Two-Week Relaxed Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Hanover to Berlin and Hamburg

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Set out on this 15-day relaxed road trip in Germany, where Hanover, Laatzen, Potsdam, Berlin, Hamburg, and Wolterdingen offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Germany, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Hanover, 5 nights in Berlin, and 5 nights in Hamburg, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Germany.

Your journey starts in Hanover, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-day relaxed road trip in Germany to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Germany already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Alexanderplatz and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Brandenburg Gate.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Germany road trip itinerary for 15 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Germany.

If you want to make your 15-day relaxed self-drive tour in Germany even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Germany includes 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 15-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Germany today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Hanover - Arrival day
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  • Opernplatz
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Your relaxed road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Hanover, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Hanover and begin your adventure in Germany.

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

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Hanover.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Germany. Enjoy your first taste of Hanover as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Hanover
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Drive 16 km, 51 min

  • Hanover Zoo
  • Eilenriede City Forest
  • SEA LIFE Hannover
  • Berggarten Hannover
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Hanover. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Hanover that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Hanover has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Hanover’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Germany.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Germany.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Hanover
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Herrenhäuser Gärten
  • Markthalle
  • Maschpark
  • Landesmuseum Hannover
  • Hanover Fairground
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Germany, you’ll explore the area around Hanover, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Hanover will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Germany.

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

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Germany.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Germany.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Hanover
  • Berlin
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Drive 292 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Neues Palais in Potsdam
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Brandenburg Gate
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Day 4 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Germany lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Berlin, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 5 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Germany as you make your way to Berlin. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Berlin has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Berlin. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Berlin
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 8 min

  • Treptower Park
  • East Side Gallery
  • Alexanderplatz
  • DDR Museum
  • Berlin Cathedral
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Germany more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Berlin, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Berlin and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Germany. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Germany tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 44 min

  • Gardens of the World
  • Volkspark Friedrichshain
  • Pergamon Museum
  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Mauerpark
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Germany. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Germany. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Berlin, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Berlin.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Germany.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
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Drive 9 km, 48 min

  • German Museum of Technology
  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • Topography of Terror
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • Berliner Philharmonie
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Germany makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Germany also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Berlin. The bars in Berlin make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Germany!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Berlin
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Drive 12 km, 45 min

  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Victory Column
  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche
  • Berlin Zoological Garden
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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 Berlin.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Hanover. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Hanover that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Germany, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Berlin.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Berlin.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Berlin
  • Hamburg
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Drive 290 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag
  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Gardens of Charlottenburg Palace
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Day 9 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Germany offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Hamburg for 5 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Hamburg. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Hamburg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Germany.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Germany.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Hamburg
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • International Maritime Museum Hamburg
  • Elbphilharmonie
  • Rickmer Rickmers
  • St. Pauli Piers
  • Elbe Tunnel
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Germany more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring the food culture in Hamburg offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Hamburg
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Drive 5 km, 58 min

  • Hamburg Dungeon
  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • St Nikolai Memorial
  • Townhall
  • Hamburg State Opera
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Germany. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Hamburg has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Hamburg. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Hamburg
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • Tierpark Hagenbeck
  • Stadtpark
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
  • CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
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Germany makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Germany also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Hamburg, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Germany.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Hamburg
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • St Michael's Church
  • Panoptikum
  • Planten un Blomen
  • Altonaer Volkspark
  • Loki Schmidt Garden Botanical of University Hamburg
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Hanover. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Hanover that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Germany. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Hamburg, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Hamburg!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Hamburg
  • Hanover
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Drive 180 km, 2 hours 47 min

  • Lüneburg Heath
  • Heide Park
  • KRAKE
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip across Germany offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Hanover, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Hanover. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Germany.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Germany, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Hanover.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Hanover.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Germany.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Hanover - Departure day
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  • Schillerdenkmal
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Day 15 of your relaxed road trip in Germany is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-day relaxed road trip in Germany is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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