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Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Hamburg traveling west to Muenster, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Koblenz, Essen, and Hanover

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 15-day road trip in Germany! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Hamburg, Bückeburg, Osnabrück, Muenster, Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen, Bonn, Königswinter, Cologne, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Speyer, Koblenz, Brühl, Duisburg, Essen, Dortmund, Hanover, and Wolterdingen.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 5 nights in Hamburg, 1 night in Muenster, 1 night in Cologne, 2 nights in Frankfurt, 2 nights in Stuttgart, 1 night in Koblenz, 1 night in Essen, and 1 night in Hanover. 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. Miniatur Wunderland and Phantasialand are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Hamburg, Bückeburg, Osnabrück, Muenster, Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen, Bonn, Königswinter, Cologne, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Speyer, Koblenz, Brühl, Duisburg, Essen, Dortmund, Hanover, and Wolterdingen, 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

Hamburg - Arrival day
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Mönckebergbrunnen
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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 4 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Hamburg. 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 Hamburg, 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

Hamburg
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 8 min

Elbphilharmonie
Miniatur Wunderland
Hamburg Dungeon
International Maritime Museum Hamburg
Stadtpark
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You have 3 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.

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

Day 3

Hamburg
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Drive 35 km, 1 hour 24 min

St. Pauli Piers
Elbe Tunnel
Planten un Blomen
Tierpark Hagenbeck
Loki Schmidt Garden Botanical of University Hamburg
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You’ll stay in Hamburg 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.

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.

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

Day 4

Hamburg
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Drive 5 km, 55 min

Hamburger Kunsthalle
CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
St Nikolai Memorial
St Michael's Church
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Day 4 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Hamburg. 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.

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.

Day 5

Hamburg
Münster
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Drive 343 km, 3 hours 58 min

Schloss Bückeburg
Schloss Park
Osnabrück Zoo
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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 2 places, which are Bückeburg and Osnabrück. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Muenster, where will spend 1 night.

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

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

Day 6

Münster
Cologne
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Drive 252 km, 3 hours 31 min

Nordstern Park
Gasometer Oberhausen
Rheinaue
Schloss Drachenburg
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 4 destinations, including Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen, Bonn, and Königswinter. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Cologne, 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 Cologne. Cologne 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 Cologne's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 7

Cologne
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Drive 195 km, 2 hours 50 min

Cologne Chocolate Museum
Old Market
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Zoological Garden
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Dive into day 7 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Cologne. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Frankfurt, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

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

Day 8

Frankfurt
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Drive 9 km, 50 min

Palmengarten Frankfurt
Alte Oper
Römerberg
Iron Footbridge
Zoo Frankfurt
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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 Frankfurt.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 9

Frankfurt
Stuttgart
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Drive 216 km, 3 hours 24 min

Heidelberg Zoo
Neckarwiese (Heidelberg)
Old Bridge Heidelberg
Heidelberg Palace
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Your itinerary for day 9 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Heidelberg. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Stuttgart, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.

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

Day 10

Stuttgart
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 16 min

Mercedes-Benz Museum
Wilhelma
Schlossplatz
Nunos porsche Museum
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You have 1 night left in Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart'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 11

Stuttgart
Koblenz
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 47 min

Technic Museum Speyer
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Emperor William Memorial at Deutsches Eck
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On day 11 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Speyer and Koblenz are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Koblenz, 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 Koblenz. Koblenz 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 Koblenz's best restaurants.

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

Day 12

Koblenz
Essen
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Drive 218 km, 3 hours 1 min

Phantasialand
Brühl Castle
Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
Duisburg Zoo
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 12 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Brühl and Duisburg. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Essen, where will spend 1 night.

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

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.

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

Day 13

Essen
Hanover
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Drive 265 km, 3 hours 34 min

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein
Westfalenpark
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Dortmund Zoo
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On day 13 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Essen and Dortmund. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Hanover, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

Day 14

Hanover
Hamburg
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Drive 173 km, 2 hours 22 min

Markthalle
Herrenhäuser Gärten
Heide Park
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Dive into day 14 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Hanover and Wolterdingen. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Hamburg, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Day 15

Hamburg - Departure day
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Townhall
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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.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation. Elevate your style with pieces from high-end retail stores.

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.

Get instant confirmation

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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