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McRent Bremen Süd c/o HWS-Vertriebs GmbH & Co.KGAuf dem Lintel, 27299 LangwedelView map
Campervan hire in Langwedel lets you set off from a rural municipality in the district of Verden, Lower Saxony, on the banks of the Weser just downstream of its confluence with the Aller. To the east lies the Lüneburg Heath with its flocks of Heidschnucken sheep; to the south, the Aller valley unfolds water meadows and cycle paths; to the north, the Teufelsmoor peat bogs keep the memory of the Worpswede painters. Our partner company, McRent, hands over camper vans and motorhomes there from its depot named Bremen Süd.
Verden, its cathedral and its stud farms are a few minutes' drive away, and Bremen half an hour by motorway.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in langwedel?
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Langwedel
1 Verden and the Aller valley
- Langwedel
- Verden
- Rethem
- Ahlden
- Schwarmstedt
- Wietze
- Langwedel
Verden, a horse town where the Hanoverian horse breeders' association holds its auctions, has a Gothic cathedral and a German Horse Museum. You then follow the Aller upstream via Rethem and its riverbanks, then Ahlden, whose castle served as a prison for Princess Sophia Dorothea for more than thirty years, and Schwarmstedt, where the Leine joins the river. The Oil Museum in Wietze ends the loop, followed from start to finish by a cycle path.
- Distance
- about 180 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van with bike rack
2 The heath via Walsrode, Schneverdingen and the Südheide
- Langwedel
- Walsrode
- Schneverdingen
- Soltau
- Müden
- Hermannsburg
- Bad Fallingbostel
- Langwedel
Along the A27, the Walsrode bird park, one of the largest in the world, opens the road to the heath. Schneverdingen, between its heather garden and the boardwalk trails of the Pietzmoor, crowns a Heath Queen every year at the end of summer. After Soltau, the Südheide leads to Müden, where you can canoe down the Örtze between pine woods and junipers, then to Hermannsburg, before returning via Bad Fallingbostel and the Böhme valley.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Fischerhude, Worpswede and the canals of the Teufelsmoor
- Langwedel
- Fischerhude
- Worpswede
- Teufelsmoor
- Rotenburg
- Langwedel
To the north, Fischerhude scatters its thatched farmhouses between the arms of the Wümme, and the Otto Modersohn Museum shows the painter who settled there. In Worpswede, Heinrich Vogeler's Barkenhoff and the Weyerberg hill overlook the bog; on the Hamme, brown-sailed boats, replicas of the peat cutters' barges, take visitors out in summer. The return goes via Rotenburg, further upstream on the Wümme, through heath and forest.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or compact motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in langwedel?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 23 °C, lows 9 to 13 °C
The best months to leave from Langwedel: long days, green Aller meadows and quiet cycle paths. In September, the heather finishes flowering on the heath and the Südheide forests start to turn russet, without the summer crowds.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 23 to 24 °C, lows 14 to 15 °C
High summer is mild but sometimes stormy, July being the wettest month. The purple bloom of the heath draws crowds from mid-August: book the campsites in Schneverdingen and Müden, and arrive early at the walkers' car parks.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 2 to 9 °C
Transitional months, cool and changeable, when nights can still freeze in March. April sees the storks return to the Weser and Aller meadows; October, wetter, suits walks in the Südheide forests and visits to Verden.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 9 °C, lows 1 to 4 °C
Winter is grey, damp and very short on sunshine, with two to five hours of sun a day. A heated motorhome stays comfortable for a short stay around the Christmas markets of Verden and Bremen, choosing campsites open all year round.
Climate in langwedel, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | 1 °C | 78 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | 1 °C | 74 mm | 5 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 2 °C | 56 mm | 7 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 5 °C | 53 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 9 °C | 55 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 23 °C | 13 °C | 78 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 23 °C | 14 °C | 87 mm | 11 h/day |
| Aug | 24 °C | 15 °C | 57 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 12 °C | 54 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 9 °C | 77 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 4 °C | 62 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 6 °C | 2 °C | 80 mm | 2 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Bremen Süd, but in Langwedel
Despite its name, the McRent Bremen Süd depot is not in Bremen: it is on the premises of HWS-Vertriebs, on Auf dem Lintel, in Langwedel. Make sure you enter Langwedel in your satnav or when booking a taxi, or you may end up some thirty kilometres too far north-west.
