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
Address
Telephone
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]adoo.fr )
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