10-Day Germany road trip from Hamburg to Muenster, Cologne, Hanover, and Berlin

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

Hamburg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Elbe Tunnel. This attraction is a road tunnel and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 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 Hamburg, estancia steaks. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg is Hanoi Deli Rathaus. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.

Hamburg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Hamburg is Le Lion • Bar de Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Hamburg is The Chug Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Locals also enjoy Skyline Bar 20up. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 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 Hamburg. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Muenster. You’ll stay in Muenster for 1 night. 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 Hamburg Dungeon. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,471 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Miniatur Wunderland. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 86,083 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 76,719 visitors.

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 Muenster. Muenster 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 Namaste | Indisches Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 662 reviews.

The remarkable Altes Gasthaus Leve is another top restaurant in Muenster we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,404 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Muenster, the fantastic HANS IM GLÜCK - MÜNSTER Altstadt. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,397 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Gasthaus & Gaststätte Stuhlmacher. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,560 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Cavete Muenster. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Münster and embark on a scenic drive to Cologne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Münster and Duisburg 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 Münster. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,644 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,522 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Münster is the stunning Schlossplatz. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,344 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,545 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Duisburg Inner Harbour. This inland port and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,446 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Sechs-Seen-Platte. This group of lakes and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,078 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Duisburg, 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 Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,165 customers.

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

After dinner, visit Toddy Tapper to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Cologne, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Gilden im Zims 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 5,823 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 still have 1 night left in Cologne.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This incredible attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 visitors.

Deutsches Eck is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,451 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Nürburgring. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,984 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 Cologne.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne, 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 another of the best restaurant options in the city of Cologne. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Cologne, Gaststätte Lommerzheim. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,487 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Jameson Pub Cologne. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,308 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your 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 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!

You’ll stay in Berlin for 3 nights.

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 Sanssouci Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,576 visitors.

This outstanding palace has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,562 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Brandenburg Gate. This attraction, a stunning triumphal arch, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,587 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin, Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Berlin, LIMONADIER Cocktailbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

BrewDog Berlin Mitte is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 customers.

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

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 2 nights, 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.

Potsdamer Platz is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 59,527 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Berlin is the extraordinary Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This holocaust memorial is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 45,023 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Brandenburg Gate. Around 160,469 visitors have given this triumphal arch an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Berlin Wall Memorial. Berlin Wall Memorial is a popular museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,682 travelers.

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 will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Berlin 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 Berlin. 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 Berlin, like the extraordinary Mauerpark. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,722 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin is the spectacular Alexanderplatz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Treptower Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,633 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin.

Your discovery of Berlin does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Berlin 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 Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat is one of the best bars in the city of Berlin for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Mikkeller Berlin is another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

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

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

If you’re curious to see more of Berlin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Berlin Cathedral. This much-appreciated lutheran cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,783 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Checkpoint Charlie. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 81,962 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Großer Tiergarten to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Großer Tiergarten is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,234 visitors.

The lovely Siegessäule is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 25,973 visitors have left this victory column average ratings of 4.6 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 Charlottenburg Palace. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 25,430 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Berlin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Hamburg. Hamburg 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 Heimathafen. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,912 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hamburg, the fantastic NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

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 Hamburg 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.

Planten un Blomen is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Hamburg. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 visitors.

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

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