This road trip follows Germany's storied Romantic Road from Würzburg to , winding through fairy-tale towns, sweeping landscapes and centuries of history. The plan is built around picturesque stops and easy drives, so you can linger over wine, walls and views together. Each day lets you savour a new corner of the route at your own pace.
Würzburg
A baroque city of architecture and wine to begin the journey.
Morning
Visit the
Explore the baroque Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to start the journey in style.
Afternoon
Stroll through the Hofgarten
Wander the beautiful Hofgarten gardens together at a leisurely pace.
Evening
Enjoy local wine
Raise a glass of local wine at one of the city's many wine bars.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
A medieval town that feels like a fairy tale, best explored on foot.
Morning
Drive to
Set off on the road to , a medieval town straight out of a fairy tale.
Afternoon
Walk the town walls and visit St. Jacob's Church
Stroll along the town walls and visit the impressive St. Jacob's Church.
Evening
Explore the half-timbered streets and try
Wander the charming streets lined with half-timbered houses and try the famous pastry.
Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen
Two more picturesque towns, one with medieval charm and one set in a meteorite crater.
Morning
Walk the town walls of
Discover the well-preserved medieval architecture of and walk its town walls.
Afternoon
Explore
Visit , a unique town located inside a meteorite crater, and walk its town walls for views.
Evening
Enjoy the views
Take in the views over the town walls as the day winds down.
Augsburg
A vibrant city with a rich history, from social housing to a Gothic cathedral.
Morning
Visit the
Discover the , the world's oldest social housing complex.
Afternoon
Explore
Step inside , which dates back to the 11th century.
Evening
Stroll
Take a stroll along the beautiful , lined with shops and cafes.
Neuschwanstein Castle and Füssen
A fitting finale with a famous castle and an Alpine town.
Morning
Tour
Visit the famous , which inspired the design of the Disney castle, and take in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Afternoon
Walk around historic
Head to , a charming town at the foot of the Alps, and stroll its historic centre.
Evening
Enjoy a traditional Bavarian meal
Savour a traditional Bavarian meal before heading home.