Do you have a motorhome and want to join a fun and exciting trip to Germany in May? The German Tourist Board, in cooperation with the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board (TMV), Northern Europe's largest shipping company Stena Line and FREEDOMtravel, is organising the "Beach Basket Challenge". We are now looking for a number of motorhomes with crew to join the trip. We are soooo happy to present this! Read more and register your interest today!
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We are looking for participants with a motorhome
We at FREEDOMtravel, together with our partners, are looking for three campervan crews (one or two people/camper) who want to join us on a fun and exciting campervan trip in Germany. 24 May to 1 June this year.
The German tourist office wants to showcase the beautiful northern parts of Germany (Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) in a different way and is therefore looking for participants who want to try the "Beach Basket Challenge". We at FREEDOMtravel will be one of a total of 7 motorhomes on the trip and we see really looking forward to this!
What is the Beach Basket Challenge?
The Beach Basket Challenge is a joint motorhome trip through the northern part of Germany. We will experience beautiful views from the north-west to the north-east of the country. The journey goes through the states of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, along the Baltic Sea.
What is a beach basket?
A beach basket (Strandkorb in German) is a piece of beach furniture used in many Baltic Sea resorts. They are often made of wood, wicker and fabric and can accommodate two people. Comfortably reclining in your beach basket, you are protected from wind, rain, sand and sunburn.
The very first beach basket was invented in Rostock in 1882, when a woman with rheumatic complaints ordered a piece of beach furniture that would protect her from the elements but still allow her to spend time on the beach. Today, everyone on Germany's long white beaches wants a beach chair, and the beach chair is considered a cultural artefact that stands for German cosiness.
What do you mean "challenge"?
The beach basket challenge is called "challenge" because several fun challenges will be organised along the way, where the participating 7 motorhomes will "compete" against each other.
Themes for the trip (and for the challenges!) can include beach baskets, breweries, beaches, cycling, picturesque towns, castles and culinary experiences. We don't know what the challenges will look like, but it could be anything from a treasure hunt to beer tasting. Or maybe something completely different? There will also be some sightseeing, of course!
This is the route
The trip starts on the evening of 24 May in Gothenburg, where we take Stena Line's comfortable ferry to Kiel. On board we enjoy a pleasant evening together. Stena Line offers dinner and comfortable cabins. A wonderful start to our journey!
We then continue together through Schleswig-Holstein, where the first challenges are organised. We then continue to the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where we visit both the Lake District and the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg.
We leave Rügen on 1 June and travel on the Stena Line ferry from Sassnitz to Rügen. Trelleborg. Before departure, we have the opportunity to shop cheaply in the Border Shop. On board, Stena Line offers a good buffet while we summarise our experiences together. Four hours later we arrive at Trelleborg harbour.
This is a perfect way to organise a road trip that even those who are not on this trip can do. You decide on the length of the journey, and you will get lots of suggestions and tips on things to see and do along the way!
Experiences while travelling
All the details of the trip are not nailed down yet, but what is certain is that there is a lot to see and do along the route! In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, we will visit both the lake area Lake District (Mecklenburgische Seenplatte) and Mecklenburg's Baltic coast In addition, we will experience the beautiful city of Mecklenburg (Ostseeküste Mecklenburg). Schwerin and the lovely island Rügen.
Schwerin
Schwerin is the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Here you will find, among other things Schwerin Castle, which looks like a fairytale castle with all its spires and towers. The power of the fairy tale is not diminished by the fact that the castle has a thousand years of history, which of course we plan to discover more about!
Rügen
Another area we plan to familiarise ourselves with during the trip is the island of Rügen, often described as an island paradise. Rügen is also located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is known for its white limestone cliffs, among other things. The island is also known for its beach baskets and for its lovely piers and seaside hotels.
What is included?
The German Tourist Board, TMV and Stena Line are responsible for campsites, meals (except breakfast) and all challenges organised during the trip. Stena Line is responsible for the ferry journeys including cabin and meal on board (not drinks other than meal drinks). Participants are responsible for the motorhome, fuel, breakfast and other personal expenses.