The A27, your departure route
The A27 motorway runs alongside the municipality: to the north-west, it crosses the A1 east of Bremen and continues to Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven; to the south-east, it joins the A7 near Walsrode, towards Hanover or the heath; on the A7, the Soltau exits lead to the heart of the heath.
Bring bikes
The Weser cycle path crosses the municipality and the Aller cycle path ends in Verden: two flat, signposted routes along dykes and meadows. A bike rack is sometimes available as an option, so ask the rental company; otherwise, bikes can be hired in Verden and in the heath villages.
A protected heath, no wild camping
The heart of the Lüneburg Heath is a nature reserve where traffic is very limited and overnight parking is banned. Sleep at motorhome areas or at campsites in the villages around its edge, then reach the trails on foot or by bike from the walkers' car parks.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in langwedel
Where can I pick up a campervan in Langwedel?
McRent is our only partner company in the municipality. Its depot hands over camper vans and motorhomes on Auf dem Lintel, in Langwedel; it is the only pick-up point locally. The day and time of the appointment are given in the confirmation email: if your train or flight is delayed, call the rental company to move the key handover.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Langwedel?
The amount varies with your dates, the length of hire and the model, from a van for two to a family motorhome. The Lower Saxony school holidays and the weeks when the heath is in bloom, at the end of summer, are the busiest periods. By entering your dates in the search, you see the real price of available vehicles, mandatory fees included, and can book straight away.
Langwedel or Bremen: which departure to choose?
Bremen, 39 km as the crow flies, is also a departure city of our partners, handy if you arrive by plane. Langwedel, on the other hand, avoids driving through the city and puts you straight onto the A27, towards the heath and the Aller valley. Compare both departures in the search: the vehicles available and the free dates may differ.
Can I return the motorhome in Bremen or near Hamburg?
McRent, our partner company in Langwedel, also has a depot in Bremen and another in Kayhude, north of Hamburg, a city 88 km away as the crow flies. A tour of the heath can therefore end near Hamburg after Lüneburg, or in Bremen after the Teufelsmoor. Choose the return city in the search: the one-way offer and any extra cost then appear in the total.
Is the North Sea far from Langwedel?
No: via the A27, Cuxhaven and its seafront are about 150 km away, an hour and a half's drive outside traffic jams, passing Bremerhaven. A two- or three-day trip to the mudflats and beaches therefore combines easily with a tour of the heath or the Aller valley.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Langwedel
What licence do I need for a motorhome hired in Langwedel?
A category B licence issued in a European country covers camper vans and motorhomes weighing no more than 3.5 tonnes when loaded, which is most rental fleets. Drivers holding a licence from another continent should bring an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving required depend on the rental company: check them in the offer details.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome around Langwedel?
Motorhome areas (Wohnmobilstellplätze) are plentiful in the district of Verden and around the heath, often near a town centre, a river harbour or a farm. Campsites along the Aller and in the Südheide complete the choice. Outside nature reserves, one night's rest in a public car park is generally tolerated, without setting out tables and chairs.
How do I get to Langwedel from the airport?
The nearest airport is Bremen: the tram takes you to the central station in about a quarter of an hour, then the regional train towards Verden stops at Langwedel. Hanover airport, further away, offers more flights. Tell the rental company your arrival time: it will adjust the time of the key handover.
Do I need a vignette to drive in Germany?
No motorway vignette is required: motorways are free for leisure motorhomes. Some cities, including Bremen, do however have a low-emission zone reserved for vehicles with the green sticker, which is normally already on German rental vehicles. Check the rules in force if your route passes through one.
When should I book a campervan in Langwedel?
With a single depot in the municipality, vehicles go fast during the summer holidays and the heath bloom, from mid-August to early September: book several months ahead. For May, June or late September, a few weeks are often enough, except around the Ascension and Whitsun weekends.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Langwedel
Langwedel is a discreet departure point, away from the Bremen traffic jams, from where three very different landscapes of northern Germany are quickly within reach. To the east, the Lüneburg Heath alternates heather, junipers and sheepfolds; to the south, the Aller winds between meadows, castles and small half-timbered towns; to the north, the Teufelsmoor and its artists' villages make a one- or two-day getaway.
McRent, our partner company, hands over its camper vans and motorhomes in the municipality, served by the A27. Bremen, Oldenburg and the northern outskirts of Hamburg, where other depots of our partners are located, let you end the trip elsewhere. From May to September, mild summers and long, light evenings make the region ideal for travelling without hurrying.