10-Day Germany Road Trip from Cologne traveling north to Dortmund, Hamburg, and Bremen

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Cologne. You’ll stay in Cologne for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Cologne has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Old Market. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,413 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 Cologne, Craftbeer Corner Coeln. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne is Gruber's. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

Locals recommend Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Cologne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cologne is Toddy Tapper. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Cologne is ONA MOR Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Cologne has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Cologne by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Cologne. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Cologne, like the extraordinary Cologne Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 57,506 visitors. Cologne Cathedral gets around 5,000,000 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Cologne is the spectacular Cologne Chocolate Museum. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 28,752 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Cologne.

Your discovery of Cologne does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Cologne on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Germany, be sure to eat at Gilden im Zims, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Cologne is the popular Gaststätte Lommerzheim. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,487 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Cologne is Jameson Pub Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,308 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is one of the best bars in the city of Cologne for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Cologne!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Cologne, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

You can also make your new day in Germany more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Germany’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Cologne.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Servus Colonia Alpina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,757 customers.

The Little Steakhouse is one of the top restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne is Max Stark. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,193 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Cologne, Jameson Pub Cologne. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,308 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Cologne, we recommend the cocktails at Papa Joe's Jazz Bar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,431 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Cologne!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,504 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Cologne is another excellent way to spend your new day in Germany. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Germany’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Germany’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Germany’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein in the city of Essen for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,439 visitors.

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

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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Wenkers am Markt. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

Alternatively, Atlantico Café is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dortmund. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,477 customers.

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

Day 5 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 Hamburg. You will stay in Hamburg for 2 nights. 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 German Football Museum. This attraction is a sport museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,021 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Westfalenpark. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,264 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Cologne is the outstanding Rombergpark Botanical Garden. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,635 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 Hamburg, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try estancia steaks, one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

Locals also recommend Hanoi Deli Rathaus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. Hanoi Deli Rathaus is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Lion • Bar de Paris, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Chug Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Alternatively, Skyline Bar 20up is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Cologne. You’ll stay in Cologne 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 IntercityHotel Hamburg-Barmbek, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Cologne. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,532 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Cologne is the 5-star Privathotel Lindtner Hamburg. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,083 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Cologne is the 3-star Select Hotel Tiefenthal Hamburg. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,295 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 Elbe Tunnel. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,482 visitors.

Planten un Blomen is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,348 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Stadtpark. This top-tier point of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 17,747 reviews.

Come to Cologne 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 Cologne.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Heimathafen, after your day of exploring the city of Cologne. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,912 customers.

Locals recommend NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe, one of the best bars in the city of Cologne, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Cologne, Brooklyn Burger Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

Irish Pub in the Fleetenkieker is also one of the best bars in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Cologne. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bremen. You’ll stay in Bremen for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cologne’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cologne, start your day with a visit to the amazing Miniatur Wunderland. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 69,222 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Hamburg Dungeon. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,240 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Elbe Philharmonic Hall to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Elbe Philharmonic Hall is a concert hall that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 63,498 visitors.

The lovely St. Michael's Church is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 16,823 visitors have left this church average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cologne has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bremen. Bremen 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 Paulaner's a der Schlachte. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 4,376 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Tendüre Bremen is another top restaurant in Bremen we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,943 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,707 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bremen, the fantastic Restaurant ELISA. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,972 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful feldmann's Bierhaus. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bremen, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Bremen.

Today you'll explore the city of Cologne. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Schnoor. This incredible attraction is a street and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,412 visitors.

Town Musicians of Bremen is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Cologne. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,003 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Cologne is Rhododendron-Park Bremen. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,926 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 Bremen.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bremen, like Restaurant ELISA. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,972 customers.

Feldmann's Bierhaus is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bremen. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Locals enjoy Paddy's Pit Irish Pub Bremen, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bremen. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,678 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bremen, Kaffeemühle (Mühle Am Wall) - Restaurant, Café, Bistro. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,588 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like wohnzimmer Bremen. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Bremen and embark on a scenic drive to Cologne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bremen 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 Bremen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Schnoor. This attraction is a street that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,412 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Town Musicians of Bremen. This attraction, a beloved literary work, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,003 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bremen is the stunning Rhododendron-Park Bremen. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,926 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,053 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Rheinaue. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,362 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Schloss Drachenburg. This château and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,798 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in North Rhine-Westphalia, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Cologne. When you arrive in Cologne 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 The Corkonian Irish pub. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,421 customers.

Locals also recommend Barney Vallely's, another of the best restaurants in Cologne. Barney Vallely's is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 956 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Hänneschen und die Pfeffermühle. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 901 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit die kunstbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Cologne, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 598 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 Cologne 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.

Rheinpark is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cologne. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,438 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Cologne at Le Moissonnier before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 499 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Kaiser Konstantin - Kölsches Brauhaus for your last chance at a meal in the city of Cologne. The Kaiser Konstantin - Kölsches Brauhaus restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 456 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurant Heumarkt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

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