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CROSSRENT c/o Autohaus Lackmann GmbHSeibelstr. 30, 40822 MettmannView map
Hiring a campervan in Mettmann means setting off from the valley that gave its name to Neanderthal man, halfway between Düsseldorf and Wuppertal. Just outside town begins the Bergisches Land, a land of wooded hills, deep river valleys and villages with slate façades, with Burg Castle, the Müngsten Bridge and Altenberg Cathedral. 1 partner company, CrossRent, offers campervans, converted vans and motorhomes here.
Vehicles are collected from a car dealership, Autohaus Lackmann, on Seibelstraße: a relaxed start, away from the traffic of the big Rhineland cities.
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Road trip ideas
Road trips from Mettmann
1 Neander Valley, Solingen and the Müngsten Bridge
- Mettmann
- Neander Valley
- Gräfrath
- Solingen
- Burg Castle
- Müngsten Bridge
- Remscheid
- Mettmann
Start at the Neanderthal Museum, a short walk from the site of the 1856 discovery, then head south to Gräfrath, its cobbled market square and the Solingen blade museum. Burg Castle then towers over the Wupper, and the Müngsten Bridge, Germany's highest railway bridge, spans it at more than 100 m. The loop ends in Remscheid, at the Röntgen Museum in Lennep, birthplace of the discoverer of X-rays.
- Distance
- about 100 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Wuppertal, the upper Wupper and Altenberg Cathedral
- Mettmann
- Wuppertal
- Beyenburg
- Hückeswagen
- Altenberg
- Mettmann
In Wuppertal, the Schwebebahn, a monorail suspended above the river since 1901, runs from Vohwinkel to Oberbarmen. You then follow the Wupper upstream to Beyenburg, its monastery and its reservoir, and on to Hückeswagen castle. The way back passes Altenberg, where the great Gothic church of a former Cistercian abbey, nicknamed the cathedral of the Bergisches Land, rises at the bottom of a wooded valley.
- Distance
- about 130 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 The Oberbergisches Land and its reservoirs
- Mettmann
- Lindlar
- Nümbrecht
- Wiehl
- Bever Dam
- Wupper Dam
- Mettmann
Further east, the Oberbergisches Land strings together hills, meadows and reservoirs. The open-air museum in Lindlar brings the farms and workshops of the past back to life, Homburg Castle watches over the hills of Nümbrecht and the Wiehl stalactite cave reveals its limestone formations. The way back follows the Bever and Wupper dams, lined with campsites and hiking trails.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go à Mettmann?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 23 °C, lows 9 to 14 °C
The best months to explore the Bergisches Land from Mettmann: long, mild days, green forests, walkable trails in the Neander Valley and quiet motorhome areas on weekdays. September, often settled, is ideal for hikes around the reservoirs and the Wupper valleys.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 23 to 24 °C, lows 14 to 15 °C
High summer, rarely scorching in these hills but punctuated by thundery showers. North Rhine-Westphalia's school holidays fill the campsites and sights such as Burg Castle: book your vehicle early and visit the most popular places in the morning.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 11 to 15 °C, lows 3 to 9 °C
Cool, changeable shoulder seasons, with spring blossom in the orchards and autumn turning the beech woods around Altenberg golden. Nights remain cold: a heated vehicle and rain gear are useful, and some campsites only open at Easter.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 9 °C, lows 1 to 4 °C
Winter is grey and damp, with very short days and some frost on the higher ground. The Christmas markets of Wuppertal, Solingen or Burg Castle still give short getaways a purpose, provided you choose year-round motorhome areas with electric hook-ups.
Climate à Mettmann, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | 1 °C | 113 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 8 °C | 2 °C | 91 mm | 5 h/day |
| Mar | 11 °C | 3 °C | 79 mm | 7 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 5 °C | 71 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 9 °C | 79 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 23 °C | 14 °C | 83 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jul | 23 °C | 14 °C | 87 mm | 11 h/day |
| Aug | 24 °C | 15 °C | 79 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 12 °C | 89 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 9 °C | 95 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 4 °C | 82 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 7 °C | 2 °C | 104 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 at a garage on Seibelstraße
CrossRent hands over its vehicles at Autohaus Lackmann, 30 Seibelstraße, a car dealership rather than a classic rental depot. Match your pick-up and return times to the garage's opening hours, shown in your confirmation. From Düsseldorf, the Regiobahn S28 line reaches Mettmann without changing.
