12-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Leipzig to Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, and Göttingen

1 / 75
Photo of panoramic view over the city of Leipzig with the Monument to the Battle of the Nations at sunset.
Perfect travel plans
Everything included
Fully customizable

Description

Included

Flights
Hotel
Select dates
Car rental
Select dates
Tours & tickets
Select dates
Travel plan
From A to Z
Travel agent
24/7 fast service

Description

Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 12-day road trip in Germany! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Leipzig, Dresden, Königstein, Hohnstein, Wehlen, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Göttingen, Wernigerode, Königshütte (Harz), and Quedlinburg.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 3 nights in Leipzig, 2 nights in Dresden, 3 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Hamburg, and 1 night in Göttingen. 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 Leipzig, 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. Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Leipzig, Dresden, Königstein, Hohnstein, Wehlen, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Göttingen, Wernigerode, Königshütte (Harz), and Quedlinburg, 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!

Read more

Travel details

Set your travel details to find the best price

Flights

Round trip
Round trip
Travel dates

Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Compare and choose from the best flights to Leipzig

Car

Choose from the best car rental deals or see all options

Driver’s age is 30 - 65
I live in
Pick-up: 10:00
Drop-off: 10:00

Personalize your itinerary

Customize tours under each day and destination

Day 1

Day 1

  • Leipzig - Arrival day
  • More
  • Demokratieglocke
  • More

Say hello to Leipzig! Your exciting road trip through Germany is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Leipzig for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Leipzig 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 Leipzig. 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 Leipzig, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 12-day road trip in Germany!

Read more
Day 2

Day 2

  • Leipzig
  • More

Drive 12 km, 34 min

  • Wildpark Leipzig
  • Leipzig Panometer
  • Bach-Museum Leipzig
  • Neues Bach-Denkmal
  • St. Thomas Church
  • Marktplatz Leipzig
  • More

You’ll stay in Leipzig 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.

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

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Germany.

Read more
Day 3

Day 3

  • Leipzig
  • Dresden
  • More

Drive 123 km, 2 hours

  • Golden Rider
  • Semperoper
  • Old Masters Picture Gallery
  • Zwinger
  • Fürstenzug
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
  • More

Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Dresden. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Dresden, 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 Dresden. Dresden 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 Dresden, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

Read more
Day 4

Day 4

  • Dresden
  • More

Drive 115 km, 2 hours 17 min

  • Königstein Fortress
  • Hocksteinaussicht
  • Malerweg Etappe 2
  • More

On day 4 of your road trip in Germany, you’ll start and end your day in Dresden, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Dresden, there’s no need to rush. Experience Königstein, Hohnstein, and Wehlen to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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

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

Read more
Day 5

Day 5

  • Dresden
  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 204 km, 2 hours 59 min

  • Reichstag
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • More

Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Berlin. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Berlin, where you'll spend 3 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Berlin, 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 Berlin. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Say good night to Berlin and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Germany!

Read more
Day 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 26 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Fernsehturm Berlin
  • Alexanderplatz
  • East Side Gallery
  • Kurfürstendamm
  • More

Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Leipzig. You’ll stay in Berlin for 2 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

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.

Berlin 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 Berlin.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Read more
Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 72 km, 2 hours 11 min

  • Neues Palais in Potsdam
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Nauener Tor
  • Dutch Quarter
  • More

On day 7 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Potsdam. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Berlin, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

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 Berlin, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

Read more
Day 8

Day 8

  • Berlin
  • Hamburg
  • More

Drive 294 km, 3 hours 43 min

  • Speicherstadt
  • Elbphilharmonie
  • Hamburger Hafen
  • St Michael's Church
  • More

On day 8 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Hamburg are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Hamburg, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

Read more
Day 9

Day 9

  • Hamburg
  • More

Drive 245 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Bremen Town Hall
  • Town Musicians of Bremen
  • Bremen Roland
  • Bremen
  • Böttcherstraße
  • Schnoor
  • More

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Hamburg, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Bremen.

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

Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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.

Read more
Day 10

Day 10

  • Hamburg
  • Göttingen
  • More

Drive 282 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Herrenhäuser Gärten
  • Markthalle
  • Maschpark
  • More

On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Hanover. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Göttingen, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Read more
Day 11

Day 11

  • Göttingen
  • Leipzig
  • More

Drive 291 km, 4 hours 24 min

  • Museum Schiefes Haus
  • Wernigerode Castle
  • Friends of Wild Park Christianental e.V.
  • Königshütte Waterfall
  • Finkenherd
  • More

Your itinerary for day 11 of your road trip in Germany includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Wernigerode, Königshütte (Harz), and Quedlinburg. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Leipzig, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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.

Read more
Day 12

Day 12

  • Leipzig - Departure day
  • More
  • Gedenkstätte Museum in der "Runden Ecke"
  • More

Day 12 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!

Read more

How it works

Book your journey with Europe’s biggest travel platform—expert itineraries, instant confirmation, and full flexibility with 24/7 support.

Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.
Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

We guarantee

Your trip is protected, personalized, and priced right. No surprises, no stress.

Similar travel packages

Discover other popular vacations in Germany

Link to appstore phone
Install Europe’s biggest travel app

Download Europe’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place

Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Europe’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.