6-Day Germany Road Trip from Hamburg traveling west to Münster, Cologne, and Dusseldorf

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

Hamburg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Elbe Philharmonic Hall. This attraction is a concert hall and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 63,498 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.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Hamburg is Privathotel Lindtner Hamburg. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 843 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star accommodations, like Holiday Inn Hamburg - City Nord. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,424 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Hamburg, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg, estancia steaks. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg is Hanoi Deli Rathaus. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.

Hamburg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Hamburg is Le Lion • Bar de Paris. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Hamburg is The Chug Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Locals also enjoy Skyline Bar 20up. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,995 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 Hamburg. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Muenster. You’ll stay in Muenster 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 Miniatur Wunderland. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 69,222 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Planten un Blomen. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,348 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Stadtpark to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Stadtpark is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,747 visitors.

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 Muenster. Muenster offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Novotel Muenster City, one of the best 4-star hotel options in Hamburg. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 548 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 3-star hotel options in Muenster, like Bakenhof. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 169 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Brintrup. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 578 guest reviews.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Namaste | Indisches Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 662 reviews.

The remarkable HANS IM GLÜCK - MÜNSTER Altstadt is another top restaurant in Muenster we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,397 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Altes Gasthaus Leve is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,404 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Muenster, the fantastic Whisky Dungeon. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 580 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Gasthaus & Gaststätte Stuhlmacher. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,560 customers.

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 Münster 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 Münster and Duisburg 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 Münster. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,166 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,230 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Münster is the stunning Schlossplatz. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,272 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 23,504 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Tiger & Turtle. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,571 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Duisburg, 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.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Cologne is the 4-star Mercure Hotel Severinshof Koeln City. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,157 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in Cologne, we recommend Cologne Marriott Hotel. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,947 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Cologne is the 3-star the niu Mill. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 304 guests.

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.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,484 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 ONA MOR Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. ONA MOR Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Hamburg is the amazing Cologne Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 57,506 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 5,000,000 people visit Cologne Cathedral every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cologne Chocolate Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 28,752 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Hamburg 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 Deutsches Eck for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a headland and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,757 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Nürburgring. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,347 visitors, this best-rated sightseeing destination deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Düsseldorf is the 4-star hotel Am Zault - Das Landhotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 499 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Living Hotel De Medici by Derag is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Düsseldorf. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,971 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Takumi, one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,216 customers.

Locals also recommend BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf as one of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf. BLOCK HOUSE Düsseldorf is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,673 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Düsseldorf is The Irish Pub Bei Fatty - Fatty's. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,604 customers.

After dinner, visit Sutton's Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Düsseldorf. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 950 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Engel Rockbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 810 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Dusseldorf and embark on a scenic drive to Hamburg, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dusseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia 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 Rheinturm. This attraction is a communication tower that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,294 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Schloss Benrath. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,150 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Dusseldorf is the stunning Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Dusseldorf. This aquarium and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,489 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Gasometer Oberhausen. This attraction is a gas holder that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,665 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in North Rhine-Westphalia, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Hamburg. When you arrive in Hamburg you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Hamburg is the 3-star Holiday Inn Hamburg - City Nord. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,424 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in Hamburg, we recommend Privathotel Lindtner Hamburg. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 843 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Heimathafen. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,912 customers.

After dinner, visit NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Hamburg, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Brooklyn Burger Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Brooklyn Burger Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

Irish Pub in the Fleetenkieker is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,537 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 6 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Hamburg 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.

Elbe Tunnel is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Hamburg. This road tunnel and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,482 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Hamburg at NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Brooklyn Burger Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Hamburg. The Brooklyn Burger Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try NOM vietnamese fusion food. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,783 customers.

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