Luxury 7-Day Relaxed Germany Road Trip Vacation from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Germany begins when you reach Karlsruhe, where you’ll stay for a total of 3 nights.

Karlsruhe is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Schlossgarten. Around 3,156 visitors have rated this fascinating park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Karlsruhe offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is Seng Sushi & Chinarestaurant. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Kap serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Karlsruhe has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 470 reviews.

Enchilada Karlsruhe is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,846 customers, Enchilada Karlsruhe is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Karlsruhe looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Phono Craftbeer Bar, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 405 reviews.

Electric Eel offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Karlsruhe. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Carlos CocktailBar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 459 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Germany! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Germany!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Germany, you'll explore the best attractions in Karlsruhe at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Karlsruhe, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous State Museum of Natural History, Karlsruhe. This incredible natural history museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,169 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Germany by seeing another popular site in Karlsruhe, the wonderful Friedrichsplatz. This park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,169 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Karlsruhe Botanical Garden. This park has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,194 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 2 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Germany. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Karlsruhe itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Germany extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Karlsruhe. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Badisch Brauhaus. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,350 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Kaiseki Japan Restaurant Karlsruhe, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Kaiseki Japan Restaurant Karlsruhe is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 895 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Café Palaver. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,203 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Karlsruhe and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Der KofferRaum - Cocktailbar. This vibrant bar is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Santo’s Cocktailbar. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 547 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Germany, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 3 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Beuren. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Stuttgart, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Beuren Open Air Museum is waiting for you. This museum has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,553 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Beuren has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Germany. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Stuttgart. In Stuttgart, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Germany.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Owen is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is Café Le Théâtre, one of the best restaurants in Owen. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,336 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Café Le Théâtre.

Locals also recommend Wirtshaus Garbe as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Wirtshaus Garbe as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Kaffeerösterei Café Moulu. Kaffeerösterei Café Moulu is another of the most popular places to eat in Owen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 791 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Le petit Coq. Le petit Coq is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Jigger & Spoon. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,274 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Schwarz Weiß Bar. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Schwarz Weiß Bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Germany!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Germany, you’ll explore the area around Esslingen, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Esslingen will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Germany.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating park, the stunning Merkel Park. Around 604 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular Maille Park, a popular park and another top-rated attraction in Esslingen.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible Klein-Venedig. This local attraction is an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 496 visitors.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Esslingen. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Esslingen and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Esslingen that will make your self-drive tour in Germany more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Esslingen to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Stuttgart for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of Germany by eating at one of the best restaurants in Stuttgart.

With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,666 customers, the dining experience Carls Brauhaus offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in Germany.

Japanisches Restaurant KICHO is another pleasant place to eat in Stuttgart. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 886 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out Paulaner am alten Postplatz and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,538 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At SI-Centrum Stuttgart, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Stuttgart is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,954 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at Mata Hari, another well-known bar in Stuttgart. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,741 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is reBOOTS. Rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 138 customers, reBOOTS is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Stuttgart.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in Germany is all about!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Germany, you’ll explore the area around Esslingen, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Esslingen will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Germany.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating park, the stunning Weinerlebnisweg durch die terrassierte Kulturlandschaft. Around 229 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular Frauenkirche, a popular church and another top-rated attraction in Esslingen.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible City walls of Esslingen. This local attraction is an amazing city fortifications that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,837 visitors.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Esslingen. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Esslingen and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Esslingen that will make your self-drive tour in Germany more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Esslingen to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Stuttgart for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of Germany by eating at one of the best restaurants in Stuttgart.

With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,467 customers, the dining experience Ambiente Africa offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in Germany.

ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart is another pleasant place to eat in Stuttgart. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out 5 Gourmet Restaurant & Bar and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 860 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At FOU FOU | Cocktail- und Champagnerbar, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Stuttgart is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

You can also unwind and enjoy a few drinks at Kap Tormentoso, another well-known bar in Stuttgart. Customers have rated this city bar an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 883 reviews.

Another top-rated bar with a unique vibe is Waranga. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,188 customers, Waranga is one of the best places to end a laid-back tour of Stuttgart.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in Germany is all about!

On day 6 of your laid-back and relaxed road trip adventure, you’ll have the chance to visit two remarkable areas in Germany. Since this self-drive tour offers freedom and flexibility, you can decide how much time you want to spend in each place to enjoy the memorable travel destinations in Germany.

Your first destination is the beautiful city of Stuttgart. As the day progresses, you’ll continue your in-depth tour of the country in the city of Heidelberg. You’ll spend 1 night in Karlsruhe.

Take the opportunity to relax while admiring what the city has to offer. While on a relaxed road trip, one of the best places to explore in the city is the remarkable Schloßplatz. This square and popular sightseeing spot has an average rating of 4.6 over 5 stars from 41,355 visitors.

Another top sight worth checking out is the amazing Mercedes-Benz Museum. This automobile museum and go-to attraction has an average rating of 4.8 over 5 stars from 42,800 travelers. This cool city highlight attracts 876,109 vacationists every year.

If you’re looking for another unforgettable attraction to explore during your laid-back trip, the wonderful Porsche Museum is the perfect place for you. This automobile museum and travel location has received a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,816 reviewers.

While exploring the city of Stuttgart, we highly recommend you join one of its top-rated tours. Joining a tour will allow you to better understand the local culture in Germany, meet new people, and create memorable experiences, while you comfortably enjoy.

After a fun experience in Stuttgart, buckle up and enjoy a relaxing drive to your next stop, the incredible city of Heidelberg. This is your opportunity to create more unforgettable memories in Germany and discover the wonderful Heidelberg.

While in Heidelberg, take a break at one of its best attractions, the great Heidelberg Palace. This museum and popular site has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 54,117 reviews.

This travel spotis a go-to place in Heidelberg.

As this day of your laid-back exploration of the best attractions in Germany comes to a close, continue your relaxed road trip adventure in Karlsruhe. Drive leisurely, enjoy the views, and listen to some good music. In Karlsruhe, you’ll choose from the best hotels and places to stay in the city and restore your energy.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, take it easy and have a wonderful dinner at one of the best restaurants in Karlsruhe. Check out bratar Burger Grill Bar | Karlsruhe, a top choice in Germany due to its excellent meals and service.

Another Karlsruhe restaurant to try is a local favorite, Gasthaus Gutenberg.

If you’re looking for another must-visit option, Syrtaki is a perfect choice. This popular restaurant in Karlsruhe has a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,378 people.

After dinner, many travelers enjoy hanging out and unwinding at some of the top bars in Karlsruhe.

Celebrate another day of your relaxing road trip through Germany with a toast at a top-rated bar in Karlsruhe!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip in Germany is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Karlsruhe.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Karlsruhe once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Germany on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Marktplatz is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Karlsruhe. This top sight is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,771 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 7 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Karlsruhe or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at Bratar. Dining at Bratar is one of the best food experiences you can have in Karlsruhe. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.

Another top recommendation in Karlsruhe is Lehners Wirtshaus Karlsruhe. If you go to Lehners Wirtshaus Karlsruhe, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,848 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like Old Bank. If you haven’t yet, a trip to Old Bank is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Karlsruhe and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 7-day relaxed road trip in Germany is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.