5 days in Philadelphia & Wilhelmshaven Itinerary

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): make a trip to 30th Street Station, then admire the local landmark of Longwood Gardens, then get engrossed in the history at Eastern State Penitentiary, and finally walk around Franklin Square. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, then explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, then admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, and finally stroll through Kelly Drive.

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New York City to Philadelphia is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel to Wilhelmshaven.

Wilhelmshaven is a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany. Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the views from Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brucke, examine the collection at Deutsches Marinemuseum Wilhelmshaven, identify plant and animal life at The Wadden Sea, Germany, then don't miss a visit to Parc national de la mer des Wadden de Basse-Saxe, and finally admire the natural beauty at Rosarium Wilhelmshaven.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Wilhelmshaven online tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Philadelphia to Wilhelmshaven. Traveling from Philadelphia to Wilhelmshaven, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in May, expect nights in Wilhelmshaven to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.