4-Day Germany road trip Starting from Frankfurt to Cologne

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Frankfurt has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Alte Oper. This attraction is a concert hall and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt, African Queen Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

Frankfurt also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt is Der Fette Bulle. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt is o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 4-day vacation in Germany!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Frankfurt. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cologne. You’ll stay in Cologne for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Frankfurt’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Frankfurt, start your day with a visit to the amazing Römer. This much-appreciated rathaus and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,003 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Römerberg. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,079 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Iron Footbridge to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Iron Footbridge is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 visitors.

The lovely Palmengarten is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 18,771 visitors have left this botanical garden average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Frankfurt has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cologne. Cologne offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,165 reviews.

The remarkable Gruber's is another top restaurant in Cologne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cologne, the fantastic Toddy Tapper. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Gilden im Zims. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Cologne today is Cologne Cathedral. This excellent attraction is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors. Each year, Cologne Cathedral attracts over 5,000,000 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum, an outstanding museum, in the city of Cologne. Around 36,145 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Germany, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Germany. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Nürburgring for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,984 visitors.

This outstanding headland has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,451 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Frankfurt.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt, Restaurant Klosterhof. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.

Locals recommend Gaststätte Atschel as one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. Gaststätte Atschel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Frankfurt, Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany with a toast!

Day 4 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Frankfurt before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Nizza is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Frankfurt. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,147 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Frankfurt and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Germany.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Frankfurt at Zum Gemalten Haus before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,641 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Frankfurt. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Germany!