Germany
can anyone suggest a camp site near cologne. Also can anyone suggest a route for the Rhine and mosel. We have a motorhome so would be looking for sites within walking or cycling distance of towns/villages etc. Many thanks.
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Does it have to be a campsite? Will you not use the Reisemobilhafen stellplatz on the riverside at Cologne? And then to Koblenz after that, but from there onwards the Moselle is prettier and quieter than that stretch of the Rhine .
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No, it doesn't have to be a campsite. We are not familiar with any other places to stay so any recommendations you could make would be much appreciated. We will only have our bikes so would need to be within cycling distance of town etc. Many thanks.
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We stayed at Campingplatz Stadt Köln back in 2012. Very handy for visiting the city, but pretty crowded. Despite being near busy roads, the noise was not bad.
Would be easy to cycle into town, or you can get a tram from the other side of the bridge
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I'm not a motorhoming expert either - not by any means - but this stopover place looks and sounds OK to me
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The Stellplatz at Cologne that ET mentioned is perfect for visiting the city. A 30 minute walk along the river , an easy cycle ride or a short trip on the train from the station near to the Stellplatz. If you’re thinking of going in peak season it’s advisable to send them an email and they’ll reserve a place for you.
There are very many campsites and Stellplatz along the Rhein and Mosel (have a look at the Campercontact app). Why not start at Cologne and drive down the Rhein to Bingen then cut across country to join the Mosel and follow that north through Cochem and beyond. The campsite at Koblenz is at the junction of the Rhein and Mosel and there’s a ferry that will take you into the city for 1 Euro. It’s a great area for touring.
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Thank you. We are getting the ferry at Dover to Calais and will then travel to a site near Brussels. We would then like to go to Aachen and then Cologne before going down the Mosel.
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What is an Eco Zone tab?
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Germans call it an Umweltplakette. Yes, you need one for Cologne .
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There are a number of websites that will supply one for you subject to your vehicle emissions. When you apply for one you will need to include a copy of your V5 document which should state the details of your engine etc.
The turn round is, in my experience, very quick.
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Or you could just go to pretty much any vehicle dealership or place that does the equivalent of their MOT testing, at your first stop in Germany, present your vehicle documents, hand over the required fee, 5 euros maybe, and they will supply the correct sticker.
Very easy, and cheaper than any other method .
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The Umwelt Plakette is required for a lot of towns and cities in Germany. A lot of campsites are outside the zones but stellplatz might well be within the zone. If you have limited time before you go then buy one locally as suggested but if you have a month or more I would have thought it was easier to get one before you go. The last two I have had have come from here https://www.berlin.de/labo/mobilitaet/kfz-zulassung/feinstaubplakette/shop.86595.en.php Mine only cost about 6 euros each.
David
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