11-Day Germany road trip from Leipzig to Hanover, Hamburg, Berlin, and Dresden

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

Leipzig has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Marktplatz Leipzig. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,188 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 Leipzig, Auerbachs Keller. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,899 customers.

Leipzig also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Leipzig is HANS IM GLÜCK - LEIPZIG Augustusplatz. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,088 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-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 Leipzig. 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 Leipzig’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Leipzig, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. Nicholas Church. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,842 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Monument to the Battle of the Nations. This heritage site and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 23,059 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Leipzig Panometer to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Leipzig Panometer is a building that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,513 visitors.

The lovely Volkspark Kleinzschocher is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 772 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Leipzig 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.

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 Hanover and embark on a scenic drive to Hamburg, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Hanover 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 Hanover. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Markthalle Hannover. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8,854 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Herrenhausen Gardens. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,891 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Markthalle Hannover. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8,854 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Herrenhausen Gardens. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,891 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Autostadt. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,474 visitors. Approximately 2,300,000 people visit this attraction every year.

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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Hamburg. You’ll stay in Hamburg 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 Holiday Inn Hamburg - Berliner Tor, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Hamburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 10,801 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Hamburg is the 5-star HYPERION Hotel Hamburg. The hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 12,777 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Hamburg is the 3-star Prizeotel Hamburg St Pauli. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 14,737 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 St. Michael's Church. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,893 visitors.

Planten un Blomen is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Stadtpark. This must-see tourist destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 20,328 reviews.

Come to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Heimathafen, after your day of exploring the city of Hamburg. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,912 customers.

Locals recommend NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe, one of the best bars in the city of Hamburg, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in 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 Hamburg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Berlin. You will stay in Berlin for 4 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Hamburg is the amazing St. Pauli Piers. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,228 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible road tunnel, Elbe Tunnel. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Hamburg is the outstanding Hamburg Dungeon. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,471 visitors.

The spectacular Miniatur Wunderland is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 86,083 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Elbe Philharmonic Hall. This attraction is a popular concert hall that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 76,719 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Hamburg 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 Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm, one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 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.

You can also enjoy drinks 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.

Alternatively, BrewDog Berlin Mitte is one of the best bars 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.

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

On day 6 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 3 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 German Museum of Technology. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,044 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 7 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights 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 Treptower Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,633 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 Berlin Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,783 visitors.

Pergamon Museum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,276 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 1,298,000 visitors.

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!

Day 8 of your road trip across Germany is another day in the magnificent Berlin. You now have 1 night left in Berlin. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Berlin offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Berlin is the stunning Checkpoint Charlie. This has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Topography of Terror in the city of Berlin. This attraction is a military museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,144 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin is the incredible Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche. This attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,221 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Berlin you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Berlin has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,228 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Berlin!

You’ll stay in Dresden for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Berlin today is Großer Tiergarten. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,234 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Siegessäule, an outstanding victory column, in the city of Berlin. Around 25,973 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Berlin is Charlottenburg Palace. This amazing attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,430 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Dresden, HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,391 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 10 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Dresden. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Leipzig. You’ll stay in Leipzig for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Dresden’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Dresden, start your day with a visit to the amazing Zwinger. This much-appreciated palace and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,025 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Semperoper. This opera house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 13,463 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Church of Our Lady to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Church of Our Lady is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

The lovely Brühl's Terrace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 12,513 visitors have left this tourist attraction average ratings of 4.7 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 The Grand Garden of Dresden. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 14,683 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Dresden has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Leipzig. Leipzig 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 Alfa 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 1,641 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Leipzig, the fantastic Dhillons Irish Bar & Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,583 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Kildare City Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,059 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 11 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Leipzig 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.

Mendebrunnen is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Leipzig. This well and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 758 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Leipzig at Wenzel Leipzig before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,410 customers.

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