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McRent Konstanz c/o Auer GmbHJohann-Glatt-Strasse 2-4, 78333 StockachView map
Hiring a campervan in Stockach means setting off from a small Hegau town in southern Baden-Württemberg, built on a rise above the valley of the Stockacher Aach, a few minutes from the western tip of Lake Überlingen. The volcanic cones of the Hegau, the vineyards of Sipplingen, the Linzgau hills and north-eastern Switzerland are all less than an hour away. Our partner company McRent hands over its vehicles at its depot on Johann-Glatt-Strasse.
The town lies at the end of the A98 motorway, which links up with the A81 towards Singen and Stuttgart, while the B31 federal road heads for the north shore of the lake.
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Road trips from Stockach
1 Hegau volcanoes and the Büsingen enclave
- Stockach
- Hohenkrähen
- Singen
- Hohenstoffeln
- Büsingen
- Tengen
- Blumberg
- Stockach
West of Stockach, a dozen extinct volcanic cones bristle across the Hegau. The Hohenkrähen, a sheer peak crowned with a ruin, towers over Mühlhausen-Ehingen; in Singen, the Hohentwiel carries a dismantled fortress and one of the highest vineyards in Germany. The Hohenstoffeln, for its part, was saved from basalt quarrying in the last century.
You then cross a slice of Switzerland to reach Büsingen, a German village enclosed by Swiss territory on the Rhine, then Tengen and Blumberg, where a steam train runs the loops of the Wutach valley line in season.
- Distance
- about 150 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
2 Bodman, Sipplingen, Heiligenberg and Campus Galli
- Stockach
- Bodman-Ludwigshafen
- Sipplingen
- Heiligenberg
- Pfullendorf
- Meßkirch
- Stockach
The road reaches the lake at Bodman-Ludwigshafen, where the former Carolingian palace of Bodman gave its name to the Bodensee. It then follows the shore to Sipplingen, with its orchards and terraced vineyards, before climbing to Heiligenberg, where the castle of the princes of Fürstenberg offers a vast panorama over the lake and the Alps.
Via Pfullendorf, a former free imperial city with half-timbered houses, you reach Meßkirch and Campus Galli, a building site where craftsmen are raising a monastery with 9th-century techniques, based on the Plan of Saint Gall. Open in the warmer months: check the dates.
- Distance
- about 130 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 The Swiss shore of the Untersee and Thurgau
- Stockach
- Gailingen
- Diessenhofen
- Frauenfeld
- Ittingen Charterhouse
- Steckborn
- Arenenberg
- Kreuzlingen
- Stockach
Via Gailingen, you cross the Rhine to Diessenhofen, a small Thurgau town linked to the German bank by a covered wooden bridge. Frauenfeld, the cantonal capital, and the Ittingen Charterhouse, with its gardens and museums, come before the south shore of the Untersee: the half-timbered houses of Steckborn, then Arenenberg Castle, where Queen Hortense raised the future Napoleon III, now a Napoleon museum.
Return via Kreuzlingen and Konstanz. The streets of Steckborn are narrow: a campervan or camper van is easier to park there.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go à Stockach?
Best time
May and September
May, September
highs 18 to 20 °C, lows 10 to 12 °C
The two most balanced months to set off from Stockach: mild days, a lake still calm in May or already quiet in September, and open-air sites open, from Campus Galli to the Blumberg steam train. September adds the grape harvest on the slopes of the Hohentwiel and Sipplingen, with showers far lighter than in high summer.
High season
June to August
June to August
highs 24 to 25 °C, lows 15 to 16 °C
Peak season on Lake Überlingen: swimming at Ludwigshafen and Bodman, lakeside campsites full and heavy traffic on the B31 at weekends. It is also the wettest period, because of often violent late-afternoon thunderstorms: keep some slack in your plans and book your waterside pitches well in advance.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 2 to 8 °C
Transition months, cool but often bright: in April the orchards blossom around the lake, and in October the forests turn russet on the slopes of the Hegau volcanoes. On autumn mornings, fog readily blankets the lake while the summits stay in the sun. Several campsites and seasonal sites only open at Easter.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 8 °C, lows -2 to 3 °C
A cold and often grey winter: nights around or below freezing from December to February, four to six hours of sunshine a day and stubborn fog over the lake. A well-heated vehicle and a campsite open all year become essential, and most open-air sites in the Hegau and the Linzgau are closed.
Climate à Stockach, month by month
Most pleasant months: September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -2 °C | 82 mm | 5 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -1 °C | 56 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 1 °C | 54 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 4 °C | 66 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 8 °C | 101 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 13 °C | 108 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 14 °C | 94 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 25 °C | 15 °C | 107 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 11 °C | 72 mm | 10 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 7 °C | 74 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 1 °C | 73 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -1 °C | 68 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
A “Konstanz” depot located in Stockach
McRent hands over its vehicles at Johann-Glatt-Strasse 2-4 in Stockach, at the Auer company, even though the depot bears the name of Konstanz. So do not head to Konstanz: the exact address is in your confirmation. By train, the Seehäsle line links Radolfzell to Stockach station; a taxi covers the rest of the way.
