Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Berlin to Stralsund, Rostock, Magdeburg, and Dresden and surrounding area

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through Germany. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 6 nights in Berlin, 1 night in Stralsund, 1 night in Rostock, 1 night in Magdeburg, and 5 nights in Dresden. 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 Berlin, 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 Berlin, Stralsund, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Magdeburg, Potsdam, Dresden, Königstein, Meissen, Coswig, Moritzburg, Görlitz, Bad Muskau - Mužakow, Niederfinow, and Eberswalde, 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

Berlin - Arrival day
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Brandenburg Gate
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Welcome to Berlin, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Germany! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 5 nights discovering what to see in Berlin before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Germany!

Day 2

Berlin
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Drive 26 km, 1 hour 32 min

Mauerpark
Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
Großer Tiergarten
Victory Column
Charlottenburg Palace
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You have 4 nights 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.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Day 3

Berlin
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Drive 2 km, 32 min

DDR Museum
Berlin Cathedral
Neues Museum
Pergamon Museum
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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.

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

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

Day 4

Berlin
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 45 min

Treptower Park
East Side Gallery
Alexanderplatz
Volkspark Friedrichshain
Gardens of the World
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You’ll stay in Berlin for 2 nights.

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

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

Day 5

Berlin
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 15 min

German Museum of Technology
Topography of Terror
Potsdamer Platz
Berliner Philharmonie
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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Day 5 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin 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 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.

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

Day 6

Berlin
Stralsund
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Drive 280 km, 3 hours 26 min

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche
Aquarium Berlin
Berlin Zoological Garden
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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. Berlin are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Stralsund, 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 Stralsund. Stralsund offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Stralsund 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 Stralsund.

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

Day 7

Stralsund
Rostock
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Drive 215 km, 3 hours 9 min

Baumwipfelpfad im Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen
Dokumentationszentrum Prora
Ostrügen
OZEANEUM Stralsund GmbH
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in Germany includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Prora, Trips, and Stralsund. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Rostock, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Rostock, 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 Rostock's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Day 8

Rostock
Magdeburg
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Drive 316 km, 4 hours 25 min

Rostock Zoo
Warnemünde lighthouse
Schwerin Castle
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Rostock and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Magdeburg, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Magdeburg. Check in and relax before you head out to tour 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 Magdeburg, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

Day 9

Magdeburg
Dresden
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Drive 329 km, 4 hours 4 min

Sanssouci Park
Sanssouci Palace
Brandenburg Gate
New Garden
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 9 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Potsdam. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Dresden, where will spend 5 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 you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Dresden. 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!

Day 10

Dresden
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 30 min

Pillnitz Castle
The Grand Garden of Dresden
Golden Rider
Semperoper
Zwinger
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You have 4 nights left in Dresden. 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.

Dresden 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 Dresden.

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

Day 11

Dresden
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Drive 6 km, 29 min

Dresden Zoo
Brühl's Terrace
Frauenkirche, Dresden
Dresden Transport Museum
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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.

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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 12

Dresden
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Drive 148 km, 2 hours 52 min

Königstein Fortress
Albrechtsburg
Schloss Wackerbarth
Moritzburg Castle
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On day 12 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 2 nights to spend in Dresden, there’s no need to rush. Experience Königstein, Meissen, Coswig, and Moritzburg 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 day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Dresden's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Day 13

Dresden
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Drive 289 km, 4 hours 28 min

Tierpark Görlitz
Thick Tower
Whispering Arch
Muskau Park
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Greet day 13 of your road trip in Germany with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Dresden, 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 Görlitz and Bad Muskau - Mužakow.

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

Dresden 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 Dresden.

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

Day 14

Dresden
Berlin
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Drive 332 km, 4 hours 45 min

Schiffshebewerke Niederfinow
Zoologischer Garten Eberswalde
Schönower Heide
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Dive into day 14 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Niederfinow and Eberswalde. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Berlin, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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.

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

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

Day 15

Berlin - Departure day
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Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 15 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.

You can also explore high-end shops for luxury items.

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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