This two-country RV itinerary knits together Hanseatic history, North Sea beaches, heathland trails, and Bavarian foothills. You’ll trace the old trading routes from Bremen to Denmark’s Wadden Sea, then loop back through Flensburg and the heather-clad Lüneburger Heide before curving south to spa-rich Wiesbaden and Alpine‑fringed Miesbach.

Expect medieval market squares, UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, lighthouse climbs, and shoreline sunsets. Food and drink weave through every stop—Fischbrötchen on the harbor, smørrebrød and Danish pastries, rum and beer in Flensburg, Riesling in the Rheingau, and hearty Bavarian fare by the mountains.

Practical notes: Germany uses EUR; Denmark uses DKK (cards widely accepted). In Germany, low‑emission zones apply (Bremen requires a green sticker); Denmark doesn’t allow wild camping—use official camping places. Typical RV driving days here are 1–4 hours. With a mid-range budget (~50/100), mix scenic stellplätze with a few standout attractions and tastings.

Days 1–2: Pick up your RV (6–7 Sep) and explore Bremen

Bremen

A Hanseatic heavyweight on the Weser, Bremen mixes fairy‑tale lanes with bold modern art deco brickwork. The UNESCO‑listed Town Hall and Roland statue anchor a market square that has seen merchants and mariners for 600 years, while the Schnoor quarter laces together crooked cottages and artisan workshops.

• Top highlights: Marktplatz, Town Hall & Roland, St. Petri Cathedral, Böttcherstraße (expressionist brick art street), Schnoor quarter, Schlachte riverside promenade, Übersee‑Museum (world cultures), and Universum Bremen (hands-on science).
• Adventurous/local: Rent bikes along the Weser embankment; time a golden-hour stroll under the soaring cathedral towers; sample German wines in the historic Ratskeller.

Guided and game-style city experiences (Viator):

Bremen Like a Local: Customized Private Tour — tailor your walk to hidden corners, coffee haunts, or Hanseatic history.

Bremen – Guided Walking Tour of City Center — hit must‑see highlights with the stories behind the Town Musicians and the Roland.

Bremen Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self‑Guided Tour — puzzle your way through the city; great for curious travelers.

Old‑time Excursion around Bremen — a vintage‑car outing to artist villages or Bremerhaven for a nostalgic spin.

Eat & drink: For coffee and cake, Bremen’s classic is Café Knigge (since 1889, try the Bremer Klaben fruit loaf) and specialty brews at Cross Coffee or YellowBird Coffee in the Viertel. Lunch like a local at Markthalle Acht—a lively hall with stalls slinging ramen, falafel, and regional plates. For dinner, go traditional at Bremer Ratskeller (wine list steeped in history) or grab a house‑brewed pint and schnitzel at Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei.

Where to park/stay (RV): Wohnmobilstellplatz Am Kuhhirten on the Weser island (quiet, green, easy tram/ferry or cycle to center). Expect ~€15–25/night plus services.

Hotels/holiday rentals if you take a night off the RV: Search Bremen on VRBO | Search Bremen on Hotels.com

Getting there / alternatives: If you’re flying in to collect your RV, compare flights on Omio (Flights in Europe) or Trip.com (Global Flights). Train options to Bremen are frequent; check Omio (Trains in Europe) or Trip.com (Trains).

Next drive (7–8 Sep): Bremen → Büsum (~2 h / 175 km). Fuel up before leaving the city; no German tolls for RVs under 3.5 t.

Day 3: Büsum pause, Husum harbor, overnight in Ribe (8 Sep)

Büsum

This North Sea port is all about the dike, the tidal flats, and those famous Büsum krabben (North Sea shrimps). Stretch your legs on the dike path and, if tides allow, join a short guided mudflat walk for a first taste of the Wadden Sea.

• Don’t miss: Perlebucht family lagoon (bathing), Museumshafen, and a simple Fischbrötchen lunch by the water—try a shrimp roll at the harbor stands (Gosch and Fischkompanie are reliable choices).

RV tip: Handy stops include Wohnmobilstellplatz am Hafen or Camping Nordsee Büsum for services.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Büsum on VRBO | Search Büsum on Hotels.com

Drive: Büsum → Husum (~45 min / 40 km).

Husum

Poet Theodor Storm’s “gray town by the sea” charms with a colorful harbor, the Tine Fountain, and Schloss vor Husum. It’s compact, easy to wander, and perfect for coffee by the quayside.

• Short stop ideas: Stroll the Binnenhafen, peek into Schlosspark, and pop into the NordseeMuseum if time allows.
• Food: For a late lunch or early dinner, Dragseths Gasthof (since the 16th century) serves North Frisian classics; for something quick, harbor cafés or Tante Jenny am Hafen.

Drive: Husum → Ribe, Denmark (~1 h 45 min / 105 km) via the Frisia marshes and the quiet Tønder border. Welcome to Denmark—use DKK; cards are fine.

