17 days in Germany Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Germany visit planner
Start: Durban
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Dresden
— 2 nights
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Berlin
— 4 nights
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Hamburg
— 1 night
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Cologne
— 1 night
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Trier
— 1 night
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Rothenburg
— 3 nights
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Munich
— 4 nights
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End: Durban
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Dresden — 2 nights
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Florence of the North
Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at Royal Palace (Residenzschloss), then admire the landmark architecture of Bruehlsche Terrasse, then pause for some serene contemplation at Frauenkirche Dresden, and finally make a trip to Procession of Princes. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, admire the masterpieces at The Dresden Zwinger, and then examine the collection at Neues Grünes Gewölbe.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Dresden trip planner.
Durban, South Africa to Dresden is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Durban in September, things will get slightly colder in Dresden: highs are around 22°C and lows about 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Berlin.
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Berlin — 4 nights
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Athens of the Spree
The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
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Traveling by car from Dresden to Berlin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can take a train to Hamburg.
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Hamburg — 1 night
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Gateway to the World
As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.On the 13th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Alter Elbtunnel, get to know the fascinating history of Speicherstadt, and then browse the exhibits of Miniatur Wunderland.
For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Hamburg trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Berlin to Hamburg by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. September in Hamburg sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Cologne.
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Cologne — 1 night
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City of Churches
Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Domschatzkammer, then admire the landmark architecture of Cologne Cathedral, then admire the masterpieces at Museum Ludwig, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Cologne trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Hamburg to Cologne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. September in Cologne sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can drive to Trier.
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Trier — 1 night
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Oldest City in Germany
Trier may be the oldest city in Germany, founded long before the Roman times.Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): get a sense of history and politics at Kurfurstliches Palais, take in the spiritual surroundings of Konstantinbasilika, see the interesting displays at Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Liebfrauenkirche, Trier, then admire the striking features of St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Gangolf's Church.
Before you visit Trier, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Cologne to Trier takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Trier, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rothenburg.
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Rothenburg — 3 nights
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Medieval Heart of Germany
An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.Get out of town with these interesting Rothenburg side-trips: Wurzburg (Fortress Marienberg, Würzburg Residence, &more). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Altstadt, take an in-depth tour of Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus, steep yourself in history at Markusturm and Buttelhaus, and admire the landmark architecture of Fleisch- und Tanzhaus.
To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Rothenburg online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Trier to Rothenburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. In September, daytime highs in Rothenburg are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Munich.
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Munich — 4 nights
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Village of a Million People
Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, explore the activities along English Garden, see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, and contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace.
For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Munich tour itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Rothenburg to Munich takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Munich sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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Germany travel guide
Germany is the home of high culture, fine art, classical music, world-class sports, award-winning cuisine--and some of the world's best beers. It's also one of the major economic and political powers of the European continent. One of the founding members of the European Union, Germany is a federation of 16 states. Each boasts its own distinct culture, art, cuisine, regional traditions, and array of things to do. The country is known worldwide for its precision engineering and high-tech products. Equally, though, Germany is admired for its old-world charm and what is locally known as gemutlichkeit (coziness). This is one of the easiest countries in the world to explore, offering an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. German transportation runs with German efficiency. Therefore, getting around the various regions is almost always easy, quick, and pleasant. Visit the cities to explore museums, art galleries, modern restaurants, and trendy shops. Also be sure to venture deeper into the countryside. Here, you can discover ancient castles and bustling little villages. Often in these off-the-beaten-path areas, the main tourist attraction remains the simple hospitality of the friendly locals.