We look forward to the trip!
We are really looking forward to this trip! We have travelled a bit in northern Germany, but we have never been to Rügen, for example, which we have heard so many positive things about. To be able to experience these regions together with a group of motorhome drivers - it will be so much fun! Some of the participants have already been selected in other ways, but we have three places left to fill. Could it be you?
Photo and film
During the trip, both we and perhaps other participants will take photos and films of our experiences, and some of the photos and films will be published online and on social media. You should therefore be prepared to be photographed in these contexts.
How to register
Do you want to join the trip? We are looking for participants who have a motorhome, who are able to travel to Germany 24 May - 1 June and who want to try the "Beach Basket Challenge"! Is it something for you?
Send us an email by Sunday 31 March on
kontakt@freedomtravel.se and tell me why you want to join. If there is too much interest, the German Tourist Board will select a number of participants on the basis of justification. We will notify selected participants by e-mail.
Kenneth Risberg says:
First thought, what? looking or hunting for beach chairs or travelling around looking for beaches with beach chairs.
The programme sounds fun, pleasant and interesting with surprises.
Sending notification!
23 March 2019 - 7:53
Helena says:
Haha, funny first thought! And how fun that you send the notification! 🙂
23 March 2019 - 11:50
Elisabeth says:
Nice way to see the surroundings!
23 March 2019 - 16:26
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
The concept sounds great. A bit of competition is always fun and can bring out unexpected sides and qualities in people.
Registration submitted!
23 March 2019 - 9:32
Helena says:
How nice that you sent the notification Britt-Marie! 🙂
23 March 2019 - 11:50
4000mil says:
Looks like an interesting route. But I don't have a motorhome so I have to jump this time. 🙂
23 March 2019 - 9:47
Helena says:
Right? Yes, just this time a motorhome is required ... But we will soon be travelling together in another way! 🙂
23 March 2019 - 11:50
Siv and Arne Peterson says:
Would it be helpful to know a bit more about neighbouring Germany?
23 March 2019 - 9:58
Helena says:
On this trip we will really get help from finding the best in Germany! 🙂 Feel free to send a registration on e-mail Siv and Arne (if you have not already done so)!
23 March 2019 - 11:52
Ama de casa says:
Cool thing! But I don't have a motorhome - not even a tent anymore... 😉.
Have a great day!
23 March 2019 - 10:07
Helena says:
You may continue "hotel camping" Ama! 🙂 Have a nice weekend!
23 March 2019 - 11:53
Marina says:
Oh what fun...will talk to the old man when he comes home?
23 March 2019 - 14:03
Helena says:
What fun! Do it! 🙂
23 March 2019 - 19:09
Goatfish says:
Hi, how fun it sounds! But I have outgrown the caravan / motorhome so - I take the bus further ahead - to Germany 😀.
Saturday hugs!
23 March 2019 - 14:44
Helena says:
I am sure you will have a nice bus journey to Germany Gerd! Have a nice Saturday evening!
23 March 2019 - 19:09
Jussi Lundell says:
We hope we can be part of that ...Registration already sent ....
23 March 2019 - 15:52
Helena says:
What fun! We'll be back!
23 March 2019 - 19:09
Deciree and Kjell says:
But wow so cool arrangement!!! Looks very exciting and well done by you.
Hugs to you <3
23 March 2019 - 16:19
Helena says:
Right? We think it will be super fun! However, it is not only us you should thank for the arrangement, but also above all the German tourist office and Stena Line! 🙂 Wishing a continued nice weekend! Hugs
23 March 2019 - 19:11
Maria Carlström says:
So funny?
Enrolling us right away without asking my new love.
It would be a wonderful trip for our first motorhome adventure together?
Hope to see you around!
Maria and Lars
23 March 2019 - 16:24
Helena says:
What fun!!! 🙂 We will return!
23 March 2019 - 19:12
Tia says:
Of course HobbyOnTheRoad has to sign up for this! What a fun thing!!!
