Relaxed 14-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Düsseldorf to Brunswick, Berlin, and Hanover

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Embark on this 14-day relaxed road trip in Germany, as Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Brunswick, Michendorf, Oranienburg, Berlin, Potsdam, Hanover, Laatzen, and Duisburg 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 3 nights in Düsseldorf, 1 night in Brunswick, 5 nights in Berlin, and 4 nights in Hanover, 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 Düsseldorf, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-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 Alexanderplatz and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Brandenburg Gate.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Germany road trip itinerary for 14 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 14-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 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 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 14-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

  • Dusseldorf - Arrival day
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  • Hofgarten
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Your relaxed road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Düsseldorf, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Düsseldorf and begin your adventure in Germany.

Düsseldorf 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Düsseldorf. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Germany. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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

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.

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Dusseldorf
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Dusseldorf
  • Nord Park
  • Japanese Garden
  • Rheinuferpromenade Düsseldorf
  • Schloss Benrath
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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 Düsseldorf. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Düsseldorf that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Königsallee, the top shopping destination in Düsseldorf. Browse local shops and luxury stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Königsallee has to offer, including attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Düsseldorf 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.

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 3

Day 3

  • Dusseldorf
  • Brunswick
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Drive 359 km, 4 hours 16 min

  • Rheinpromenade
  • Burgplatz
  • Marktplatz
  • Westfalenpark
  • Rombergpark Botanical Garden
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Day 3 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Germany offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Brunswick for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Brunswick on this laid-back road trip through Germany. You'll stay here for 1 night.

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.

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

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Brunswick as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Brunswick
  • Berlin
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Drive 317 km, 4 hours 18 min

  • Potsdamer forest and Havelseengebiet
  • Oranienburg Palace
  • Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
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On day 4 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Germany, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

In Berlin, 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.

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 Berlin.

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

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Berlin!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Berlin
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Drive 4 km, 33 min

  • Alexanderplatz
  • Fernsehturm Berlin
  • DDR Museum
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Unter den Linden
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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.

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 Berlin, 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 unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
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Drive 7 km, 41 min

  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Pergamon Museum
  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Mitte
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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.

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

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour

  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Victory Column
  • Berlin Zoological Garden
  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Kurfürstendamm
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Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Berlin.

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.

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 Berlin.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Berlin and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Toast to another amazing day in Germany!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Berlin
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Drive 12 km, 47 min

  • East Side Gallery
  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • Topography of Terror
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • Kreuzberg
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A visit to Kreuzberg is a must on the agenda today. This neighborhood is full of hidden gems and character, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Plus, you’ll be close to some of the city’s most famous sights.

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

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 Berlin, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Berlin
  • Hanover
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Drive 290 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Neues Palais in Potsdam
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Day 9 of your self-drive tour in Germany offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Hanover for 4 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Germany.

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

Exploring the food culture in Hanover 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.

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.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Germany.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Hanover
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Drive 24 km, 56 min

  • Hanover Fairground
  • Wakitu Playground
  • Markthalle
  • Market Church Hannover
  • Kramerstraße
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Your relaxed road trip in Germany continues on day 10 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Germany better by exploring the top attractions of Hanover and beyond. With 3 nights left in Hanover, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

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.

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.

Toast to another amazing day in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Hanover
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour

  • Landesmuseum Hannover
  • Maschpark
  • Hanover Zoo
  • Hanover Park
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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.

Exploring the food culture in Hanover 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.

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

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Germany.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Hanover
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Drive 35 km, 1 hour 18 min

  • Hannover Tiergarten
  • SEA LIFE Hannover
  • Berggarten Hannover
  • Herrenhäuser Gärten
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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.

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

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Hanover
  • Dusseldorf
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Drive 307 km, 4 hours 1 min

  • Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
  • Duisburg Zoo
  • Duisburg Inner Harbour
  • Tiger & Turtle
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip in Germany will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Germany, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

Continue your laid-back road trip in Germany as you make your way to Düsseldorf. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

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

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Düsseldorf and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Dusseldorf - Departure day
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  • Tritonenbrunnen in Düsseldorf
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Day 14 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 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-day relaxed road trip in Germany is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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.
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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.
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