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CROSSRENT c/o Autohaus Müller GmbH & Co. KGGewerbering 35, 27432 BremervoerdeView map
Hiring a campervan in Bremervörde means setting off from a small Lower Saxony town on the river Oste, at the heart of the triangle traced by the Elbe and the Weser before they reach the North Sea. To the north-east, the orchards of the Altes Land and the Hanseatic old town of Stade line the Elbe; to the north, the wooded hills of the Wingst lead to Otterndorf and Cuxhaven, facing the Wadden Sea. Our partner company, CrossRent, hands over its vehicles in the Gewerbering business park.
In the town itself, the Vörder See lake and its leisure park make a first stop by the water.
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Where to pick up your vehicle à Bremervorde?
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Bremervorde
1 Stade, the Altes Land and Buxtehude
- Bremervörde
- Stade
- Jork
- Buxtehude
- Harsefeld
- Bremervörde
Stade, half an hour away on the B74, keeps its old Hanseatic harbour lined with gabled houses and a Swedish granary turned museum, a reminder of the period of Swedish rule. Just to the east begins the Altes Land, the largest orchard area in northern Europe: in Jork, carved farm gateways open onto apple and cherry trees, and the dyke road runs along the Elbe. Buxtehude, home of the tale of the hare and the hedgehog, closes the loop.
- Distance
- about 120 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or compact motorhome
2 The Oste, the Wingst and Cuxhaven
- Bremervörde
- Hemmoor
- Osten
- Wingst
- Otterndorf
- Cuxhaven
- Bremervörde
Heading down the Oste, Hemmoor hides a clear lake popular with divers in a former chalk quarry, and the village of Osten keeps a century-old transporter bridge still running in summer. The wooded hills of the Wingst shelter a zoo and forest trails, before Otterndorf, its old houses and its beach on the Elbe estuary. In Cuxhaven, you watch ships go by from the Alte Liebe pier, near the Kugelbake beacon.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Bad Bederkesa and the Wursten coast
- Bremervörde
- Bad Bederkesa
- Dorum-Neufeld
- Wremen
- Ahlenmoor
- Bremervörde
To the west, Bad Bederkesa surrounds its lake with walking paths, below a medieval castle turned museum. You then reach the Wursten coast, between Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven: in Dorum-Neufeld, a former lighthouse can be visited at the foot of the dyke; in Wremen, shrimp boats come back to a small tidal harbour, and guides lead walks on the mudflats when the sea goes out. The way back crosses the Ahlenmoor peat bogs.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go à Bremervorde?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 22 °C, lows 8 to 12 °C
May and June bring the longest days of the year, with up to twelve hours of sunshine, and the salt meadows of the Elbe estuary fill with nesting birds. In September, the apple harvest begins in the Altes Land, the beaches of Cuxhaven empty out and the air stays mild for cycling along the dykes.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 22 to 23 °C, lows 14 °C
The two warmest months are also the busiest on the coast: motorhome areas in Cuxhaven and on the Wursten coast fill up early in the morning. July is the wettest month of the year; it is also cherry time in the Altes Land, with fruit sold on farms and by the roadside.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 2 to 9 °C
In late April, cherry and then apple blossom turns the Altes Land white, often into the first days of May: a fine time to follow the Elbe dyke, despite still chilly nights. March remains cold and windy; October, rainy, brings the end of the harvest and wild geese passing over the marshes.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 9 °C, lows 1 to 4 °C
Winter is grey, damp and windy near the sea, with two to five hours of sunshine a day. A well-heated motorhome suits a short stay: the Christmas market in Stade, a walk on the Cuxhaven dyke on a clear day, making sure the campsites you choose stay open.
Climate à Bremervorde, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to June, August to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | 1 °C | 83 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | 1 °C | 75 mm | 5 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 2 °C | 57 mm | 7 h/day |
| Apr | 13 °C | 4 °C | 57 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 8 °C | 68 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 22 °C | 12 °C | 80 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 22 °C | 14 °C | 102 mm | 11 h/day |
| Aug | 23 °C | 14 °C | 68 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 12 °C | 60 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 9 °C | 88 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 4 °C | 65 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 6 °C | 2 °C | 76 mm | 2 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
A depot in a car dealership
CrossRent hands over its motorhomes on the premises of Autohaus Müller, at Gewerbering 35, in a business park in Bremervörde. It is not a town-centre address: if you arrive by train, ask the depot how to get there from the station or plan a taxi, and give your arrival time so the vehicle is ready.
Federal roads, no motorway
No motorway serves the town: the B74 runs to Stade, the B71 to Bremerhaven or Zeven, the B495 to Hemmoor and the Elbe. For Hamburg, the A26 starts at Stade; towards Bremen, the A1 is reached about forty kilometres to the south. On these country roads, tractors and farm machinery often set the pace.
