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Berlin, Germany→Dubrovnik, Croatia

“A seven-day cultural drive from Berlin through Bohemia, the Alps and Adriatic Croatia”

7days
1,897 kmDistance
40stops
$2,025Est. cost
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  • ~26h 17m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Berlin → Dresden
192 km2h 29mDepart 15:06
Start
Berlin, Germany
Drive 190 km in about ~2h 19min from Berlin via the A13, allowing for afternoon traffic near Dresden. 190 km2h 19m
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Attraction4.7Dresden, Germany

Brühl's Terrace

17:25–18:0035m here

Elbe promenade overlooking Dresden's historic skyline

Park at Q-Park Frauenkirche and approach from Schlossplatz; the terrace offers a rewarding first view without demanding a long visit.
Walk 700 m in about 10min through the compact Altstadt from Brühl's Terrace. 400 m2m
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Attraction4.8Dresden, Germany

Frauenkirche Dresden

18:10–18:4030m here

Reconstructed Baroque landmark on Neumarkt

Enter before evening access finishes and keep shoulders covered; the reconstructed interior anchors Dresden’s restored historic center.
Walk 350 m in about 5min across Neumarkt from Frauenkirche. 300 m2m
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Food4.5Dresden, Germany

Kutscherschänke

18:50–20:051h 15m here$35

Saxon cooking in a historic Altstadt tavern

Order the Sauerbraten or Saxon potato soup; its Neumarkt setting keeps dinner close to both the sights and tonight’s hotel.
Walk 700 m in about 10min from Neumarkt, then retrieve the car from the nearby garage if necessary. 2 km6m
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Overnight4.4Dresden, Germany

Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt

20:15–07:1511h here$105

Central mid-range hotel beside Altmarkt

Use the Altmarkt underground garage and confirm overnight rates at reception; the central location makes the short evening visit practical.

Day 2

Dresden → Hlavní město Praha
202 km3h 12mDepart 07:20
Check out after hotel breakfast, then drive 41 km in about ~45 min via the A17 and S164 into Saxon Switzerland. 41 km45m
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Attraction4.8Lohmen, Germany

Bastei Bridge

08:05–09:0055m here$8

Sandstone bridge above the Elbe valley

Breakfast at the hotel before checkout, then use the official Bastei car park; early arrival avoids tour groups on the narrow viewpoints.
Drive 150 km in about ~1h 50min via D8, crossing into Czechia before approaching Prague from the north. 150 km1h 50m
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Attraction4.7Hlavní město Praha, Czechia

Prague Castle

10:50–13:202h 30m here$22

Castle complex overlooking historic Prague

Park at Parking Pohořelec and buy the main circuit at the ticket office; prioritize St Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace.
Walk 300 m in about 5min across Hradčanské náměstí from the castle entrances. 3 km9m
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Food4.6Hlavní město Praha, Czechia

Kuchyň

13:29–14:391h 10m here$28

Modern Czech dishes beside Prague Castle

Ask to view the pots before choosing and try the slow-cooked beef; reserve online if a same-day table remains available.
Walk 1.6 km in about 25min downhill through Malá Strana to the west end of the bridge. 4 km11m
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Attraction4.0Hlavní město Praha, Czechia

Charles Bridge

15:00–15:3535m here

Gothic bridge lined with Baroque statues

Approach downhill through Nerudova and pause at the Malá Strana tower; mid-afternoon is busy, so guard valuables carefully.
Walk 900 m in about 15min from Charles Bridge through Karlova and the Old Town lanes. 2 km8m
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Attraction4.0Hlavní město Praha, Czechia

Old Town Square

15:50–16:4555m here

Medieval square and Astronomical Clock

Reach the Astronomical Clock before the hour and watch belongings in the crowd; the square is Prague’s essential civic centerpiece.
Walk 800 m in about 12min from Old Town Square, with time beforehand for an unhurried Old Town wander. 600 m3m
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Food4.4Hlavní město Praha, Czechia

