A 10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary to Germany

  • Day 1: Berlin
    From Tegel airport to Alexanderplatz - 30 minutes (8.6 km)

    Start your trip in Germany by visiting the brandenburg gate, follow by a visit to the Berliner Dom to take in amazing views of surrounding Berlin. Explore the Alexanderplatz, a popular shopping district filled with tempting shops, delicious local street food restaurants, and of course, The Fernsehturm (TV tower) where you can see a panoramic view of the city.

  • Day 2: Nuremberg
    From Berlin to Nuremberg - 2 hours and 20 minutes (367 km)

    Explore and discover the historic city of Nuremberg by visiting the Imperial Castle and the Nuremberg Zoo. Then, head to Albrecht Dürer's house and learn about his artistic works and visit the famous Nuremberg Christmas Market with your family.

  • Day 3: Füssen
    From Nuremberg to Füssen - 2 hours and 40 minutes (247 km)

    Take a trip to the beautiful city of Füssen, known for its Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most beautiful fairytale castles in Germany. Other places to visit include the Hohes Schloss castle, Museum der Stadt Füssen, and St. Mang's Abbey.

  • Day 4: Munich
    From Füssen to Munich - 2 hours (130 km)

    Begin your day with a visit to the world-famous Marienplatz, Berchtesgaden Salt Mine, and the Deutsches Museum. Close the day with a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus in the evening and enjoy delicious pretzels and beer.

  • Day 5: Freiburg im Breisgau
    From Munich to Freiburg im Breisgau - 3 hours (294 km)

    The German city of Freiburg im Breisgau located at the foot of the Black Forest has so much to offer. Start with the Cathedral of Freiburg, then head to the historic Augustiner Museum and finally visit the beautiful Colombi Park before resting for the day.

  • Day 6: Cologne
    From Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne - 4 hours and 20 minutes (372 km)

    Begin your day by visiting the famous Cologne Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Later, take a stroll along the Rhine River or take part in a local chocolate factory tour and indulge your sweet tooth in some delicious chocolate. Head to dinner at fine local German restaurants.

  • Day 7: Hamburg
    From Cologne to Hamburg - 4 hours and 10 minutes (449 km)

    Explore the beautiful city of Hamburg, starting with a trip to the stunning Elbphilharmonie. Later visit a well-known park, the Planten un Blomen, which is the venue of different concerts, ceremonial events, and lovely picnics. Wrap up the evening by visiting the enchanting night-light district of Hamburg, the Reeperbahn.

  • Day 8: Frankfurt
    From Hamburg to Frankfurt - 3 hours and 45 minutes (390 km)

    Your day starts with a visit to the historic Römerberg, followed by an afternoon at the Palmengarten, known for its different botanical exhibitions. End your day visiting the Frankfurt zoo to have fun with your family.

  • Day 9: Heidelberg
    From Frankfurt to Heidelberg - 1 hour and 20 minutes (92 km)

    Hit the day off in the beautiful city of Heidelberg, famous for its baroque architecture, the Heidelberg Castle historical building, and the well-known Philosophers' Walk surrounded by stunning streets and breathtaking views. At sunset, take a seat at the famous “Schröder's Café" and enjoy a delicious German dessert.

  • Day 10: Stuttgart
    From Heidelberg to Stuttgart - 1 hour and 20 minutes (118 km)

    The last destination on the family-friendly itinerary of Germany is Stuttgart. You can start the day by visiting the famous Porsche Museum and end the day by having dinner at the delicious local German fresh food chain MASH. The city is also known for its Mercedes-Benz museum, both of which will make your trip a memorable one.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Brandenburg Gate (1-2 hours, free)
  • Berliner Dom (1 hour, €7-10)
  • Alexanderplatz (2-3 hours, free)
  • Imperial Castle (2 hours, €7-10)
  • Nuremberg Zoo (3-4 hours, €10-12)
  • Neuschwanstein Castle (2-3 hours, €14)
  • Marienplatz (1-2 hours, free)
  • Hofbräuhaus (2-3 hours, €17-20)
  • Cathedral of Freiburg (1 hour, €2-4)
  • Augustiner Museum (1 hour, €5-8)
  • Chocolate Factory Tour (2-3 hours, €8-10)
  • Elbphilharmonie (2-3 hours, €5-8)
  • Planten un Blomen (1-2 hours, free)
  • Reeperbahn (2-3 hours, free)
  • Römerberg (1 hour, free)
  • Palmengarten (2-3 hours, €8-10)
  • Frankfurt Zoo (3-4 hours, €6-8)
  • Philosophers' Walk (1 hour, free)
  • Heidelberg Castle (1-2 hours, €3-5)
  • Porsche Museum (2-3 hours, €8)
  • Mercedes-Benz museum (2-3 hours, €8-10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €140-172 per person (excluding accommodation and transportation costs)

Transportation

You'll need to rent a car or hire a driver to follow this itinerary. Alternatively, if staying in each city, you may use local public transportation to follow the plan. Traveling by train or renting bikes are also a viable choice.

The estimated cost of renting a car in Germany is €35-€70 per day, depending on the type of car and rental location. The cost of hiring a driver is more expensive than renting a car but it would be convenient for the family. The total transportation cost of the trip will be around €350-€700 (excluding fuel costs).

Useful Tips

If you have less time, skip the destinations that don't interest you; similarly, if you have more time, you can add an additional daytrip to the beautiful town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber or to the Rhine Valley.

Airports

The major airports in Germany are Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC), and Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL). Frankfurt Airport is located about 15 km southwest of the center of Frankfurt, Munich Airport is 28 km northeast of Munich, and Tegel Airport is 8 km northwest of Berlin.

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