The Elbe ferry to Schleswig-Holstein
Between Wischhafen and Glückstadt, a ferry crosses the Elbe all year round and takes motorhomes: it is the most direct route to Elmshorn, where CrossRent has another depot, or to the Baltic Sea. In summer and on sunny weekends, the wait can exceed an hour; the fare depends on the length of the vehicle.
Tides and the national park
The Cuxhaven coast belongs to the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park. The sea withdraws for kilometres, then returns quickly through hidden channels: only venture onto the mudflats with a guide and the tide times, especially towards the island of Neuwerk, about ten kilometres offshore. No overnight stays on the dykes or in the salt meadows.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Bremervorde
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Bremervörde?
CrossRent is our only partner company in Bremervörde. Its depot is located at a car dealership, at Gewerbering 35, and it is the only handover point in town. The appointment time is given in the booking confirmation; for a late arrival, contact the depot before your trip to find out whether an end-of-day handover is possible.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Bremervörde?
The rate depends on the dates, the length of the rental and the vehicle, from a converted van for two to a family motorhome. July, August and the school holidays in Lower Saxony and Hamburg are the most sought-after periods. Enter your dates in the search: it shows the exact price of the vehicles available in Bremervörde, mandatory fees included, and lets you book online.
Can I return the motorhome in Hamburg or Bremen?
Our partner companies have depots around Hamburg, 53 km as the crow flies, notably in Elmshorn, as well as in Bremen, 56 km away, in Langwedel and in Oldenburg. CrossRent itself has depots in Elmshorn and Oldenburg. A one-way trip depends on the offer: choose another return city in the search to see which vehicles allow it and any extra charge.
Is the North Sea far from Bremervörde?
Cuxhaven is about 60 km away via Hemmoor, a little over an hour's drive; the Wursten coast, north of Bremerhaven, is at a similar distance. The Elbe estuary and the beach at Otterndorf are even closer. You can therefore collect the vehicle in Bremervörde in the morning and watch the sun set over the sea the same evening.
What is there to see in Bremervörde before setting off?
The Vörder See, on the edge of town, is surrounded by a leisure park and a path that goes all the way round it. The Bachmann Museum tells the story of the town, long a residence of the prince-archbishops of Bremen, and of the region between Elbe and Weser. The Oste, tidal downstream of the town, can be explored by canoe or by bike along its dykes.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Bremervörde
Which licence do I need for a motorhome hired in Bremervörde?
A category B licence issued in a European Union country is enough for a vehicle of up to 3.5 tonnes, the category of most hired camper vans and motorhomes. With a licence issued outside Europe, also bring an International Driving Permit. The minimum age and the number of years of driving required are given in the conditions of each offer.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome between the Elbe and the Weser?
Stade, Otterndorf, Cuxhaven and Bad Bederkesa have motorhome areas, often paying near the sea, and many campsites line the coast and the lakes. In Germany, a single night's rest in a public car park is generally tolerated unless a sign forbids it, without putting out a table or awning; it remains excluded in the national park and on the dykes.
How do I get to Bremervörde from the airport?
Hamburg Airport, about 100 km away by road, is the most convenient: the S-Bahn takes you to the central station, then on to Buxtehude, where a regional train continues to Bremervörde, in about two hours in total. Bremen Airport, at a similar distance, has fewer flights. Tell the rental company your arrival time to arrange the key handover.
Do I need an environmental sticker in the region?
Neither Bremervörde, Stade nor Cuxhaven has a low emission zone. Bremen, however, reserves its centre for vehicles displaying the green sticker, which motorhomes hired in Germany normally carry. German motorways are free for leisure motorhomes; the Elbe ferry, on the other hand, is a paid service. Check the rules in force if you drive through other large cities.
When should I book a motorhome in Bremervörde?
With a single depot and a limited fleet, book several months ahead for July and August, especially as the Cuxhaven coast is one of the favourite destinations of German holidaymakers. For the Altes Land blossom, in late April, or for September, a few weeks are often enough, except around the long weekends of May and June.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip in Bremervörde
Bremervörde is a human-scale departure point, away from the traffic jams of Hamburg and Bremen, at the centre of a region often overlooked by the big touring routes. Within an hour's drive, you go from the peat bogs and forests of the Geest to the Elbe marshes, then to the beaches and mudflats of the North Sea. The Altes Land and Stade, the Oste estuary and the Wingst, Cuxhaven and the Wursten coast combine into short loops, without long stages.
CrossRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles in town. Hamburg and Bremen, both less than 60 km away as the crow flies, as well as Langwedel and Oldenburg, host other depots of our partner companies to end the trip elsewhere, depending on the offer. From May to September, apart from a wetter July, the mild climate and long evenings are perfect for bike rides along the dykes and sunsets over the estuary.