9-Day Germany road trip from Nuremberg to Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, and Munich

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

Nuremberg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Handwerkerhof Nuremberg. This attraction is a courtyard and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,280 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.

Nuremberg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Nuremberg is Finnegan's Harp Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,140 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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 Nuremberg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Frankfurt. You will stay in Frankfurt for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nuremberg is the amazing Nuremberg Castle. This attraction is a castle that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,364 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible building complex, Nazi party rally grounds. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,313 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nuremberg is the outstanding Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This popular military museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,510 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Nuremberg 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!

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 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This incredible attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,012 visitors.

Deutsches Eck is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 33,451 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Eltz Castle. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,689 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.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt, Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 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 Heidelberg. You’ll stay in Heidelberg 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 Römerberg. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,079 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Iron Footbridge. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 22,822 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Alte Oper to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Alte Oper is a concert hall that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,197 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 Heidelberg. Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, the fantastic Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,422 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful HANS IM GLÜCK - HEIDELBERG Heiliggeistkirche. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,229 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Sahara Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,850 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure 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 Heidelberg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Stuttgart. You will stay in Stuttgart for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Heidelberg is the amazing Heidelberg Palace. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Heidelberger Marktplatz. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,577 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Heidelberg is the outstanding Old Bridge Heidelberg. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,247 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Carls Brauhaus, one of the best restaurants in the city of Stuttgart. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,666 customers.

Locals also recommend ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart as one of the best restaurants in the city of 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, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Stuttgart. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 Stuttgart. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Munich. You’ll stay in Munich 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 Schloßplatz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Porsche Museum. This automobile museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,255 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Mercedes-Benz Museum to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Mercedes-Benz Museum is an automobile museum that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42,121 visitors. Every year, around 876,109 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

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 Munich. Munich 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 Schneider Bräuhaus München. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 9,282 reviews.

The remarkable Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH is another top restaurant in Munich we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Munich, the fantastic Hofbräuhaus München. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

On day 7 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 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 5,763 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 must-see tourist 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 8 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 Munich 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 Munich is the amazing Odeonsplatz. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,916 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, English Garden. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,263 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Munich is the outstanding BMW Museum. This popular automobile museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,819 visitors.

The spectacular BMW Welt is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating music venue and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 31,532 visitors. In addition, approximately 3,000,000 travelers visit this popular site annually.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Olympiapark. This attraction is a popular olympic park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 67,532 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Munich 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 Delphi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nuremberg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,911 customers.

After dinner, visit Australian Bar & Kitchen, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nuremberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,629 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nuremberg 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.

Schöner Brunnen is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Nuremberg. This well and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,230 visitors.

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

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