22 days in Dresden, Leipzig & Cologne Itinerary

Explore Dresden's surroundings by going to Berlin (Kampfende Amazone, Pergamonmuseum, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Dresden Zwinger, admire the striking features of Kronentor, make a trip to Bruehlsche Terrasse, and pause for some serene contemplation at Katholische Hofkirche.

To find ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Dresden day trip planner.

London, UK to Dresden is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Dresden due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from London in February, with highs in Dresden at 5°C and lows at -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to Leipzig.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Leipzig: Wittenberg (Cranach-Stiftung & Tierpark) and Weimar (Buchenwald Memorial, Schillers Wohnhaus, &more). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Thomas Church, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at Bach Museum, and see the interesting displays at Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Leipzig tour site.

Drive from Dresden to Leipzig in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 0°C. On the 11th (Sat), you're off to Cologne.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cologne: Trier (Porta Nigra, Kurfurstliches Palais, &more), Frankfurt (Main Tower, Romer, &more) and Winterberg (Mein Homberg & Skiliftkarussell Winterberg). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Cologne Cathedral, hit the slopes at Skigebiet Boedefeld-Hunau-Lift, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and get to know the resident critters at Koelner Zoo.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Cologne trip maker app.

Getting from Leipzig to Cologne by combination of flight and train takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.