Dortmund is an extremely cultural city found in the Ruhr Valley of Western Germany. It is a little bit off-the-beaten-path but has a wealth of things to offer visitors, such as the largest Christmas market in all of Germany, the historical Hohensybu and access to the Industrial Heritage Route.

Self-drive is the best way to explore outside of the city centre, including the rest of the Ruhr region, with motorhome a popular way to do this. Roads are in excellent condition, and motorhome selection and camping parks are plentiful.

Self-drive is the best way to explore outside of the city centre, including the rest of the Ruhr region, with motorhome a popular way to do this. Roads are in excellent condition, and motorhome selection and camping parks are plentiful.

Booking with RV Rent A Campervan will put you on the first step to a memorable holiday with a service that will exceed your expectations.

Dortmund RV Rental Trip Ideas

Industrial Heritage Route:

Along 400kms of road is Ruhr’s portion of the European Route of Industrial. There are 52 attractions to see on this drive, including the Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and Villa Hügel. There are plenty of places to stop and rest on the way, such as Camping-Park Gross-Reken and Freizeitpark WisselerSee GmbH.

Dortmund to Berlin:

Passing through Bielefeld, the modern city of Hanover and the medieval city of Madgeburg along the way. On this drive to Berlin, stay overnight at Campsite Campingplatz Birkensee, Campsite Ferienpark Plötzky or Schwielowsee-Camping.

North Sea coast:

Take a picturesque drive from Dortmund to the North Sea coast. On route you will discover a pace of life much slower than other parts of Germany, summer is the best time to visit and enjoy stunning views. En route, visit the peaceful town of Lingen from Wilsumer Berge Resort GmbH and relax by the sea at Nordsee Camp Norddeich or Knaus RVpark Eckwarderhörne.

Driving Tips

Road network:

The city is served by a number of motorways, all of which are in excellent condition and feature plenty of petrol stations.

Speed limits:

Urban roads:50kph (unless specified differently)
Provincial roads:100kph
National roads and motorways:130kph

Alcohol limits:

0.05 per cent, with severe fines for drink-drivers. Drivers under 21 years have a limit of zero.

Safety:

Germans drive on the right and AA responds quickly to call outs. The roads are in tip-top shape but extra caution should be taken on autobahns due to fast flowing traffic.

Great Choice when Hiring Touring Motorhomes with RVRentaCampervan

Finding the best motorhome hiring options can easily be done here. We have compared and come up with the lowest prices on camper vans in the city. Vehicles are supplied by well-known companies such as Pure Motorhomes and McRent and include popular models like Globebus and Dethleffs. Being Germany many of the smaller campers that is 2 and 4 berths are based on the VW T6.

Pure MotorHomes Depot Details 
Massener Str.
149 59423,
Unna,
Nordrhein-Westfalen,
Germany

Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 09:30 – 18:30
Sat: 09:30 – 14:00

Early and Late Drop-offs are Available but fees may apply we will advise after you enter you booking details.