10-Day Germany Road Trip from Bremen traveling south to Essen, Düsseldorf, Koblenz, and Frankfurt

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bremen. You’ll stay in Bremen for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bremen has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Martinianleger. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,673 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bremen, Restaurant Tendüre Bremen. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,943 customers.

Bremen also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bremen is Paulaner's a der Schlachte. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,376 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bremen is Restaurant ELISA. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,972 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Germany!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bremen. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Essen. You’ll stay in Essen for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bremen’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bremen, start your day with a visit to the amazing Bremen. This much-appreciated college town and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,520 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Town Musicians of Bremen. This literary work and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,632 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Bremen Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Bremen Cathedral is a lutheran cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,129 visitors.

The lovely Schnoor is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 15,953 visitors have left this street average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Rhododendron-Park Bremen. This attraction is a botanical garden rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,915 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bremen has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Essen. Essen offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular sattgrün theaterpassage. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,011 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Essen, the fantastic Fritzpatrick's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,779 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Hülsmannshof. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,570 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

You’ll stay in Düsseldorf for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Essen today is UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,630 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Germany, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Germany. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,545 visitors.

This outstanding top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,589 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Düsseldorf.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf, Takumi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,216 customers.

Locals recommend BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf as one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,673 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Dusseldorf and embark on a scenic drive to Koblenz, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dusseldorf before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Dusseldorf. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Burgplatz. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,458 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Hofgarten. This attraction, a beloved english garden, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,357 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dusseldorf is the stunning Schloss Benrath. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,447 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Brühl Castle. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,297 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Pegelhaus. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 626 customers.

Locals also recommend Piper's Corner Celtic Irish Pub, another of the best restaurants in Koblenz. Piper's Corner Celtic Irish Pub is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Mephisto. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 308 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Altes Brauhaus to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Koblenz, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,349 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Stattstrand Koblenz. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Stattstrand Koblenz has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

Irish Pub Koblenz is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,130 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Germany, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Koblenz, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Koblenz.

Today you'll explore the city of Mainz. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Deutsches Eck. This incredible attraction is a headland and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Mainz. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,012 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Mainz is Schloss Koblenz. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,161 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Germany to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Koblenz.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Koblenz, Daddy-O's. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 319 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kurioos. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 195 customers.

Spökes is another of the best bars in the city of Koblenz. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 838 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Germany!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Koblenz and embark on a scenic drive to Frankfurt, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Koblenz and Rhineland-Palatinate before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Koblenz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Deutsches Eck. This attraction is a headland that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This attraction, a beloved fortress, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Koblenz is the stunning Schloss Koblenz. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,161 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Deutsches Eck. This attraction is a headland that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This fortress and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Technic Museum Speyer. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 23,618 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Rhineland-Palatinate, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Frankfurt. When you arrive in Frankfurt you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like African Queen Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,731 customers.

After dinner, visit Der Fette Bulle to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Frankfurt, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. O'reilly's Irish pubs has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Germany, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 7 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Cult, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Frankfurt. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 8,177 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Frankfurt is the 5-star Frankfurt Marriott Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,520 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Frankfurt is the 3-star Cristall. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,692 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Palmengarten. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,771 visitors.

Alte Oper is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a concert hall and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Römerberg. This square is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 24,079 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Iron Footbridge. Around 22,822 visitors have given this best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Come to Frankfurt prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Frankfurt.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Klosterhof, after your day of exploring the city of Frankfurt. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.

Gaststätte Atschel is another of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 customers.

Locals recommend Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main, one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.

Day 8 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Cologne and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Dortmund. You will stay in Dortmund for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Cologne is the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,145 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible catholic cathedral, Cologne Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Cologne Cathedral welcomes around 5,000,000 yearly visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Cologne by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Germany. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Dortmund, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Namu, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Locals also recommend 60 Seconds to Napoli as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund. 60 Seconds to Napoli is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,208 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund is Zum Alten Markt. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,074 customers.

After dinner, visit Strobels Dortmund, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dortmund. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,913 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Dortmund and embark on a scenic drive to Bremen, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dortmund and North Rhine-Westphalia before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Dortmund. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Westfalenpark. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,013 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Dortmund Zoo. This attraction, a beloved zoo, has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 15,297 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dortmund is the stunning Rombergpark Botanical Garden. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,382 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Gasometer Oberhausen. This attraction is a gas holder that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,657 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in North Rhine-Westphalia, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bremen. When you arrive in Bremen you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,707 customers.

After dinner, visit feldmann's Bierhaus to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bremen, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Paddy's Pit Irish Pub Bremen. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Paddy's Pit Irish Pub Bremen has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,678 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Germany, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 10 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bremen before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Shepherd with pigs is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bremen. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 433 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bremen and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Germany.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bremen at FISHERMAN'S Seafood before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,101 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bremen. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Germany!