23 March 2019 - 16:27
Marina with sisters says:
Tjoho..a registration is submitted ??? super fun thing with the chance to get your brain full of new impressions ????-??
23 March 2019 - 17:25
Helena says:
Marina with sisters, great that you send the registration!!! 🙂 Wish you a nice weekend!
23 March 2019 - 19:14
Helena says:
Tia, yes but it is clear! 🙂 Welcome with your registration! Isn't it a fun thing? Continued nice weekend!
23 March 2019 - 19:13
Lena in Wales says:
This sounds like great fun, the only thing missing is a motorhome.
I have visited this area a lot and there is a lot to see and experience there.
23 March 2019 - 17:43
Helena says:
There seems to be a lot of interesting and nice things to see!!! Yes, this time a motorhome is required ... Have a nice weekend Lena!
23 March 2019 - 19:14
Our Vantastic Travels says:
Hi, we would like to join but our dog also wants to travel with us. So before we sign up, we want to know if it is possible to let Chivas join us as it requires a pet cabin on the Stena ferry.
PS he is used to the Kiel ferry and knows that mum and dad can get a delicious doggy bag there!
23 March 2019 - 19:06
Helena says:
Hi, how fun that you want to follow! 🙂 We check with Stena Line, and return!
23 March 2019 - 19:16
Our Vantastiv Trsvels says:
Hi again how are things going with Stena Line, when you get an answer from them maybe you can email us at bengt.ingela@gmail.com
Hoping for a positive answer before we sit down to write our justification.
Have fun!
28 March 2019 - 10:20
Helena says:
Hi there! Sorry for the delay in my reply. Also had a terrible migraine yesterday and could not even open the computer ... Stena Line will try to fix a pet cabin. Feel free to send an expression of interest and write in it that you have a dog! I also email.
29 March 2019 - 6:44
Reiselinda says:
Sounds like a fun trip!
23 March 2019 - 19:30
Helena says:
Right? 🙂
24 March 2019 - 18:57
Mr Peter Sundvall says:
This sounds like great fun and would suit us perfectly. We have spent the last two years visiting the Moselle and Ahr valleys and have been fascinated by what Germany has to offer in terms of scenery and experiences. The next item on our bucket list is to explore the Rygel area a bit more. We have been there a bit by car before and seen the potential of the area. Unfortunately, we did not get a beach chair then, but maybe it would be possible now. We are on to 100 if it would be possible ... in addition, we would meet new nice motorhome friends to hang out with in the future....Hope for a great trip in the selection....
23 March 2019 - 19:59
Helena says:
Glad you are interested Peter! We forward all the expressions of interest to the German Tourist Board, and they select three. We'd like to include everyone, but we can't promise that... We'll let everyone know as soon as we can! Have a nice weekend!
24 March 2019 - 18:59
BP says:
Very fun arrangement, different. Since I don't have a motorhome either, I go as usual free ride with you; -)
23 March 2019 - 20:52
Helena says:
Isn't that fun? And funny that you go free ride with us! 🙂
24 March 2019 - 19:00
JoY says:
It looks like a fun trip
Hugs
23 March 2019 - 20:58
Helena says:
Yes, we think so! 🙂 Have fun! Hugs
24 March 2019 - 19:00
Ulrika Appelberg says:
This sounds really fun :-). We have been involved in organising a motorhome trip to Normandy for 15 motorhomes in 2016 and think it is nice to travel together with other motorhome friends. This feels like something that would suit us and I really like the dispute with competition between the motorhomes :-). Will just check so we can get it together with holidays, as we belong to the group of motorhome owners who still work. But if it works, we will send in our registration and hope we can join 🙂.
23 March 2019 - 21:20
Helena says:
That motorhome trip to Normandy sounds super lovely! 🙂 Funny that you are interested! Come back with an expression of interest if you can!
24 March 2019 - 19:01
Anna says:
Oh... not free/no pension yet...
