10-Day Germany Road Trip from Frankfurt traveling north to Cologne, Hanover, Hamburg, and Berlin

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 Nizza. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,147 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 Palmengarten. This attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,771 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Frankfurt is the spectacular Alte Oper. This attraction is a concert hall and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Römerberg. This square has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,079 visitors.

Iron Footbridge is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular destination among visitors in Frankfurt. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cologne. You’ll stay in Cologne for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Mainz’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Mainz, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This much-appreciated fortress and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,012 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Deutsches Eck. This headland and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Maria Laach Abbey to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Maria Laach Abbey is a monastery that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,644 visitors.

The lovely Nürburgring is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 34,984 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Mainz has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cologne. Cologne 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 Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,165 reviews.

The remarkable Gruber's is another top restaurant in Cologne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cologne, the fantastic Toddy Tapper. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Gilden im Zims. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 4 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 Hanover. You will stay in Hanover 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 Hanover, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Hanover and embark on a scenic drive to Hamburg, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Hanover 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 Hanover. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Markthalle Hannover. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8,854 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Herrenhausen Gardens. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,891 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like estancia steaks. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,416 customers.

Locals also recommend Hanoi Deli Rathaus, another of the best restaurants in 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 to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Hamburg, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Chug Club has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Skyline Bar 20up is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Hamburg. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Hamburg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Hamburg, start your day with a visit to the amazing Planten un Blomen. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Elbe Tunnel. This road tunnel and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,402 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Hamburg Dungeon to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Hamburg Dungeon is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,471 visitors.

The lovely Miniatur Wunderland is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 86,083 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.8 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 Elbe Philharmonic Hall. This attraction is a concert hall rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 76,719 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Hamburg has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Berlin. Berlin 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 Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 4,375 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Berlin, the fantastic LIMONADIER Cocktailbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is BrewDog Berlin Mitte. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

On day 7 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin 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 Berlin Hauptbahnhof, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Berlin. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 14,378 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Berlin is the 5-star Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,317 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Berlin is the 3-star Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,738 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 in the city of Berlin, like the outstanding Topography of Terror. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,144 visitors.

Checkpoint Charlie is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Berlin is the extraordinary Berlin Wall Memorial. This museum is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 40,682 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Alexanderplatz. Around 210,891 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Come to Berlin 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 Berlin.

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

Locals recommend Zur Gerichtslaube, one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin, KASCHK by BRLO. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.

Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is also one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 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 Berlin and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Naumburg (Saale). You will stay in Naumburg (Saale) for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Berlin is the amazing Brandenburg Gate. This attraction is a triumphal arch that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 160,469 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible holocaust memorial, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Berlin is the outstanding Potsdamer Platz. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 59,527 visitors.

The spectacular Siegessäule is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating victory column and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,973 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Berlin 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 Naumburg (Saale), where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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 Naumburg (Saale) and embark on a scenic drive to Frankfurt, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Naumburg (Saale) and Thuringia 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 Naumburg (Saale). When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Naumburg Cathedral. This attraction is a lutheran cathedral that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,086 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Sport- und Freizeitbad bulabana. This attraction, a beloved amusement park, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,196 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Naumburg (Saale) is the stunning Naumburger Straßenbahn GmbH. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 364 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Goethe's House. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,869 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Park a der Ilm. This english garden and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,015 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Thuringia, 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 Zum Gemalten Haus. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,641 customers.

After dinner, visit Bananas Shisha Lounge to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Frankfurt, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 746 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Champions Frankfurt. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Champions Frankfurt has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

SenSaSion Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 400 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 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.

Alte Brücke is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Frankfurt. This road bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,016 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!