One-Week Germany Road Trip from Frankfurt to Nuremberg, Munich, and Heidelberg

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

Frankfurt has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Alte Oper. This attraction is a concert hall and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 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 Frankfurt, African Queen Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

Frankfurt also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt is Der Fette Bulle. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt is o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 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 Frankfurt. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nuremberg. You’ll stay in Nuremberg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Frankfurt’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Frankfurt, start your day with a visit to the amazing Römer. This much-appreciated rathaus and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,003 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Römerberg. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,079 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Iron Footbridge to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Iron Footbridge is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,822 visitors.

The lovely Palmengarten is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 18,771 visitors have left this botanical garden average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Frankfurt has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nuremberg, the fantastic Finnegan's Harp Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,140 customers.

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 Nuremberg and embark on a scenic drive to Munich, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nuremberg and Bavaria 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 Nuremberg Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 36,364 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This attraction, a beloved military museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,510 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nuremberg is the stunning Schöner Brunnen. This well and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,230 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Old Stone Bridge. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,367 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This cemetery and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,421 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bavaria, 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 Schneider Bräuhaus München. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9,282 customers.

Locals also recommend Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH, another of the best restaurants in Munich. Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.

After dinner, visit Hofbräuhaus München to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Munich, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Munich. You’ll stay in Munich 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 Hotel Europa, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Munich. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,922 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 6,564 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Munich is the 3-star Motel One München-Parkstadt Schwabing. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,420 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 like the outstanding Deutsches Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,244 visitors and gathers around 1,250,000 every year.

Viktualienmarkt is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 57,932 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Marienplatz. This square is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 116,399 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Stachus. Around 24,450 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Nymphenburg Palace. Nymphenburg Palace is a popular summer residence, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,967 travelers.

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 Ratskeller München, after your day of exploring the city of Munich. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,121 customers.

Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom 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 3,035 customers.

Locals recommend Schneider Bräuhaus München, 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 9,282 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich, Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.

Kilians Irish Pub is also one of the best bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,188 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Munich has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Munich 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 Munich. 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 like the extraordinary Eisbachwelle. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,704 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Munich is the spectacular English Garden. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,263 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing BMW Museum. This automobile museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,819 visitors. Up to 250,000 people visit this popular attraction every year.

BMW Welt is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This music venue is a popular destination among visitors in Munich. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,532 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 3,000,000 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Olympiapark. Olympiapark is an olympic park and popular attraction in Munich. More than 67,532 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Munich does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Munich 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 Münchner Stubn, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,255 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Munich is the popular Zum Dürnbräu. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom is one of the best bars in the city of Munich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.

Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger is another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,475 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Munich!

Day 6 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Heidelberg for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Stuttgart is the amazing Mercedes-Benz Museum. As such, over 876,109 people visit Mercedes-Benz Museum yearly. This attraction is an automobile museum that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42,121 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible automobile museum, Porsche Museum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,255 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Approximately 876,109 travelers come to Stuttgart every year to see the stunning Mercedes-Benz Museum with their own eyes.

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

After dinner, visit Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Heidelberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,422 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like HANS IM GLÜCK - HEIDELBERG Heiliggeistkirche. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,229 customers.

Alternatively, Sahara Restaurant is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Heidelberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,850 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Heidelberg. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Heidelberg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Heidelberg, start your day with a visit to the amazing Neckarwiese (Heidelberg). This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,944 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Bridge Heidelberg. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,247 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,463 visitors.

The lovely Heidelberger Marktplatz is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,577 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.6 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 Heidelberg Palace. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 53,614 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Heidelberg has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Frankfurt. Frankfurt 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 Klosterhof. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,908 reviews.

The remarkable Gaststätte Atschel is another top restaurant in Frankfurt we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Frankfurt, the fantastic Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

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

Nizza is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Frankfurt. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,147 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Frankfurt at Zum Gemalten Haus before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,641 customers.

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