7-Day Germany Road Trip from Hanover traveling south to Kassel, Frankfurt, Bernkastel-Kues, and Cologne

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

Hanover has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Masch Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,338 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 Hanover, Meteora. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,756 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hanover is Al-dar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,837 customers.

Locals recommend Pier 51 Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hanover. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,154 customers.

Hanover also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Hanover is Beef and Reef. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 816 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Hanover is Bavarium Hannover. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,434 customers.

Locals also enjoy Dublin Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,742 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 Hanover and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Kassel. You will stay in Kassel for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Hanover is the amazing Market Church. This attraction is a church building that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,589 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Markthalle Hannover. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,854 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Hanover is the outstanding Herrenhausen Gardens. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,891 visitors.

The spectacular Hanover Zoo is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating zoo and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 26,506 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try El Erni, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kassel. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,367 customers.

Locals also recommend MarrakecH as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kassel. MarrakecH is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 763 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kassel is Eckstein. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,211 customers.

After dinner, visit Café Hurricane e. K. , which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kassel. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,308 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gasthaus Helleberg. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,250 customers.

Alternatively, Eberts is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kassel. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,187 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 Kassel and embark on a scenic drive to Frankfurt, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kassel 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 Kassel. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Heidelberg Palace. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 53,614 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Heidelberger Marktplatz. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,577 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Kassel is the stunning Old Bridge Heidelberg. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,247 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Im Herzen Afrikas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,979 customers.

Locals also recommend African Queen Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Frankfurt. African Queen Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Oosten. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,068 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Kiwi’s - Café, Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Frankfurt, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,500 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Der Fette Bulle. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Der Fette Bulle has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

O'reilly's Irish pubs 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 4,367 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 through Germany is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Frankfurt and the city of Nürburg. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Frankfurt 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 must-see tourist destination 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 in the city of Frankfurt. This well-known attraction, a spectacular botanical garden, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 18,771 reviews.

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 Nürburgring in the city of Nürburg for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,984 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Zylinderhaus Museum für Oldtimer und Technik, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bernkastel-Kues. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,258 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Alt Bernkastel as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bernkastel-Kues. Restaurant Alt Bernkastel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bernkastel-Kues is Burgruine Landshut. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,647 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Bernkastel-Kues 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 Bernkastel-Kues and Keldung 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 Bernkastel-Kues. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Deutsches Eck. This attraction, a beloved headland, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Koblenz 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 Keldung has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Eltz Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,689 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Keldung, 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Cologne. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Hanover. You’ll stay in Hanover for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cologne’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cologne, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,145 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cologne Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 68,667 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Cologne Cathedral welcomes 5,000,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Cologne Zoological Garden to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Cologne Zoological Garden is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cologne has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Hanover. Hanover 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 BLOCK HOUSE Am Aegi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,797 reviews.

The remarkable Broyhan Haus is another top restaurant in Hanover we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,679 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous BLOCK HOUSE Am Thielenplatz is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,505 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hanover, the fantastic Teestübchen Café & Teehandel. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,361 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful 6 Sinne Sky Bar and Restaurant. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,028 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Cafe Mezzo. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,998 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

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

Opernplatz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Hanover. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 593 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Hanover at Ristorante Tesoro before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,174 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Masa Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Hanover. The Masa Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 929 customers.

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