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Berlin, Germany→Dubrovnik, Croatia
“A 7-day cultural and coastal road trip from Berlin to Dubrovnik”
7days
2,088 kmDistance
28stops
$3,370Est. cost
Shared by a traveler · city-level only, no dates, private notes stay private
- ~27h 57m driving
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Berlin → Prague
349 km4h 36mDepart 08:30
Day 1
Berlin → PragueStart
Berlin, Germany
Drive 2 km across the Elbe to lunch in Neustadt, about 10 minutes.
1
AttractionDresden, Germany
Altstadt
10:45–13:152h 30m here$35
Baroque old town and riverside architecture
Use central garage parking; easy family walking loop.
Drive 155 km south on the A17 and D8 to Prague, about 2 hours.
2
FoodDresden, Germany
lila Soße
13:25–14:251h here$95
Local Saxon plates in a creative courtyard area
Good area for casual shopping and street art.
Drive 4 km down to your Prague hotel, about 20 minutes.
3
AttractionPrague, Czech Republic
Prague Castle
16:25–18:552h 30m here$55
Historic castle area with city views
Book nearby paid parking or use hotel garage after check-in.
Settle in for the night and rest.
4
OvernightPrague, Czech Republic
Charles Bridge Palace
19:15–20:151h here$155
Moderate family hotel near historic center
Choose a hotel with reserved garage parking.
Day 2
Prague → Salzburg
385 km4h 58mDepart 08:30
Day 2
Prague → Salzburg
Take a 10-minute walk through the old lanes to lunch nearby.
5
AttractionCesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
State Castle & Chateau Český Krumlov
11:15–13:452h 30m here$60
UNESCO town with castle and river lanes
Park at town-edge lots; center is best on foot.
Drive 240 km through Upper Austria to Salzburg, about 3 hours 10 minutes.
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FoodCesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Restaurant Bohemia
13:55–14:551h here$85
Traditional Czech lunch near the castle
Try local dumplings and roast dishes.
Drive 3 km to your Salzburg lodging, about 15 minutes.
7
AttractionSalzburg, Austria
Mirabell Gardens
18:05–20:052h here$20
Formal gardens with fortress views
Relaxed evening stroll; paid city garages nearby.
Settle in for the night and rest.
8
OvernightSalzburg, Austria
Salzburg Townhouse
20:20–21:0545m here$170
Apartment-style stay near the old town
Confirm included parking before arrival.
Day 3
Salzburg → Graz
260 km3h 37mDepart 08:15
Day 3
Salzburg → Graz
Walk 1 km along the lakefront to lunch, about 15 minutes.
9
AttractionHallstatt, Austria
Lakeside Apartments Hallstatt
09:45–12:152h 30m here$65
Alpine lake village and mountain scenery
Arrive early; use signed visitor parking outside center.
Drive 225 km via A9 and A2 toward Graz, about 3 hours.
10
FoodHallstatt, Austria
Seecafé Hallstatt
12:30–13:301h here$105
Austrian fish and alpine classics
Lake fish is the best local choice.
Drive 2 km to your Graz hotel, about 10 minutes.
11
AttractionGraz, Austria
Schlossberg
16:30–18:302h here$45
Hilltop clock tower and old town views
Use central garage; funicular helps with kids.
Settle in for the night and rest.
12
OvernightGraz, Austria
Boutique Hotel Dom - Rooms & Suites
18:40–19:401h here$165
Comfortable hotel near old town streets
Garage parking is worth booking in advance.
Day 4
Graz → Ljubljana
251 km3h 17mDepart 08:30
Day 4
Graz → Ljubljana
Walk 1 km downhill to the old town lunch area, about 15 minutes.
13
AttractionPtuj, Slovenia
Ptuj Castle
09:45–12:152h 30m here$60
Medieval castle above Slovenia's oldest town
Easy parking near castle approach.
Drive 135 km southwest on A4 and A1 to Ljubljana, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
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FoodPtuj, Slovenia
Gostilna Rozika
12:30–13:301h here$95
Slovenian dishes and regional wines
Keep lunch light before the Ljubljana drive.
Drive 3 km to your Ljubljana apartment, about 15 minutes.
