7-Day Germany Road Trip around Berlin to Magdeburg

beautiful view of historic Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) at famous Museumsinsel (Museum Island) with excursion boat on Spree river in beautiful sunset in summer, Berlin.
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Summary

Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Germany.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Germany. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 5 nights in Berlin and 1 night in Magdeburg, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Berlin and Magdeburg. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Germany you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Berlin, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Germany, including the stunning Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We've handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Germany. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Berlin and Magdeburg, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Germany. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Germany.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Germany. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Germany.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Germany.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Germany has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Germany. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Germany extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Germany fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Germany today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Berlin cityscape with Berlin cathedral and Television tower, Germany.Berlin / 5 nights
Potsdam - city in GermanyPotsdam
Magdeburg - city in GermanyMagdeburg / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Berlin skyline with famous TV tower at Alexanderplatz  at sunset, Germany.Alexanderplatz
Photo of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on a sunny day, Germany.Brandenburg Gate
Checkpoint CharlieCheckpoint Charlie
Photo of Stone elephants and the arch on the entrance to the Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany, the biggest zoo in the world by amount of species.Berlin Zoological Garden
Photo of panoramic view at the Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany.Potsdamer Platz
Photo of Graffiti at the East Side Gallery in Berlin, Germany, the East Side Gallery is the longest preserved stretch of the Berlin wall.East Side Gallery
Photo of Holocaust Memorial Berlin Germany Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Germany.Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Photo of Berlin Wall Memorial in Germany.Berlin Wall Memorial
Berliner dom at day, Berlin, GermanyBerlin Cathedral
Photo of beautiful view of Chinese House in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany.Sanssouci Park
Großer TiergartenGroßer Tiergarten
photo of Sanssouci Palace, the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin, Potsdam, Germany.Sanssouci
Charlottenburg PalaceCharlottenburg Palace
Treptower ParkTreptower Park
photo of view of Tier-, Freizeit- und Saurierpark Germendorf, Germendorf, Germany.Tier-, Freizeit- und Saurierpark Germendorf
photo of view of The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at sunrise, GermanyBrandenburg Gate
Memorial and Museum SachsenhausenMemorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
New Palace (Neues Palais) in Sanssouci park in spring, Potsdam, GermanyNeues Palais in Potsdam
Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
photo of view of Grotto in Autumn in the Park Neuer Garten, Potsdam, the Capital City of Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany.New Garden
Exterior view from the southwestBiosphäre Potsdam
Potsdamer forest and Havelseengebiet
Biosphäre PotsdamVolkspark Potsdam

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 7

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Economy
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Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

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No

Round trip
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Round trip
Economy

Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Berlin - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Berlin - arrival day

  • Berlin - Arrival day
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  • Brandenburg Gate
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 5 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Berlin has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Brandenburg Gate. This attraction is a triumphal arch and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 137,566 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 Berlin, Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

Locals recommend BrewDog Berlin Mitte as one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 customers.

Berlin also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Berlin is LIMONADIER Cocktailbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Germany!

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Day 2 – Berlin

Day 2

Day 2 – Berlin

  • Berlin
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Drive 22 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Treptower Park
  • East Side Gallery
  • Alexanderplatz
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Berlin Wall Memorial
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Berlin by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Berlin. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Berlin, like the extraordinary Alexanderplatz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 184,805 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin is the spectacular Berlin Cathedral. This attraction is a lutheran cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 31,281 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Berlin Wall Memorial. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,668 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin.

Your discovery of Berlin does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Berlin on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Germany, be sure to eat at Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Berlin is the popular Zur Gerichtslaube. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, KASCHK by BRLO is one of the best bars in the city of Berlin for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.

Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Berlin!

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Day 3 – Berlin

Day 3

Day 3 – Berlin

  • Berlin
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Berlin Zoological Garden
  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • More

Day 3 of your road trip across Germany is another day in the magnificent Berlin. You now have 3 nights left in Berlin. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Berlin offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Berlin is the stunning Charlottenburg Palace. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,052 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Großer Tiergarten in the city of Berlin. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,647 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin is the incredible Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This attraction is a holocaust memorial and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,805 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Potsdamer Platz. This square and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 51,421 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Berlin you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Berlin has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin, Restaurant Nolle. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,696 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Berlin that locals enjoy, eat at Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, Berlin Icebar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Berlin, we recommend the cocktails at Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Berlin is Mikkeller Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Berlin!

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Day 4 – Brandenburg and Berlin

Day 4

Day 4 – Brandenburg and Berlin

  • Potsdam
  • Berlin
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Drive 160 km, 2 hours 58 min

  • Tier-, Freizeit- und Saurierpark Germendorf
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Potsdamer forest and Havelseengebiet
  • More

You still have 2 nights left in Berlin.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Brandenburg Gate. This incredible attraction is a triumphal arch and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,052 visitors.

Potsdamer forest and Havelseengebiet is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,794 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 Berlin.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin, like Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Berlin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,228 customers.

Locals enjoy Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Berlin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, Green Door Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 674 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Vincent Piano Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 676 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Brandenburg and Magdeburg

Day 5

Day 5 – Brandenburg and Magdeburg

  • Potsdam
  • Magdeburg
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Drive 222 km, 3 hours 29 min

  • Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
  • Sanssouci
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Neues Palais in Potsdam
  • More

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Magdeburg. You’ll stay in Magdeburg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Berlin’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Berlin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,199 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Sanssouci. This palace and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,310 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Sanssouci Park to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Sanssouci Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,145 visitors.

The lovely Neues Palais in Potsdam is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,763 visitors have left this palace average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Berlin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Magdeburg. Magdeburg 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 BERNER & BROWN - Tapas • Bar • Cavaria • Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 668 reviews.

The remarkable Datsche is another top restaurant in Magdeburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 718 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Sen Viet BBQ & Soup is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 669 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Magdeburg, the fantastic La Bodega Magdeburg. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,962 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

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Day 6 – Brandenburg and Berlin

Day 6

Day 6 – Brandenburg and Berlin

  • Potsdam
  • Berlin
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Drive 327 km, 4 hours 30 min

  • Biosphäre Potsdam
  • Volkspark Potsdam
  • New Garden
  • Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Magdeburg and embark on a scenic drive to Berlin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Magdeburg and Brandenburg 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 Magdeburg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Zoologischer Garten Magdeburg. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 8,960 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Cathedral of Magdeburg. This attraction, a beloved cathedral, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,989 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Magdeburg is the stunning Elbauenpark. This amusement park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,076 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Biosphäre Potsdam. This attraction is a palm house that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,844 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible New Garden. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,620 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,303 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Brandenburg, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Berlin. When you arrive in Berlin 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 Vincent Piano Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 676 customers.

Locals also recommend Tausend, another of the best restaurants in Berlin. Tausend is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 614 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Zille-Stube. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 552 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Victoria Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Berlin, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 720 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Berliner Fernsehturm. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Berliner Fernsehturm has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 34,841 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!

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Day 7 – Berlin - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Berlin - departure day

  • Berlin - Departure day
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  • Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 7 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Berlin 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 Berlin and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Germany.

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

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