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Boating expertise since 1969

With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water. Boofzheim

18 amazing destinations

Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes. Boat

World’s largest fleet

We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people. Life buoy

No boat licence required

That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
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Our base in Boofzheim

Base Relais, Rue de Canal, 67870 Boofzheim
Boofzheim

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.

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From Boofzheim it is:

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

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What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Showers – only available when the base is open
  • Toilets – only available when the base is open
  • No luggage storage available

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

Travel to Boofzheim

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By Train

Closest train station:

  • Benfeld: 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

Car rental:

At Strasbourg airport.

Parking:

  • Enclosed pre-bookable parking available (fees apply) onsite.
  • Unsecured parking available close by.

By Air

Closest airport:

  • Strasbourg : 74 km (E25)

By Sea

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.

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Closest port(s):

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