Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg im Breisgau, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Munich, Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Lindau, Ulm, and Würzburg

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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 Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg, Triberg im Schwarzwald, Hausach, Freiburg im Breisgau, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Donaustauf, Munich, Hohenschwangau, Horn, Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Lindau, Ulm, Würzburg, and Baden-Baden.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 2 nights in Karlsruhe, 1 night in Heidelberg, 1 night in Stuttgart, 1 night in Freiburg im Breisgau, 1 night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 1 night in Nuremberg, 1 night in Regensburg, 1 night in Munich, 1 night in Füssen, 1 night in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1 night in Lindau, 1 night in Ulm, and 1 night in Würzburg. 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 Karlsruhe, 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. Marienplatz and Neuschwanstein Castle are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg, Triberg im Schwarzwald, Hausach, Freiburg im Breisgau, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Donaustauf, Munich, Hohenschwangau, Horn, Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Lindau, Ulm, Würzburg, and Baden-Baden, 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

Day 1

  • Karlsruhe - Arrival day
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  • Kaiserstraße
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Say hello to Karlsruhe! 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 Karlsruhe for 1 night before you continue your adventure!

Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe, 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

  • Karlsruhe
  • Heidelberg
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Drive 61 km, 1 hour 38 min

  • Heidelberg Palace
  • Pharmacy Museum
  • Heidelberger Marktplatz
  • Old Bridge Heidelberg
  • Philosophers' Way
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Dive into day 2 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Heidelberg. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Heidelberg, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Heidelberg. 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 Heidelberg. 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 3

Day 3

  • Heidelberg
  • Stuttgart
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Drive 165 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Nunos porsche Museum
  • Schlossplatz
  • Stiftskirche, Stuttgart
  • Stuttgart TV Tower
  • Mercedes-Benz Museum
  • Frieden Church
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Stuttgart and Ludwigsburg. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart. Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Stuttgart
  • Freiburg im Breisgau
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Drive 218 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • Schwarzwaldmuseum
  • Triberg Waterfalls
  • Husen Castle
  • Freiburg Minster
  • Bertoldsbrunnen
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 4 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Triberg im Schwarzwald, Hausach, and Freiburg im Breisgau. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Freiburg im Breisgau, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Freiburg im Breisgau, 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 Freiburg im Breisgau, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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Drive 323 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Gallows Gate
  • Blade Gate
  • German Christmas Museum
  • Plönlein
  • Medieval Crime Museum
  • Town Hall
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

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

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Nuremberg
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Drive 97 km, 2 hours 11 min

  • Albrecht Dürer's House
  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • Nuremberg Zoo
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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. Nuremberg are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Nuremberg, 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 Nuremberg. Nuremberg offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Nuremberg
  • Regensburg
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Drive 135 km, 2 hours 37 min

  • Old Stone Bridge
  • Old Town Hall
  • St Peter Cathedral
  • Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady Regensburg
  • Fürstengarten
  • Walhalla
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Dive into day 7 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Regensburg, Donaustauf, and Reiflding. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Regensburg, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Regensburg
  • Munich
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Drive 144 km, 2 hours 22 min

  • English Garden
  • Nymphenburg Palace
  • Dianatempel
  • Marienplatz
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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 Munich. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Munich, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Munich
  • Füssen
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Drive 134 km, 2 hours 46 min

  • Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Marienbrücke
  • Hohenschwangau Castle
  • Königliche Kristall-Therme am Kurpark Schwangau
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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 2 places, which are Hohenschwangau and Horn. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Füssen, where will 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 Munich.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Füssen. Füssen 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 Füssen. 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!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Füssen
  • Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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Drive 121 km, 3 hours 53 min

  • Partnach Gorge
  • Seilbahn Zugspitze
  • Alpspix
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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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  • Lindau (Bodensee)
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Drive 156 km, 2 hours 43 min

  • New Lighthouse
  • Mangturm
  • Bayerischer Löwe Lindau
  • St. Stephan
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On day 11 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Lindau are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lindau, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Lindau (Bodensee)
  • Ulm
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Drive 130 km, 1 hour 47 min

  • Wiblingen Abbey
  • Tiergarten Ulm
  • Kunsthalle Weishaupt
  • Museum Ulm
  • Ulm Minster
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Ulm. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Ulm, 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 Ulm. Ulm offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Ulm 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 Ulm.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Ulm
  • Würzburg
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Drive 201 km, 3 hours 54 min

  • Käppele Sanctuary
  • Marienberg Fortress
  • Würzburger Cathedral
  • Würzburg Residence
  • Old Main Bridge
  • Four Tubes Fountain
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On day 13 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Würzburg. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Würzburg, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Würzburg
  • Karlsruhe
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Drive 270 km, 3 hours 35 min

  • Trinkhalle
  • The Baden-Baden Casino
  • Kur Park
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Baden-Baden. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Karlsruhe, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe. 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 15

Day 15

  • Karlsruhe - Departure day
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  • Marktplatz
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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.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices.

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.
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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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