One-Week Germany Road Trip from Dortmund traveling east to Hanover, Berlin, and Hamburg

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 Steakhouse Rodizio. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,082 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Dortmund is The ASH Dortmund. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,283 customers.

Locals also enjoy 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Dortmund. 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 Dortmund’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Dortmund, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. Reinoldi. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,479 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Rombergpark Botanical Garden. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,382 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Dortmund Zoo to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Dortmund Zoo is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 15,297 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Dortmund 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 Meteora. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,756 reviews.

The remarkable Al-dar is another top restaurant in Hanover we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,837 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pier 51 Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,154 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hanover, the fantastic Beef and Reef. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 816 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bavarium Hannover. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,434 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Dublin Inn. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,742 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Hanover and embark on a scenic drive to Berlin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Hanover 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 Hanover. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hanover Zoo. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 26,506 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Sanssouci Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,576 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Sanssouci. This palace and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,562 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Brandenburg Gate. This triumphal arch and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,587 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like A Mano. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,451 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Trattoria Portofino, another of the best restaurants in Berlin. Restaurant Trattoria Portofino is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,371 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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!

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 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 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 14,929 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 7,531 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 Topography of Terror. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,144 visitors.

Checkpoint Charlie is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Berlin is the extraordinary Berlin Wall Memorial. This museum is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 40,682 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Alexanderplatz. Around 210,891 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic East Side Gallery. East Side Gallery is a popular art museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 53,098 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.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN, after your day of exploring the city of Berlin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,116 customers.

NENI Berlin is another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,628 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is Delhi 6 Restaurant - Berlin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,923 customers.

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.

Day 5 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 Hamburg. You will stay in Hamburg for 2 nights. 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 Brandenburg Gate. This attraction is a triumphal arch that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 160,469 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible holocaust memorial, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Berlin is the outstanding Potsdamer Platz. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 59,527 visitors.

The spectacular Berlin Zoological Garden 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 62,430 visitors.

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 Hamburg, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try estancia steaks, one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

Locals also recommend Hanoi Deli Rathaus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. Hanoi Deli Rathaus is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg is Brücke 10. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,069 customers.

After dinner, visit Le Lion • Bar de Paris, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Chug Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Alternatively, Skyline Bar 20up is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Hamburg. You’ll stay in Hamburg 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 Holiday Inn Hamburg - Berliner Tor, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Hamburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 10,801 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Hamburg is the 5-star HYPERION Hotel Hamburg. The hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 12,777 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Hamburg is the 3-star Prizeotel Hamburg St Pauli. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 14,737 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 Hamburg, like the outstanding Panoptikum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,781 visitors.

Elbe Tunnel is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Hamburg. This incredible attraction is a road tunnel and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Hamburg is the extraordinary St. Pauli Piers. This best-rated sightseeing destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 17,228 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Elbe Philharmonic Hall. Around 76,719 visitors have given this concert hall an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Miniatur Wunderland. Miniatur Wunderland is a popular museum, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 86,083 travelers.

Come to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Heimathafen, after your day of exploring the city of Hamburg. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,912 customers.

Schifferbörse Restaurant is another of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,559 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg is Caramba Especial. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,219 customers.

Locals recommend Das Feuerschiff LV 13, one of the best bars in the city of Hamburg, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,935 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Hamburg, NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

THE MADISON Hotel Hamburg is also one of the best bars in the city of Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,785 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Hamburg and the city of Behringen. You’ll stay in Dortmund for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Hamburg today is CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum. This excellent attraction is a store that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,044 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing St. Michael's Church, an outstanding church, in the city of Hamburg. Around 19,893 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Hamburg is Planten un Blomen. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Behringer Heide for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Behringen. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 290 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!

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.

Alternatively, we also recommend Café Brasserie Lotte for your last chance at a meal in the city of Dortmund. The Café Brasserie Lotte restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,295 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try KLUBHAUS1249. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,193 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!