8-Day Germany Road Trip from Berlin to Naumburg, Munich, and Chemnitz
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 3 nights in Berlin, 1 night in Naumburg (Saale), 2 nights in Munich, and 1 night in Chemnitz, 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, Naumburg, Nuremberg, Munich, Schwangau, Chemnitz, and Dresden. We'll help you experience the best 8 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. From the magnificent Marienplatz to the breathtaking English Garden and Olympiapark, 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. As you hit the open road and drive through Berlin, Naumburg, Nuremberg, Munich, Schwangau, Chemnitz, and Dresden, 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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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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Day 1 – Berlin - arrival day
Day 1 – Berlin - arrival day
- Berlin - Arrival day
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- Checkpoint Charlie
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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 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Berlin 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 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 8-day vacation in Germany!
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Day 2 – Berlin
Day 2 – Berlin
- Berlin
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Drive 13 km, 40 min
- Berlin Zoological Garden
- Großer Tiergarten
- Brandenburg Gate
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Potsdamer Platz
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 2 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 Großer Tiergarten. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,647 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin is the spectacular Brandenburg Gate. This attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 137,566 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This holocaust memorial has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,805 visitors.
Potsdamer Platz is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This square is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 51,421 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.
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 and Naumburg (Saale)
Day 3 – Berlin and Naumburg (Saale)
- Berlin
- Naumburg
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 16 min
- Alexanderplatz
- East Side Gallery
- Berlin Cathedral
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Charlottenburg Palace
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Berlin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Naumburg (Saale). You’ll stay in Naumburg (Saale) 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 Alexanderplatz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 184,805 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Berlin Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 31,281 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Berlin Wall Memorial to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Berlin Wall Memorial is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,668 visitors.
The lovely Charlottenburg Palace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 22,052 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.5 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 Naumburg (Saale). Naumburg (Saale) offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!
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Day 4 – Nuremberg and Munich
Day 4 – Nuremberg and Munich
- Nuremberg
- Munich
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Drive 420 km, 4 hours 59 min
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Nuremberg Castle
- Schöner Brunnen
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Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Naumburg (Saale) 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 Naumburg (Saale) and 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 Naumburg (Saale). When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Naumburg Cathedral. This attraction is a lutheran cathedral that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,500 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Sport- und Freizeitbad bulabana. This attraction, a beloved amusement park, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,161 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Naumburg (Saale) is the stunning Naumburger Straßenbahn GmbH. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 312 visitors.
Wave goodbye to Berlin 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 Nuremberg has to offer.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This attraction is a military museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,678 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Nuremberg Castle. This castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,052 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Schöner Brunnen. This well and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,747 visitors.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Nuremberg, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Munich. When you arrive in Munich 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 Hofbräuhaus München. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 65,884 customers.
Locals also recommend Schneider Bräuhaus München, another of the best restaurants in Munich. Schneider Bräuhaus München is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.
After dinner, visit Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Munich, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 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 5 – Schwangau and Munich
Day 5 – Schwangau and Munich
- Munich
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Drive 264 km, 4 hours 8 min
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Marienplatz
- Victuals Market
- English Garden
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At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Munich, where you'll stay for 1 night more.
One of the best travel destinations is Marienplatz. This amazing attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 98,402 visitors.
Victuals Market is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Victuals Market has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 54,246 visitors.
To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit English Garden. This outstanding attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 57,306 visitors.
You can also make your new day in Germany more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Germany’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.
When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Munich.
When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ratskeller München. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,121 customers.
Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich is Kilians Irish Pub. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,188 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Munich, Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.
Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Munich!
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Day 6 – Munich and Chemnitz
Day 6 – Munich and Chemnitz
- Munich
- Chemnitz
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Drive 393 km, 4 hours 20 min
- Karlsplatz (Stachus)
- Olympiapark
- BMW Museum
- BMW Welt
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Day 6 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 Berlin and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Chemnitz. You will stay in Chemnitz for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Berlin is the amazing Stachus. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,981 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible olympic park, Olympiapark. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,982 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Berlin is the outstanding BMW Museum. This popular automobile museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,365 visitors.
The spectacular BMW Welt is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating music venue and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 28,049 visitors. In addition, approximately 3,000,000 travelers visit this popular site annually.
You can make the most of your new day in Berlin 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 Chemnitz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try City Pub Chemnitz, one of the best restaurants in the city of Chemnitz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.
Locals also recommend Imagine Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Chemnitz. Imagine Pub is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Chemnitz is WOODS Bar Chemnitz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 284 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 7 – Dresden, Brandenburg, and Berlin
Day 7 – Dresden, Brandenburg, and Berlin
- Dresden
- Potsdam
- Berlin
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Drive 326 km, 4 hours 14 min
- Zwinger
- Church of Our Lady
- Augustus Bridge
- Sanssouci Park
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Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz and Dresden 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 Chemnitz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Water castle Klaffenbach. This attraction is a water castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,413 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Chemnitz Zoo. This attraction, a beloved zoo, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 4,628 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Chemnitz is the stunning Karl Marx Monument. This sculpture and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,676 visitors.
Wave goodbye to Berlin 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 Dresden has to offer.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Zwinger. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 44,348 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Church of Our Lady. This church building and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 26,184 reviews.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Dresden, 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 Restaurant Nolle. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,696 customers.
Locals also recommend Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe, another of the best restaurants in Berlin. Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.
After dinner, visit Berlin Icebar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Berlin, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.
Mikkeller Berlin 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 1,202 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 8 – Berlin - departure day
Day 8 – Berlin - departure day
- Berlin - Departure day
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- Gendarmenmarkt
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Day 8 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.
Gendarmenmarkt is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Berlin. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,595 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Berlin and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Germany.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Berlin at Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie for your last chance at a meal in the city of Berlin. The Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,228 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Flamingo Fresh Food Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.
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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