The Romantic Road – German scenic drive

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Whilst in Germany, driving the Romantic Road is a must do experience to see the beautiful medieval architecture and culture of the country. This German holiday is 220 miles of rolling vineyards, traditional architecture with beautiful flower-filled balconies, idyllic and traditional towns serving amazing food and drink and lake scattered countryside with a backdrop of the Alps. Travelling this extraordinary route is as close as you can get to transporting yourself through time – be sure to hire yourself a car rather than horse and cart though! Your Romantic Road journey will begin in Würzburg where you will be able to see the Würzburg Residenz - one of the most significant buildings in Europe, and a UNESCO World Heritage site! You’ll want to stop at one of the many medieval cities along the road, for example Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Dinkelsbühl, and visiting the town of Nördlingen is a unique sight to behold as it is the only town in Germany with its original city wall intact but also built entirely within a meteorite crater! The true jewels of the Romantic Road however are the two fairy-tale castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. Neuschwanstein castle is known for being the inspiration behind Disney’s Beauty and the Beast castle. Surrounded by trees with a backdrop of mountains, you’ll want to take your time at the Neuschwanstein castle and bask in the glory of this amazing medieval structure! Enquire today and see how we can make you German Romantic Road adventure a reality! 

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