5-Day Germany Road Trip from Berlin traveling north to Rostock

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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Germany.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Germany. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Berlin and 1 night in Rostock, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Berlin and Rostock. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Germany you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Berlin, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Germany, including the stunning Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Germany. From the magnificent Checkpoint Charlie to the breathtaking Potsdamer Platz and Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Berlin Zoological Garden and learn more about the unique East Side Gallery to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Berlin and Rostock, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Germany. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Germany.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Germany. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Germany.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Germany.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Germany has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Germany. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Germany extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Germany fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Germany today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Rostock - city in GermanyRostock / 1 night
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - region in GermanyMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Berlin cityscape with Berlin cathedral and Television tower, Germany.Berlin / 3 nights

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Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Berlin skyline with famous TV tower at Alexanderplatz  at sunset, Germany.Alexanderplatz
Photo of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on a sunny day, Germany.Brandenburg Gate
Checkpoint CharlieCheckpoint Charlie
Photo of Stone elephants and the arch on the entrance to the Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany, the biggest zoo in the world by amount of species.Berlin Zoological Garden
Photo of panoramic view at the Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany.Potsdamer Platz
Photo of Graffiti at the East Side Gallery in Berlin, Germany, the East Side Gallery is the longest preserved stretch of the Berlin wall.East Side Gallery
Photo of Holocaust Memorial Berlin Germany Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Germany.Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Photo of Berlin Wall Memorial in Germany.Berlin Wall Memorial
Berliner dom at day, Berlin, GermanyBerlin Cathedral
Topography of Terror Gestapo Headquarters Cellar Where Prisoners Tortured Remains of Berlin Wall Public Park Berlin Wall. Wall Separated West from East Berlin from 1961 to 1989.Topography of Terror
Facade of the Pergammonmuseum in Berlin. The Pergammon Museum holds a world exhibition of Greek, Roman, Babilonian and Oriental art.Pergamon Museum
View of the Schwerin medieval castle from the lake with swans, Germany.Schwerin Castle
Warnemünde lighthouse, Warnemünde, Ortsbeirat 1 : Diedrichshagen,Seebad Warnemünde, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, GermanyWarnemünde lighthouse
photo of view of polar bear in a Rostock Zoo, Rostock, Germany.Rostock Zoo

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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
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People
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Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 – Berlin - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Berlin - arrival day

  • Berlin - Arrival day
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  • Brandenburg Gate
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 3 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, A Mano. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,451 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is Restaurant Trattoria Portofino. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,371 customers.

Locals recommend Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm as 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.

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 5-day vacation in Germany!

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Day 2 – Berlin

Day 2

Day 2 – Berlin

  • Berlin
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Drive 15 km, 58 min

  • Berlin Zoological Garden
  • Alexanderplatz
  • Pergamon Museum
  • Berlin Cathedral
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 2 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 Zoological Garden. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 62,430 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Berlin, which gets around 1,298,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Pergamon Museum. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,276 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Berlin Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,783 visitors.

Alexanderplatz 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 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 YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN, 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,116 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Berlin is the popular NENI Berlin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,628 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Berlin is Delhi 6 Restaurant - Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,923 customers.

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!

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Day 3 – Rostock

Day 3

Day 3 – Rostock

  • Berlin
  • Rostock
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Potsdamer Platz
  • Topography of Terror
  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • East Side Gallery
  • Berlin Wall Memorial
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Day 3 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 Berlin and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Rostock. You will stay in Rostock for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Berlin is the amazing Potsdamer Platz. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 59,527 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible military museum, Topography of Terror. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,144 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Berlin is the outstanding Checkpoint Charlie. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 visitors.

The spectacular East Side Gallery is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating art museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 53,098 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Berlin Wall Memorial. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,682 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L'Osteria Rostock, one of the best restaurants in the city of Rostock. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,671 customers.

Locals also recommend Old Western as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rostock. Old Western is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,269 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rostock is BLOCK HOUSE Rostock. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,027 customers.

After dinner, visit Strandoase, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Rostock. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,119 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Käthe. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 677 customers.

Alternatively, Likörfabrik is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Rostock. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,235 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin

Day 4

Day 4 – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin

  • Rostock
  • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
  • Berlin
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Drive 320 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Rostock Zoo
  • Warnemünde lighthouse
  • Schwerin Castle
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Day 4 of your road trip through Germany is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Rostock and the city of Schwerin. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Rostock is the amazing Rostock Zoo. This attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,332 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Warnemünde lighthouse. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,521 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Rostock is another excellent way to spend your new day in Germany. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Germany’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Germany’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Germany’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Schwerin Castle in the city of Schwerin for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,324 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Berlin.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Café Anna Blume, one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,328 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 Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,238 customers.

After dinner, visit Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Mikkeller Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

Alternatively, Train Cocktailbar 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 1,196 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Berlin - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Berlin - departure day

  • Berlin - Departure day
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  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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Day 5 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Berlin at SOY before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,248 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Gasthaus Krombach for your last chance at a meal in the city of Berlin. The Gasthaus Krombach restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,002 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Byblos Restaurant Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,453 customers.

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

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