A 5-day road trip from Berlin to Paris via Leipzig, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Reims
Estimated cost
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Südostallee/Königsheide
Pack, check fluids, set route




Völkerschlachtdenkmal
Iconic monument with panoramic views




Auerbachs Keller
Hearty regional dishes




Hotel NH Collection Nürnberg City
Central hotel with easy parking access




Heidelberg Castle
Hilltop ruins and museum views




Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus
Classic German fare in Old Town




Hotel Bayrischer Hof Heidelberg
Comfortable stay near the Old Town




Triberger Wasserfälle
Forest hike with waterfall viewpoints




Grande-Île de Strasbourg
Gothic landmark and historic island walk




Winstub le Clou
Local Alsace cuisine and wines




Hôtel Mercure Strasbourg Centre
Central hotel for easy evening walks




Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Major Gothic cathedral and stained glass




Brasserie le Boulingrin
Bistro lunch with regional flavors




Hôtel le Versailles.
Convenient base near Paris and gardens




Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist art in a grand old station




Le Paris Paris
Casual café meal near central sights




Paris
Arrival walk along the Seine viewpoints




Before you go
Local tips
- 1Start driving by 08:30 to avoid city traffic
- 2Use hotel garages when possible to reduce street-parking stress
- 3Plan short stretch breaks during longer highway legs
- 4Keep a small daypack ready for attractions and walks
Good to know
- 1Watch for low-emission zone rules when entering French cities
- 2Avoid leaving luggage visible in the car, especially in cities
- 3Expect congestion near Paris; add buffer time for navigation