Steep hills and narrow roads
The Bergisches Land is a land of deep valleys: the roads down to the Wupper, at Burg or Müngsten, are winding, steep and sometimes narrow through the villages. Go easy on the brakes on descents and, with a large motorhome, choose the car parks above the sights, at the top of the valleys.
Wuppertal by Schwebebahn
Wuppertal's centre stretches along the bottom of a narrow valley, awkward for a motorhome. Park instead near a terminus, on the Vohwinkel side, closest to Mettmann, and cross the city aboard the suspended monorail: it is both the most practical means of transport and the city's main attraction.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Mettmann
Where can I pick up a campervan in Mettmann?
Our partner company CrossRent hands over its campervans, converted vans and motorhomes at the premises of Autohaus Lackmann, Seibelstraße 30, in Mettmann. The exact address and appointment time are in your booking confirmation. Allow a little time for the vehicle inspection and handover before setting off.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Mettmann?
The price depends on the season, the rental length, the type of vehicle and the options chosen. The simplest way is to run a search with your exact dates: you get the real rates of the available offer, mandatory fees included, and can compare with the nearby departures from Düsseldorf or Essen.
Can I start from a neighbouring town instead of Mettmann?
Yes, several of our rental companies have a depot close by: DRM in Hilden, Anywhere Campers and Autocaravan Express in Düsseldorf, Rent Easy in Heiligenhaus and Mülheim an der Ruhr, Anywhere Campers in Essen. CrossRent also has a depot in Grevenbroich. Enter a different return city in your search to see possible one-way trips.
What is there to see in the Neander Valley before setting off?
The Neanderthal Museum traces the history of humankind from the bones discovered in 1856 in a cave in the valley, since destroyed by limestone quarrying. A path leads to the discovery site, and a nearby enclosure shows animals close to those of the Ice Age, such as European bison and wild horses.
Which airport is best for Mettmann?
Düsseldorf Airport is the closest, about half an hour away by road, and very well served by European and international flights. By public transport, go to Düsseldorf central station and take the S28 line to Mettmann. Cologne Bonn Airport, further away, is an alternative for low-cost flights.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Mettmann
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Germany?
A category B licence is enough for campervans, converted vans and motorhomes with a maximum authorised weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. Licences issued outside the European Union may require a translation or an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving required by the rental company are given in the offer conditions.
Are German motorways toll roads?
No, German motorways are free for cars and motorhomes, with no vignette and no toll barriers: tolls only apply to goods transport vehicles. Around Mettmann, the A3 and A46 quickly take you to Düsseldorf, Wuppertal, Cologne or the southern Bergisches Land.
Do I need a sticker to enter Wuppertal or Düsseldorf?
Several neighbouring cities, including Wuppertal, Düsseldorf and Cologne, have an Umweltzone, a low-emission zone restricted to vehicles displaying the green sticker. A motorhome rented in Germany normally carries it on the windscreen: check it when you set off and find out about the rules in force in each city.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome in the Bergisches Land?
Wohnmobilstellplätze, areas reserved for motorhomes, are plentiful in the region, often near reservoirs, old towns or sights, and campsites line the reservoir lakes. Spending one night in a public car park is sometimes tolerated in Germany, but rules vary: always follow local signs.
When should I book a motorhome in Mettmann?
With a single rental company on site, the choice of vehicles is limited: book several months ahead for July and August, the regional school holiday period, as well as for the long weekends in May and June. In spring and autumn, a few weeks are usually enough, especially for a weekday departure.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Mettmann
Mettmann is a low-key starting point, on the edge of the big Rhineland cities but already in the countryside. The Neander Valley, where an extinct cousin of our species was identified, is a few minutes away; the Bergisches Land then unfolds its forests, reservoirs and industrial heritage, from the cutlers of Solingen to the toolmakers of Remscheid, all the way to Wuppertal's suspended monorail.
CrossRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles at a garage in town, away from Düsseldorf's traffic jams. Hilden, Düsseldorf, Heiligenhaus, Essen and Grevenbroich, where our rental companies also have depots, widen the choice for a one-way trip or a departure closer to your route. And from May to September, the mild climate of these hills suits short stages, hiking and outdoor visits, before venturing further towards the reservoirs of the Oberbergisches Land.