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McRent Berlin Ost c/o Tremp Caravanland GmbH25, Neue Mehrower Strasse, 15366 Hoppegarten / HoenowView map
Hiring a campervan in Hoppegarten means hitting the road on the eastern edge of Berlin without crossing the capital: within minutes you reach the motorway ring and the Brandenburg countryside. The wooded hills of the Märkische Schweiz, the market-garden plain of the Oderbruch, the Niederfinow boat lift, the lakes of the Uckermark and the canals of the Spreewald are all less than two hours away. You set off from McRent, our partner company, based in Hönow.
Hönow is the terminus of Berlin's U5 underground line: you can explore Berlin by public transport before collecting the vehicle.
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Road trips from Hoppegarten
1 Märkische Schweiz and the Oderbruch plain
- Hoppegarten
- Strausberg
- Buckow
- Seelow
- Letschin
- Bad Freienwalde
- Hoppegarten
To the east, Strausberg and its lake lead to Buckow, a small spa town in the Märkische Schweiz where Brecht spent his summers on the shore of the Schermützelsee. The road then drops to the Seelow Heights, a 1945 battlefield, and crosses the Oderbruch, a plain drained under Frederick the Great, to the dykes of the Oder. Return via Bad Freienwalde, at the foot of the plateau.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 Niederfinow, Chorin and the Uckermark lakes
- Hoppegarten
- Niederfinow
- Chorin
- Angermünde
- Criewen
- Schwedt
- Templin
- Schorfheide
- Hoppegarten
To the north-east, the Niederfinow boat lift raises barges on the Havel-Oder Waterway, and the Cistercian abbey of Chorin shows its brick façade in the forest. After Angermünde and the Grumsin beech forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Lower Oder Valley National Park stretches around Criewen. Templin and the Schorfheide close the loop between lakes and forests.
- Distance
- about 300 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
3 Scharmützelsee, Spreewald and Potsdam
- Hoppegarten
- Bad Saarow
- Lübben
- Lübbenau
- Burg
- Potsdam
- Hoppegarten
To the south-east, Bad Saarow lies on the Scharmützelsee, one of the largest lakes in Brandenburg. Lübben and Lübbenau open the door to the Spreewald, a biosphere reserve where you explore by punt the canals leading to the village of Lehde, and Burg scatters its farms between the arms of the Spree. The way back passes through Potsdam, its palaces and Sanssouci Park.
- Distance
- about 350 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go à Hoppegarten?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 19 to 24 °C, lows 9 to 14 °C
The best months to leave from Hoppegarten: long days, with up to 13 hours of sunshine in June, the first swims in the lakes and Brandenburg campsites still quiet. In September, the forests of the Schorfheide and the Märkische Schweiz change colour and the Spreewald becomes peaceful again.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 to 25 °C, lows 15 °C
Peak season, during the German school holidays: lakeshores and Spreewald landing stages are very busy. July is also the wettest month, often with short thunderstorms. Book your vehicle and lakeside pitches well in advance.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 1 to 8 °C
April is the driest month of the year and the forests turn green again; in October, thousands of cranes stop over in the Lower Oder Valley. Nights remain cool: a heated vehicle is useful, and some campsites only open at Easter.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 8 °C, lows -1 to 3 °C
The Brandenburg winter is grey and short on daylight, with three to five hours of sunshine a day. It is the season of the Christmas markets in Berlin and Potsdam, best visited by public transport. Frost and snow are possible: plan on campsites open all year round.
Climate à Hoppegarten, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -1 °C | 57 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 6 °C | -0 °C | 51 mm | 5 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 1 °C | 41 mm | 7 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 5 °C | 34 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 19 °C | 9 °C | 39 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 14 °C | 63 mm | 13 h/day |
| Jul | 24 °C | 15 °C | 77 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 25 °C | 15 °C | 48 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 21 °C | 12 °C | 42 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 8 °C | 54 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 3 °C | 44 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | 1 °C | 50 mm | 3 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up in Hönow
The McRent Berlin Ost depot is hosted by Tremp Caravanland, on Neue Mehrower Strasse in Hönow, the part of Hoppegarten that adjoins Berlin's Marzahn-Hellersdorf district. Check the appointment time in your confirmation and plan the last stretch from the Hönow terminus of the U5 line, or take a taxi.
Berlin by underground rather than by motorhome
Parking a motorhome in central Berlin is difficult and expensive. From Hönow, the U5 line runs directly to Alexanderplatz and the central station. The easiest option is to visit the capital before pick-up or after drop-off, or to leave the vehicle at a campsite on the outskirts.
