One-Week Germany Road Trip from Dresden traveling west to Leipzig, Nuremberg, Munich, and Regensburg

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

Dresden has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Grand Garden of Dresden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,790 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 Dresden, HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,391 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dresden is Kutscherschänke - Uriges Wirtshaus. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,669 customers.

Locals recommend Schwerelos – Das Achterbahn-Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dresden. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,313 customers.

Dresden also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Dresden is Watzke am Goldenen Reiter. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,871 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Dresden is Shamrock Irish Bar & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,555 customers.

Locals also enjoy Las Tapas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,709 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 Dresden. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Leipzig. You’ll stay in Leipzig for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Dresden’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Dresden, start your day with a visit to the amazing Church of Our Lady. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 30,160 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Brühl's Terrace. This tourist attraction and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,650 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Zwinger to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Zwinger is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,362 visitors.

The lovely Semperoper is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,687 visitors have left this opera house average ratings of 4.8 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 Golden Rider. This attraction is a monument rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 11,091 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Dresden has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Leipzig. Leipzig 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 Sakura Kaiten. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 879 reviews.

The remarkable HANS IM GLÜCK - LEIPZIG Augustusplatz is another top restaurant in Leipzig we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,088 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Auerbachs Keller is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,899 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Leipzig, the fantastic Ratskeller der Stadt Leipzig GmbH. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,540 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Cafe Madrid. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,681 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Killiwilly. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,397 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 3 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig is the amazing Marktplatz Leipzig. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,350 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church building, St. Nicholas Church. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,887 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Leipzig is the outstanding Monument to the Battle of the Nations. This popular heritage site and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 23,396 visitors.

The spectacular Leipzig Panometer is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating building and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,601 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Leipzig 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 a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Indisches Restaurant Ganesha Nürnberg, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nuremberg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,520 customers.

Locals also recommend "Trödelstuben", Wein- und Bierstuben, Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nuremberg. "Trödelstuben", Wein- und Bierstuben, Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,605 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nuremberg is Alte Küch'n & Im Keller. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,866 customers.

After dinner, visit Padelle d'Italia Nürnberg, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nuremberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,234 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Finnegan's Harp Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,140 customers.

Alternatively, Chong's Diner is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nuremberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,820 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 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 8,461 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 36,670 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 15,648 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Little London / Bar & Grill. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,409 customers.

Locals also recommend Hofbräuhaus München, another of the best restaurants in Munich. Hofbräuhaus München is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Augustiner-Keller. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30,632 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Zephyr Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Munich, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,016 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Schneider Bräuhaus München. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Schneider Bräuhaus München has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.

Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant 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 5,885 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 5 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 Leonardo Hotel Munich City Olympiapark, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Munich. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 8,860 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 6,772 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Munich is the 3-star Brunnenhof. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,207 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 Munich, like the outstanding Stachus. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,791 visitors.

Eisbachwelle is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Munich. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,940 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Munich is the extraordinary English Garden. This park is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 61,616 reviews.

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 Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH, after your day of exploring the city of Munich. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.

Ratskeller München 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 6,121 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.

Locals recommend Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom, 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 3,035 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich, Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,475 customers.

Rosi coffee & bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,119 customers.

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

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 Munich. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Regensburg. You’ll stay in Regensburg 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 118,139 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Viktualienmarkt. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 58,191 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular BMW Museum to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular BMW Museum is an automobile museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,349 visitors. Every year, around 250,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely BMW Welt is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 31,941 visitors have left this music venue average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 3,000,000 visits every year.

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 Olympiapark. This attraction is an olympic park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 68,103 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 Regensburg. Regensburg 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 Restaurant Valentino. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,269 reviews.

The remarkable Malefiz - Café & Bar is another top restaurant in Regensburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 662 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Caffé Rinaldi is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 600 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Regensburg, the fantastic Kaminski in Regensburg. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 546 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Spitalgarten. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,786 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Brauereigaststätte Kneitinger. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,418 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 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 Zwickau and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Dresden. You will stay in Dresden for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Zwickau is the amazing Schwanenteichpark Zwickau. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,262 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible automobile museum, August Horch Museum Zwickau. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,963 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Sophienkeller im Taschenbergpalais, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dresden. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,294 customers.

Locals also recommend Pulverturm as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dresden. Pulverturm is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,763 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dresden is L'Osteria. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,368 customers.

After dinner, visit Lloyd’s Café & Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dresden. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,382 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nightfly shisha and cocktail. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers.

Alternatively, Gin House Dresden is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dresden. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 413 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Dresden 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.

Altmarkt is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Dresden. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,067 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Dresden at Wilma Wunder Dresden before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,474 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Coselpalais - Restaurant & Grand Café for your last chance at a meal in the city of Dresden. The Coselpalais - Restaurant & Grand Café restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,195 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Ristorante "Mamma Mia". This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,013 customers.

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