25 days in Danube Countries Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Hohenzollern Bridge and Room Escape Games. Explore Cologne's surroundings by going to Ruhr Park (in Bochum), Dusseldorf (Koe-Bogen, Kirche St. Andreas, &more) and Westfalenpark (in Dortmund). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, walk around Stadtwald Park Koln, explore the world behind art at Wallraf-Richartz Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilika St. Aposteln.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Cologne journey planner.

March in Cologne sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel to Leipzig.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) and Panometer. And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the spiritual surroundings of Russische Gedachtniskirche, buy something for everyone on your list at Madle- Passage, and don't miss a visit to Market Square (Markt).

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Leipzig vacation planner.

Getting from Cologne to Leipzig by combination of train and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 0°C. You will leave for Dresden on the 24th (Fri).

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Room Escape Games and Procession of Princes. Step out of Dresden to go to Hohnstein and see Schwedenlocher, which is approximately 40 minutes away. There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of The Dresden Zwinger, explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, see the interesting displays at Neues Grünes Gewölbe, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Dresden itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Leipzig to Dresden in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Dresden are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Prague.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mumlava Waterfall and National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Prague: Pilsen (Pilsner Urquell Brewery & St Bartholomew's Cathedral). There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park, appreciate the history behind Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, admire the striking features of Kostel sv. Mikuláše, and stroll around Letna Park.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Prague sightseeing planner.

Getting from Dresden to Prague by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.