The Berliner Ring close by
The A10 motorway ring bypasses Berlin just east of Hoppegarten: it connects to the A11 towards the Uckermark and Szczecin, the A12 towards Frankfurt (Oder) and Poland, and the A13 towards the Spreewald and Dresden. No need to cross the city, whichever direction you choose.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Hoppegarten
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Hoppegarten?
Our partner company McRent hands over its vehicles in Hönow, at 25 Neue Mehrower Strasse, at Tremp Caravanland, under the name McRent Berlin Ost. The depot is on the eastern edge of Berlin, a few minutes from the A10 motorway. The exact address and handover time are given in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Hoppegarten?
The price depends on the season, the rental length and the model chosen, and varies greatly between July, which is in high demand, and the winter months. Run a search with your departure and return dates in Hoppegarten to get McRent's real rates, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away.
Can I return the motorhome in another city?
McRent has other depots in the region, notably in Schönefeld, south of Berlin, in Pirna near Dresden and in Naumburg for Leipzig. A one-way rental depends on availability and may involve fees: enter the return city in your search to see the possible offers and their real price.
Can I drive to Poland from Hoppegarten?
The Polish border, on the Oder, is about an hour's drive away via the A12 or via Kostrzyn. Szczecin, Pomerania and the coast at Międzyzdroje then come within reach. Check in the offer's conditions that Poland is covered by the insurance, and find out about the tolls on some Polish motorways.
Can I reach the Baltic Sea from Hoppegarten?
Yes: the island of Usedom, with seaside resorts of white villas such as Heringsdorf and Ahlbeck and its long sandy beach, is about 210 km away via the A11 and then the A20. Allow two and a half to three hours without stops, or two days if you go via Chorin and the Uckermark on the way.
What is there to see in Hoppegarten before leaving?
Hoppegarten is known for its historic racecourse, opened in the 19th century, where flat races are still held in the warmer months. Its listed grandstands and wooded grounds are worth a detour on a race day. North of Hönow, the countryside of the Barnim plateau begins straight away.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Hoppegarten
Which licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Germany?
A European category B licence lets you drive motorhomes, campervans and camper vans under 3.5 tonnes. With a licence issued outside Europe, an international driving permit may also be required. The rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years holding a licence, specified in the conditions of each offer.
Are the motorways in Brandenburg toll roads?
No, German motorways are free for motorhomes under 3.5 tonnes, with no vignette or toll: the A10, A11 and A12 can be driven freely. The Berliner Ring, however, is often congested on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings, when weekend traffic leaves and returns: set off early.
Do I need a sticker to enter Berlin?
Berlin has a low-emission zone (Umweltzone) covering the entire area inside the S-Bahn ring, reserved for vehicles displaying the green sticker. Motorhomes registered in Germany normally have one, but check the windscreen. Hoppegarten and the depot are outside this zone.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome in Brandenburg?
Brandenburg has many lakeside campsites and motorhome stopovers (Wohnmobilstellplätze) in villages, often simple and inexpensive. Wild camping is prohibited, especially in nature reserves and the Lower Oder Valley National Park: find out about the local rules before stopping for the night.
How do I get to the depot from Berlin airport?
BER airport is about 45 km away by road, bypassing Berlin on the A10. By public transport, take a train to the city centre, then the U5 line to the Hönow terminus, followed by a short final trip by taxi or on foot. Tell the rental company your arrival time to arrange the appointment.
When should I book a motorhome in Hoppegarten?
With a single depot, the choice of vehicles is limited: book several months ahead for July, August and the long weekends in May and June, which are very popular with Berliners. In spring and autumn, a few weeks are often enough, except during the Berlin and Brandenburg school holidays.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Hoppegarten
Hoppegarten offers an unusual start: everything Berlin has to offer within reach by underground, but none of the capital's traffic jams to drive through. As soon as you leave the depot, the A10 leads to every corner of Brandenburg, a region of forests, lakes and brick villages still little known to foreign travellers.
In a week, you can link the hills of the Märkische Schweiz, the Oderbruch and its dykes, the Niederfinow boat lift and the lakes of the Uckermark, or head south to the canals of the Spreewald and the gardens of Potsdam. Poland and the Baltic are a few hours away. McRent, our partner company on site, also has depots south of Berlin, near Dresden and for Leipzig, which opens the way to one-way trips. And from May to September, the climate is perfect for nights by the water.