9-Day Germany road trip from Stuttgart to Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, and Chemnitz

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Stuttgart. You’ll stay in Stuttgart for 2 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 9-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 Stuttgart. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cologne. You’ll stay in Cologne for 1 night. 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 Mercedes-Benz Museum. This much-appreciated automobile museum and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,240 visitors. Each year, around 876,109 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

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 20,592 visitors.

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 Cologne. Cologne 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 Gruber's. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 625 reviews.

The remarkable Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is another top restaurant in Cologne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Gilden im Zims is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cologne, the fantastic Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Toddy Tapper. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is ONA MOR Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

You’ll stay in Hamburg for 1 night.

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 57,506 visitors. Each year, Cologne Cathedral attracts over 5,000,000 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum, an outstanding museum, in the city of Cologne. Around 28,752 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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 57,506 visitors. Approximately 5,000,000 people visit North Rhine-Westphalia every year to see the fantastic Cologne Cathedral.

This outstanding museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 28,752 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Burg Castle. This attraction, a stunning castle, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,697 visitors.

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!

Day 4 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 Hamburg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Berlin. You will stay in Berlin for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Hamburg is the amazing Miniatur Wunderland. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 69,222 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible concert hall, Elbe Philharmonic Hall. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 63,498 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Hamburg is the outstanding Elbe Tunnel. This popular road tunnel and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,482 visitors.

The spectacular Planten un Blomen is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,348 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm, one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

Locals also recommend Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte as one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is Zur Gerichtslaube. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

After dinner, visit LIMONADIER Cocktailbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

Alternatively, BrewDog Berlin Mitte is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin 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 IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Berlin. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 14,378 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Berlin is the 5-star Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,317 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Berlin is the 3-star Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,738 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 Berlin, like the outstanding Alexanderplatz. This attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 184,805 visitors.

Berlin Cathedral is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin. This incredible attraction is a lutheran cathedral and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 31,281 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Berlin is the extraordinary Pergamon Museum. This art museum gets more than 1,298,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 24,251 reviews.

Come to Berlin 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 Berlin.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Nolle, after your day of exploring the city of Berlin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,696 customers.

Locals recommend Zur Gerichtslaube, one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin, KASCHK by BRLO. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.

Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is also one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Berlin 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 Berlin. 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 in the city of Berlin, like the extraordinary Berlin Wall Memorial. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,668 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin is the spectacular Gendarmenmarkt. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,595 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Topography of Terror. This military museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 28,875 visitors.

Potsdamer Platz is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This square is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 51,421 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Berlin does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Berlin 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 Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,228 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Berlin is the popular Flamingo Fresh Food Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Berlin is Vincent Piano Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 676 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Berlin Icebar is one of the best bars in the city of Berlin for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.

Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat is another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Berlin is Mikkeller Berlin. Mikkeller Berlin has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

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

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 Berlin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Chemnitz. You’ll stay in Chemnitz for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Berlin’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Berlin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This much-appreciated holocaust memorial and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,805 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Brandenburg Gate. This triumphal arch and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 137,566 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Großer Tiergarten to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Großer Tiergarten is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,647 visitors.

The lovely Siegessäule is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,340 visitors have left this victory column average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Berlin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Chemnitz. Chemnitz 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 Larry's Irish Pub. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 268 reviews.

The remarkable Gewölberestaurant im Schlosshotel Klaffenbach is another top restaurant in Chemnitz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 215 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Chemnitz, the fantastic City Pub Chemnitz. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Imagine Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 288 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is WOODS Bar Chemnitz. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 284 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz and 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 Chemnitz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Water castle Klaffenbach. This attraction is a water castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,413 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Chemnitz Zoo. This attraction, a beloved zoo, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 4,628 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Chemnitz is the stunning Karl Marx Monument. This sculpture and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,676 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Nuremberg and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Nuremberg has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Nuremberg Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,052 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Handwerkerhof Nuremberg. This courtyard and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,443 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This military museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,678 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Nuremberg, 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 Triple B - Beef Burger Brothers. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,208 customers.

Locals also recommend Paulaner am alten Postplatz, another of the best restaurants in Stuttgart. Paulaner am alten Postplatz is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,538 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Teehaus im Weißenburgpark GmbH. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,411 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit O`Reilly`s Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Stuttgart, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kap Tormentoso. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Kap Tormentoso has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 883 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 9 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 Japanisches Restaurant KICHO before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 886 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Wielandshöhe for your last chance at a meal in the city of Stuttgart. The Wielandshöhe restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 481 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Der Zauberlehrling. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 308 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!