7-Day Germany Road Trip from Dortmund traveling south to Cologne, Koblenz, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt

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

Dortmund has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Hörde. This attraction is an ortsteil and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 693 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 Dortmund, Restaurant Namu. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund is 60 Seconds to Napoli. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,208 customers.

Locals recommend Zum Alten Markt as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,074 customers.

Dortmund also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Dortmund is Strobels Dortmund. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,913 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Dortmund and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Cologne. You will stay in Cologne for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Dortmund is the amazing German Football Museum. This attraction is a sport museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,266 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, DASA Working World Exhibition. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,991 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Dortmund is the outstanding Rombergpark Botanical Garden. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,382 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Dortmund 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 Cologne, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Craftbeer Corner Coeln, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

Locals also recommend Gruber's as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. Gruber's is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

After dinner, visit Toddy Tapper, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Alternatively, Gilden im Zims is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Cologne is the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,145 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cologne Cathedral, a popular attraction that receives around 5,000,000 yearly visitors. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Cologne is another excellent way to spend your new day in Germany. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Germany’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Germany’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Germany’s scenic spots.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Pegelhaus, one of the best restaurants in the city of Koblenz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 626 customers.

Locals also recommend Piper's Corner Celtic Irish Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Koblenz. Piper's Corner Celtic Irish Pub is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Koblenz is Mephisto. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 308 customers.

After dinner, visit Altes Brauhaus, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Koblenz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,349 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Stattstrand Koblenz. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

Alternatively, Irish Pub Koblenz is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Koblenz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,130 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Koblenz and embark on a scenic drive to Stuttgart, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Koblenz and Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Koblenz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Deutsches Eck. This attraction is a headland that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This attraction, a beloved fortress, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Koblenz is the stunning Schloss Koblenz. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,161 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Deutsches Eck. This attraction is a headland that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This fortress and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Speyer Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,839 visitors.

The lovely Technic Museum Speyer is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 23,618 visitors have left this museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Rhineland-Palatinate, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Stuttgart. When you arrive in Stuttgart 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 Carls Brauhaus. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,666 customers.

Locals also recommend ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart, another of the best restaurants in Stuttgart. ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers.

After dinner, visit Schwarz Weiß Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Stuttgart, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Schloßplatz. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.

Around 42,121 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Mercedes-Benz Museum's popularity, more than 876,109 people stop by Mercedes-Benz Museum to explore it.

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. 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 Heidelberg Palace for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 visitors.

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, African Queen Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Frankfurt, Der Fette Bulle. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Römerberg. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,079 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Iron Footbridge. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 visitors.

Palmengarten is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular botanical garden, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 18,771 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Alte Oper. This attraction is an amazing concert hall and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Frankfurt is another excellent way to spend your new day in Germany. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Germany’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Germany’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Germany’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Schloss Drachenburg for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,991 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant YUMINI, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,893 customers.

Locals also recommend FOOD BROTHER as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund. FOOD BROTHER is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,283 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund is Pfefferkorn Dortmund Hoher Wall. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.

After dinner, visit Wenkers am Markt, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dortmund. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tapas & More. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

Alternatively, Uncle Tom's is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dortmund. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Dortmund 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.

Westfalenpark is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Dortmund. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,013 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Dortmund at Atlantico Café before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,477 customers.

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