23 March 2019 - 21:30
Helena says:
That's the thing about work .... I know!
25 March 2019 - 7:02
Maria / Magnolia Magis says:
Oh, what fun!! Of course we are going!!... I think first, then shout me boat!!! Motorhome..hm we no longer have either... So we have to stay here for so long and take in the tips that come. 😉
23 March 2019 - 22:23
Helena says:
We will meet at another time simply Maria! Glad you want to follow! 🙂
25 March 2019 - 7:02
Inga Magnusson says:
There are beautiful experiences along this route!
24 March 2019 - 5:44
Helena says:
It certainly seems so! 🙂
25 March 2019 - 7:03
Lena - good for the soul says:
It sounds like a lot of fun! If I had a motorhome, I would probably have tried to go along 🙂
Hug Lena
24 March 2019 - 8:05
Helena says:
Doesn't that sound fun? 🙂
25 March 2019 - 7:03
Siv Tykosson says:
Sounds too good to be true that you can get the chance to compete for the FREEDOMTRAVEL trip.
But taking a chance. So I sign us up.
24 March 2019 - 8:38
Helena says:
Great! Welcome with your registration!
25 March 2019 - 7:03
Mr Jan Gustafsson says:
It will be our first motorhome trip abroad would be nice with a well organised trip that can provide new ideas for our own explorations. Regards Jan Gustafsson
24 March 2019 - 12:15
Helena says:
Please send your expression of interest to our email address Jan (if you have not already done so) and we will pass on all expressions of interest to the German Tourist Board.
25 March 2019 - 7:04
Pia Malmqvist says:
A great idea! Would love to go on one but not this time unfortunately. Elite race weekend!
24 March 2019 - 12:27
Helena says:
Doesn't that sound fun? 🙂 But it will be the elite race for sure too! 🙂
25 March 2019 - 7:05
Across the board says:
What a fun arrangement! It will surely be a great trip with super nice participants. Good luck with the selection?
24 March 2019 - 12:38
Helena says:
We think so too! 🙂
25 March 2019 - 7:05
Mr Gäran Andersson says:
We will
Last time it was a bus pass to take the boys' team to Leverkusen.
The answer was not yet but then.
It was a nice trip.
Same answer now. No campervan today but if we come along we will get a campervan (then).
See you?
24 March 2019 - 16:19
Helena says:
Haha, the right attitude! 🙂 If you want to join us, send an expression of interest to our email (if you haven't done so already).
25 March 2019 - 7:06
Kari Granli says:
If there is room left, we will
24 March 2019 - 19:27
Helena says:
Hi Kari! Send your interest to our email (if you haven't done so already)!
25 March 2019 - 7:07
Annika says:
If we had only been home then, we would have applied for a place immediately! Damn what fun it would have been!
24 March 2019 - 20:07
Helena says:
Isn't that right? But you probably have something else nice to do! 🙂 Have fun Annika!
25 March 2019 - 7:07
Mr Åke Conradsson says:
Interested in joining this trip
24 March 2019 - 21:03
Helena says:
Fun! Send your interest to our email (if you have not already done so)!
25 March 2019 - 7:08
Marita Carlsson says:
This sounds super fun so would love to go along. Have sent the registration and hope for luck?
25 March 2019 - 0:02
Helena says:
Glad you are interested Marita! We collect all expressions of interest and hand them over to the German Tourist Board.
25 March 2019 - 7:08
Lisa says:
Oh how fun it would be to join us who love that part of Germany. Sadly, it is the wrong date for us, too bad because we are busy elsewhere. Think you will have a fantastic week. Enjoy the Strandkörbe, Fischbrötchen and a beer with it. We ourselves are planning to go around the Baltic Sea a little later this summer.
25 March 2019 - 16:45
Veronica says:
It sounds like a super nice arrangement to get the chance to discover Germany and at the same time be involved in new challenges.
25 March 2019 - 19:36
Veronica Arvidsson says:
Sounds interesting.notification submitted ????
25 March 2019 - 22:40