5 days in Newark & Wilhelmshaven Itinerary

Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. On the 9th (Fri), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Bronx Zoo, then admire the natural beauty at New York Botanical Garden, and then take in the waterfront at Weehawken Recreation Pier. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Branch Brook Park, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Lucy's Church, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Gateways to Newark: Portraits.

To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Newark trip planner.

New York City to Newark is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Newark can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Wilhelmshaven.

Wilhelmshaven is a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany. To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Wilhelmshaven trip maker.

Explore your travel options from Newark to Wilhelmshaven with the Route module. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Wilhelmshaven due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Newark, expect cooler days and slightly colder nights in Wilhelmshaven, ranging from highs of 56°F to lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.