15 days in Germany Itinerary
15 days in Germany Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Germany route builder
Start: Manchester
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Heidelberg
— 2 nights
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Fussen
— 1 night
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
— 2 nights
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Rothenburg
— 3 nights
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Nuremberg
— 1 night
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Dresden
— 2 nights
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Hamburg
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Manchester
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Heidelberg — 2 nights
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A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.Discover out-of-the-way places like Altstadt (Old Town) and Palace Square. Popular historic sites such as Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge) and Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus) are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Heidelberg side-trips: Frankfurt (Romer, Stadel Museum, &more) and Stuttgart (Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten, Mercedes-Benz Museum, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Pharmacy Museum, don't miss a visit to Market Square (Marktplatz), and step into the grandiose world of Schloss Heidelberg.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Heidelberg tour builder tool.
Manchester, UK to Heidelberg is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in August, with highs in Heidelberg at 29°C and lows at 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Fussen.
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Fussen — 1 night
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Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Fuessen, pause for some serene contemplation at Krippkirche St. Nikolaus, then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hohenschwangau, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Bavarian Kings, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Pilgrimage Church of Wies.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Fussen vacation builder site.
Traveling by car from Heidelberg to Fussen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen — 2 nights
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Nestled within the Bavarian Alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a classic mountain feel along with world-class winter sports.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): explore the activities along Eibsee, then take in the awesome beauty at Zugspitze, and then admire the sheer force of Laintal Wasserfall. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Partnachklamm, stop by Die Schaukaeserei Ettal, then explore the historical opulence of Schloss Linderhof, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Ettal Abbey.
For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Garmisch-Partenkirchen trip maker site.
Getting from Fussen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rothenburg.
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Rothenburg — 3 nights
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An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.Let the collections at Fortress Marienberg and Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum) capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as Altstadt and Town Walls are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Rothenburg side-trips: Bamberg (Altes Rathaus, Bamberg Cathedral, &more), Wurzburg (Würzburg Residence & Alte Mainbruecke) and Ulm (Fishermen's Quarter & Ulmer Münster). There's more to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Kathe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Shop and ponder the world of politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
To see maps and other tourist information, go to the Rothenburg trip planner.
You can drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Rothenburg in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nuremberg.
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Nuremberg — 1 night
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Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), examine the collection at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, then explore the historical opulence of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, and finally don't miss a visit to Altstadt.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Nuremberg trip planner.
Getting from Rothenburg to Nuremberg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daily temperatures in Nuremberg can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Dresden.
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Dresden — 2 nights
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Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Basteigebiet, go for a walk through Koenigstein Fortress, then admire the striking features of Secundogenitor, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Frauenkirche Dresden, and finally make a trip to Bruehlsche Terrasse. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, explore the world behind art at The Dresden Zwinger, then examine the collection at Neues Grünes Gewölbe, and finally don't miss a visit to Procession of Princes.
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Getting from Nuremberg to Dresden by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In September in Dresden, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Hamburg.
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Hamburg — 3 nights
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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.Popular historic sites such as St. Michael's Church and Historische Altstadt are in your itinerary. Get outdoors at Travemunde and Port of Hamburg. Explore Hamburg's surroundings by going to Bremen (Bremer Rathaus & Schnoor Viertel) and Lubeck (Holstentor, Lubeck Altstadt (Lubeck Oldtown), &more). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Alster, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, appreciate the extensive heritage of Alter Elbtunnel, and admire the natural beauty at Planten un Blomen.
To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Hamburg visit planner.
You can drive from Dresden to Hamburg in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In September in Hamburg, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.
