7-Day Germany Road Trip from Frankfurt traveling south to Nuremberg, Munich, and Stuttgart
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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 2 nights in Frankfurt, 1 night in Nuremberg, 2 nights in Munich, and 1 night in Stuttgart, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich, and Stuttgart. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Germany you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Frankfurt, 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 English Garden and Olympiapark.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have 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. From the magnificent Marienplatz to the breathtaking Viktualienmarkt and Schloßplatz, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Mercedes-Benz Museum and learn more about the unique Heidelberg Palace to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich, and Stuttgart, 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. 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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Day 1 – Frankfurt - arrival day
Day 1 – Frankfurt - arrival day
- Frankfurt - Arrival day
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- Alte Oper
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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 7-day vacation in Germany!
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Day 2 – Frankfurt and Nuremberg
Day 2 – Frankfurt and Nuremberg
- Frankfurt
- Nuremberg
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Drive 233 km, 3 hours 8 min
- Römer
- Römerberg
- Iron Footbridge
- Palm Gardens
- Zoo Frankfurt
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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 Frankfurt and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Nuremberg. You will stay in Nuremberg for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Frankfurt is the amazing Römer. This attraction is a rathau that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,003 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible square, Römerberg. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,079 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Frankfurt is the outstanding Iron Footbridge. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 visitors.
The spectacular Palmengarten is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating botanical garden and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,771 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Frankfurt 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 Nuremberg, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After dinner, visit Finnegan's Harp Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nuremberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,140 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 3 – Nuremberg, Free State of Bavaria, and Munich
Day 3 – Nuremberg, Free State of Bavaria, and Munich
- Nuremberg
- Munich
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Drive 184 km, 2 hours 43 min
- Schöner Brunnen
- Nuremberg Castle
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Nuremberg and embark on a scenic drive to Munich, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Schöner Brunnen. This attraction is a well that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,230 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Nuremberg Castle. This attraction, a beloved castle, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 36,364 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Nuremberg is the stunning Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This military museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,510 visitors.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Nuremberg Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 36,364 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This military museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,510 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This cemetery and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,421 visitors.
We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Schneider Bräuhaus München. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9,282 customers.
Locals also recommend Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH, another of the best restaurants in Munich. Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.
After dinner, visit Hofbräuhaus München to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Munich, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 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!
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Day 4 – Munich
Day 4 – Munich
- Munich
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 12 min
- Eisbachwelle
- English Garden
- BMW Museum
- BMW Welt
- Olympiapark
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On day 4 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Munich. You’ll stay in Munich for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.
We recommend you stay at the Hotel Europa, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Munich. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,763 guests.
The best luxury hotel option in the city of Munich is the 5-star Hyperion Hotel München. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,564 guests.
One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Munich is the 3-star Motel One München-Parkstadt Schwabing. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,420 guests.
Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.
You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Eisbachwelle. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,704 visitors.
English Garden is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,263 visitors.
One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary BMW Museum. This automobile museum gets more than 250,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 34,819 reviews.
As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible BMW Welt. Up to 3,000,000 people visit this attraction every year. Around 31,532 visitors have given this music venue an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Olympiapark. Olympiapark is a popular olympic park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 67,532 travelers.
Come to Munich prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Munich.
After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich.
We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ratskeller München, after your day of exploring the city of Munich. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,121 customers.
Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom is another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.
Locals recommend Schneider Bräuhaus München, one of the best bars in the city of Munich, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich, Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.
Kilians Irish Pub is also one of the best bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,188 customers.
It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.
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Day 5 – Munich and Stuttgart
Day 5 – Munich and Stuttgart
- Munich
- Stuttgart
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Drive 224 km, 3 hours 13 min
- Marienplatz
- Victuals Market
- Deutsches Museum
- Karlsplatz (Stachus)
- Nymphenburg Palace
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Munich. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Stuttgart. You’ll stay in Stuttgart for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Munich’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Munich, start your day with a visit to the amazing Marienplatz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,399 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Viktualienmarkt. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 57,932 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Deutsches Museum to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Deutsches Museum is a national museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,244 visitors. Every year, around 1,250,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.
The lovely Stachus is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 24,450 visitors have left this square 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 Nymphenburg Palace. This attraction is a summer residence rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 30,967 reviews.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Munich has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Stuttgart. Stuttgart 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 Carls Brauhaus. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 6,666 reviews.
The remarkable ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart is another top restaurant in Stuttgart we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Stuttgart, the fantastic Schwarz Weiß Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!
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Day 6 – Stuttgart, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt
Day 6 – Stuttgart, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt
- Stuttgart
- Heidelberg
- Frankfurt
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Drive 227 km, 3 hours 21 min
- Schloßplatz
- Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Wilhelma
- Heidelberg Palace
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!
One of the best places to visit is the amazing Schloßplatz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.
You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mercedes-Benz Museum, a popular attraction that receives around 876,109 yearly visitors. This automobile museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42,121 visitors.
Joining a top-rated tour in Stuttgart 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 Heidelberg Palace for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 visitors.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Frankfurt.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Klosterhof, one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.
Locals also 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 Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 7 – Frankfurt - departure day
Day 7 – Frankfurt - departure day
- Frankfurt - Departure day
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- Nizza
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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 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!
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