6-Day Germany Road Trip from Münster traveling north to Cologne and Bremen

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.

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 HANS IM GLÜCK - MÜNSTER Altstadt. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,397 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 Whisky Dungeon. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 580 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.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Germany!

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 Muenster’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Muenster, start your day with a visit to the amazing Phoenix-See. This much-appreciated lake and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,415 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Rombergpark Botanical Garden. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,635 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Westfalenpark to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Westfalenpark is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,264 visitors.

The lovely German Football Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,021 visitors have left this sports museum average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular LWL Industrial Museum Zollern. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,597 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Muenster 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.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 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 ONA MOR Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 3 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 Bremen. You will stay in Bremen for 2 nights. 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 Cologne Cathedral. As such, over 5,000,000 people visit Cologne Cathedral yearly. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 57,506 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Cologne Chocolate Museum. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 28,752 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Approximately 5,000,000 travelers come to Muenster every year to see the stunning Cologne Cathedral with their own eyes.

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 Bremen, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Paulaner's a der Schlachte, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bremen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,376 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Tendüre Bremen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bremen. Restaurant Tendüre Bremen is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,943 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bremen is Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,707 customers.

After dinner, visit Restaurant ELISA, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bremen. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,972 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like feldmann's Bierhaus. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bremen, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Bremen.

Today you'll explore the city of Muenster. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Schnoor. This incredible attraction is a street and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,412 visitors.

Town Musicians of Bremen is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Muenster. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,003 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Muenster is Rhododendron-Park Bremen. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,926 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Germany to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bremen.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bremen, like Restaurant ELISA. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,972 customers.

Feldmann's Bierhaus is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bremen. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Locals enjoy Paddy's Pit Irish Pub Bremen, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bremen. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,678 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bremen, Kaffeemühle (Mühle Am Wall) - Restaurant, Café, Bistro. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,588 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like wohnzimmer Bremen. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Germany!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Bremen and embark on a scenic drive to Muenster, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bremen and Bremerhaven 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 Bremen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Schnoor. This attraction is a street that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,412 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Town Musicians of Bremen. This attraction, a beloved literary work, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,003 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bremen is the stunning Rhododendron-Park Bremen. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,926 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Alter Hafen. This attraction is a harbor museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 183 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Schulschiff Deutschland. This full-rigged ship and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 434 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated German Emigration Center. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,310 visitors.

The lovely Historisches Museum Bremerhaven is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 641 visitors have left this museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bremerhaven, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Muenster. When you arrive in Muenster 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 Kleiner Kiepenkerl. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,869 customers.

Locals also recommend Großer Kiepenkerl Gasthaus, another of the best restaurants in Muenster. Großer Kiepenkerl Gasthaus is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,701 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gasthaus & Gaststätte Stuhlmacher. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,560 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Cavete Muenster to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Muenster, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Köpi Stuben | Gaststätte • Restaurant • Biergarten. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Köpi Stuben | Gaststätte • Restaurant • Biergarten has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 608 customers.

Haifischbar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 339 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 6 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.

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 Le Feu - Der Flammkuchen in Münster before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,391 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Cavete Muenster for your last chance at a meal in the city of Muenster. The Cavete Muenster restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Krawummel - different dining. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,245 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!