6-Day Germany road trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne and Frankfurt

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

Düsseldorf has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Hofgarten. This attraction is an english garden and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,357 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 Düsseldorf, Takumi. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,216 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf is BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,673 customers.

Locals recommend HeimWerk Altstadt as one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,167 customers.

Düsseldorf also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Düsseldorf is Uerige. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,926 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Düsseldorf is Palito Restaurant Düsseldorf. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,493 customers.

Locals also enjoy Im Goldenen Kessel. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,336 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-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 Düsseldorf. 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 Düsseldorf’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Düsseldorf, start your day with a visit to the amazing Rheinpromenade. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,579 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Burgplatz. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,458 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Nord Park to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Nord Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,788 visitors.

The lovely Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Dusseldorf is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,994 visitors have left this aquarium average ratings of 4.3 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 Schloss Benrath. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 10,447 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Düsseldorf 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 Bei Oma Kleinmann. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,597 reviews.

The remarkable Craftbeer Corner Coeln is another top restaurant in Cologne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Gruber's is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cologne, the fantastic Toddy Tapper. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Gilden im Zims. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,823 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 Cologne and embark on a scenic drive to Frankfurt, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Cologne 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 Cologne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Cologne Chocolate Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36,145 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Cologne Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 68,667 visitors. Cologne Cathedral welcomes around 5,000,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Cologne is the stunning Cologne Zoological Garden. This zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

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.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Im Herzen Afrikas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,979 customers.

Locals also recommend African Queen Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Frankfurt. African Queen Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Oosten. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,068 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Kiwi’s - Café, Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Frankfurt, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,500 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Der Fette Bulle. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Der Fette Bulle has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,097 customers.

O'reilly's Irish pubs 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 4,367 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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Frankfurt. You’ll stay in Frankfurt 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 Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Frankfurt. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 7,261 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Frankfurt is the 5-star Frankfurt Marriott Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,603 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Frankfurt is the 3-star Premier Inn Frankfurt City Europaviertel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,574 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 Frankfurt, like the outstanding Palmengarten. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,771 visitors.

Römerberg is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Frankfurt. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,079 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Frankfurt is the extraordinary Iron Footbridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 22,822 reviews.

Come to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Klosterhof, after your day of exploring the city of Frankfurt. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,908 customers.

Gaststätte Atschel is another of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Frankfurt is Ebbelwoi Unser. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,355 customers.

Locals recommend Oosten, one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,068 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Frankfurt, Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,956 customers.

Maincafé is also one of the best bars in the city of Frankfurt. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,409 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening 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 Nürburg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Düsseldorf. You will stay in Düsseldorf for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nürburg is the amazing Nürburgring. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,984 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try El Lazo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,155 customers.

Locals also recommend Konditorei Heinemann as one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. Konditorei Heinemann is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,103 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf is Dritan Alsela Coffee. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,093 customers.

After dinner, visit o’reilly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Düsseldorf. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,111 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Irish Pub Bei Fatty - Fatty's. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,604 customers.

Alternatively, Sausalitos Dusseldorf is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Düsseldorf. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,447 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Düsseldorf 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.

Königsallee is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Düsseldorf. This thoroughfare and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,551 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Düsseldorf at Breidenbacher Hof Düsseldorf before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,283 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend bona'me Düsseldorf for your last chance at a meal in the city of Düsseldorf. The bona'me Düsseldorf restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,723 customers.

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