One-Week Germany Road Trip from Hanover traveling west to Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Cologne, and Hamburg

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

Hanover has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Masch Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,338 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.

Hanover also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Germany!

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 Hanover and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Frankfurt. You will stay in Frankfurt for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Hanover is the amazing Markthalle Hannover. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,854 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible botanical garden, Berggarten. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,252 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Hanover is the outstanding Herrenhausen Gardens. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,891 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try African Queen Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

After dinner, visit Der Fette Bulle, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like o'reilly's Irish pubs. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Frankfurt and embark on a scenic drive to Stuttgart, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Frankfurt and Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Frankfurt. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Iron Footbridge. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 22,822 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Römerberg. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,079 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Frankfurt is the stunning Palmengarten. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,771 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Deutsches Eck. This headland and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,451 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Technic Museum Speyer. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 23,618 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Rhineland-Palatinate, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Stuttgart. When you arrive in Stuttgart 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 Carls Brauhaus. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,666 customers.

Locals also recommend ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart, another of the best restaurants in Stuttgart. ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers.

After dinner, visit Schwarz Weiß Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Stuttgart, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Schloßplatz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mercedes-Benz Museum, a popular attraction that receives around 876,109 yearly visitors. This automobile museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42,121 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Stuttgart is another excellent way to spend your new day in Germany. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Germany’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Germany’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Germany’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Heidelberg Palace for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Cologne.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Craftbeer Corner Coeln, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

Locals also recommend Gruber's as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cologne. Gruber's is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

After dinner, visit Toddy Tapper, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Alternatively, Gilden im Zims is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Hamburg for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Cologne today is Cologne Cathedral. This excellent attraction is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors. Each year, Cologne Cathedral attracts over 5,000,000 local and international travelers.

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 Cologne Cathedral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors. Approximately 5,000,000 people visit North Rhine-Westphalia every year to see the fantastic Cologne Cathedral.

This outstanding castle has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,908 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Hamburg.

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

Locals 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.

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

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Chug Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Skyline Bar 20up is a popular bar 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.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany with a toast!

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 like the outstanding St. Pauli Piers. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,228 visitors.

Elbe Tunnel is another popular attraction you could visit. 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 is the extraordinary Planten un Blomen. This park is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 21,777 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Stadtpark. Around 20,328 visitors have given this best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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.

Locals recommend NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe, 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 2,360 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Hamburg and embark on a scenic drive to Hanover, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Hamburg 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 Hamburg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful St. Michael's Church. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,893 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Hamburg Dungeon. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,471 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Hamburg is the stunning Miniatur Wunderland. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 86,083 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated concert hall in Hamburg. The popular Elbe Philharmonic Hall is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 76,719 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Lüneburg Heath Nature Park. This attraction is a naturpark that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,435 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like BLOCK HOUSE Am Thielenplatz. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,505 customers.

After dinner, visit 6 Sinne Sky Bar and Restaurant to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Hanover, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,028 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!

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

Opernplatz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Hanover. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 593 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Hanover at Masa Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 929 customers.

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