About Boofzheim

Boofzheim puts you in the quiet south of this cruising region, close to the German border. Germany's biggest theme park, Europa Park, is only 13km away and a great start or finish to your holiday if you have kids in tow. Strasbourg, the region’s capital and home to the European Parliament, is 6hrs cruising to the north; pretty Saverne and the beautiful Rohan Palace a further 10hrs from there and the iconic boat lift at Arzviller is another 4.5 hrs after that. 

From Boofzheim it is:

  • 23.5hrs (44 locks) to our base in Hesse

What you get on the base

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Wifi

Please note: We’re conscious local Covid guidelines often change so, to be cautious, our base toilets and showers will be closed throughout the 2021 season. Customers can use their onboard facilities once check in processes are completed and their boat is ready for boarding.​

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

 

Practical extras

Early check-in & late check-out

Boat cleaning

Parking (see 'Travel info' tab)

Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)

Eco cleaning pack

L.E.D lantern

Top-deck cushions

Grocery packs

Wifi packs

Fun extras

Bike hire

Special occasion gift baskets

Gas barbecues

Opening hours

Open only for booked arrivals and returns | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.

Address

Le Boat Boofzheim
Base Relais, Rue du canal
F - 67870 Boofzheim
France

Telephone

+33 (0) 387 036 174

Email

[email protected]

Travel to Boofzheim

By Train

Closest train station:

  • Benfield: 2km

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you'll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe


Directions

Directions from Strasbourg: Take A35, direction COLMAR Then N83 Exit BENFELD, RHINAU In Benfeld, take D5 direction Boofzheim

 

Parking

Outdoor parking available

Secure outdoor parking available (fees apply)

By Air

Closest airport:

  • Strasbourg : 74 km (E25)

To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below. 

 

Taxi Express du Rhin (+33 (0) 3 88 74 60 37)| [email protected] )

 

Approximate price (4 passengers) from:

  • Strasbourg Airport (SXB) 55€
  • Benfeld Train Station 15€
  • Strasbourg Train Station 60€

Arrival at Boofzheim

For more details about:

  • when to arrive at our bases
  • what to expect when you arrive 
  • how to prepare for check-in
  • what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our 'arrivals' page.

Local info

Payment Means

Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.

Restaurants

Pizzeria L' Adriatique - Tel: +33 (0) 3 88 58 77 88

Auberge de la Treille - Tel: +33 (0) 3 88 74 60 44

Le Buerehof - Tel: +33 (0) 9 81 21 62 98

 

Shops

Please note that the base is around 1km away from the main village where you will find various shops.

 

Tourist Information

Mairie, 67230 Benfeld Tel. +33 (0) 388 740 402