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Relaxed 12-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Munich to Nuremberg and Stuttgart

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Embark on this 12-day relaxed road trip in Germany, as Munich, Nuremberg, Bad Windsheim, Ansbach, Sinsheim, Stuttgart, Rotenberg, and Augsburg welcome you with stunning sights, fun activities, and the freedom of a laid-back self-drive holiday!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Germany, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Munich, 4 nights in Nuremberg, and 3 nights in Stuttgart, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Germany.

Your journey starts in Munich, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-day relaxed road trip in Germany to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Germany already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Marienplatz and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Olympiapark.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Germany road trip itinerary for 12 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Germany.

If you want to make your 12-day relaxed self-drive tour in Germany even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Germany includes 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Germany today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Munich - Arrival day
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  • Maximilianstraße
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Your relaxed road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Munich, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Munich and begin your adventure in Germany.

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

Experience the amazing nightlife in Munich and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Germany. Enjoy your first taste of Munich as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Munich
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 18 min

  • Nymphenburg Palace
  • Marienplatz
  • Victuals Market
  • Deutsches Museum
  • Altstadt
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One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Altstadt. Allow yourself some time to explore this neighborhood and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

Germany makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Germany also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Germany. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Munich, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Toast to another amazing day in Germany!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Munich
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 12 min

  • Hellabrunn Zoo
  • Olympiapark
  • BMW Welt
  • BMW Museum
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Munich. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Munich that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Munich offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Munich’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Germany.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Germany. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Germany tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Munich
  • Nuremberg
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Drive 172 km, 2 hours 18 min

  • Odeonsplatz
  • Munich Residence
  • Eisbachwelle
  • English Garden
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Day 4 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Germany lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Nuremberg, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Nuremberg. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Nuremberg, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Nuremberg.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Germany.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Nuremberg
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Drive 1 km, 22 min

  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
  • St Sebald - Sebalduskirche Nürnberg
  • Toy Museum
  • Schöner Brunnen
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Germany. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Nuremberg has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Germany.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Germany.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Nuremberg
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Drive 16 km, 52 min

  • Bernsteinmuseum Nürnberg
  • Kongresshalle
  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • Nuremberg Zoo
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Germany more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Nuremberg, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Nuremberg. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Nuremberg
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Drive 7 km, 42 min

  • Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
  • New Museum - Nuremberg State Museum of Art and Design
  • Germanisches Nationalmuseum
  • Ehekarussell
  • Memorium Nuremberg Trials
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Germany makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Germany also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Nuremberg.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Germany!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Nuremberg
  • Stuttgart
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Drive 316 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Franconian Open Air Museum Bad Windsheim
  • Hofgarten Ansbach
  • Technikmuseum Sinsheim
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Day 8 of your relaxed road trip across Germany offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Stuttgart, where you’ll stay for 3 nights.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Stuttgart. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Germany.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Germany. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Stuttgart, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Stuttgart and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Stuttgart
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Sepulchral Chapel on Württemberg hill
  • Mercedes-Benz Museum
  • Wilhelma
  • Stuttgart TV Tower
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip across Germany, you’ll explore the area around Stuttgart, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Stuttgart will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Germany.

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

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Stuttgart, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Stuttgart.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Germany!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Stuttgart
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 21 min

  • Castle Solitude
  • Nunos porsche Museum
  • Killesberg Park
  • Schlossplatz
  • Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Munich. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Munich that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Germany, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Stuttgart.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Stuttgart and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Stuttgart
  • Munich
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Drive 242 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Fuggerei
  • Rathausplatz
  • Augsburg Zoo
  • Augsburg Botanical Garden
  • Japanese Garden Augsburg
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Day 11 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Germany offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Munich for 1 night.

In Munich, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Germany.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Munich has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Munich - Departure day
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  • Karlsplatz (Stachus)
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Germany is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in Germany is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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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.
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.
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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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