Scenic Road Trip from Utrecht to Germany's Major Cities and Innsbruck

Day 1: Departure and Münster Visit

Utrecht, Netherlands to Münster, Germany on July 10, 2025

6:30pm

Pick Up Rental Car in Utrecht Central

Collect your rental car and commence the road trip from Utrecht. Prepare for an evening drive to Münster.
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7:00pm

Drive Utrecht to Münster

Drive approximately 2 hours east to Münster, enjoying the German countryside along the way.
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9:00pm

Dinner at Gasthaus Leve

Enjoy traditional Westphalian cuisine at this cozy restaurant open till 11pm, perfect for a late dinner.
EUR25 per person, 1h0m

10:00pm

Check In to Hotel in Münster

Rest overnight at a centrally located hotel like Hotel Continentale Münster to start fresh the next day.
EUR100, Overnight
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Day 2: Münster to Berlin

Münster and Berlin, Germany on July 11, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café & Bar Celona Münster

Start your day with a fresh breakfast including pastries and coffee at Celona, open from 8am.
EUR10 per person, 1h0m

9:00am

Explore Münster - Prinzipalmarkt and St. Paulus Cathedral

Walk through the historic Prinzipalmarkt square and visit the stunning St. Paulus Cathedral, both iconic Münster landmarks.
Free, 2h0m

11:00am

Drive Münster to Hanover

Drive east approximately 2 hours to Hanover, a key city with beautiful gardens and museums.
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1:00pm

Lunch at Pier 51, Hanover

Enjoy lakeside dining serving German and Mediterranean dishes, open daily from 11:30am.
EUR20 per person, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Herrenhausen Gardens

Explore the famous baroque gardens of Herrenhausen, noted for their design and fountains.
EUR8, 1h30m

3:30pm

Drive Hanover to Berlin

Continue the drive east to Berlin, about 2.5 to 3 hours away.
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6:15pm

Check In Hotel in Berlin

Settle into your hotel near Alexanderplatz, like the Park Inn by Radisson Berlin, for easy city access.
EUR150, Overnight

7:30pm

Dinner at Zur letzten Instanz

Dine at Berlin’s oldest restaurant offering traditional German dishes, open till midnight.
EUR30 per person, 1h30m
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Day 3: Berlin to Bremen

Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Germany on July 12, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Father Carpenter Berlin

Enjoy specialty coffee and fresh breakfast fare in a lovely courtyard setting, open from 8am.
EUR12 per person, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag

See Berlin’s iconic landmarks including the historic Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Parliament building.
Free (Reichstag dome requires booking), 2h0m

11:00am

Drive Berlin to Hamburg

Drive northwest about 3 hours to Hamburg, a major port city with vibrant culture.
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2:00pm

Lunch at Fish Market Hamburg

Sample local seafood dishes and explore the lively fish market atmosphere, open on weekends from early morning to afternoon (check days).
EUR20 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Stroll Speicherstadt and HafenCity

Visit the historic warehouse district of Speicherstadt and the modern HafenCity area along the Elbe river.
Free, 1h30m

4:30pm

Drive Hamburg to Bremen

Drive about 1.5 hours southwest to Bremen, a charming Hanseatic city.
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6:00pm

Check in to Hotel in Bremen

Stay near the Marktplatz area for easy walking access, for example the Dorint City-Hotel Bremen.
EUR120, Overnight

7:00pm

Dinner at Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei

Relax in this traditional brewery restaurant offering hearty German fare, open til 10pm.
EUR25 per person, 1h30m
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Day 4: Bremen to Innsbruck and Return

Bremen, Innsbruck, Utrecht on July 13, 2025

7:30am

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Have an early breakfast at the hotel to prepare for a long drive.
Included or EUR10 per person, 0h45m

8:15am

Drive Bremen to Innsbruck

Prepare for a full morning and afternoon drive of approximately 7.5 hours heading south to the Austrian Alps city of Innsbruck.
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3:45pm

Visit Innsbruck Old Town

Enjoy a walk through Innsbruck’s picturesque Old Town, including the Golden Roof and scenic mountain backdrop.
Free, 1h30m

5:15pm

Dinner at Stiftskeller

Savor traditional Tyrolean cuisine with mountain views at this historic restaurant open till 10pm.
EUR30 per person, 1h30m

6:45pm

Drive Innsbruck to Utrecht

Drive approximately 8 hours back to Utrecht to conclude your road trip, consider rest stops en route.
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