“Travel fills you with wonder, and turns you into a Storyteller.”
Germany is known for the sheer beauty of the land. Amongst the multi- culti Berlin, the schick
Munich and the urban Frankfurt, a well kept local secret is the ‘romantic road’ in Germany, that
covers a 400 km long stretch along the Baverian landscape from the city of Würzburg to
Füssen (Neuschwanstein castle/ Disney castle).
If you are into love stories, the old world Bridgeton charm, the timeless beauty of baroque
architecture, and dreamy fairytalisque landscapes – we recommend road tripping (yes with a
budget and a backpack) in the beautiful bylanes of German towns.
A perfect weekend trip to soak in some medievalism, some deep history (witch hunts and
trials), and hum to the tune of “tale as old as time…” as you look at the Neuschwanstein
castle in Bavaria, right near the Austrian Border.
Accessible via roads as well as public transport, the romantic road encompasses the dreamy
Tauber Valley, the geological hotspot of Nördlinger Ries, historical Nürnberg, the impeccable
Dinkelsbühl, finishing up at the famous Neuschwanstein castle that inspired Walt Disney
himself.
Here is a list of Germany's top stops along the romantic road
1.Rothenburg ob der Tauber : A town straight out of a water colour, is said to be where Disney filmed
Pinocchio. It has the classic cobblestoned roads, heavenly pastries, lazy cozy cafes and stylish parlours to
drink tea out of delicate China. Plus, some hilarious town stories incorporated on a huge clock at the town square.
Brownie points : A lovely Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shop, which features a huge christmas
tree, aisles of Christmas tree decorations, huge nutcrackers to lead the way, makes you feel like
you are an 8 year old in Santa’s Christmas Workshop.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2. Bamberg : Less touristy, but a clear favourite among the locals, Bamberg is Germany’s beer
capital! Try the unique Rauchbier (smoked beer) at a local brewery like Schlenkerla—you’ll either love it or never forget it. It has its Rathaus (town hall) built over a river, a fantastic rose garden and beautiful cobblestone roads Europe is famous for
Bamberg
3. Dinkelsbühl: Well-preserved medieval walls, colorful half-timbered houses, the gothic St. George’s Minster, and traditional towers. Add family owned cafes and a dreamy ambiance. A perfect honeymoon spot.
Dinkelsbühl
4. Nördlingen: The stone buildings here contain microscopic diamonds from the meteorite impact—geology meets history. The whole town (one of its kind) located inside a meteorite crater! Don’t miss the museum (Crater and Geologie)
Nördlingen
5. Nürnberg: medieval charm but also deeply marked by 20th-century history. It's vibrant,
walkable, and culturally rich.
Nuremberg
6. Füssen : Alpine town at the end of the Romantic Road, gateway to castles and
mountains. The town has the famous Neuschweinstein castle perched on a hill top, the
same one on the Disney’s logo. Go relive your childhood memories.
Füssen
