One-Week Germany Road Trip from Dortmund to Brunswick, Berlin, and Hamburg
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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 2 nights in Dortmund, 1 night in Brunswick, 3 nights in Berlin, and 1 night in Hamburg, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Dortmund, Brunswick, Berlin, and Hamburg. We'll help you experience the best 8 days in Germany you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Dortmund, 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 Potsdamer Platz.
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 Checkpoint Charlie to the breathtaking Alexanderplatz and Miniatur Wunderland, 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 Dortmund, Brunswick, Berlin, and Hamburg, 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. 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 – Dortmund - arrival day
Day 1 – Dortmund - arrival day
- Dortmund - Arrival day
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- Hörde
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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 8-day vacation in Germany!
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Day 2 – Dortmund and Brunswick
Day 2 – Dortmund and Brunswick
- Dortmund
- Brunswick
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Drive 296 km, 4 hours
- German Football Museum
- Rombergpark Botanical Garden
- Dortmund Zoo
- Alte Körne
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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 Dortmund and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Brunswick. You will stay in Brunswick 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 must-see tourist destination, Rombergpark Botanical Garden. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,382 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Dortmund is the outstanding Alte Körne. This popular naturschutzgebiet and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 306 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 Brunswick, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Steak House El Gaucho Inh. Eduard Varga, one of the best restaurants in the city of Brunswick. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,447 customers.
Locals also recommend Hanayuki Sushi Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brunswick. Hanayuki Sushi Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 722 customers.
After dinner, visit Soldekk, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Brunswick. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,308 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 3 – Potsdam and Berlin
Day 3 – Potsdam and Berlin
- Potsdam
- Berlin
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Drive 238 km, 3 hours 42 min
- Neues Palais in Potsdam
- Sanssouci Park
- Sanssouci
- Brandenburg Gate
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Brunswick and embark on a scenic drive to Berlin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Brunswick 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 Brunswick. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Brunswick Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,653 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible ZOO BRAUNSCHWEIG "Noah's Ark" Uwe Wilhelm GmbH. This attraction, a beloved zoo, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,044 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Brunswick is the stunning Bürger Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,591 visitors.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Neues Palais in Potsdam. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,001 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Sanssouci Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,576 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Sanssouci. This palace and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,562 visitors.
The lovely Brandenburg Gate is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,587 visitors have left this triumphal arch an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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 Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,375 customers.
After dinner, visit LIMONADIER Cocktailbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Berlin, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Restaurant Maximilians Berlin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.
BrewDog Berlin Mitte is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 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 4 – Berlin
Day 4 – Berlin
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Drive 4 km, 54 min
- Brandenburg Gate
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Potsdamer Platz
- Topography of Terror
- Checkpoint Charlie
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On day 4 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.
We recommend you stay at the IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Berlin. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 14,378 guests.
The best luxury hotel option in the city of Berlin is the 5-star Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,317 guests.
One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Berlin is the 3-star Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,738 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 in the city of Berlin, like the outstanding Brandenburg Gate. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 160,469 visitors.
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin. This incredible attraction is a holocaust memorial and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 visitors.
One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Berlin is the extraordinary Potsdamer Platz. This square is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 59,527 reviews.
As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Topography of Terror. Around 36,144 visitors have given this military museum an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Checkpoint Charlie. Checkpoint Charlie is a popular top-tier point of interest, rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 travelers.
Come to Berlin 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 Berlin.
After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin.
Locals recommend Zur Gerichtslaube, one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.
Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin, KASCHK by BRLO. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.
Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is also one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.
It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.
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Day 5 – Berlin
Day 5 – Berlin
- Berlin
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 13 min
- Treptower Park
- East Side Gallery
- Alexanderplatz
- Berlin Cathedral
- Pergamon Museum
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Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 Treptower Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,633 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin is the spectacular Alexanderplatz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing Berlin Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,783 visitors.
Pergamon Museum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,276 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 1,298,000 visitors.
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.
When you’ve finished your meal, Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat 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 1,365 customers.
Mikkeller Berlin is another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 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 6 – Berlin and Hamburg
Day 6 – Berlin and Hamburg
- Berlin
- Hamburg
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Drive 295 km, 3 hours 40 min
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Siegessäule
- Berlin Zoological Garden
- Charlottenburg Palace
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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 Berlin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Hamburg. You’ll stay in Hamburg 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 Berlin Wall Memorial. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,682 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Siegessäule. This victory column and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,973 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Charlottenburg Palace to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Charlottenburg Palace is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,430 visitors.
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 Hamburg. Hamburg 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 estancia steaks. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,416 reviews.
The remarkable Hanoi Deli Rathaus is another top restaurant in Hamburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hamburg, the fantastic Le Lion • Bar de Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Chug Club. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Skyline Bar 20up. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!
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Day 7 – Hamburg, Muenster, and Dortmund
Day 7 – Hamburg, Muenster, and Dortmund
- Hamburg
- Münster
- Dortmund
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Drive 355 km, 4 hours 40 min
- Elbe Tunnel
- Miniatur Wunderland
- Elbe Philharmonic Hall
- Schlossplatz
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You’ll stay in Dortmund for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore today is Elbe Tunnel. This excellent attraction is a road tunnel that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 visitors.
Around 86,083 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Elbe Philharmonic Hall. This amazing attraction is a concert hall and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 76,719 visitors.
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 Schlossplatz for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,344 visitors.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Dortmund.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Dortmund, Restaurant YUMINI. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,893 customers.
Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Dortmund, Wenkers am Markt. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Tapas & More. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.
Uncle Tom's is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Dortmund. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany with a toast!
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Day 8 – Dortmund - departure day
Day 8 – Dortmund - departure day
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- Westfalenpark
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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 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!
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