Saturday, August 25, 2012

The Best Stops On The Romantic Road, Germany

By Adrian Fletcher


One of the best ways to explore Germany is to take the so called "Romantic Road" which is in fact a long scenic drive that takes you from Bavaria, through the Franconia wine country, right up to the foothills of the great German Alps. Even though 261 miles can be driven in a day, this is one road that you certainly do not want to speed by. After all, it is not called the Romantic Road for nothing. So take is slow and enjoy the stunning ride.

But with quite a lot of places to stop by, here are the ones that you should positively not skip.

Wrzburg

If you want to get some fine wine, and some fine dining, Wrzburg is certainly the place to stop over and relax. You will certainly get only the best since this area is in the Franken region after all, which is known for their wine. Of course, along with the wine, there are numerous vineyards too, and, if you are in luck, maybe even a wine festival. But while you are there, be sure to make your way to the Residence Palace which is positively a highlight of the area.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

If you want to see what Germany was like way back in the Medieval age, then you really should positively walk down the streets of this place. In all of Germany, this town is certainly the best preserved medieval town of its kind. What better way to look into their future than by going to what is called in English as the red fortress above the Tauber?

Castle Hotel Colmberg

The Castle Hotel Colmberg is the ideal area to get some shut eye. Sleeping in a 1000 year old castle definitely beats checking in at some hotel or inn. That really does make romantic road romantic. This is definitely going to be one night that you will remember forever. But staying close to its past, just a warning, no elevators here.

Neuschwanstein

As you get closer to the Alps, you will come by one of best attractions in the country, Neuschwanstein. However, you can not check in to this castle. However, there is the guided tour that you must positively not miss.




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