5-Day Germany Road Trip from Muenster traveling south to Düsseldorf and Cologne

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

Muenster has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stadthafen. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,689 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 Muenster, Namaste | Indisches Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 662 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster is Restaurant Ackermann. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Locals recommend Altes Gasthaus Leve as one of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,404 customers.

Muenster also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Muenster is HANS IM GLÜCK - MÜNSTER Altstadt. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,397 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Muenster is Gasthaus & Gaststätte Stuhlmacher. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,560 customers.

Locals also enjoy Cavete Muenster. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Germany!

Day 2 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Muenster and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Düsseldorf. You will stay in Düsseldorf for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Muenster is the amazing Schlossplatz. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,344 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible château, Schloss Münster. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,054 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Muenster is the outstanding Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,644 visitors.

The spectacular Vogelschutzgebiet 'Rieselfelder Münster' is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating special protection area and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,252 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,522 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Muenster by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Germany. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Düsseldorf, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Takumi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,216 customers.

Locals also recommend BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf as one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,673 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf is HeimWerk Altstadt. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,167 customers.

After dinner, visit Uerige, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Düsseldorf. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,926 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Palito Restaurant Düsseldorf. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,493 customers.

Alternatively, Im Goldenen Kessel is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Düsseldorf. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,336 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Dusseldorf and embark on a scenic drive to Cologne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dusseldorf and Brühl before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Dusseldorf. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Tiger & Turtle. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,589 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Duisburg Inner Harbour. This attraction, a beloved inland port, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,446 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dusseldorf is the stunning Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,545 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated zoo in Dusseldorf. The popular Duisburg Zoo is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 20,891 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

Wave goodbye to Duisburg and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Brühl has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Phantasialand. This attraction is an amusement park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 87,903 visitors. Around 1,750,000 people visit Phantasialand every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Brühl, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Cologne. When you arrive in Cologne you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Bei Oma Kleinmann. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,597 customers.

Locals also recommend Craftbeer Corner Coeln, another of the best restaurants in Cologne. Craftbeer Corner Coeln is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gruber's. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Toddy Tapper to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Cologne, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Gilden im Zims is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Germany, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Cologne and the city of Bonn. You’ll stay in Muenster for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Cologne today is Cologne Chocolate Museum. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,145 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cologne Cathedral, an outstanding catholic cathedral, in the city of Cologne. Around 68,667 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Cologne Cathedral's popularity, more than 5,000,000 people stop by Cologne Cathedral to explore it.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Cologne is Cologne Zoological Garden. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

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 Rheinaue for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Bonn. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,075 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster, HOCHSTAPLER. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,415 customers.

Locals recommend Kleiner Kiepenkerl as one of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster. Kleiner Kiepenkerl is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,869 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster is BRASSERIE Münster. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,221 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Muenster, LuMina | Café • Bar • Restaurant. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Spooky's. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 643 customers.

Köpi Stuben | Gaststätte • Restaurant • Biergarten is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Muenster. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 608 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Muenster 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.

Kiepenkerl-Denkmal is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Muenster. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 385 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Muenster at Großer Kiepenkerl Gasthaus before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,701 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Feu - Der Flammkuchen in Münster for your last chance at a meal in the city of Muenster. The Le Feu - Der Flammkuchen in Münster restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,391 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Jo's Drübbelken. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

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