11-Day Germany Road Trip from Friedrichshafen to Oberstdorf, Stuttgart, Frankfurt & Nuremberg
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 11-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 Oberstdorf, 3 nights in Stuttgart, 2 nights in Frankfurt, 2 nights in Munich, and 1 night in Marktoberdorf, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Oberstdorf, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich, Marktoberdorf, and Schwangau.
We'll help you experience the best 11 days in Germany you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Friedrichshafen, 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 Heini-Klopfer-Ski jump and Fellhorn-Kanzelwand.
You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the town of Oberstdorf, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 3-star Best Western Plus Marina Star Hotel Lindau. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 4-star Gierer. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel-Gasthof Adler. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Christlessee Oberstdorf in the city of Oberstdorf. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Freibergsee and Kur Park.
From the spectacular Illerursprung in the city of Oberstdorf to the unforgettable Technik Museum Sinsheim in the city of Stuttgart, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through 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.
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 10 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 10 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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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Destinations
Oberstdorf
Baden-Württemberg
Frankfurt
MunichMap
Attractions
Iller River source
Stachus
Deutsches Museum
BMW Welt
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Porsche Museum
Königliche Kristall-Therme am Kurpark Schwangau
Marienbrücke
Hellabrunn Zoo
Christlessee
Technikmuseum Sinsheim
Nuremberg Castle
Schloßplatz
Heidelberger Marktplatz
Old Bridge Heidelberg
State Museum of Natural History, Karlsruhe
Kur Park
Heidelberg Zoo
Römerberg
Iron Footbridge
Zoological Gardens Karlsruhe
Schöner Brunnen
Palmengarten
Heini Klopfer Ski Jump
Wilhelma
Freibergsee
Burg Meersburg
Affenberg Salem
Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Heidelberg Palace
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Deutsches Eck
BMW Museum
English Garden
Victuals Market
Allianz Arena
Olympiapark
Hohenschwangau Castle
Marienplatz
Neuschwanstein CastleTravel details
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Day 1 in Friedrichshafen and Lindau - Arrival Day
Day 1 in Friedrichshafen and Lindau - Arrival Day
Friedrichshafen and Lindau - Arrival Day
Your amazing road trip adventure in Germany begins when you reach the incredible region of Lindau (Bodensee). There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.
If these hotels are not available during your trip to the region of Lindau (Bodensee), our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.
Lindau (Bodensee) has many popular destinations you can explore.
Lindau (Bodensee) also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in Germany!
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Day 2 in Bodenseekreis and Lindau
Day 2 in Bodenseekreis and Lindau
Bodenseekreis and Lindau
- Burg Meersburg
- Affenberg Salem
- Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
- More
On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Bodenseekreis.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lindau (Bodensee).
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 3 in Stuttgart
Day 3 in Stuttgart
- Stuttgart
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- Europa-Park
- Mercedes-Benz Museum
- More
Day 3 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.
One of the best places to visit in the region of Stuttgart is the amazing Europa-Park. This attraction is an amusement park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 136,605 visitors.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Stuttgart.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Delphi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 861 customers.
Locals also recommend Carls Brauhaus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. Carls Brauhaus is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,666 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart is Constanzer Wirtshaus. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,137 customers.
After dinner, visit Der KofferRaum - Cocktailbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Stuttgart. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Schwarz Weiß Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.
Alternatively, Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Stuttgart. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,422 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 4 in Heidelberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Cologne
Day 4 in Heidelberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Cologne
- Cologne
- Heidelberg
- Rhineland-Palatinate
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- Heidelberg Palace
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Deutsches Eck
- More
You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Germany on day 4 of your road trip.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Cologne.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne, Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.
Locals recommend Gruber's as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. Gruber's is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne is Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Cologne, Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Toddy Tapper. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.
ONA MOR Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany with a toast!
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Day 5 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Hamburg
Day 5 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Hamburg
- Cologne
- Hamburg
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- More
- Phantasialand
- Cologne Cathedral
- More
Day 5 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.
One of the best places to visit in the city of Cologne is the amazing Cologne Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 55,420 visitors.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Hamburg.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try estancia steaks, one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.
Locals also recommend Hanoi Deli Rathaus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. Hanoi Deli Rathaus is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg is Brücke 10. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,069 customers.
After dinner, visit Le Lion • Bar de Paris, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.
Alternatively, Skyline Bar 20up is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 6 in Hamburg and Berlin
Day 6 in Hamburg and Berlin
- Berlin
- Hamburg
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- Miniatur Wunderland
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Potsdamer Platz
- Elbe Philharmonic Hall
- More
You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Germany on day 6 of your road trip.
One of the best places to explore in the region of Hamburg is Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. This excellent attraction is a concert hall that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 60,787 visitors.
Another top travel destination we recommend is Miniatur Wunderland. This amazing museum has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 65,626 visitors.
You could then travel to Potsdamer Platz for some unforgettable sightseeing in the region of Berlin. This popular attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 49,752 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in the region of Berlin is Gendarmenmarkt. This outstanding square has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,962 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, Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.
Locals 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 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!
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Day 7 in Berlin
Day 7 in Berlin
- Berlin
- More
- Alexanderplatz
- Brandenburg Gate
- East Side Gallery
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- More
On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Berlin. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, and many more.
One of the best travel destinations in the region of Berlin is Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This incredible attraction is a holocaust memorial and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,256 visitors.
Brandenburg Gate is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Berlin. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 41,256 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Berlin is Berlin Wall Memorial. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,888 visitors.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Berlin.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin, like Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.
Zur Gerichtslaube is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Berlin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.
Locals enjoy Gasthaus Krombach, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Berlin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,002 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, Zur Gerichtslaube. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like 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 another 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.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 8 in Berlin and Pegnitz
Day 8 in Berlin and Pegnitz
- Berlin
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- Großer Tiergarten
- Berlin Zoological Garden
- Siegessäule
- More
Day 8 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Victory Column, Großer Tiergarten, Berlin Zoological Garden, and many more.
One of the best places to visit in the region of Berlin is the amazing Victory Column. This attraction is a victory column and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,878 visitors.
You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Großer Tiergarten. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,341 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Berlin is the outstanding Berlin Zoological Garden. This zoo has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51,995 visitors.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Pegnitz, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try E-Fun-Park Pottenstein, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pegnitz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 649 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 9 in Munich
Day 9 in Munich
- Munich
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- BMW Museum
- English Garden
- Victuals Market
- Allianz Arena
- Olympiapark
- More
Day 9 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Allianz Arena, English Garden, BMW Museum, and many more.
One of the best places to visit in the region of Munich is the amazing Allianz Arena. This attraction is an association football venue and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,720 visitors.
You could also do sightseeing at the incredible English Garden. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,555 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Munich is the outstanding BMW Museum. This automobile museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,732 visitors.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Munich, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Hofbräuhaus München, one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.
Locals also recommend Schneider Bräuhaus München as one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. Schneider Bräuhaus München is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich is Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH. This restaurant has been 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.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Schneider Bräuhaus München. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
Alternatively, Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 10 in Munich, Schwangau, and Lindau
Day 10 in Munich, Schwangau, and Lindau
- Munich
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- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Marienplatz
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- More
Day 10 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.
One of the best places to visit in the region of Munich is the amazing Marienplatz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 93,006 visitors.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Lindau (Bodensee).
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 11 in Friedrichshafen and Lindau - Departure Day
Day 11 in Friedrichshafen and Lindau - Departure Day
Friedrichshafen and Lindau - Departure Day
Day 11 of your road trip through Germany is your departure day.
You’ll then say farewell to Germany and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Germany!