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Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Düsseldorf traveling north to Kassel, Hanover, Hamburg, Bremen, Muenster, and Essen

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Explore the best of Germany on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Düsseldorf, Oberhausen, Dortmund, Kassel, Hanover, Bielefeld, Horn, Wolterdingen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Ströhen, Osnabrück, Bad Bentheim, Muenster, Nordkirchen, Feldhausen, Gelsenkirchen, Essen, and Duisburg.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 3 nights in Düsseldorf, 1 night in Kassel, 2 nights in Hanover, 4 nights in Hamburg, 2 nights in Bremen, 1 night in Muenster, and 1 night in Essen. 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 Düsseldorf, 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. Miniatur Wunderland and Elbe Philharmonic Hall are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Düsseldorf, Oberhausen, Dortmund, Kassel, Hanover, Bielefeld, Horn, Wolterdingen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Ströhen, Osnabrück, Bad Bentheim, Muenster, Nordkirchen, Feldhausen, Gelsenkirchen, Essen, and Duisburg, 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.

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Day 1

Dusseldorf - Arrival day
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Hofgarten
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Say hello to Düsseldorf! 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 Düsseldorf for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

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.

Find your way to your hotel in Düsseldorf. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Germany. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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.

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

Day 2

Dusseldorf
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Drive 40 km, 1 hour 16 min

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Dusseldorf
Nord Park
Burgplatz
Rheinpromenade
Schloss Benrath
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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 Düsseldorf's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

Day 3

Dusseldorf
Kassel
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Drive 266 km, 3 hours 37 min

Gasometer Oberhausen
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Dortmund Zoo
Westfalenpark
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in Germany includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Oberhausen and Dortmund. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Kassel, 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 Kassel. Kassel 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 Kassel'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.

Day 4

Kassel
Hanover
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Drive 208 km, 3 hours 46 min

Löwenburg
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Hercules monument
Hanover Zoo
Herrenhäuser Gärten
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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Kassel and Hanover. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Hanover, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

Hanover 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 Hanover.

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

Day 5

Hanover
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Drive 252 km, 4 hours 20 min

Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen
Sparrenburg Castle
Externsteine
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On day 5 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Bielefeld and Horn. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Hanover, 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 Hanover.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Day 6

Hanover
Hamburg
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Drive 175 km, 2 hours 39 min

Heide Park
Schweizer Bobbahn
Brunsberg
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On day 6 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Wolterdingen and Winsen (Luhe) are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Hamburg, where you will stay for 4 nights.

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.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 7

Hamburg
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Drive 229 km, 3 hours 26 min

Schwerin Castle
Planten un Blomen
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Panoptikum
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Wake up to day 7 of your road trip in Germany. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Hamburg. With 3 nights to stay in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg and your accommodation.

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

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

Day 8

Hamburg
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 22 min

Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg State Opera
Altonaer Volkspark
Tierpark Hagenbeck
Stadtpark
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You have 2 nights left in Hamburg. 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.

Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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

Day 9

Hamburg
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Drive 6 km, 1 hour 1 min

Hamburg Dungeon
Miniatur Wunderland
St Michael's Church
Elbe Tunnel
St. Pauli Piers
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Day 9 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Düsseldorf. 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.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

Day 10

Hamburg
Bremen
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Drive 123 km, 2 hours 1 min

Townhall
St Nikolai Memorial
CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
International Maritime Museum Hamburg
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Hamburg. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bremen, where will spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Bremen. Bremen 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 Bremen. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

Day 11

Bremen
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Drive 132 km, 1 hour 50 min

Town Musicians of Bremen
Schnoor
Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8 ° Ost
Bremerhaven Zoo
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On day 11 of your road trip in Germany, you’ll start and end your day in Bremen, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Bremen, there’s no need to rush. Experience Bremen and Bremerhaven 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 Bremen.

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.

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

Day 12

Bremen
Münster
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Drive 270 km, 4 hours 9 min

Ströhen Zoo
Osnabrück Zoo
Burg Bentheim
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Ströhen, Osnabrück, and Bad Bentheim. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Muenster, 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 Bremen.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Muenster, 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 Muenster's best restaurants.

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

Day 13

Münster
Essen
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Drive 123 km, 2 hours 13 min

Schloss Nordkirchen
Movie Park Germany
Nordstern Park
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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 Nordkirchen, Feldhausen, and Gelsenkirchen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Essen, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Essen. 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 Essen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

Day 14

Essen
Dusseldorf
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Drive 72 km, 1 hour 41 min

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein
LaserZone LaserTag Essen West - Borbeck
Duisburg Zoo
Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
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On day 14 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Essen and Duisburg. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Düsseldorf, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

Day 15

Dusseldorf - Departure day
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Königsallee
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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.

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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