12-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Cologne to Rudesheim am Rhein, Heidelberg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Munich

You have 3 nights left in Cologne. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

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.

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!

On day 3 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Düsseldorf. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Cologne, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Cologne.

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

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Germany!

Wake up to day 4 of your road trip in Germany. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Aachen and Monschau. With 1 night to stay in Cologne, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Cologne and your accommodation.

Cologne 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 Cologne.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Bornich, Kaub, and Rudesheim am Rhein. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Rudesheim am Rhein, where will spend 1 night.

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

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

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

On day 6 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Heidelberg are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Heidelberg, where you will stay for 1 night.

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.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Triberg im Schwarzwald and Freiburg im Breisgau. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Freiburg im Breisgau, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

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

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.

You’ll stay in Freiburg im Breisgau for 1 night.

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.

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

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

Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Hohenschwangau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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