Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bremen traveling south to Hamburg, Lübeck, Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, and Munich

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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 3 nights in Bremen, 2 nights in Hamburg, 1 night in Lübeck, 2 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Dresden, 1 night in Nuremberg, 2 nights in Munich, and 1 night in Pleikartsförster Hof. 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 Bremen, 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 Bremen, Hamburg, Lübeck, Berlin, Dresden, Königstein, Bad Schandau, Nuremberg, Munich, Hohenschwangau, Horn, Heidelberg, and Cologne, 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

  • Bremen - Arrival day
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  • Schnoor
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Say hello to Bremen! 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 Bremen for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Bremen 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 Bremen. 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 Bremen, 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!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bremen
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Drive 20 km, 54 min

  • Bremen Town Hall
  • Town Musicians of Bremen
  • Bremen
  • Bremen Roland
  • Böttcherstraße
  • Universum Science Center
  • Rhododendron-Park Bremen
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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.

Bremen 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 Bremen.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Bremen
  • Hamburg
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Drive 125 km, 2 hours 19 min

  • Elbphilharmonie
  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • Hamburg Dungeon
  • Speicherstadt
  • CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
  • Alsterfontaine
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Hamburg. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Hamburg, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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 drive to your hotel in Hamburg. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

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.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Hamburg
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • St. Pauli Piers
  • Elbe Tunnel
  • Hamburger Hafen
  • St Michael's Church
  • Hamburg State Opera
  • Planten un Blomen
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Day 4 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Bremen. You’ll stay in Hamburg 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 Hamburg. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Hamburg
  • Lübeck
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Drive 67 km, 1 hour 15 min

  • Lübeck Cathedral
  • Café Niederegger - Stammhaus
  • Marzipanmuseum Niederegger
  • Buddenbrookhaus
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Lübeck. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Lübeck, where will spend 1 night.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Lübeck
  • Berlin
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Drive 291 km, 3 hours 53 min

  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Alexanderplatz
  • Fernsehturm Berlin
  • Checkpoint Charlie
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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 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.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 28 min

  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Reichstag
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • East Side Gallery
  • Kreuzberg
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You’ll stay in Berlin 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 Berlin's best restaurants.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Berlin
  • Dresden
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Drive 194 km, 2 hours 37 min

  • Zwinger
  • Old Masters Picture Gallery
  • Semperoper
  • Brühl's Terrace
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Dresden. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Dresden, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

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.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Dresden
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Drive 92 km, 1 hour 55 min

  • Königstein Fortress
  • National Park Center Saxon Switzerland
  • Kirnitzschtal tramway
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Wake up to day 9 of your road trip in Germany. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Königstein and Bad Schandau. With 1 night to stay in Dresden, 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 Dresden 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 Dresden, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Dresden
  • Nuremberg
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Drive 335 km, 4 hours 17 min

  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
  • Albrecht Dürer's House
  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • Nuremberg Zoo
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Your itinerary for day 10 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Nuremberg. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Nuremberg, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Nuremberg
  • Munich
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Drive 187 km, 2 hours 39 min

  • English Garden
  • BMW Museum
  • Nymphenburg Palace
  • Victuals Market
  • Marienplatz
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Munich. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Munich, where you'll spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Munich. Munich 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 Munich, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Munich
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Drive 255 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • Hohenschwangau Castle
  • Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Königliche Kristall-Therme am Kurpark Schwangau
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On day 12 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Hohenschwangau and Horn. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Munich, 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 Munich.

Munich 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 Munich.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Munich
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Drive 349 km, 4 hours 44 min

  • Heidelberg Palace
  • Kornmarkt
  • Heidelberger Marktplatz
  • Old Bridge Heidelberg
  • Philosophers' Way
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 13 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Heidelberg. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Pleikartsförster Hof, where will spend 1 night.

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Bremen
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Drive 591 km, 6 hours 29 min

  • Museum Ludwig
  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Cologne Rodenkirchen Bridge
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On day 14 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Cologne are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Bremen, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bremen, 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 Bremen'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.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Bremen - Departure day
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  • Shepherd with pigs
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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.

Browse through boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces to take home.

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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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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