5-Day Germany Road Trip from Muenster traveling south to Düsseldorf and Cologne

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

Muenster has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Schlossplatz. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,344 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 Muenster, Namaste | Indisches Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 662 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster is Restaurant Ackermann. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Locals recommend Altes Gasthaus Leve as one of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,404 customers.

Muenster also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Muenster is HANS IM GLÜCK - MÜNSTER Altstadt. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,397 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Muenster is Gasthaus & Gaststätte Stuhlmacher. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,560 customers.

Locals also enjoy Cavete Muenster. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-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 Muenster. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Düsseldorf. You’ll stay in Düsseldorf for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Muenster’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Muenster, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. -Paulus-Dom (Münster). This much-appreciated cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,739 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St. Lamberti (Münster). This church building and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,598 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,644 visitors.

The lovely LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,522 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Muenster has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf 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 Takumi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,216 reviews.

The remarkable BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf is another top restaurant in Düsseldorf we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,673 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous HeimWerk Altstadt is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,167 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Düsseldorf, the fantastic Uerige. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,926 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Palito Restaurant Düsseldorf. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,493 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Im Goldenen Kessel. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,336 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 3 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf and Brühl 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 Dusseldorf. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Tiger & Turtle. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,589 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Duisburg Inner Harbour. This attraction, a beloved inland port, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,446 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dusseldorf is the stunning Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,545 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated zoo in Dusseldorf. The popular Duisburg Zoo is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 20,891 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

Wave goodbye to Duisburg 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 Brühl has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Phantasialand. This attraction is an amusement park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 87,903 visitors. Around 1,750,000 people visit Phantasialand every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Brühl, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Cologne. When you arrive in Cologne 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 Bei Oma Kleinmann. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,597 customers.

Locals also recommend Craftbeer Corner Coeln, another of the best restaurants in Cologne. Craftbeer Corner Coeln is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gruber's. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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 4 of your road trip through Germany is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Cologne and the city of Bonn. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

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

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cologne Cathedral, a popular attraction that receives around 5,000,000 yearly visitors. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors.

Cologne Zoological Garden is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Cologne. This well-known attraction, a spectacular zoo, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 29,743 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Cologne 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 Rheinaue in the city of Bonn for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,075 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try HOCHSTAPLER, one of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,415 customers.

Locals also recommend Kleiner Kiepenkerl as one of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster. Kleiner Kiepenkerl is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,869 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Muenster is BRASSERIE Münster. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,221 customers.

After dinner, visit LuMina | Café • Bar • Restaurant, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Muenster. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Spooky's. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 643 customers.

Alternatively, Köpi Stuben | Gaststätte • Restaurant • Biergarten is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Muenster. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 608 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Muenster 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.

Stadthafen is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Muenster. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,689 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Muenster at Großer Kiepenkerl Gasthaus before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,701 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Le Feu - Der Flammkuchen in Münster for your last chance at a meal in the city of Muenster. The Le Feu - Der Flammkuchen in Münster restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,391 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Jo's Drübbelken. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

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