12-Day Germany Road Trip from Berlin traveling west to Leipzig, Nuremberg, Heidelberg, and Cologne

Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Berlin has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Brandenburg Gate. This attraction is a triumphal arch and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 160,469 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 Berlin, Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

Berlin also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Berlin is LIMONADIER Cocktailbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Berlin is Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

Locals also enjoy BrewDog Berlin Mitte. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,557 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in Germany!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights 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 40,682 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin is the spectacular Alexanderplatz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Checkpoint Charlie. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 visitors.

Topography of Terror is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This military museum is a popular destination among visitors in Berlin. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,144 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Potsdamer Platz. Potsdamer Platz is a square and popular attraction in Berlin. More than 59,527 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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.

When you’ve finished your meal, Zur Gerichtslaube 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 2,868 customers.

KASCHK by BRLO 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 1,635 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Berlin is Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe. Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Germany is another day in the magnificent Berlin. You now have 2 nights left in Berlin. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Berlin offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Berlin is the stunning Treptower Park. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,633 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Berlin you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Berlin has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin, Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Berlin, we recommend the cocktails at Mikkeller Berlin. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Berlin!

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 Berlin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Leipzig. You’ll stay in Leipzig 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 Pergamon Museum. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,276 visitors. Each year, around 1,298,000 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 Berlin Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 35,783 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 23,234 visitors.

The lovely Siegessäule is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 25,973 visitors have left this victory column average ratings of 4.6 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 Charlottenburg Palace. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 25,430 reviews.

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 Leipzig. Leipzig 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 Auerbachs Keller. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,899 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Leipzig, the fantastic HANS IM GLÜCK - LEIPZIG Augustusplatz. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,088 customers.

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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig is the amazing Marktplatz Leipzig. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,188 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible heritage site, Monument to the Battle of the Nations. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 23,059 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Leipzig is the outstanding Leipzig Panometer. This popular building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,513 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Leipzig 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 dinner, visit Finnegan's Harp Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nuremberg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,140 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 Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nuremberg, start your day with a visit to the amazing Nürnberg Altstadt. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 440 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Schöner Brunnen. This well and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,230 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Toy Museum to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Toy Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,056 visitors.

The lovely Nuremberg Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 36,364 visitors have left this castle average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Nuremberg 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!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Heidelberg and embark on a scenic drive to Cologne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Neckarwiese (Heidelberg). This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,944 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Old Bridge Heidelberg. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,247 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Heidelberg is the stunning Heidelberg Palace. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,614 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,165 customers.

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

After dinner, visit Toddy Tapper to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Cologne, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Gilden im Zims is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 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 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 Cologne and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Hanover. You will stay in Hanover for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Cologne is the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,145 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible catholic cathedral, Cologne Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Cologne Cathedral welcomes around 5,000,000 yearly visitors.

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

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 Hanover today is Markthalle Hannover. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,854 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Herrenhausen Gardens, an outstanding park, in the city of Hanover. Around 15,891 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 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’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 10 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.

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 11 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Hamburg. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Hamburg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Hamburg, start your day with a visit to the amazing CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum. This much-appreciated store and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,044 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St. Michael's Church. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,893 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Miniatur Wunderland to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Miniatur Wunderland is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 86,083 visitors.

The lovely Elbe Philharmonic Hall is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 76,719 visitors have left this concert hall average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Hamburg has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Berlin. Berlin 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 Berlin, the fantastic Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,228 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 12 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Berlin 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.

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Berlin. This holocaust memorial and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 visitors.

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

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