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McRent Luebeck c/o Ostsee Campingpartner KG3-5 Buergermeister-Hoeppner-Strasse, 23749 GrubeView map
Hiring a campervan in Grube means setting off from the heart of Wagria, the north-eastern tip of Holstein, between farmland and the sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea. Dahme and Rosenfelder Strand beach are a few minutes away, the island of Fehmarn and its bridge half an hour, Lübeck and its Hanseatic old town about an hour along the A1 motorway. McRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles here.
To the north, the Puttgarden ferry crosses to Denmark; to the south-west, the lakes of Holstein Switzerland offer a completely different setting of wooded hills and castles.
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Road trips from Grube
1 Heiligenhafen, Fehmarn and its lighthouses
- Grube
- Dahme
- Großenbrode
- Heiligenhafen
- Burg auf Fehmarn
- Flügge
- Wallnau
- Puttgarden
- Grube
Via Dahme and its Dahmeshöved lighthouse, then Großenbrode, the road reaches Heiligenhafen, a fishing port whose long pier and wild Graswarder peninsula attract birdwatchers. The Fehmarnsund Bridge, a steel arch nicknamed the “coat hanger”, then leads to Burg, Fehmarn's main town. On the flat, windswept island, the Flügge lighthouse, the Wallnau bird reserve and the kitesurfers' beaches come before Puttgarden and its ferries.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 The Bay of Lübeck, from Grömitz to the Holstentor
- Grube
- Cismar
- Grömitz
- Neustadt in Holstein
- Timmendorfer Strand
- Travemünde
- Lübeck
- Grube
Just south of Grube, the former Benedictine abbey of Cismar, in red brick, comes before Grömitz, a seaside resort with a flower-lined promenade whose pier houses an underwater diving gondola. After Neustadt in Holstein and its old pagoda granary, the coast strings together Sierksdorf, Scharbeutz and Timmendorfer Strand as far as Travemünde, where the four-masted barque Passat is moored. Lübeck closes the loop: the Holstentor, brick churches and marzipan in the listed old town.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Holstein Switzerland, Plön and the Kiel coast
- Grube
- Bungsberg
- Eutin
- Malente
- Plön
- Kiel
- Laboe
- Hohwacht
- Grube
Inland, the Bungsberg, the highest point in Schleswig-Holstein, overlooks a landscape of hills and beech woods. Eutin, birthplace of the composer Carl Maria von Weber, keeps a moated castle, and Malente takes visitors on the five-lakes cruise. Plön's white castle overlooks the largest lake in the region. Via Kiel and the Laboe naval memorial, you reach the cliffs and beach of Hohwacht before heading back.
- Distance
- about 230 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Grube?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
The most pleasant months to set off from Grube: very long days, yellow rapeseed fields across Wagria in May, beaches still quiet in June. In September, the Baltic keeps some of the summer warmth and the resorts of the Bay of Lübeck return to their gentle pace, with free pitches at the campsites.
High season
July and August
July to August
Peak beach season: the sea at its mildest, lifeguarded beaches and wicker beach chairs lined up from Dahme to Timmendorfer Strand. German school holidays fill campsites and motorhome areas, and the Baltic summer remains changeable, with showers: book early and keep Lübeck or the Plön lakes for grey days.
March, April and October
March to April, October
A cool, windy shoulder season, ideal for walks along the Hohwacht cliffs or in Fehmarn's reserves, where migratory birds stop over in spring and autumn. Nights stay cold: choose a heated vehicle and check campsite opening dates, as many only reopen at Easter.
Winter
November to February
November to February
Short days, low skies and sea wind: winter suits short stays rather than long loops. The deserted beaches of Dahme and the Lübeck Christmas market in December still have their charm; to sleep, choose campsites open all year and a vehicle equipped for frost.
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
The Fehmarnsund Bridge and the wind
The bridge linking the mainland to Fehmarn is very exposed: in storms, traffic may be restricted or even banned for high, light vehicles such as motorhomes. Check the weather and traffic information before crossing, and keep a firm grip on the wheel in crosswinds, on the island as on the road to Puttgarden.
Tourist tax and beach access
In most resorts along the coast, from Dahme to Grömitz or Timmendorfer Strand, access to beaches and promenades is subject to a tourist tax (Kurabgabe) in season, often paid at the campsite or motorhome area. Keep the receipt with you: it frequently gives discounts on buses or in museums.
