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

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

Hanover has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Maschpark. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,218 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 Hanover, 6 Sinne Sky Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,028 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hanover is BLOCK HOUSE Am Thielenplatz. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,505 customers.

Locals recommend The Irish Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hanover. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 929 customers.

Hanover also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Hanover is Craft Bier Bar Hannover. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 678 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 Hanover. 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 4 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Hanover’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Hanover, start your day with a visit to the amazing Berggarten. This much-appreciated botanical garden and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,033 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Herrenhausen Gardens. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,479 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Hanover 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.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 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 ONA MOR Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Cologne, where you'll stay for 3 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 23,504 visitors.

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 Gilden im Zims. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne is Jameson Pub Cologne. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,308 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Cologne, 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.

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

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

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Essen is UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein. This amazing attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,439 visitors.

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!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Cologne, where you'll stay for 1 night 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 The Corkonian Irish pub. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,421 customers.

Barney Vallely's is one of the top restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 956 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne is Hänneschen und die Pfeffermühle. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 901 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Cologne, die kunstbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 598 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Cologne 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 Cologne 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 Cologne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Old Market. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,413 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Cologne Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 57,506 visitors. Cologne Cathedral welcomes around 5,000,000 yearly visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Lüneburg Heath Nature Park. This attraction is a naturpark that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,666 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!

Day 7 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 Hanover and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Berlin. You will stay in Berlin for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Hanover is the amazing Miniatur Wunderland. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 69,222 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible concert hall, Elbe Philharmonic Hall. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 63,498 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Hanover is the outstanding Elbe Tunnel. This popular road tunnel and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,482 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Maximilians Berlin, one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

Locals also recommend Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm as one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is BrewDog Berlin Mitte. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 customers.

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

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

On day 8 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Hanover. You’ll stay in Hanover 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 am Borsigturm, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Hanover. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,176 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Hanover is the 5-star JW Marriott Hotel Berlin. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,313 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Hanover is the 3-star Citadines Kurfürstendamm Berlin. This 3-star apartment has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,782 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 Hanover, like the outstanding Großer Tiergarten. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,647 visitors.

Berlin Wall Memorial is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Hanover. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,668 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Hanover is the extraordinary Berlin Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 31,281 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Alexanderplatz. Around 184,805 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Come to Hanover 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 Hanover.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte, after your day of exploring the city of Hanover. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

Zur Gerichtslaube is another of the best restaurants in the city of Hanover. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

Locals recommend KASCHK by BRLO, one of the best bars in the city of Hanover, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Hanover, Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe. This bar has an average rating 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.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Hanover, start your day with a visit to the amazing Topography of Terror. This much-appreciated military museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 28,875 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Brandenburg Gate. This triumphal arch and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 137,566 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a holocaust memorial that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,805 visitors.

The lovely Potsdamer Platz is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 51,421 visitors have left this square average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Hanover has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Hanover. Hanover 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 Masa Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 929 reviews.

The remarkable Guru is another top restaurant in Hanover we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 848 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ruenthai Restaurant Hannover is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 689 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hanover, the fantastic Oscar's Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 674 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bar Añejo. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 313 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Sternwarte. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 273 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 Hanover 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.

Opernplatz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Hanover. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 442 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Hanover at Reimanns Eck before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 828 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bar Añejo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Hanover. The Bar Añejo restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 313 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Quarks Bar Hannover. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 107 customers.

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