The Romantic Road Travel Guide
- Overview
- Itineraries
- Places to Explore
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- Restaurants
- Hotels
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- Travel Tips
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- Fodor's Choice
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Guidebooks
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Of all the tourist routes that crisscross Germany, none rivals the aptly named Romantische Strasse, or Romantic Road. The scenery is more pastoral than spectacular, but the route is memorable for the medieval towns, villages, castles, and churches that anchor its 355-km (220-mi) length. Many of these are tucked away beyond low hills, their spires and towers just visible through the greenery.
The Romantic Road Hotels
With a few exceptions, the Romantic Road hotels are quiet and rustic, and you'll find high standards of comfort and cleanliness. If you plan to stay in...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Romantic Road Restaurants
During peak season, restaurants along the Romantic Road tend to be crowded, especially in the larger towns. You may want to plan your mealtimes around visits...read more
Things To Do in The Romantic Road
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Romantic Road
- Europe & Iceland from Seattle (R/T, incl. Tax) Icelandair
- Northern Germany Experience IExplore
- 5-Night Mediterranean Cruise w/Free Hotel Stay Priceline.com
- Europe & Iceland from NYC (R/T, incl. Tax) — $595-$915 Icelandair
The Romantic Road Experiences
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Tilman Riemenschneider, Germany's master of late-Gothic sculpture (1460-1531), lived an extraordinary life. His skill with wood and stone was... Read more
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Würzburg's Baroque Masterpiece: When the prince-bishops decided after 450 years to descend from their lofty hilltop fortress into the city... Read more
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King Ludwig II (1845-86), the enigmatic presence indelibly associated with Bavaria, was one of the last rulers of the Wittelsbach dynasty, which... Read more
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