Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Nuremberg traveling north to Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, and Stuttgart

1 / 117
Photo of Maxbrucke or Maxbruecke is an arch bridge over the Pegnitz river in the old town of Nuremberg.
Perfect travel plans
Everything included
Fully customizable

Description

Included

Flights
Hotel
Select dates
Car rental
Select dates
Tours & tickets
Select dates
Travel plan
From A to Z
Travel agent
24/7 fast service

Description

Explore the best of Germany on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Nuremberg, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, Behringen, Dortmund, Cologne, Brühl, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Keldung, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Sinsheim, Pforzheim, and Stuttgart.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 2 nights in Nuremberg, 1 night in Leipzig, 4 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Hamburg, 1 night in Dortmund, 2 nights in Frankfurt, 1 night in Karlsruhe, and 1 night in Stuttgart. 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 Nuremberg, 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 Nuremberg, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, Behringen, Dortmund, Cologne, Brühl, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Keldung, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Sinsheim, Pforzheim, and Stuttgart, 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!

Read more

Travel details

Set your travel details to find the best price

Flights

Round trip
Round trip
Travel dates

Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Compare and choose from the best flights to Nuremberg

Car

Choose from the best car rental deals or see all options

Driver’s age is 30 - 65
I live in
Pick-up: 10:00
Drop-off: 10:00

Personalize your itinerary

Customize tours under each day and destination

Day 1

Day 1

  • Nuremberg - Arrival day
  • More
  • Schöner Brunnen
  • More

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach Nuremberg and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 1 night and explore what to see in Nuremberg, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg, 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!

Read more
Day 2

Day 2

  • Nuremberg
  • Leipzig
  • More

Drive 287 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Albrecht Dürer's House
  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • More

Your itinerary for day 2 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Nuremberg. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Leipzig, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Leipzig, 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 Leipzig, 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!

Read more
Day 3

Day 3

  • Leipzig
  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 309 km, 3 hours 55 min

  • Marktplatz Leipzig
  • Zwinger
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
  • More

Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Leipzig and Dresden. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Berlin, where you'll spend 4 nights.

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

Read more
Day 4

Day 4

  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 11 km, 46 min

  • East Side Gallery
  • DDR Museum
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • More

You’ll stay in Berlin for 3 nights.

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.

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.

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

Read more
Day 5

Day 5

  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 7 km, 59 min

  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • Topography of Terror
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • German Museum of Technology
  • Kreuzberg
  • More

You have 2 nights left in Berlin. 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.

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

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

Read more
Day 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
  • More

Drive 14 km, 46 min

  • Berlin Zoological Garden
  • Fernsehturm Berlin
  • Alexanderplatz
  • Mitte
  • Kurfürstendamm
  • More

Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Nuremberg. 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.

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.

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.

Read more
Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
  • Hamburg
  • More

Drive 294 km, 3 hours 43 min

  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Victory Column
  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • More

On day 7 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 Hamburg, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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.

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.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Read more
Day 8

Day 8

  • Hamburg
  • More

Drive 8 km, 38 min

  • St. Pauli Piers
  • Elbe Tunnel
  • Elbphilharmonie
  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • Hamburg Dungeon
  • More

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

Read more
Day 9

Day 9

  • Hamburg
  • Dortmund
  • More

Drive 362 km, 4 hours 9 min

  • Planten un Blomen
  • Behringer Heide
  • More

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 Hamburg and Behringen. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Dortmund, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Dortmund, 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 Dortmund. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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.

Read more
Day 10

Day 10

  • Dortmund
  • Frankfurt
  • More

Drive 324 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Old Market
  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Phantasialand
  • More

On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Cologne and Brühl. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Frankfurt, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt.

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

Read more
Day 11

Day 11

  • Frankfurt
  • More

Drive 321 km, 4 hours 29 min

  • Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  • Emperor William Memorial at Deutsches Eck
  • Eltz Castle
  • More

On day 11 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Koblenz and Keldung. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Frankfurt, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Frankfurt and your accommodation.

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

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

Read more
Day 12

Day 12

  • Frankfurt
  • Karlsruhe
  • More

Drive 156 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Römerberg
  • Iron Footbridge
  • Heidelberg Palace
  • More

Your itinerary for day 12 of your road trip in Germany includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Frankfurt and Heidelberg. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Karlsruhe, 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 Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

Read more
Day 13

Day 13

  • Karlsruhe
  • Stuttgart
  • More

Drive 201 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Technikmuseum Sinsheim
  • Gasometer Pforzheim
  • Wildpark Pforzheim
  • More

Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Sinsheim and Pforzheim. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Stuttgart, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Read more
Day 14

Day 14

  • Stuttgart
  • Nuremberg
  • More

Drive 221 km, 3 hours

  • Schlossplatz
  • Mercedes-Benz Museum
  • Wilhelma
  • Nunos porsche Museum
  • More

On day 14 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Stuttgart are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Nuremberg, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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

Read more
Day 15

Day 15

  • Nuremberg - Departure day
  • More
  • Brunnen
  • More

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!

Read more

How it works

Book your journey with Europe’s biggest travel platform—expert itineraries, instant confirmation, and full flexibility with 24/7 support.

Secure your spot
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.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.
Secure your spot
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.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

We guarantee

Your trip is protected, personalized, and priced right. No surprises, no stress.

Similar travel packages

Discover other popular vacations in Germany

Link to appstore phone
Install Europe’s biggest travel app

Download Europe’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place

Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Europe’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.