Lokál Dlouhááá

18:15–19:351h 20m here$30

Popular Czech beer hall serving local classics

Request a non-smoking dining table and order svíčková or schnitzel with tank Pilsner; expect a queue without a reservation.
Walk 1 km in about 15min from Lokál Dlouhááá through the New Town edge. 2 km7m
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Overnight4.6Hlavní město Praha, Czechia

Hotel Motel One Prag

19:50–06:5511h 5m here$120

Reliable central hotel with underground parking nearby

Use the Florentinum garage and leave the car there overnight; driving inside Prague’s historic core adds delay without saving time.

Day 3

Hlavní město Praha → Czechia
196 km2h 42mDepart 07:17
Check out after hotel breakfast, then drive 145 km in about ~1h 43min via D4 and Route 20 through South Bohemia. 145 km1h 43m
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Attraction4.8Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czechia

The State Chateau of Hluboká

09:00–10:301h 30m here$18

Romantic white château above the Vltava

Breakfast at the hotel before checkout and use the lower town car park; choose the representative-rooms tour if English places remain.
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Attraction4.8Český Krumlov 1, Czechia

State Castle & Chateau Český Krumlov

11:04–12:541h 50m here$20

Vltava-side castle with painted tower and courtyards

Leave the car at P1 Jelenka and enter through the Red Gate; include the tower for the clearest view of the river bends.
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Food4.9Český Krumlov 1, Czechia

Můstek Beer&Burger

13:01–14:011h here$30
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Attraction4.4Český Krumlov 1, Czechia

Egon Schiele Art Centrum

14:04–15:091h 5m here$12

Modern-art center in a former brewery

Check the final-entry time before leaving the castle; the changing exhibitions add substance beyond the heavily visited medieval streets.
Walk 600 m in about 10min uphill through the historic center from the art center. 2 km6m
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Activity4.8Český Krumlov, Czechia

Seminární zahrada

15:15–15:4025m here

Small garden with a classic castle panorama

Enter from Horní Street and use the upper terrace for photographs; it gives the town’s signature panorama with minimal climbing.
Walk 700 m in about 10min downhill from Seminární zahrada, leaving time to browse the old-town lanes. 100 m
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Food4.5Český Krumlov 1, Czechia

Švejk Restaurant

18:15–19:301h 15m here$27

Czech comfort food in the old town

Choose the pork knee only with a large appetite; the smaller roast dishes make a better fit after a full sightseeing afternoon.
Walk 250 m in about 4min across the old town from the restaurant. 3 km9m
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Overnight4.4Český Krumlov 1, Czechia

Hotel OLDINN

19:39–06:5511h 20m here$125

Comfortable hotel directly on the main square

Arrange the hotel’s off-site parking before check-in because the square is pedestrianized; unload only where staff specifically direct.

Day 4

Czechia → Linz
75 km1h 26mDepart 07:51
Check out after hotel breakfast, then drive 69 km in about ~1h 14min via B126, crossing into Austria near Bad Leonfelden. 69 km1h 14m
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Attraction4.7Linz, Austria

Aussichtsplattform - Turm V (Euphemia)

09:05–09:4035m here

Hilltop panorama across Linz and the Danube

Breakfast at the hotel before checkout and park near the basilica; clear September mornings can reveal the distant Alpine skyline.
Drive 5.9 km in about ~12 min down into central Linz, then walk from the Hauptplatz garage. 6 km12m
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Food4.6Linz, Austria

Wirtshaus Keintzel

11:35–12:451h 10m here$30

Traditional Upper Austrian inn near Hauptplatz

Use Hauptplatz underground parking and order a seasonal dumpling dish; the courtyard offers a calmer lunch than the exposed square.

