On the Romantic Road going through the south of Germany, Rothenburg is the best-preserved medieval city in Europe. Inside undamaged 13th-century city walls is a medieval town seemingly untouched by the passage of time. The stately towers, massive fortifications and patrician houses and also the historical festivals will bring you closer to the spirit of the middle ages. If you have the chance, come to visit Rothenburg during Christmas time, when there is a Christmas market in town.
On the Romantic Road going through the south of Germany, Rothenburg is the best-preserved medieval city in Europe.
Würzburg the capital of Lower Franconia is one of the loveliest baroque cities in the country and became famous as the center of Franconian wine production. Called "the town of Madonnas" because of the more than 100 statues of its patron saint that adorn the house fronts, it is also the best place to start driving the Romantic Road. A famous landmark of Wurzburg is the mighty fortress Festung Marienberg, from where you get a nice view over the famous sights and the pilgrimage church Käppele, also an idyllic spot on a hill above the town. In spring and summer, the liveliest place in town is the Markt (central marketplace). Here street performers entertain and vendors hawk their wares, ranging from fresh fruit to souvenir trinkets. You can also stroll down the traffic-free Schönbornstrasse, with its modern boutiques and cafes. The wine merchants here will sell you a Bocksbeutel, the emerald-green, narrow-necked wine bottle that's native to the region. It's said that the shape came about because wine-drinking monks found it the easiest to hide under their robes.
Würzburg the capital of Lower Franconia is one of the loveliest baroque cities in the country and became famous as the center of Franconian wine production.
The highest Bavarian town stands in the foothills of the Alps, marking the end of the "Romantic Road". Füssen's landmark is the 15th century Hohes Schloss (High Castle), an impressive gothic complex; very well preserved, it hosts nowadays an art gallery focused on Renaissance and late gothic masterpieces. It is also the starting point in visiting the romantically situated castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Füssen is best reachable by railway (100 km from Münich).
The highest Bavarian town stands in the foothills of the Alps, marking the end of the "Romantic Road".
Begin with Salzburg`s Christkindlmarkt, one of Europe`s oldest markets(there are documents from the 15th century describing the fine crafts being sold by elderly women). Then continue to Munich and the craft stalls surrounding a glittering 100-foot Christmas tree in Marienplatz. On to visit Nuremberg, where 180 candy cane-striped stalls fill the main square with crafts, ornaments, and toys. Continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber for one of the most romantic Christmas Markets in Germany and finally, end in Stuttgart, with its festive illuminations, the wonderful scents of cinnamon and vanilla, the wooden chalets, richly adorned with angels, conifer branches and Christmas ornaments. Transportation by train and rent a car.
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• Flight into Salzburg and out of Stuttgart •
Hotel for 2 nights in Salzburg •
IC High Speed train Salzburg - Munich •
Hotel for 2 nights in Munich •
Rent a car for 7 days •
Hotel for 2 nights in Nuremberg •
Hotel for 2 nights in Rothenberg ob der Tauber •
Hotel for 2 nights in Stuttgart •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) •
Hotel taxes
Visit Munich, Fussen, Rothenburg, Heidelberg and Stuttgart with a rent a car.
Included:
• Flight into Munich and out of Stuttgart •
Hotel for 2 night in Munich •
Car rental for 10 days •
Hotel for 2 nights in Fussen •
Hotel for 2 nights in Rothenburg •
Hotel for 2 nights in Heidelberg •
Hotel for 2 nights in Stuttgart •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel description) •
Hotel taxes
The Romantic Road possesses the perfect embodiment of German scenery and culture. Visit Munich(A Big-city style with rural charm, Alpine character art treasures and the Oktoberfest); Fussen (a Bavarian town at the footsteps of the Alps); Rothenburg ob der tauber (A medieval town seemingly untouched by the passage of time within undamaged 13th-century city walls) and Frankfurt (the unique `Museum Mile` along the banks of the Main river, traditional cider pubs in Sachsenhausen). Travel via rent a car. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel, category of car and activities.
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• Flight into Munich and out of Frankfurt •
Hotel for 2 night in Munich •
Car rental for 7 days •
Hotel for 2 nights in Fussen •
Hotel for 2 nights in Rothenburg ob der ta •
Hotel for 1 night in Frankfurt •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel description) •
Hotel taxes
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