Rent a motorhome in Eisleben

Steeped in culture, Eisleben is an informed choice of place to begin a camper van holiday if you want to explore the Saxony-Anhalt region at a relaxed pace. As you would expect when you arrive, our motorhomebookers.com rental partners in Eisleben will be waiting to ensure a pleasant start to your camper van holiday.

We invite you to read on for more about renting a motorhome in Eisleben. Next, you'll find plenty of time-saving pointers compiled for your convenience when in the Eisleben area.

Top 5 facts about Eisleben

1. From the Weinberg viewpoint, or Aussichtspunkt Weinberg, you can enjoy the best views over the old town of Eisleben and its historic buildings.
2. West of the town centre, you'll see the landmarks of St. Anne's Church and the former Priory of the Hermits of Augustine.
3. In the south of the town, the Stadtpark is the largest green space and is convenient for shopping and parking.
4. A short drive westwards takes you to the spectacular landscapes of the Harz National Park.
5. Eisleben's official name is Lutherstadt Eisleben, after the influential theologian Martin Luther, who was born and died in the town.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Eisleben

Perhaps Eisleben's main point of interest is Martin Luther's Geburtshaus museum, set over several levels. The theologian was born here, and the displays narrate his life story. Similarly, the Sterbehaus Museum tells of his death. Both Luther Memorial buildings feature on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Following the fall of communism in 1990, town renovations began in earnest. Today, the market square forms an eye-catching ensemble with the town hall and St. Andrew's Church. Around the calendar, a busy programme sees regular events take place there.

The Church of St. Anne, consecrated in 1516, was the first Protestant place of worship in the Mansfeld region. Inside, twenty remarkable stone bible engravings depict biblical scenes expressly created for the town's miners who could not read.

This makes Eisleben particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

Near Eisleben, the Harz National Park and its few settlements are a wonderful place to visit by motorhome. The northern route is through Gusten or Falkenstein, taking the A36 via Blankenburg to Bad Harzburg. Alternatively, you could go or return by the A38 and the southerly route, which takes you through Heringen and Bad Lauterberg.

In either case, nearby Brocken is the highest peak in Northern Germany, with a museum on top. Access is on foot or by a light railway. The beautiful scenery of the Harz forested parkland makes this area a magnet for hiking and camping.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Eisleben

When travelling to start a motorhome or camper van trip in Eisleben, the nearest large airport is Leipzig/Halle, some 60 kilometres to the east. Alternatively, Erfurt Weimar Airport is around 100 kilometres southwest via the A71.

In Eisleben, the Wohnmobilstellplatz campsite in Rothenschirmbach has space for ten camper vans, whereas Parking Wiesenweg has room for seven. However, if you fancy a leafy pitch with views of a castle across a lake, why not try the Campingplatz Seeburg site? It's eleven kilometres eastwards in Seegebiet Mansfelder Land.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Eisleben

When you set off further afield in your motorhome to explore the area surrounding Eisleben, you could head thirty kilometres or so north to Aschersleben. This fortress town sits at the heart of German history between Halle, the birthplace of the Baroque composer Handel, and Magdeburg, the city of Otto von Guericke and Otto the Great.

Alternatively, the cultural centre of Leipzig is around an hour and a half's drive away. This fascinating city's heritage dates back to the fifteenth century with a wide variety of art, culture and musical history. The landmark town hall is a beautiful example of Renaissance architecture.

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