Day 5

Linz → Graz
349 km5h 21mDepart 07:05
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Food4.9Gmunden, Austria

piu-ma | Café & Bistro in Gmunden

08:00–08:4545m here$30
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Attraction4.8Hallstatt, Austria

Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt Skywalk

09:40–11:101h 30m here$26

Elevated overlook above Hallstatt and its lake

Breakfast at the hotel before checkout, park at P1 and take the funicular promptly; cloud can build later over the Dachstein peaks.
Walk 1 km in about 15min along the lakeshore from the funicular base station. 1 km5m
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Attraction4.7Hallstatt, Austria

Marketplace Hallstatt

11:15–11:5035m here

Compact lakeside heart of the historic village

Follow the waterfront path from the funicular station and avoid driving toward the center; nearly all village lanes are pedestrian-only.
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Attraction4.8Admont, Austria

Stift Admont - Bibliothek und Museum

13:12–14:321h 20m here$18

Spectacular Baroque monastic library

Use the abbey visitor parking and verify the final admission time; the vast white-and-gold library justifies the route through Ennstal.
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Food4.8Leoben, Austria

Restaurant "Der Greif"

15:32–16:321h here$30
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Attraction4.8Graz, Austria

Schlossberg

17:26–18:361h 10m here$3

Hilltop park with the city’s famous clock tower

Park at Pfauengarten garage and ride the Schlossbergbahn up, then walk down; the Uhrturm terrace gives the strongest city overview.
Walk 1.2 km in about 17min downhill through central Graz from Schlossberg. 4 km11m
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Food4.6Graz, Austria

Der Steirer

19:00–20:201h 20m here$38

Styrian tavern specializing in regional produce

Order pumpkin-seed-oil salad and a Styrian tasting plate; reserve online if possible because weekend tables fill quickly.
Walk 250 m in about 4min from Der Steirer to the riverside hotel. 100 m
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Overnight4.4Graz, Austria

Hotel Das Weitzer

20:20–07:0510h 40m here$65

Central riverside hotel with garage access

Enter the associated garage from Grieskai and leave the car parked; the hotel sits within easy walking distance of the old town.

Day 6

Graz → Zadar
476 km5h 14mDepart 07:05
Check out after hotel breakfast, then drive 99 km in about ~1h 17min via the A9 and Slovenian A4 across the border. 99 km1h 17m
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Attraction4.7Ptuj, Slovenia

Ptuj Castle

08:22–09:371h 15m here$12

Hilltop castle above Slovenia’s oldest town

Breakfast at the hotel before checkout and park below the castle on Muzejski trg; the terrace overlooks the Drava and red-roofed old town.
Walk 700 m in about 12min downhill from Ptuj Castle into the old town. 800 m4m
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Attraction4.8Ptuj, Slovenia

Mestni Stolp in zvonik cerkve sv. Jurija / Ptuj City Tower

09:50–10:1525m here

Distinctive civic tower beside the old town square

Descend via the pedestrian castle path and pause by the Orpheus Monument; this compact stop completes the historic-town context.
Walk 800 m in about 12min from the Town Tower, with time to explore Slovenski trg before the kitchen opens. 300 m1m
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Food4.7Ptuj, Slovenia

Gostilna Amadeus

11:35–12:451h 10m here$28

Well-regarded Slovenian cooking near the old town

Choose the daily Slovenian plate or seasonal mushroom dish; the early lunch leaves time for the longer motorway run into Croatia.
Drive 373 km in about ~3h 41min via the A4 and A1, crossing Croatia and taking a short motorway break near Zagreb. 373 km3h 41m
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Attraction4.7Zadar, Croatia

Sea Organ

17:05–17:4035m here

Wave-powered musical installation on Zadar’s waterfront

Park at Ravnice and walk through the peninsula; stand on the lower steps to hear the strongest tones as the afternoon sea breeze rises.
Walk 550 m in about 8min along the waterfront from the Sea Organ. 700 m3m
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Attraction4.6Zadar, Croatia

