Some large Bavarian cities also require an environmental badge: check the zones in force along your route.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Ansbach?
German law requires them as soon as the road is snowy, icy or frosty, marked with the mountain and snowflake symbol. Around Ansbach, these conditions return every winter, more often on the ridges of the Frankenhöhe and on the road up the Hesselberg than in town. For a departure between November and March, ask the rental company to confirm the vehicle's equipment.
Is Ansbach on the Romantic Road?
Not quite: the Romantic Road passes about twenty kilometres to the west, through Rothenburg, Feuchtwangen and Dinkelsbühl. Ansbach, however, lies on the Castle Road, the Burgenstraße, which links Mannheim to Prague via Heidelberg, Rothenburg and Nuremberg. From Ansbach, you can therefore easily combine the two scenic routes without a long detour.
When should I book a campervan in Ansbach?
With only one depot in town, the choice of vehicles runs out quickly during the Bavarian summer holidays, which cover August and early September: book several months ahead for those weeks. For May, June or October, a few weeks are often enough. If your dates are fully booked, widen your search to Nuremberg or Langenzenn, near Fürth.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Ansbach
Ansbach is a modest-sized town, but its past as a princely capital has left it a baroque Residence, a garden with an Orangery and a centre you can explore on foot in a few hours. For motorhome travellers, its appeal lies above all in its location: away from the Nuremberg conurbation, it opens up, within an hour's drive, little-known landscapes: the wooded ridges of the Frankenhöhe, the fortified towns of the Romantic Road, the Hesselberg and the small towns of the margraves and the Teutonic Knights.
CrossRent offers its vehicles there from a garage on the Würzburger Landstrasse, and Nuremberg, Langenzenn, Würzburg or Heilbronn, other departure points of our partners, let you return the vehicle elsewhere. Conditions are most pleasant from May to September; summer adds the rococo festival and the music of Bach.