10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Germany

  • Day 1: Berlin
    Estimated Time: 3 hours (243 km) from Hamburg

    Start your trip in Germany's capital, Berlin, where history meets modern life. Visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building. Take a stroll along the East Side Gallery and visit the kid-friendly DDR Museum.

  • Day 2: Potsdam
    Estimated Time: 45 minutes (24 km) from Berlin

    Take a day trip to the picturesque city of Potsdam, known for its beautiful parks and palaces. Highlights include the Sanssouci Palace and its gardens and the Babelsberg Park for outdoor fun.

  • Day 3: Hamburg
    Estimated Time: 2 hours (288 km) from Potsdam

    Arrive in the bustling port city of Hamburg and start your day at the Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway system. Take a stroll around the historic Speicherstadt warehouse district and enjoy a boat ride on the Alster lake.

  • Day 4: Lübeck
    Estimated Time: 50 minutes (68 km) from Hamburg

    Visit the charming medieval city of Lübeck, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the winding streets and visit the kid-friendly Marzipan museum & workshop to learn to make this sweet treat.

  • Day 5: Bremen
    Estimated Time: 1h 20m (120 km) from Lübeck

    Discover the handsome city of Bremen, best known for its fairy tale civic statue, the Bremen Town Musicians. Explore the old town and visit the kid-friendly Universum Science Center.

  • Day 6: Füssen
    Estimated Time: 8 hours (772 km) from Bremen

    Drive to the idyllic town of Füssen, known for its proximity to the stunning Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle. Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and watersports in the scenic countryside.

  • Day 7: Munich
    Estimated Time: 2 hours (125 km) from Füssen

    Arrive in Munich, the Bavarian capital, and visit the Deutsches Museum, the world's largest science and technology museum. Take a stroll around the lively Marienplatz and indulge in some traditional Bavarian food.

  • Day 8: Nuremberg
    Estimated Time: 2 hours (159 km) from Munich

    Visit Nuremberg, known for its medieval architecture and rich history. Visit the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, the Albrecht Dürer House, and the fun Nuremberg Toy Museum.

  • Day 9: Heidelberg
    Estimated Time: 2h 30m (283 km) from Nuremberg

    Explore the romantic city of Heidelberg, home to one of the country's oldest universities. Visit the Heidelberg Castle and the Heidelberg Zoo for some family-friendly fun.

  • Day 10: Frankfurt
    Estimated Time: 1h 10m (91 km) from Heidelberg

    End your trip in Frankfurt, the financial hub of Germany. Take a stroll around the pedestrian-friendly Römer Square and visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Brandenburg Gate (1 hour, free)
  • Reichstag Building (2 hours, free)
  • DDR Museum (2 hours, €12 per adult, €6 per child)
  • Sanssouci Palace (2 hours, €14 per adult, children enter free)
  • Miniatur Wunderland (3 hours, €16 per adult, €8 per child)
  • Speicherstadt (2 hours, free)
  • Marzipan museum & workshop (1 hour, €5 per person)
  • Universum Science Center (3 hours, €17 per adult, €9.50 per child)
  • Neuschwanstein Castle (4 hours, €13 per adult, €4 per child)
  • Deutsches Museum (4 hours, €14 per adult, €8 per child)
  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (2 hours, €7.50 per person)
  • Albrecht Dürer House (1 hour, €6 per adult, €1 per child)
  • Nuremberg Toy Museum (2 hours, €5 per adult, children enter free)
  • Heidelberg Castle (2 hours, €7 per adult, €4 per child)
  • Heidelberg Zoo (3 hours, €24 per adult, €12 per child)
  • Senckenberg Natural History Museum (3 hours, €9 per adult, €6 per child)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €221 per adult, €71 per child

Transportation

Consider traveling by rental car to have more flexibility and save time. Estimated cost: €450 for the whole trip. Alternatively, traveling by train is also an option, but it can take longer and be less convenient for families with children. Estimated cost: €300 for the whole trip.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other cities like Cologne, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and the Black Forest region. If you have less time, skip Nuremberg and Heidelberg and head straight to Frankfurt.

Airports

Germany has many international airports, but the most popular ones include: FRA - Frankfurt Airport (located 12 km from the city center), MUC - Munich Airport (located 28.5 km from the city center), and TXL - Berlin Tegel Airport (located 8 km from the city center).

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