One-Week Germany Road Trip from Hamburg to Magdeburg, Dresden, and Berlin

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 76,719 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 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.

Locals recommend Brücke 10 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hamburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,069 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 8-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 Magdeburg. You’ll stay in Magdeburg 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 Tierpark Hagenbeck. This much-appreciated zoo and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,313 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St. Pauli Piers. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,228 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Elbe Tunnel to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Elbe Tunnel is a road tunnel that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 visitors.

The lovely Miniatur Wunderland is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 86,083 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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 Magdeburg. Magdeburg 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 Sen Viet BBQ & Soup. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 669 reviews.

The remarkable La Bodega Magdeburg is another top restaurant in Magdeburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,962 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Wenzel Magdeburg is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,106 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Magdeburg, the fantastic BERNER & BROWN - Tapas • Bar • Cavaria • Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Datsche. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 718 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is ALEX Magdeburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,971 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 Magdeburg and embark on a scenic drive to Dresden, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Sanssouci Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,576 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Sanssouci. This attraction, a beloved palace, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,562 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Magdeburg is the stunning New Garden. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,121 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated triumphal arch in Magdeburg. The popular Brandenburg Gate is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,587 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Kutscherschänke - Uriges Wirtshaus. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,669 customers.

Locals also recommend Schwerelos – Das Achterbahn-Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Dresden. Schwerelos – Das Achterbahn-Restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,313 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Sophienkeller im Taschenbergpalais. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,294 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Lloyd’s Café & Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Dresden, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,382 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,391 customers.

Restaurant Carolaschlösschen Dresden 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 4,533 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 gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Dresden and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Berlin. You will stay in Berlin for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Dresden is the amazing Zwinger. This attraction is a palace that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,025 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible opera house, Semperoper. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,463 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Dresden is the outstanding Church of Our Lady. This popular church building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

The spectacular Brühl's Terrace is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating tourist attraction and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,513 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic The Grand Garden of Dresden. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,683 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try A Mano, one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,451 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Trattoria Portofino as one of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin. Restaurant Trattoria Portofino is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,371 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

After dinner, visit LIMONADIER Cocktailbar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,853 customers.

Alternatively, BrewDog Berlin Mitte 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 3,557 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip across Germany, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Berlin. You’ll stay in Berlin for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Berlin. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 14,929 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Berlin is the 5-star Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,531 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Berlin is the 3-star Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,738 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 Berlin, like the outstanding Checkpoint Charlie. This attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 81,962 visitors.

Topography of Terror is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Berlin. This incredible attraction is a military museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,144 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Berlin is the extraordinary Potsdamer Platz. This square is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 59,527 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Around 45,023 visitors have given this holocaust memorial an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Brandenburg Gate. Brandenburg Gate is a popular triumphal arch, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 160,469 travelers.

Come to Berlin 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 Berlin.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN, after your day of exploring the city of Berlin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,116 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berlin is Delhi 6 Restaurant - Berlin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,923 customers.

Locals recommend Zur Gerichtslaube, one of the best bars in the city of Berlin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin, KASCHK by BRLO. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.

Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is also one of the best bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Germany.

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Berlin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 is the spectacular Siegessäule. This attraction is a victory column and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,973 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Großer Tiergarten. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,234 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.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider East Side Gallery. East Side Gallery is an art museum and popular attraction in Berlin. More than 53,098 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Café Anna Blume, 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,328 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Berlin is the popular Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Berlin is Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,238 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat 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 1,365 customers.

Mikkeller Berlin is another of the most popular bars in the city of Berlin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Berlin is Train Cocktailbar. Train Cocktailbar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,196 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Berlin!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Germany, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Berlin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Hamburg. You’ll stay in Hamburg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Berlin’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Berlin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Berlin Cathedral. This much-appreciated lutheran cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,783 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Pergamon Museum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 29,276 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Pergamon Museum welcomes 1,298,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Berlin Wall Memorial to make the most of your road trip across Germany. The spectacular Berlin Wall Memorial is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,682 visitors.

The lovely Charlottenburg Palace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 25,430 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Berlin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Hamburg. Hamburg 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 Heimathafen. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,912 reviews.

The remarkable Schifferbörse Restaurant is another top restaurant in Hamburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,559 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Caramba Especial is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,219 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hamburg, the fantastic Das Feuerschiff LV 13. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,935 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is THE MADISON Hotel Hamburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,785 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Germany!

Day 8 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.

Planten un Blomen is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Hamburg. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 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 Fischereihafen Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,177 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Schönes Leben Speicherstadt for your last chance at a meal in the city of Hamburg. The Schönes Leben Speicherstadt restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,728 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,759 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!