10-Day Germany Road Trip from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz, and Heidelberg and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Frankfurt has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Alte Oper. This attraction is a concert hall and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 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 Frankfurt, African Queen Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

Frankfurt also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt is Der Fette Bulle. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt is o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 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 Frankfurt has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt. 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 like the extraordinary Römer. This attraction is a rathau and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,003 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Frankfurt is the spectacular Römerberg. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,079 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Iron Footbridge. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 visitors.

Palmengarten is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This botanical garden is a popular destination among visitors in Frankfurt. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,771 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Frankfurt does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Frankfurt 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 Restaurant Klosterhof, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.

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

When you’ve finished your meal, Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main is one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Düsseldorf for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Schloss Drachenburg. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,991 visitors.

Around 14,075 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein. This amazing attraction is a museum and is 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. 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 UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Essen. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,630 visitors.

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!

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 26,545 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Duisburg 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 Hofgarten in the city of Dusseldorf for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an english garden and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,357 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Rheinturm. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,786 visitors, this communication tower deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Schloss Benrath. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,447 travelers.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Craftbeer Corner Coeln, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

Locals also recommend Gruber's as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. Gruber's is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

After dinner, visit Toddy Tapper, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Alternatively, Gilden im Zims is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 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 Koblenz. You will stay in Koblenz 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 top-tier point of interest, Old Market. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,654 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Cologne is the outstanding Cologne Cathedral. This popular catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 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 Koblenz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Pegelhaus, one of the best restaurants in the city of Koblenz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 626 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Koblenz is Mephisto. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 308 customers.

After dinner, visit Altes Brauhaus, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Koblenz. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

Alternatively, Irish Pub Koblenz is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Koblenz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,130 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible 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 Heidelberg, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. 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 must-see tourist destination 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 Eltz Castle. This castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,689 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Nürburgring. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,984 visitors.

The lovely Porta Nigra is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 32,981 visitors have left this city gate an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

After dinner, visit Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Heidelberg, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,422 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like HANS IM GLÜCK - HEIDELBERG Heiliggeistkirche. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. HANS IM GLÜCK - HEIDELBERG Heiliggeistkirche has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,229 customers.

Sahara Restaurant is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,850 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!

You’ll stay in Munich for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Heidelberg Palace. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 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. 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 Schloßplatz for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.

This outstanding automobile museum has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42,121 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich, Schneider Bräuhaus München. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.

Locals recommend Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH as one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Munich, Hofbräuhaus München. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.

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

On day 8 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Munich. You’ll stay in Munich 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 Hotel Europa, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Munich. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,763 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Munich is the 5-star Hyperion Hotel München. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,564 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Munich is the 3-star Motel One München-Parkstadt Schwabing. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,420 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 Eisbachwelle. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,704 visitors.

Stachus is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,450 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary BMW Museum. This automobile museum gets more than 250,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 34,819 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible BMW Welt. Up to 3,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. Around 31,532 visitors have given this music venue an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Olympiapark. Olympiapark is a popular olympic park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 67,532 travelers.

Come to Munich 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 Munich.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ratskeller München, after your day of exploring the city of Munich. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,121 customers.

Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom is another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.

Locals recommend Schneider Bräuhaus München, one of the best bars in the city of Munich, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich, Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.

Kilians Irish Pub is also one of the best bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,188 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Munich. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Munich’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Munich, start your day with a visit to the amazing Marienplatz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,399 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Viktualienmarkt. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 57,932 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Deutsches Museum to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Deutsches Museum is a national museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,244 visitors. Every year, around 1,250,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely English Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 61,263 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Munich has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Frankfurt. Frankfurt 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 Zum Gemalten Haus. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,641 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Frankfurt, the fantastic Bananas Shisha Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 746 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Champions Frankfurt. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is SenSaSion Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 400 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 10 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Frankfurt 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.

Nizza is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Frankfurt. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,147 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Frankfurt at Römer Pils Brunnen before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,818 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Apfelwein Dax for your last chance at a meal in the city of Frankfurt. The Apfelwein Dax restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,457 customers.

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