8-Day Germany Road Trip from Stuttgart to Frankfurt and Munich

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Stuttgart. You’ll stay in Stuttgart for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Stuttgart has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Schloßplatz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,233 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 Stuttgart, Carls Brauhaus. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,666 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart is ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers.

Locals recommend Ochs'n Willi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,606 customers.

Stuttgart also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Stuttgart is Schwarz Weiß Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Stuttgart is Biddy Earlys Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

Locals also enjoy Jigger & Spoon. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,274 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Stuttgart has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart TV Tower. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,263 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Stuttgart, which gets around 876,109 annual visits, is the spectacular Mercedes-Benz Museum. This attraction is an automobile museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,240 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Porsche Museum. This automobile museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,592 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Stuttgart.

Your discovery of Stuttgart does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Stuttgart 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 Triple B - Beef Burger Brothers, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,208 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Stuttgart is the popular Paulaner am alten Postplatz. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,538 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Stuttgart is Biddy Earlys Irish Pub. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, O`Reilly`s Irish Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Stuttgart for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Kap Tormentoso is another of the most popular bars in the city of Stuttgart. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

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

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 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Stuttgart’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Stuttgart, start your day with a visit to the amazing Heidelberg Palace. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,706 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Karlstor. This city gate and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 279 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Heidelberger Marktplatz to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Heidelberger Marktplatz is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,655 visitors.

The lovely Old Bridge Heidelberg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 12,762 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.7 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 Neckarwiese (Heidelberg). This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 7,261 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Stuttgart 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 African Queen Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,731 reviews.

The remarkable Der Fette Bulle 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 5,097 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous o'reilly's Irish pubs is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,367 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!

You still have 1 night left in Frankfurt.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Marksburg. This incredible attraction is a rocca and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,968 visitors.

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,149 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Deutsches Eck. This amazing attraction is a headland and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,757 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Nürburgring. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,347 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Germany to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Frankfurt.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt, like Restaurant Klosterhof. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.

Gaststätte Atschel is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 customers.

Locals enjoy Zum Gemalten Haus, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,641 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt, Bananas Shisha Lounge. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 746 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Champions Frankfurt. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

Embury Bar Frankfurt is another of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 439 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Germany!

You’ll stay in Munich for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Palmengarten. This excellent attraction is a botanical garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,513 visitors.

Around 19,089 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Iron Footbridge. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,594 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’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Munich.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich, Hofbräuhaus München. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.

Locals recommend Schneider Bräuhaus München as one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. Schneider Bräuhaus München is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich is Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Munich, Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 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 Stuttgart. You’ll stay in Stuttgart 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 Wyndham Garden Munich Messe, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Stuttgart. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,762 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Stuttgart is the 5-star Hyperion Hotel München. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,231 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Stuttgart is the 3-star Super 8 by Wyndham Munich City North. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 6,106 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 Olympiapark. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,982 visitors.

BMW Museum is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is an automobile museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,365 visitors. Up to 250,000 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary BMW Welt. This music venue gets more than 3,000,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 28,049 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible English Garden. Around 57,306 visitors have given this park an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Eisbachwelle. Eisbachwelle is a popular must-see tourist destination, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,766 travelers.

Come to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ratskeller München, after your day of exploring the city of Stuttgart. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,121 customers.

Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant is another of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, 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.

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 Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Marienplatz. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 98,402 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Victuals Market. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 54,246 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Neuschwanstein Castle. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 83,262 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Hohenschwangau Castle. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,798 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Teehaus im Weißenburgpark GmbH. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,411 customers.

Locals also recommend Wirtshaus Garbe, another of the best restaurants in Stuttgart. Wirtshaus Garbe is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Japanisches Restaurant KICHO. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 886 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Paul & George to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Stuttgart, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like FOU FOU | Cocktail- und Champagnerbar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. FOU FOU | Cocktail- und Champagnerbar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

ReBOOTS is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 138 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!

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

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Stuttgart at Wielandshöhe before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 481 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Der Zauberlehrling for your last chance at a meal in the city of Stuttgart. The Der Zauberlehrling restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 308 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Brauereigaststätte Dinkelacker. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.

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