Ribe

Often called Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe is all cobbles, half‑timbered houses, and Viking lore. Climb Ribe Cathedral’s tower for a sea of red roofs and wander the riverwalk at dusk when the storks circle in summer.

• Highlights: Ribe Cathedral, the old town lanes, Ribe VikingeCenter (living‑history village; great for families), and Wadden Sea National Park exhibits.
• Eat & drink: Cozy up at Quedens Gaard Café for coffee and rye‑bread sandwiches; dinner at Sælhunden for fish dishes; sample a pint at Ribe Bryghus.

RV overnight: Ribe Camping (near the Wadden Sea) or a riverside stellplatz by the old town. Expect ~DKK 200–300/night plus power.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Ribe on VRBO | Search Ribe on Hotels.com

Days 4–8: Esbjerg stop and beach base in Blåvand (9–13 Sep)

Esbjerg

Denmark’s west‑coast port pairs modern art and maritime heritage. Stop to see “Man Meets the Sea,” the four 9‑meter‑high white statues gazing out over the bay, then swing by the Fisheries and Maritime Museum for seals and sea stories.

• Nice-to-do: Lunch around Torvet (main square) or at the museum café; if skies are clear, ferry to Fanø for a beach walk and a Fanø Bryghus beer (short hop from Esbjerg).

Drive: Esbjerg → Blåvand (~40 min / 35 km).

Blåvand

Set at Denmark’s westernmost point, Blåvand is dune country—endless sand, WWII bunkers half‑swallowed by the beach, and the Blåvandshuk Lighthouse standing guard. It’s inside the UNESCO‑listed Wadden Sea National Park, a haven for migratory birds and seal banks.

• Active days: Climb Blåvandshuk Fyr for panoramas; bike dunes and heath to Skallingen; time a guided Wadden Sea walk; visit the award‑winning Tirpitz museum (a BIG‑designed bunker museum blending landscape, history, and striking architecture).
• For families: Build kite day on the strand; stop by Blåvand Bolcher candy workshop; meet small animals at Blåvand Zoo (seasonal).
• Eat & drink: Book a table at Høfde 4 (refined local seafood and smørrebrød, right by the dunes). For an easy picnic, grab cheeses, charcuterie, and Danish specialties at Hr. Skov Delikatesser. Classic fish plates and fried plaice are staples at Blåvand Fiskerestaurant.

RV base (9–13 Sep): Hvidbjerg Strand Feriepark—a standout seaside campground with pools, spa zones, and direct beach access (expect ~DKK 350–600/night depending on pitch and season). Book early in September.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Blåvand on VRBO | Search Blåvand on Hotels.com

Budget tip: Many museums offer family or late‑entry discounts. Expect coffee ~DKK 35–45, lunch plates ~DKK 110–160, dinner mains ~DKK 170–260.

Next drive (14 Sep): Blåvand → Flensburg (~2–2.5 h / 160–180 km). You’ll cross back into Germany near Kruså—no border checks most days.

Day 9: Rum, rigs, and red brick in Flensburg (14 Sep)

Flensburg

On the fjord-like Flensburger Förde, this ex‑Danish port is famous for rum, shipyards, and sailor’s lore. Color‑washed warehouses ring the harbor; cobbles wind up to merchant courtyards dotted with cafés and boutiques on Rote Straße.

• Highlights: Museumswerft (traditional boatyard), historic harbor, Nordermarkt, and the story of rum at Johannsen Rum or Rumhaus Braasch (tastings available).
• Eat & drink: Try the city’s namesake brew at Hansen’s Brauerei (house lager and pork knuckle). For coffee and towering cake stands, Marien‑Café is a local legend.

RV overnight: Wohnmobilstellplatz am Sporthafen or Sonwik marina area (great sunrise over masts). ~€15–20 plus power.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Flensburg on VRBO | Search Flensburg on Hotels.com

Next drive (15 Sep): Flensburg → Bispingen (Lüneburger Heide) (~2.5 h / 200 km).

Days 10–11: Heath trails and fun in Bispingen (15–16 Sep)

Bispingen (Lüneburger Heide)

September is peak heather bloom—an ocean of purple punctuated by junipers and sand tracks. The car‑free hamlet of Wilsede sits at the heart of the nature reserve, reached by foot, bike, or horse‑drawn carriage.

• Nature & walks: Wilseder Berg ridge and the Totengrund valley overlook (classic photo stop). Start from Oberhaverbeck or Niederhaverbeck for easy loops (5–12 km).
• Family/adrenaline: Snow Dome Bispingen (year‑round indoor slope) and Ralf Schumacher Kartcenter for fast laps. Big‑ride fans can detour to Heide Park Soltau (Europe‑scale coasters).
• Eat & drink: In Wilsede, the Milchhalle serves buckwheat pancakes and butterkuchen; around Bispingen, look for heather lamb (Heidschnucke) on local menus and regional schnapps.

