15 days in Germany Itinerary
15 days in Germany Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Germany journey planner
Start: Aldie
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Drive to Washington Dulles International Airport, Fly to Düsseldorf Airport, Drive to Cologne
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Cologne
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Rothenburg
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Nuremberg
— 2 nights
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Munich
— 3 nights
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Berlin
— 5 nights
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, Drive to Aldie
End: Aldie
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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 7th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Hohenzollern Bridge, admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, and then explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig.
For reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Cologne online trip planner.
Aldie, USA to Cologne is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Aldie in January since evenings lows in Cologne dip to 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive to Rothenburg.
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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.Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): get a sense of history and politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, examine the collection at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), make a trip to Altstadt, then stop by Ekuko's Wine & Gift Shop, then make a trip to Romantische Strasse, and finally step into the grandiose world of Würzburg Residence. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Schmiedgasse, steep yourself in history at Town Walls, get engrossed in the history at Reichsstadtmuseum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Jacob's Church (St. Jakobskirche), then make a trip to Die Rossmuhle, and finally don't miss a visit to Das Plonlein.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Rothenburg journey builder.
You can drive from Cologne to Rothenburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or fly. While traveling from Cologne, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Rothenburg, ranging from highs of 37°F to lows of 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Nuremberg.
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Gingerbread Capital of the World
Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Nuremberg Palace of Justice, steep yourself in history at Albrecht Durer's House, see the interesting displays at Toy Museum, don't miss a visit to Altstadt, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Lorenz Church, and finally admire the masterpieces at Germanisches Nationalmuseum.
To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Nuremberg trip planner.
Traveling by car from Rothenburg to Nuremberg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°F, and evening lows to 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Munich.
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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 museums, historic sites, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, admire the masterpieces at Alte Pinakothek, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Church, and engage your brain at Deutsches Museum.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Munich trip planner.
Traveling by car from Nuremberg to Munich takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. January in Munich sees daily highs of 38°F and lows of 26°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Berlin.
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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.You've now added Walking tours to your itinerary. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Reichstag Building, pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Berlin, and don't miss a visit to East Side Gallery.
To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Berlin trip maker website.
You can fly from Munich to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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