Europe's most modern rest stop: BREAK-Autohof impresses in Lower Saxony!

Europe's most modern rest stop: BREAK-Autohof impresses in Lower Saxony!

Have you heard of the most modern rest stop in Europe? The BREAK-Autohof Hamburg-Nordheide, which opened at the end of 2023, is located in Egestorf, in the Harburg district, about 40 minutes by car from Hamburg. It's not just a place to refuel and eat, but a real experience with a wide range of offerings that appeal to business travelers, drivers and vacationers.

Especially on long journeys it is important to pause and pause. The rest stop combines everything you need: a gas station, a shop, two restaurants and even a hotel with 79 rooms. The restaurant menus change daily and offer regional daily specials that are served to guests by robots until 10 p.m. Anyone who is hungry after the store closes can look forward to discounted food that is part of the anti-food waste initiative “Too Good To Go”. A well thought-out concept that shows that sustainability doesn't have to be left behind. You can find more information on the [BREAK-Autohof] website (https://break-autohof.de/).

Sustainability as a guiding principle

But the BREAK-Autohof not only focuses on a modern experience, but also has sustainability firmly in mind. As at other innovative rest areas in Germany, such as the Tank & Rast location in Fürholzen West on the A9, renewable energies are used here. This rest area is the first building in Germany to be awarded the “Climate Positive” certificate. It generates more electricity from renewable energies than it needs and stores the surplus to use for hydrogen production and feed it into the local power grid.

The technology is just as impressive: a fuel cell cogeneration plant enables the recovery of electricity from excess hydrogen. Such examples impressively show how you can set a good example in the area of ​​rest areas. The article at Promobilität highlights how the energy-saving approach to rest areas is not only economically attractive for the environment, but also for the operators.

A lively meeting place for everyone

The “Truck and Country Festival” is planned for next year on June 14th and 15th, an absolute hit for fans of western music and line dancing. This makes the BREAK-Autohof not only a place for relaxation and food, but also a lively meeting place for people who value conviviality and culture. Here you can take a break and recharge your batteries before continuing your journey.

Conclusion: The BREAK truck stop in Egestorf sets standards for the rest areas of the future. With a modern, well thought-out concept that combines both culinary delights and environmentally friendly aspects, it is a real benefit for motorway travelers. It remains exciting to see how this development will further influence the infrastructure along the highways.