13 days in Germany Itinerary
13 days in Germany Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Germany holiday planner
Start: Stuttgart
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Stuttgart
— 1 day
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Cologne
— 1 night
Drive
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Bielefeld
— 1 night
Drive
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Hamburg
— 3 nights
Train
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Berlin
— 4 nights
Fly
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Stuttgart
— 3 nights
End: Stuttgart
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Stuttgart
— 1 day

Cradle of the Automobile
Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.On the 7th (Mon), get to know the resident critters at Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten, walk around Hohenpark Killesberg, then get a taste of the local shopping with Konigstrasse, and finally contemplate the long history of Palace Square.
For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Stuttgart holiday planner.
Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Stuttgart. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Cologne.
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Cologne
— 1 night

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 8th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Domschatzkammer, admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, then explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Alt St. Alban.
For maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Cologne holiday app.
You can take a train from Stuttgart to Cologne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In September, daytime highs in Cologne are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bielefeld.
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Bielefeld
— 1 night

Historically a center of Europe’s linen industry, Bielefeld today combines rich local culture with a tradition of innovation and commercial development.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at H2O Herford, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen, then step into the grandiose world of Sparrenburg, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Botanischer Garten.
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Bielefeld trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Cologne to Bielefeld takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hamburg.
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Hamburg
— 3 nights
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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.Hamburg is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Miniatur Wunderland, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get to know the resident critters at Tierpark Hagenbeck, and admire the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Hamburg.
For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Hamburg trip itinerary maker website.
Getting from Bielefeld to Hamburg by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can take a train to Berlin.
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Berlin
— 4 nights

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 museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, don't miss a visit to East Side Gallery, and take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz.
To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Berlin trip itinerary planner.
You can take a train from Hamburg to Berlin in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel to Stuttgart.
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Stuttgart
— 3 nights

Cradle of the Automobile
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stuttgart: Heidelberg (Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge) & Schloss Heidelberg), Rothenburg (Markusturm and Buttelhaus, Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, &more) and Lichtentaler Allee (in Baden-Baden). Enjoy Stuttgart some more: admire the landmark architecture of Mercedes-Benz Museum, see the interesting displays at Porsche Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Fernsehturm Stuttgart, and explore the historical opulence of Landesmuseum Wurttemberg.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Stuttgart trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Berlin to Stuttgart takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Stuttgart trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Berlin to Stuttgart takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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