6-Day Germany road trip from Munich to Ulm and Stuttgart
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-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 Munich, 1 night in Ulm, and 1 night in Stuttgart, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Munich, Ulm, and Stuttgart. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Germany you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Munich, 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 Marienplatz and Olympiapark.
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 English Garden to the breathtaking Viktualienmarkt and Mercedes-Benz Museum, 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 Schloßplatz and learn more about the unique Neuschwanstein Castle to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Munich, Ulm, and Stuttgart, 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 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 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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Day 1 – Munich - arrival day
Day 1 – Munich - arrival day
- Munich - Arrival day
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- Karlsplatz (Stachus)
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Munich. You’ll stay in Munich for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Munich has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stachus. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,450 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 Munich, Little London / Bar & Grill. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,409 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich is Schneider Bräuhaus München. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
Locals recommend Augustiner Klosterwirt GmbH as one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,224 customers.
Munich also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Munich is Zephyr Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,016 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Munich is Hofbräuhaus München. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 65,884 customers.
Locals also enjoy Augustiner-Keller. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30,632 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Germany!
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Day 2 – Munich
Day 2 – Munich
- Munich
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 12 min
- BMW Welt
- BMW Museum
- English Garden
- Eisbachwelle
- Olympiapark
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Munich has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Munich 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 Munich. 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 Munich, like the extraordinary Eisbachwelle. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,704 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Munich is the spectacular English Garden. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,263 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing BMW Museum. This automobile museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,819 visitors. Up to 250,000 people visit this popular attraction every year.
BMW Welt is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This music venue is a popular destination among visitors in Munich. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,532 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 3,000,000 visitors.
If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Olympiapark. Olympiapark is an olympic park and popular attraction in Munich. More than 67,532 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Your discovery of Munich does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Munich 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 Ratskeller München, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,121 customers.
Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Munich is the popular Spatenhaus at the opera. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,695 customers.
Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Munich is Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.
When you’ve finished your meal, Schneider Bräuhaus München is one of the best bars in the city of Munich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,282 customers.
Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant is another of the most popular bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,885 customers.
Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Munich is Kilians Irish Pub. Kilians Irish Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,188 customers.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Munich!
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Day 3 – Hohenschwangau and Ulm
Day 3 – Hohenschwangau and Ulm
- Munich
- Ulm
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Drive 270 km, 3 hours 45 min
- Marienplatz
- Victuals Market
- Hellabrunn Zoo
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Munich and the city of Hohenschwangau. You’ll stay in Ulm for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore in the city of Munich today is Marienplatz. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 116,399 visitors.
We also recommend you visit the amazing Viktualienmarkt, an outstanding top-tier point of interest, in the city of Munich. Around 57,932 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Munich is Hellabrunn Zoo. This amazing attraction is a geozoo and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,892 visitors.
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 could then travel to Hohenschwangau Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Hohenschwangau. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 32,213 visitors.
This outstanding must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 88,610 travelers.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Ulm.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Ulm, Tanivera Pizza e Pasta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,314 customers.
Locals recommend Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ulm. Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,440 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ulm is Restaurant Zur Lochmühle. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,269 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Ulm, Erstes Ulmer Pfannkuchenhaus - Allgäuer Hof. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,079 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Choclet. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.
Wirtshaus zur Brezel is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Ulm. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,727 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany with a toast!
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Day 4 – Ulm, Sinsheim, Pforzheim, and Stuttgart
Day 4 – Ulm, Sinsheim, Pforzheim, and Stuttgart
- Ulm
- Pforzheim
- Stuttgart
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Drive 296 km, 3 hours 45 min
- Ulm Minster
- Wildpark Pforzheim
- Technikmuseum Sinsheim
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Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Germany. Today, you'll wake up in Ulm and embark on a scenic drive to Stuttgart, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ulm and Steinsfurt 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 Ulm. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Ulm Minster. This attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 16,191 visitors.
Wave goodbye to Ulm 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 Steinsfurt has to offer.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Technikmuseum Sinsheim. This attraction is a technology museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 28,188 visitors.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Steinsfurt, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Stuttgart. When you arrive in Stuttgart 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 Restaurant zum Ackerbürger - Stuttgart. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,076 customers.
Locals also recommend Carls Brauhaus, another of the best restaurants in Stuttgart. Carls Brauhaus is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,666 customers.
If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at ABACCO'S STEAKHOUSE Stuttgart. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,830 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.
After dinner, visit Schwarz Weiß Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Stuttgart, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 651 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le petit Coq. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Le petit Coq has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.
Valle is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,680 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!
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Day 5 – Munich
Day 5 – Munich
- Stuttgart
- Munich
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Drive 247 km, 3 hours 15 min
- Schloßplatz
- Porsche Museum
- Wilhelma
- Mercedes-Benz Museum
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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 Stuttgart and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Munich. You will stay in Munich for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Stuttgart is the amazing Schloßplatz. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,090 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible automobile museum, Porsche Museum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,255 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Stuttgart is the outstanding Wilhelma. This popular zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 32,698 visitors.
The spectacular Mercedes-Benz Museum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating automobile museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 42,121 visitors. In addition, approximately 876,109 travelers visit this popular site annually.
You can make the most of your new day in Stuttgart 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 Munich, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Münchner Stubn, one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,255 customers.
Locals also recommend Zum Dürnbräu as one of the best restaurants in the city of Munich. Zum Dürnbräu is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Munich is Cafe Westend Gaststättenbetriebs GmbH. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,155 customers.
After dinner, visit Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,035 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Görreshof Wirtshaus. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,267 customers.
Alternatively, Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Munich. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,475 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!
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Day 6 – Munich - departure day
Day 6 – Munich - departure day
- Munich - Departure day
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- Odeonsplatz
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Day 6 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Munich 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.
Odeonsplatz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Munich. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,916 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Munich and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Germany.
You’ll then say farewell to Munich. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Germany!
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