Our base in Hesse
About Hesse
Hesse puts you in prime position to explore your choice of this region’s top highlights. Westward you can cruise through the deepest lock in France and on to Nancy (14hrs from Hesse), city of Art Nouveau and grand Baroque art and architecture. Or you can choose to branch northwards, shortly after Hesse, towards cosmopolitan Saarbücken in Germany. Finally, eastward will take you up the region’s iconic boat lift at Arzviller (2hrs from Hesse) and on to Strasbourg (a further 14.5hrs on).
From Hesse it is:
- 23.5hrs (44 locks) to our base in Boofzheim
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What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers
- Wifi
- Luggage storage: You may leave your luggage with our reception team on check-in and check-out days – but this is subject to availability, must be collected before the base closes and and is left at your own risk.
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 ‘Vacation 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 Hesse
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By train
Closest train station(s):
- Sarrebourg: 5km
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
Car rental :
Car rental is available at Europcar in Sarrebourg (10 min from the base) or at Strasbourg airport.
Parking
Enclosed secured parking or garage onsite (fees apply).
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Strasbourg: 74km (E25)
Arrival at Hesse
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.