Church of St. Donatus

17:50–18:2030m here$7

Circular pre-Romanesque landmark in the Roman Forum

Check whether interior admission remains open; even when closed, the Roman Forum setting makes this Zadar’s indispensable landmark.
Walk 950 m in about 13min through Zadar’s pedestrian peninsula from the Roman Forum. 700 m4m
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Food4.2Zadar, Croatia

Konoba Skoblar

18:45–20:051h 20m here$38

Dalmatian seafood and grilled dishes by Five Wells Square

Ask for the day’s Adriatic fish price before ordering and add grilled vegetables; the courtyard is preferable to an indoor table in September.
Walk to Ravnice parking, then drive 2 km in about 8min along the waterfront to the hotel. 1 km3m
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Overnight4.2Zadar, Croatia

Hotel Kolovare

20:20–07:1010h 50m here$110

Seafront hotel with practical private parking

Retrieve the car from Ravnice and use the hotel’s private lot; the location avoids navigating narrow peninsula streets with luggage.

Day 7

Zadar → Dubrovnik
407 km5h 53mDepart 07:24
Check out after hotel breakfast, then drive 88 km in about ~1h 1min via the A1 and D8 to Šibenik. 88 km1h 1m
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Attraction4.6Šibenik, Croatia

Cathedral of St. James

08:25–09:1550m here$8

UNESCO-listed stone cathedral in Šibenik

Breakfast at the hotel before checkout and park at Poljana garage; inspect the sculpted exterior heads before entering the baptistery.
Walk 800 m in about 15min uphill through Šibenik’s stone lanes from the cathedral. 2 km6m
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Attraction4.6Šibenik, Croatia

St. Michael's Fortress

09:21–10:1655m here$13

Restored fortress overlooking Šibenik and its islands

Use the old-town stair route and carry water for the exposed climb; the ramparts reveal the coastal geography of central Dalmatia.
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Attraction4.7Split, Croatia

Diocletian's Palace

11:22–12:421h 20m here$10

Living Roman palace at the heart of Split

Enter through the Bronze Gate and prioritize the cellars, Peristyle and Vestibule; avoid attempting to drive into the pedestrian core.
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Food4.8Omiš, Croatia

Restoran Ultimo

13:23–14:231h here$30
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Food4.7Brela, Croatia

Konoba Feral

18:05–19:101h 5m here$36

Coastal Dalmatian restaurant beside Slano Bay

Order grilled squid or the catch of the day and confirm prices by weight; waterfront parking is easiest near the marina entrance.
183 km2h 28m
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Buy digital motorway vignettes before using Czech, Austrian and Slovenian motorways; enter the registration exactly.
  • 2Fill the tank before leaving Graz or Ptuj; Croatian A1 services are reliable but widely spaced south of Split.
  • 3Use peripheral garages in Prague, Salzburg, Graz, Zadar and Split rather than attempting historic-center access.
  • 4Reach Hallstatt before the main coach arrivals and use official P1 parking; roadside parking is prohibited.
  • 5Take the Pelješac Bridge route south from Split to remain within Croatia and avoid Bosnia border queues.
  • 6Verify same-day opening notices for Admont Abbey Library and Hallstatt funicular before setting out.

Good to know

  • 1Austria, Czechia and Slovenia require motorway vignettes; Croatia uses distance-based motorway tolls.
  • 2Austrian motorway sections around major tunnels can carry additional tolls beyond the vignette.
  • 3Prague, Salzburg, Graz, Zadar and Split have pedestrian cores or restricted access; follow hotel and garage directions.
  • 4The route crosses several Schengen countries, but temporary document checks remain possible; keep identification accessible.
  • 5September thunderstorms and fog can reduce visibility around Hallstatt, Admont and Alpine motorway tunnels.
  • 6Day six includes the trip’s longest drive, from Ptuj to Zadar; take a proper motorway break and avoid continuing when tired.

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