Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Leipzig traveling east to Dresden, Cottbus, Berlin, Rostock, Stralsund, and Waren

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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 Leipzig, 1 night in Dresden, 1 night in Cottbus, 6 nights in Berlin, 1 night in Rostock, 1 night in Stralsund, and 1 night in Waren. 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 Leipzig, 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 Leipzig, Meissen, Moritzburg, Königstein, Dresden, Cottbus, Lehde - Lědy, Lübbenau/Spreewald, Berlin, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund, Sassnitz, Waren, and Potsdam, 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

Leipzig - Arrival day
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Marktplatz Leipzig
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Say hello to Leipzig! 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 Leipzig for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Leipzig 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 Leipzig. 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 Leipzig, 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

Leipzig
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Drive 16 km, 37 min

Wildpark Leipzig
Leipzig Panometer
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Botanical Garden Leipzig
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You’ll stay in Leipzig 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.

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Petersstraße, the top shopping destination in Leipzig. Browse local boutique shops and stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Petersstraße has to offer, including cafes, attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

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

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

Day 3

Leipzig
Dresden
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Drive 217 km, 3 hours 40 min

Albrechtsburg
Marktplatz
Moritzburg Castle
Königstein Fortress
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Meissen, Moritzburg, and Königstein. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Dresden, where will spend 1 night.

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

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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Dresden'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.

Day 4

Dresden
Cottbus - Chóśebuz
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Drive 136 km, 1 hour 52 min

Frauenkirche, Dresden
Brühl's Terrace
Semperoper
Zwinger
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Your itinerary for day 4 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Dresden. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Cottbus, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Cottbus, 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 Cottbus. 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!

Day 5

Cottbus - Chóśebuz
Berlin
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Drive 162 km, 3 hours 16 min

Spreeauen Park
Freilandmuseum Lehde
Spreewald-Museum
Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 4 destinations, including Cottbus, Lehde - Lědy, Lübbenau/Spreewald, and Lübben (Spreewald). When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Berlin, where you’ll be staying for 6 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 long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Berlin. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 6

Berlin
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Drive 7 km, 38 min

Victory Column
Großer Tiergarten
Neues Museum
Pergamon Museum
Mitte
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Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Leipzig. You’ll stay in Berlin for 5 nights 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 long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Berlin. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

Day 7

Berlin
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 14 min

Treptower Park
East Side Gallery
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Brandenburg Gate
Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
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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.

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

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

Day 8

Berlin
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Drive 16 km, 49 min

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche
Berlin Zoological Garden
Jewish Museum Berlin
Kurfürstendamm
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You have 3 nights left in Berlin. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Set aside time today to explore Kurfürstendamm, a standout street that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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.

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.

Berlin 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 Berlin.

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

Day 9

Berlin
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 21 min

Berlin Cathedral
DDR Museum
Fernsehturm Berlin
Alexanderplatz
Gardens of the World
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You’ll stay in Berlin 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 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!

Day 10

Berlin
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 11 min

Checkpoint Charlie
Topography of Terror
Charlottenburg Palace
Gardens of Charlottenburg Palace
Kreuzberg
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Day 10 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Leipzig. You’ll stay in Berlin 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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Berlin'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 11

Berlin
Rostock
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Drive 241 km, 3 hours 21 min

German Museum of Technology
Potsdamer Platz
Berliner Philharmonie
Mauerpark
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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. Berlin are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Rostock, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

Rostock 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 Rostock.

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

Day 12

Rostock
Stralsund
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Drive 297 km, 3 hours 29 min

Rostock Zoo
Warnemünde lighthouse
Schwerin Castle
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Rostock and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Stralsund, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Day 13

Stralsund
Waren (Müritz)
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Drive 245 km, 3 hours 59 min

Baumwipfelpfad im Naturerbe Zentrum Rügen
Jasmund National Park
Ostrügen
OZEANEUM Stralsund GmbH
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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 4 places, which are Prora, Sassnitz, Trips, and Stralsund. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Waren, where will spend 1 night.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Day 14

Waren (Müritz)
Leipzig
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Drive 337 km, 4 hours 19 min

Sanssouci Park
Sanssouci Palace
Museum Alexandrowka
Brandenburg Gate
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Potsdam. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Leipzig, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

Day 15

Leipzig - Departure day
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Demokratieglocke
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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. You can also browse through boutiques for stylish fashion choices. Savor your final moments in Germany at a cozy cafe while relaxing with a cup of coffee or tea.

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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