BandD: I'm on the same page with the others regarding the recommendations you've received. I would add a few suggestions for the Wuerzburg area -

Bamberg
Marktbreit
Bad Windsheim

Bamberg is especially good for beer lovers.

http://www.europeanbeerguide.net/bambpubs.htm

And if you are considering using the train system, you are on the right "track" - heh. Germany's rail system is tops, and fares very reasonable.

<i>First time Germany Frankfurt to Munich 2 weeks
Posted by: BandDTravel on Jun 28, 16 at 11:59am
I'm new to Fodor's and Germany. We are traveling to Frankfurt and leaving Munich. We have two weeks. I'd love recommendations on hotels, time in each area, and MUST SEE spots. We plan to rent a car and drive from Frankfurt to Munich. </i>

A first-time driver in Germany will experience plenty of differences. For an illustrated introduction see http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap18/auto-1.htm.

Hotels and Gasthausen are ubiquitous in towns throughout Bavaria. You will have no problem finding a place if you start looking before dinner.

Besides the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, there are many wine festivals throughout Germany in early autumn. These wine events are really great. Typically the streets are blocked off and the citizens have a wonderful party. For examples see http://www.travelsignposts.com/Germa...beer-festivals and other web sites.

PalenQ recommends a bike ride along the Mosel. I would go with that, except for the location. When we lived in Aschaffenburg we usually took a bike ride along the Main on Sunday afternoons. Though not as scenic as the Mosel, invariably there was at least one Dorf holding a river side fest with brew and brats. The German mustard will blow your nose off.

As for location, the Mosel is west of Cologne and D&uuml;sseldorf. This is adjacent to and essentially part of the Ruhrgebiet. It is a highly congested industrial area and a challenge to drive through. On the other hand, driving the backroads of Bavaria is a very pleasant experience.

Be sure to observe speed limits. German cops use portable hidden radar cameras and can be anywhere. Parking rules are enforced absolutely.

spaarne: ha ha ha, my husband will love that mustard then! :) Thank you so much. You are all making this so easy and stress-free for me. I greatly appreciate it!

Do you think that in early October, Munich will be overcrowded with Oktoberfest party goers?

Octoberfest I think ends Oct 2, 2016- starts around mid-September.

(Do you think that in early October, Munich will be overcrowded with Oktoberfest party goers?)

It is not bad, we have gone three times. We never stay in Munich but take the train in and no problems at all. I love the festivities. Great time of year to go imo.

Again Octoberfest ENDS October 3 this year (not 2 as I previously said)- and like Macross does I always stay outside Munich - like in Garmisch-P and take a day trip in.