Lübeck without the motorhome
Lübeck's old town sits on an island surrounded by the Trave and its canals, with narrow streets and little parking. Leave the vehicle at a motorhome area or a car park on the edge of the island, then walk in through the Holstentor towards the town hall, St. Mary's Church and the Buddenbrook House.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Grube
Where can I pick up a campervan in Grube?
McRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles in Grube, at its local partner Ostsee Campingpartner. Don't be misled by the depot's name, which mentions Lübeck: the Hanseatic city is about 65 km to the south. The exact address and appointment time are given in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Grube?
The rate depends on the departure date, the length of hire and the model: German summer school holidays concentrate demand on the Baltic coast, while May, June and September are quieter. Enter your dates in the search to see the offers actually available in Grube, mandatory fees included, bookable online.
Can I go to Denmark from Grube?
Yes: at Puttgarden, in the north of Fehmarn, ferries take motorhomes to Rødby, on the Danish island of Lolland, in about three quarters of an hour. Copenhagen is then about two hours' drive away, and the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint just a short detour. Check in the offer conditions that Denmark and ferry crossings are covered by the insurance.
Can I return the campervan in Hamburg or Berlin?
A one-way trip ends at another depot of the same rental company. McRent is also present near Hamburg, in Kayhude, in Schönefeld for Berlin, in Bremen and near Hanover, in Isernhagen. Enter the return city when searching: only the offers that accept it are shown, with any one-way fees already included.
How do I get to Grube to collect the campervan?
Hamburg airport is the most convenient, about an hour and a half's drive via the A1. By train, travel to Lübeck, then to Lensahn or Oldenburg in Holstein, the nearest stations, about ten kilometres away; check timetables, as the line towards Fehmarn is undergoing works for the future link with Denmark. Let McRent know your arrival time.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Grube
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Germany?
A category B licence is enough for campervans and motorhomes with a gross weight of up to 3.5 tonnes, which covers the vast majority of rental vehicles. Above that, a C1 licence is required. A licence issued outside the European Union may require an international driving permit; the minimum age and years of driving experience are set out in the offer conditions.
Do I have to pay tolls between Grube, Lübeck and Fehmarn?
No: the A1 motorway, which runs about ten kilometres from Grube and leads to Lübeck and Hamburg, is free for campervans and motorhomes, with no vignette or toll, as are the road and bridge to Fehmarn. Only the ferry crossing to Denmark is charged, according to the vehicle's length and height. In Denmark, motorways are also free.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome on the Ostholstein coast?
Campsites line the coast behind the dunes, from Rosenfelder Strand to Dahme and Kellenhusen, and Fehmarn has many, often by the water. Motorhome areas (Wohnmobilstellplätze) can also be found near the harbours, for example in Heiligenhafen or Grömitz. Beach car parks often ban overnight stays: check the local rules in force.
Can I swim in the Baltic near Grube?
Yes, in summer. The beaches of Rosenfelder Strand, Dahme and Kellenhusen offer fine sand and shallow water with no noticeable tide, popular with families. The sea stays cool and only becomes truly pleasant between late June and early September. In season, lifeguards watch over the main beaches: swim in the marked areas.
Is the Fehmarnbelt tunnel open?
Not yet: this road and rail tunnel under the sea, between Puttgarden and Rødby, is under construction and is not expected to open before the end of the decade. In the meantime, the crossing to Denmark is by ferry. Construction work around Puttgarden and on the road to Fehmarn can cause diversions: check traffic conditions before setting off.
When should I book a campervan in Grube?
For July and August, several months ahead: a single depot serves Grube, and school holidays in the northern German states then fill the coast. The long Ascension and Whitsun weekends are also in high demand on the Baltic. From September to May, a few weeks' notice is generally enough to find a vehicle.
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Why set off from Grube in a campervan
Grube is a discreet starting point, away from the big cities but at the crossroads of Ostholstein's finest landscapes. In less than an hour's drive, you move from the sandy beaches of Wagria to the lighthouses and bird reserves of Fehmarn, from the seaside resorts of the Bay of Lübeck to the Hanseatic brick old town, or to the lakes and castles of Holstein Switzerland. The Puttgarden ferry also puts Denmark within a crossing's reach, for a two-country trip.
McRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles in Grube itself, and the same company is present near Hamburg, in Berlin, in Bremen and near Hanover, other departure cities of our partners, to end the trip one way. From May to September, the temperate Baltic climate, without great heat, lends itself to short stages between beach, harbour and countryside.