14-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Hamburg to Berlin, Kiel, and Bremen and surrounding area

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Explore the best of Germany on a remarkable 14-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel, Laboe, Gettorf, Heiligenhafen, Timmendorfer Strand, Kappeln, Nieby, Ulstrup, Schausende, Schleswig, Loopstedt, Bremen, Hauen, Greetsiel, Norden, Wolterdingen, and Wilsede.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 4 nights in Hamburg, 2 nights in Berlin, 4 nights in Kiel, and 3 nights in Bremen. 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel, Laboe, Gettorf, Heiligenhafen, Timmendorfer Strand, Kappeln, Nieby, Ulstrup, Schausende, Schleswig, Loopstedt, Bremen, Hauen, Greetsiel, Norden, Wolterdingen, and Wilsede, 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!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Hamburg - Arrival day
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  • Elbphilharmonie
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach Hamburg and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 3 nights and explore what to see in Hamburg, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Germany!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Hamburg
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Drive 21 km, 58 min

  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • Hamburg Dungeon
  • St Michael's Church
  • Planten un Blomen
  • Stadtpark
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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.

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

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Hamburg
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • St. Pauli Piers
  • Elbe Tunnel
  • Tropen-Aquarium Hagenbeck
  • Tierpark Hagenbeck
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You’ll stay in Hamburg 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 Hamburg's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Germany.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Hamburg
  • Berlin
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Drive 290 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
  • St Nikolai Memorial
  • Hamburg State Opera
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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On day 4 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 Berlin, where you will stay for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Berlin. Berlin 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 Berlin's best restaurants.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Berlin
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Drive 15 km, 47 min

  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Alexanderplatz
  • East Side Gallery
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You have 1 night left in Berlin. 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 Berlin's best restaurants.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
  • Kiel
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Drive 360 km, 4 hours 12 min

  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • Berlin Zoological Garden
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Berlin. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Kiel, where you’ll be staying for 4 nights.

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

Kiel 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 Kiel.

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.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Kiel
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Drive 169 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • Zoo Arche Noah
  • Naval Memorial
  • U-995
  • Laboe-Strand
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Kiel, where you still have 3 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Laboe.

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

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Kiel
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Drive 234 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Gettorf Zoo
  • Wildpark Schwentinental
  • Heiligenhafen pier
  • Seebrücke Niendorf
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Wake up to day 8 of your road trip in Germany. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Gettorf, Heiligenhafen, and Timmendorfer Strand. With 2 nights to stay in Kiel, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

Kiel 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 Kiel.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Kiel
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Drive 222 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Schleibrücke Kappeln
  • Geltinger Birk
  • Glücksburg Castle
  • Halbinsel Holnis
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On day 9 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Kappeln, Nieby, Ulstrup, and Schausende. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Kiel, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Kiel
  • Bremen
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Drive 299 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Schleswig Cathedral
  • Gottorf Castle
  • Wikingerdorf Haithabu
  • Wiederaufbau von Wikinger Häusern "Haithabu
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Schleswig and Loopstedt. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Bremen, where you'll spend 3 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bremen. 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 Bremen. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bremen
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Drive 351 km, 4 hours 42 min

  • Pilsum lighthouse
  • Hafen Greetsiel
  • Schlosspark Lütetsburg (Eingang/Ausgang)
  • Seehundstation Nationalpark-Haus
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Greet day 11 of your road trip in Germany with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 2 nights to stay in Bremen, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Hauen, Greetsiel, and Norden.

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

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bremen
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Drive 16 km, 52 min

  • Schnoor
  • Town Musicians of Bremen
  • Bremen Roland
  • Bremen Cathedral
  • Rhododendron-Park Bremen
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Day 12 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Hamburg. You’ll stay in Bremen for 1 night 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.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Bremen
  • Hamburg
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Drive 205 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Heide Park
  • Lüneburg Heath
  • Totengrund
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in Germany includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Wolterdingen, Bad Fallingbostel, and Wilsede. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Hamburg, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Hamburg - Departure day
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  • Townhall
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Day 14 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.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices. Take a break with a cup of coffee or tea while savoring the local vibe in a coffee shop.

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!

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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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