Once you arrive in Frankfurt, you will probably be excited and will naturally want to immediately begin the journey along the Romantic Road. However, you should wait a bit, because there is so much to see in this historic city, nowadays more famous as a major European financial hub. Plan at least one full day in this business capital.

For example, the Natural History Museum provides extraordinary exhibits. Among them there is the only complete Diplodocus skeleton in Europe. Goethe House is another popular attraction, especially for those who admire the popular works of the cult poet. The original house was destroyed during World War II and it was rebuilt afterwards.

If you want to experience the city nightlife during your road trip in Frankfurt, take the district “Sachsenhausen-Nord” into consideration. The best of restaurants, nightclubs and bars are set amidst this district, located on the bank of the Main. However, before you head back to the hotel, be sure to sample an original Frankfurter sausage, the forerunner of the American hot dogs. If you visit Frankfurt in August, you will be there right in time for the music event “Summer in the City”. 

After an exciting day with a car hire that we will provide in Frankfurt, a good night’s sleep is worth a mint, especially before heading out with your rental car in Frankfurt on the Romantic Road trip. The greatest tourist attractions are located mainly near the train station, the business district and exhibition centre. If you travel with your family and children, you should note that the area around the station usually turns in a “red light district” at night . If you want to stay in a hotel with a traditional atmosphere, it is best to look for hotels in the suburbs of Frankfurt.

NEXT STOP ⇨ WÜRZBURG ( 119 KM – approx 1 hour 13 minutes)

The journey from Frankfurt to Würzburg takes only one and a half hour. This beautiful city is also known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” and you will soon discover why. Royal castles and fortresses, where prince bishops of the region used to be crowned, are surrounded by numerous vineyards. Although many of the most famous buildings in the city were destroyed in World War II, a good number of them have been erected again.

WHAT TO DO IN WÜRZBURG:

During your road trip in Würzburg, cruise down the streets lined with works of the finest German architectural design ranging from the splendid baroque Augustinian Church to Germany’s oldest stone bridge “the old Main bridge”, and the expertly manicured Rokokogarten, to the entire castle Veitshöchheim. There are many worthy objects waiting for you to record them with your camera. The Main-Franconian Museum is another of the main attractions of the city.

If you are planning a mid-June road trip along the Romantic Road, we encourage you to visit the Mozart Festival in Würzburg. At the end of May, you can enjoy the “Africa Festival”.

Overnight at WÜRZBURG(3,4 or 5 star accommodation according to client’s budget)

NEXT STOP ⇨ ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER (109 KM – Approx. 1 hour and 46 minutes)

Your next destination on the Romantic Road trip is Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which can be reached in about 2 hours. We will provide you with a car rental  from Wurzburg. The half-timbered houses and cobbled streets will instantly bring you back into the medieval past of Germany.

WHAT TO DO IN ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER:

You absolutely need to plan some time for the magic doll and toy museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The museum features over 1,000 dolls and toys, some of which are more than 200 years old. A child-oriented theatre and a model workshop round the picture up.

The Herterich fountain is also worth a visit. The richly decorated Renaissance fountain dominates the central market place where many town festivals are celebrated all year round. Alternatively, you can make a detour in your rental car to the baroque castle Schillingsfürs and observe eagles and hawks in their natural habitat.

Visitors to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May will most probably experience the famous Meistertrunk Festival. If you see the locals in period costumes, the probability is high that the festival is already in full swing. The Imperial City Festival is held in the end of September. If this selection of festivals doesn’t match your taste, make a 55 mile detour to old good Nuremberg, home to one the oldest Christmas markets in Germany.

Overnight at  ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER (3,4 or 5 star accommodation according to client’s budget)

NEXT STOP ⇨  NÖRDLINGEN ( 80 KM-Approx. 1 hour 8 minutes)

At the beginning of the fourth day and only an hour’s drive along the Romantic Road, we are coming to the mysterious and unique small town Nördlingen. The city dates back to year 898 and, due to its incredible age, it belongs to one of three cities in Germany whose walls are still intact. This is quite an achievement because the city was in the midst of two battles in Germany’s historic Thirty Years’ War.

WHAT TO DO IN NÖRDLINGEN:

Nördlingen is located in the middle of Ries, a crater created several centuries ago by a meteorite impact. The impact created Suevit, a material later used to build many buildings such as the majestic church of St. George. The church tower offers a breathtaking view. A must for cyclists: explore Ries by bike!

WHERE TO STAY IN NÖRDLINGEN:

Overnight at NÖRDLINGEN (3,4 or 5 star accommodation according to client’s budget)

NEXT STOP: AUGSBURG( 72 KM Approx. 53 minutes)

The fifth day of your journey along the Romantic Road in Germany brings us to Augsburg, the third largest city in Bavaria. The journey of Nördlingen to Augsburg takes just a little bit under an hour. Try to arrive in Augsburg as early as possible as the city offers a wealth of scenic attractions. With a rental car in Germany, you will stay flexible during your entire road trip. You can also create your individual travel schedule according to your wishes, make a stop and continue your trip with a car hire that we will provide  in Augsburg. Every visitor to Augsburg should visit the Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary at least once.

WHAT TO DO IN AUGSBURG:

The more than twelve hundred years old chapel keeps five rare and culturally significant paintings by Hans Holbein the Elder. Augsburg is home to the oldest social housing facility in the world known under the name Fuggerei and founded in 1516 by the Fugger family. A short drive in your rental car outside of Augsburg takes you to two other important chapels: the rococo-inspired Wies Church, situated on an idyllic mountain pasture at the foot of the Trauchgauer mountains and the cathedral in the old town of Ulm, the largest Protestant church in Germany.

Overnight at AUGSBURG(3,4 or 5 star accommodation according to client’s budget)

NEXT STOP ⇨ HOHENSCHWANGAU ( 129 KM – Approx. 2 hours ).

The sixth day of your Romantic Road trip takes us in less than an hour and twenty minutes to the marvellous Hohenschwangau. The first thing you will see upon arrival is the imposing fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein, never-ending inspiration for Disney, Wagner and many other artists. The castle in the world famous cartoon Snow White was created based on Neuschwanstein Castle.

WHAT TO DO IN HOHENSCHWANGAU:

In the immediate vicinity there is another imposing building, which seems to have just sprung straight out of imagination – the bright yellow Hohenschwangau. Although not quite as visually stunning as Neuschwanstein, the castle was a significant source of inspiration for Wagner and is still a striking example of Bavarian architecture. For a unique view of the entire valley, plan a trip to the Marie Bridge. The bridge is stretched over the Pöllat Gorge overlooking Neuschwanstein Castle.

If you are planning your trip to Neuschwanstein in September, you may be among the lucky ones who may actually experience one of the concerts in the Singers’ Hall of the castle.

Overnight at HOHENSCHWANGAU(3,4 or 5 star accommodation according to client’s budget)