11-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bremen traveling south to Dortmund, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen, and Essen

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 11-day road trip through Germany. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 2 nights in Bremen, 1 night in Dortmund, 1 night in Frankfurt, 2 nights in Heidelberg, 1 night in Cologne, 1 night in Düsseldorf, 1 night in Aachen, and 1 night in Essen. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Germany. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Bremen, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Germany on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Germany. Phantasialand and Cologne Cathedral are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Bremen, Dortmund, Bonn, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Speyer, Koblenz, Cologne, Brühl, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Krefeld, Oberhausen, Duisburg, Essen, and Rheine, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Germany. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Germany.

Throughout your road trip in Germany, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Germany.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Germany fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Germany today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Bremen - Arrival day
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  • Schnoor
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach Bremen and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 1 night and explore what to see in Bremen, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Bremen is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Bremen. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Bremen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 11-day road trip in Germany!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bremen
  • Dortmund
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Drive 233 km, 2 hours 50 min

  • Bremen
  • Bremen Roland
  • Bremen Cathedral
  • Town Musicians of Bremen
  • Bremen Town Hall
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Your itinerary for day 2 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Bremen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Dortmund, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Dortmund, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Dortmund. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Germany.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Dortmund
  • Frankfurt
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Drive 292 km, 3 hours 43 min

  • Westfalenpark
  • Dortmund Zoo
  • House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Rheinaue
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Dortmund and Bonn. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Frankfurt, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Frankfurt. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Frankfurt is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Frankfurt.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Frankfurt
  • Heidelberg
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Drive 330 km, 4 hours 14 min

  • Römerberg
  • Nunos porsche Museum
  • Mercedes-Benz Museum
  • Schlossplatz
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 4 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Frankfurt and Stuttgart. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Heidelberg, where will spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Heidelberg. Heidelberg offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Heidelberg, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Germany.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Heidelberg
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Drive 6 km, 48 min

  • Neckarwiese (Heidelberg)
  • Old Bridge Heidelberg
  • Heidelberger Marktplatz
  • Heidelberg Palace
  • Hauptstraße
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You’ll stay in Heidelberg for 1 night.

One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Hauptstraße. Allow yourself some time to explore this street and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Germany. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Heidelberg. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Heidelberg
  • Cologne
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Drive 323 km, 4 hours 5 min

  • Technic Museum Speyer
  • Emperor William Memorial at Deutsches Eck
  • Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Speyer and Koblenz. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Cologne, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Cologne, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Cologne's best restaurants.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Cologne
  • Dusseldorf
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Drive 96 km, 1 hour 47 min

  • Old Market
  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Cologne Chocolate Museum
  • Phantasialand
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On day 7 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Cologne and Brühl are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Düsseldorf, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Düsseldorf. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Düsseldorf's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Head back to your accommodation in Düsseldorf and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Germany.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Dusseldorf
  • Aachen
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Drive 112 km, 1 hour 47 min

  • Burgplatz
  • Schloss Benrath
  • Elisenbrunnen
  • Aachen Cathedral
  • Marktplatz am Rathaus
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Germany includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Düsseldorf and Aachen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Aachen, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Aachen. Aachen offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Aachen. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Aachen
  • Essen
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Drive 173 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Krefelder Zoo
  • Gasometer Oberhausen
  • Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
  • Duisburg Zoo
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Krefeld, Oberhausen, and Duisburg. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Essen, where you'll spend 1 night.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Aachen.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Essen, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Essen. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Germany!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Essen
  • Bremen
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 46 min

  • UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein
  • Shaft XII
  • Red Dot Design Museum
  • NaturZoo Rheine
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Essen and Rheine. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bremen, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bremen. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Bremen is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Bremen.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bremen - Departure day
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  • Shepherd with pigs
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Day 11 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Germany!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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