15
AttractionLjubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana Castle
15:15–18:153h here$75
Castle, bridges, markets, and architecture
Park outside pedestrian core; use funicular if preferred.
Settle in for the night and rest.
16
OvernightLjubljana, Slovenia
Family apartment Magnolia Ljubljana
18:30–19:301h here$165
Apartment stay near the river district
Ask host for legal parking instructions.
Day 5
Ljubljana → Plitvička Jezera
297 km4h 7mDepart 08:15
Day 5
Ljubljana → Plitvička Jezera
Drive 195 km to Rastoke via Croatia's A1 corridor, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
17
AttractionPostojna, Slovenia
Postojna Cave
09:15–11:452h 30m here$150
Karst cave experience with family-friendly paths
Bring a light jacket; cave is cool year-round.
Drive 35 km south to Plitvice Lakes, about 40 minutes.
18
FoodSlunj, Croatia
Konoba Pod rastockim krovom
14:15–15:151h here$100
Trout and Croatian comfort food by waterfalls
Good natural rest stop before Plitvice.
Drive 5 km to your Plitvice hotel, about 10 minutes.
19
AttractionRastovača, Croatia
Aussichtspunkt
15:55–18:553h here$140
Waterfalls, boardwalks, and forest scenery
Use official lots; stay on marked boardwalks.
Settle in for the night and rest.
20
OvernightPlitvička Jezera, Croatia
Hotel Jezero
19:05–20:051h here$180
Nature hotel near lake entrances
Fuel before morning if tank is below half.
Day 6
Plitvička Jezera → Podstrana
315 km3h 56mDepart 08:00
Day 6
Plitvička Jezera → Podstrana
Walk 1 km along the peninsula to a seafood lunch, about 15 minutes.
21
AttractionZadar, Croatia
Roman Forum
10:00–12:302h 30m here$55
Roman ruins, churches, and seafront architecture
Use old town edge parking; streets are pedestrian.
Drive 160 km down the A1 to Split, about 2 hours.
22
FoodZadar, Croatia
Restaurant Labrax - Fish & Wine bar
12:45–13:451h here$120
Dalmatian seafood and local olive oil
Try grilled fish or black risotto.
Drive 3 km to your Split hotel, about 15 minutes.
23
AttractionSplit, Croatia
Diocletian's Palace
15:45–18:453h here$80
Roman palace quarter with shops and lanes
Park in a paid lot outside the palace walls.
Settle in for the night and rest.
24
OvernightPodstrana, Croatia
Beach Hotel Split
19:00–20:001h here$190
Moderate hotel near old town and harbor
Reserve parking; summer demand is high.
Day 7
Podstrana → Dubrovnik
231 km3h 26mDepart 08:00
Day 7
Podstrana → Dubrovnik
Drive 2 km to Mali Ston for lunch, about 5 minutes.
25
AttractionSton, Croatia
SOLANA STON Ltd.
10:45–13:152h 30m here$70
Historic walls, salt pans, and bay views
Carry water; walls are exposed in summer sun.
Drive 55 km along the coast to Dubrovnik, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
26
FoodMali Ston, Croatia
Bota Šare Mali Ston restaurant & oyster bar
13:20–14:201h here$135
Local oysters and Peljesac seafood
Book ahead for a family table.
Drive 4 km to your Dubrovnik hotel, about 20 minutes.
27
AttractionDubrovnik, Croatia
Walls of Dubrovnik
15:35–18:353h here$170
Iconic stone walls and Adriatic views
Use Pile-area parking or hotel transfer; avoid old town driving.
28
OvernightDubrovnik, Croatia
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
18:55–19:551h here$205
Final stay near the old town or Lapad coast
Confirm parking; Dubrovnik spaces are limited.
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Buy Czech, Austrian, and Slovenian vignettes or digital tolls as needed.
- 2Keep cash or cards ready for Croatia motorway tolls and parking.
- 3Reserve family rooms or apartments with parking before arrival.
- 4Refuel before longer rural or coastal stretches.
- 5Use park-edge garages in historic centers.
Good to know
- 1Old town centers often restrict private cars.
- 2Summer traffic near Split and Dubrovnik can delay arrivals.
- 3Mountain and cave stops may be cooler than coastal areas.
- 4Border checks or toll queues can add time on busy weekends.
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