Arriving via Zurich or Friedrichshafen
Zurich Airport, the best connected to the rest of the world, is about 90 km away via Schaffhausen, a little over an hour's drive. Friedrichshafen Airport, on the north shore of the lake, is about 50 km away via the B31. From Zurich, trains run to Singen, where a connection leads to Stockach via Radolfzell.
The Fasnet and its fools' court
Stockach lives to the rhythm of the Fasnet, the Swabian-Alemannic carnival, and of its Narrengericht, a fools' court whose tradition goes back to the 14th century: every year, a political figure is sentenced there to pay a fine in wine. During the carnival days, parades and crowds disrupt traffic in town: avoid scheduling your pick-up then.
Nights on the shores of Lake Überlingen
Between Bodman and Sipplingen, the shore is narrow, squeezed between the molasse cliffs and the water, and largely protected. Beach car parks often ban overnight parking: choose the motorhome areas, or Wohnmobilstellplätze, of the lakeside villages and of the inland Hegau. In the nature reserves of the Bodanrück, stay on the designated pitches.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Stockach
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Stockach?
McRent is our partner company in Stockach, with a depot at Johann-Glatt-Strasse 2-4. It is also the depot serving travellers looking for a departure near Konstanz, about forty minutes away by road. The vehicle handover time and the documents to bring are given in your booking confirmation.
How much does motorhome hire cost in Stockach?
The price depends on your dates, the length of hire and the vehicle you choose. Run a search with your departure and return dates: the rates shown include mandatory fees and can be booked straight away. Comparing several durations or shifting your departure by a few days often reveals other availability.
Can I return the vehicle in another town?
Other departure towns of our partner companies are close by: Konstanz, on the other side of the Bodanrück, Lauchringen, on the Rhine, or Isny, in the Allgäu. Returning elsewhere depends on each company: enter the drop-off town in your search to see the possible offers, with any one-way fees already included.
Can I drive into Switzerland with a motorhome hired in Stockach?
Yes, if the company's insurance covers Switzerland: check this in the offer conditions. The border is about half an hour away, at Thayngen or Ramsen. Swiss motorways require a vignette, to be bought before using them; the cantonal roads of Thurgau and Schaffhausen do not. A customs check remains possible at the crossing.
What is there to see in Stockach before setting off?
The upper town, perched above the Aach valley, keeps its lanes and the church of St Oswald. On a nearby hill, the remains of Nellenburg Castle recall the landgraviate of which Stockach was the capital, under Austrian rule until 1805. In 1799, the town also saw Archduke Charles clash with Jourdan's French army.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Stockach
What licence do I need for a motorhome hired in Stockach?
A category B licence is enough for a motorhome of up to 3.5 tonnes, a category that covers most rental vehicles in Germany. A licence issued outside the European Union may require an official translation or an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving required by McRent are shown in the offer conditions.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Stockach?
In Germany, winter tyres are compulsory as soon as the road is covered with snow, ice or frost, and only tyres bearing the three-peak mountain symbol are accepted. On the heights of the Linzgau or the nearby Black Forest, snow can fall from October to April: check the vehicle's equipment before a winter departure.
Can I explore the lake by boat without moving the motorhome?
Yes, and it is the best way to discover the shores without hunting for a parking space. In the warmer months, the scheduled boats on Lake Überlingen call at the piers of Ludwigshafen and Bodman: you can reach Überlingen or Mainau Island for the day while the vehicle stays parked. Timetables change with the season, so check them before leaving.
How many days should I plan around Stockach?
Three to four days are enough for the Hegau and the shore of Lake Überlingen, as stages rarely exceed an hour's drive. With a week, you can add Thurgau and the Swiss side of the Untersee or the Linzgau as far as Meßkirch; with two, the southern Black Forest, the upper Danube valley or baroque Upper Swabia round off the trip.
When should I book a motorhome in Stockach?
For July and August, book several months ahead: there is only one depot in town and the lakeside campsites fill up early. For May, June and September, a few weeks are often enough, except over the Ascension and Whitsun long weekends, which are very popular around the lake. In winter, the choice remains wide.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Stockach
Stockach has the advantage of small towns: you get used to the motorhome without city traffic, then the lake, the Hegau volcanoes and the Swiss border are all less than half an hour away. In this corner of Baden-Württemberg, the scenery changes at every stage: the steep shores of Lake Überlingen, ruin-crowned peaks, the wooded hills of the Linzgau, the vineyards and monasteries of Thurgau. Drives stay short, leaving time for walking, swimming or sightseeing.
McRent, a partner company based in town, offers its vehicles just off the motorway, and other departure points of our partners, from Konstanz to Lauchringen, let you finish the trip elsewhere. From May to September, the mild days make the region an ideal setting for a first motorhome trip.