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Below far left Driving through the town
of Weilburg, Hesse Below left Transporting
a bicycle on a car Below center Camping
sign near Pottenstein, Bavaria Below
center right Signpost to the walk around
Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg Below
Road patchwork on the isolated stretch
to Havelberg, Saxony-AnhaltLeft Typical yellow road sign indicating route and distance Right Slow-moving traffic in Pottenstein, Bavaria
Maps
It is always helpful to have a map
with you when driving through
Germany. Free tourist maps are
widely available, but they are seldom
useful for back roads driving. The
best option is to buy an up-to-date
road atlas that provides detailed
maps of all regions of Germany.
You can usually purchase road maps
at gas stations, bookstores, and
tourist information centers.
Trailers, Camper Vans,
and Motorhomes
Camping in Germany is a great way
to experience the country and enjoy
its green landscapes. Trailers and
motor homes (RVs) are subject to the
same rules of the road as other vehi-
cles. There are many well-maintained
camp sites in the country that are
ideal for a tour with a trailer, camper
van, or motorhome. These are gener-
ally open from April to September,
although many are open year round.
Most camp sites accept the
Camping Card International (CCI),
a document that can be used as a
form of identity and is accepted
Transporting Bicycles, Roof
Racks, and Trailers
Bicycle carriers, roof racks, and
trailers must be strongly attached
to the car. You can either affix the
bicycle behind the vehicle or on
top of the car. If you are using a roof
rack, make sure that the weight of
the items you want to transport is
evenly distributed on the rack.
As far as trailers are concerned,
make sure that the items inside are
properly secured so that nothing
moves around in case of braking
or defensive driving action.DIRECTORYTRAILERS, CAMPER VANS,
AND MOTORHOMES
Eurocampings
http://www.eurocampings.co.uk
German National Tourist Office
http://www.germany-tourism.co.ukDriving in Germany
by many camp sites as security in
lieu of a passport. Many camp sites
also offer discounts on presentation
of the CCI.
When driving an RV or trailer
outside cities, do not exceed speeds
of 43 mph (70 kph) and 62 mph
(100 kph) on highways. The traffic
police are strict about speeding, so
be aware that you might have to pay
a heavy fine if caught driving too fast.
The websites of the German National
Tourist Office and Eurocampings
offers up-to-date information about
most camp sites in Germany. It
enables you to search for your
desired camping location and gives
detailed information about sites.arrange for the vehicle to be towed
away. Retrieving an impounded car
is expensive and difficult.