10-Day Germany Road Trip from Nuremberg traveling west to Munich, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 10-day road trip through Germany.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Germany. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Nuremberg, 3 nights in Munich, 2 nights in Stuttgart, and 2 nights in Frankfurt, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Nuremberg, Munich, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt. We'll help you experience the best 10 days in Germany you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Nuremberg, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Germany, including the stunning Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Germany. From the magnificent English Garden to the breathtaking Olympiapark and Mercedes-Benz Museum, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Schloßplatz and learn more about the unique Heidelberg Palace to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Nuremberg, Munich, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Germany. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Germany.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Germany. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Germany.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Germany.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Germany has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Germany. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 9 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 9 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Germany extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in Germany fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Germany today!
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Day 1 – Nuremberg - arrival day
Day 1 – Nuremberg - arrival day
- Nuremberg - Arrival day
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- Handwerkerhof Nuremberg
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Nuremberg. You’ll stay in Nuremberg for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Nuremberg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Handwerkerhof Nuremberg. This attraction is a courtyard and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,280 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.
Nuremberg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nuremberg is Finnegan's Harp Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,140 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Germany!
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Day 2 – Nuremberg and Munich
Day 2 – Nuremberg and Munich
- Nuremberg
- Munich
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Drive 172 km, 2 hours 36 min
- Nuremberg Castle
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum
- Nazi party rally grounds
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
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Day 2 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 Nuremberg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Munich. You will stay in Munich for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Nuremberg is the amazing Nuremberg Castle. This attraction is a castle that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,364 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible national museum, Germanisches Nationalmuseum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,090 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Germanisches Nationalmuseum welcomes around 405,799 yearly visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nuremberg is the outstanding Nazi party rally grounds. This popular building complex and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,313 visitors.
The spectacular Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating military museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,510 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Nuremberg 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 Munich, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Schneider Bräuhaus München, one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
Locals also 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 Hofbräuhaus München, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 3 – Munich
Day 3 – Munich
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 30 min
- Deutsches Museum
- Victuals Market
- Marienplatz
- Karlsplatz (Stachus)
- Nymphenburg Palace
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On day 3 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Munich. You’ll stay in Munich 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 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 Deutsches Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,244 visitors and gathers around 1,250,000 every year.
Viktualienmarkt is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 57,932 visitors.
One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Marienplatz. This square is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 116,399 reviews.
As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Stachus. Around 24,450 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Nymphenburg Palace. Nymphenburg Palace is a popular summer residence, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,967 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.
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Day 4 – Munich
Day 4 – Munich
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 12 min
- Eisbachwelle
- English Garden
- BMW Museum
- BMW Welt
- Olympiapark
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Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Munich has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Munich 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 Munich. 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 Eisbachwelle. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,704 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Munich is the spectacular English Garden. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,263 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing BMW Museum. This automobile museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,819 visitors. Up to 250,000 people visit this popular attraction every year.
BMW Welt is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This music venue is a popular destination among visitors in Munich. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,532 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 3,000,000 visitors.
If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Olympiapark. Olympiapark is an olympic park and popular attraction in Munich. More than 67,532 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Your discovery of Munich does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Munich 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 Münchner Stubn, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,255 customers.
Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Munich is the popular Zum Dürnbräu. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers.
When you’ve finished your meal, Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom is one of the best bars in the city of Munich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.
Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger is another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,475 customers.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Munich!
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Day 5 – Baden-Württemberg and Stuttgart
Day 5 – Baden-Württemberg and Stuttgart
- Pforzheim
- Ulm
- Stuttgart
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Drive 320 km, 4 hours 8 min
- Tiergarten Ulm
- Ulm Minster
- Wildpark Pforzheim
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Stuttgart. You’ll stay in Stuttgart for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Baden-Württemberg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Baden-Württemberg, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ulm Minster. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,191 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Baden-Württemberg has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Stuttgart. Stuttgart 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 Carls Brauhaus. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 6,666 reviews.
The remarkable ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart is another top restaurant in Stuttgart we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Stuttgart, the fantastic Schwarz Weiß Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!
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Day 6 – Stuttgart
Day 6 – Stuttgart
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 16 min
- Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Wilhelma
- Schloßplatz
- Porsche Museum
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On day 6 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Stuttgart. You’ll stay in Stuttgart 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 Maritim Hotel Stuttgart, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Stuttgart. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 12,957 guests.
The best luxury hotel option in the city of Stuttgart is the 5-star Le Méridien Stuttgart. The hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,961 guests.
One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Stuttgart is the 3-star the niu Form. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 5,689 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 Mercedes-Benz Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42,121 visitors and gathers around 876,109 every year.
Schloßplatz is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.
One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Porsche Museum. This automobile museum is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 27,255 reviews.
Come to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.
After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart.
We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ochs'n Willi, after your day of exploring the city of Stuttgart. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.
Triple B - Beef Burger Brothers is another of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,208 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart is Paulaner am alten Postplatz. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,538 customers.
Locals recommend Biddy Earlys Irish Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Stuttgart, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.
Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Stuttgart, Jigger & Spoon. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,274 customers.
It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.
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Day 7 – Heidelberg and Frankfurt
Day 7 – Heidelberg and Frankfurt
- Heidelberg
- Frankfurt
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Drive 218 km, 3 hours 15 min
- Heidelberg Palace
- Heidelberger Marktplatz
- Old Bridge Heidelberg
- Heidelberg Zoo
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Day 7 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Frankfurt for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Heidelberg is the amazing Heidelberg Palace. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Heidelberger Marktplatz. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,577 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Heidelberg is the outstanding Old Bridge Heidelberg. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,247 visitors.
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 Frankfurt, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try African Queen Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.
After dinner, visit Der Fette Bulle, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 8 – Frankfurt
Day 8 – Frankfurt
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Drive 10 km, 50 min
- Senckenberg Museum
- Palm Gardens
- Alte Oper
- Zoo Frankfurt
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On day 8 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt 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 Cult, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Frankfurt. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 8,177 guests.
The best luxury hotel option in the city of Frankfurt is the 5-star Frankfurt Marriott Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,520 guests.
One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Frankfurt is the 3-star Cristall. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,692 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 Senckenberg Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,374 visitors and gathers around 620,000 every year.
Palmengarten is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,771 visitors.
One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Alte Oper. This concert hall is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 13,197 reviews.
Come to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt.
After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt.
We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Klosterhof, after your day of exploring the city of Frankfurt. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.
Gaststätte Atschel is another of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 customers.
Locals recommend Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main, one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.
It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.
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Day 9 – Frankfurt and Nuremberg
Day 9 – Frankfurt and Nuremberg
- Frankfurt
- Nuremberg
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Drive 223 km, 3 hours 5 min
- Frankfurt Cathedral
- Römerberg
- Iron Footbridge
- Nizza
- Städel Museum
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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 Frankfurt. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nuremberg. You’ll stay in Nuremberg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Frankfurt’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Frankfurt, start your day with a visit to the amazing Frankfurt Cathedral. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,741 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Römerberg. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,079 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Iron Footbridge to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Iron Footbridge is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 visitors.
The lovely Nizza is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,147 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Frankfurt has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg 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 Delphi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,911 reviews.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nuremberg, the fantastic Australian Bar & Kitchen. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,629 customers.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!
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Day 10 – Nuremberg - departure day
Day 10 – Nuremberg - departure day
- Nuremberg - Departure day
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- Schöner Brunnen
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Day 10 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nuremberg 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.
Schöner Brunnen is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nuremberg. This well and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,230 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Nuremberg and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Germany.
You’ll then say farewell to Nuremberg. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Germany!
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