Eastern Germany Loop Campervan Itinerary: 10 Days
Quick summary: This 10-day campervan loop from Berlin covers eastern Germany’s highlights: Potsdam’s palaces, Leipzig’s music and history, Dresden and Saxon Switzerland, the Spreewald’s canals, then north to the Mecklenburg lakes and the Baltic coast at Rügen before returning. Daily drives are mostly two to three hours, with campsites by lakes, rivers and the sea for a campervan or motorhome.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 days |
| Start and end | Berlin |
| South | Leipzig, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland |
| Waterways | Spreewald, Mecklenburg lakes |
| North | Rügen and the Baltic |
| Tours | Full-day tours |
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What does each day look like?
| Day | Route | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berlin to Potsdam | Sanssouci |
| 2 | Potsdam to Leipzig | St Thomas Church |
| 3 | Leipzig to Dresden | Frauenkirche |
| 4 | Saxon Switzerland | Bastei, Königstein |
| 5 | Dresden to the Spreewald | Punt ride |
| 6 | Spreewald to the Müritz | Lake campsite |
| 7 | Müritz to Rügen | Stralsund |
| 8 | Rügen | Chalk cliffs |
| 9 | Rügen to Usedom | Seaside resorts |
| 10 | Usedom to Berlin | Return |
Which days are longest in an RV?
Days six and seven, crossing from the Spreewald to the lakes and coast, each around 2.5 to 3 hours.
Can you add Prague?
Yes, with two extra days from Saxon Switzerland, if your rental allows travel to Czechia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for the main highlights at a comfortable pace.
Yes, on a 10-day loop.
Yes, with a couple of extra days.
Berlin, near BER airport, or Leipzig.