Visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the famous Checkpoint Charlie museum, documenting life during the Cold War. Explore the city's art scene at the East Side Gallery and admire the unique architecture at the Reichstag Building.
Take a self-guided tour of Munich's Old Town, from the historic Marienplatz square to the Munich Residence, former royal palace of Bavarian monarchs. Enjoy a cold beer at the famous Hofbräuhaus München and explore the impressive collection at the Deutsches Museum.
Take a stroll along the Rhine Promenade and visit the impressive Köln Cathedral. Explore the vibrant student district of Ehrenfeld and enjoy some authentic German cuisine at Früh am Dom.
Explore the stunning Mercedes-Benz Museum and take a tour of the world-famous factory. Take in the beautiful views from the heights of the Karlshöhe Lookout and enjoy some delicious food at the Markthalle Stuttgart.
Visit the Römerberg Square and the impressive St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. Explore the vibrant district of Sachsenhausen and enjoy some traditional German cuisine at the famous Apfelwein Wagner.
Take a stroll through the picturesque Speicherstadt district and visit the impressive Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Explore the beautiful Planten un Blomen botanical gardens and enjoy some fresh seafood at the Fischereihafen-Restaurant.
If you have more time, consider a day trip to the picturesque Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich or explore the stunning Black Forest region from Stuttgart. If you have less time, skip Stuttgart and Frankfurt and head directly from Cologne to Hamburg.