RV base (15–16 Sep): Camping‑Park Lüneburger Heide (Bispingen)—wooded pitches, good facilities, and easy trail access. ~€25–40/night.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Bispingen on VRBO | Search Bispingen on Hotels.com

Next drive (17 Sep): Bispingen → Wiesbaden (~5 h / 450 km). Plan a mid‑way coffee stop near Kassel.

Day 12: Spa heritage and Riesling edges in Wiesbaden (17 Sep)

Wiesbaden

One of Europe’s great spa towns, Wiesbaden pairs belle‑époque grandeur with leafy avenues and vineyard horizons. The Nerobergbahn funicular (1890s, water‑ballast powered) climbs to hillside views over the Kurhaus and colonnades.

• Relax & culture: Soak at Kaiser‑Friedrich‑Therme or Thermalbad Aukammtal; stroll the Kurpark and Kurhaus; ride the Nerobergbahn.
• Wine & bites: This is the gateway to the Rheingau—sip dry Rieslings in nearby Eltville or Hattenheim. In town, start at Café Maldaner (historic coffeehouse, superb cakes), dine at Käfer’s in the Kurhaus for a splurge, or go casual with Hessian staples (handkäs’, grüne Soße) at a traditional tavern. Beer lovers can hop over to Brauhaus Castel in Wiesbaden’s AKK district.

RV overnight: Wohnmobilstellplatz Wiesbaden‑Schierstein Hafen—marina breezes and sunset walks along the Rhine inlet. ~€12–20 plus services.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Wiesbaden on VRBO | Search Wiesbaden on Hotels.com

Next drive (18 Sep): Wiesbaden → Amorbach (~1.5 h / 110 km) through the Odenwald hills.

Day 13: Rococo splendor and half‑timbered lanes in Amorbach (18 Sep)

Amorbach

Amorbach’s former Benedictine abbey stuns with a Rococo church and princely library, while narrow streets weave past gables and timbered façades. It’s a gentle, small‑town pause between wine country and the Alps.

• To see: Amorbach Abbey (guided visits; check same‑day slots), Schlosspark and Seegarten, and old‑town cafés for afternoon cake.
• Nearby taste: Miltenberg (15–20 min) has the storied Brauhaus Faust with tours and tastings—ideal for beer aficionados.
• Eat: Look for Franconian specialties—Schäufele (roast pork shoulder), sausages with sauerkraut, and Silvaner/Riesling wines by the glass.

RV overnight: Stellplätze by the swimming lake or sports grounds (quiet, green). ~€10–15.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Amorbach on VRBO | Search Amorbach on Hotels.com

Next drive (19 Sep): Amorbach → Miesbach (~3.5–4 h / 350 km). Plan a fuel-and-lunch stop near Ingolstadt.

Day 14: Alpine foreland flavors in Miesbach and return (19–20 Sep)

Miesbach

Welcome to Upper Bavaria’s soft peaks and dairy meadows. Miesbach sits minutes from Tegernsee and Schliersee, with easy hikes, lake saunascapes, and brauhaus patios.

• Outdoors: Walk the Mangfall river paths or head to Tegernsee/Schliersee (15–20 min) for lakeside promenades and short summit hikes (Wallberg cable car is a classic viewpoint).
• Local sips: Beer at Tegernsee’s ducal brewery beer garden; whisky tasting at SLYRS Distillery by Schliersee (tours available).
• Cafés & dinner: Konditorei Kreidl for coffee and tortes; hearty Bavarian plates at a Bräuwirt—think roast pork, dumplings, and Obazda with pretzels.

RV overnight: Aim for a stellplatz around Miesbach/Schliersee (e.g., near Schliersee’s lakeside camping) for a calm final night. ~€15–30.

Hotels/holiday rentals: Search Miesbach on VRBO | Search Miesbach on Hotels.com

Return (20 Sep, 10:00): Allow extra time for traffic. Empty and rinse gray/black tanks the evening prior, top up diesel and AdBlue if needed, and do a quick interior sweep to avoid cleaning fees.

Getting between cities without the RV (optional)

If you ever decide to hop by rail or bus instead of driving, compare schedules and fares on Omio (Trains in Europe) and Omio (Buses in Europe). For intra‑Europe flights, check Omio (Flights).

Budget snapshot (mid‑range, 2 travelers)

• RV stellplätze/camps: Germany €12–40/night; Denmark DKK 250–600/night (premium seaside sites higher).
• Fuel: ~€1.6–2.0/L; expect 9–12 L/100 km for a mid‑size motorhome.
• Food & drink: Coffee €3–5; casual lunches €8–15; dinners €15–28 mains; brewery/wine tastings €8–20 pp.
• Activities: Museums €8–20; lighthouses €5–8; guided walks/tours vary (€12–60+ on Viator).

From the Weser’s old merchant stones to the wide‑open Wadden Sea, from heather slopes to spa salons and Alpine lakes, this loop is rich in contrast yet effortless to drive. With smart overnight stops and plenty of time at the beach in Blåvand, it balances adventure and downtime—exactly the kind of road trip you’ll remember for years.