1. Start from the North
Many are curious, and rightly so, where exactly the Romantic Road begins. We advise that you start from the North and head South. Make your starting point Frankfurt. Byย booking a flight to Frankfurt, you can start the Romantic Road from Wรผrzburg which is approximately 120 km away and the first stop on the route. End the trip in Fรผssen at the Neuschwanstein Castle, 131 km away in Mรผnih.
North to South
Wรผrzburg –
Tauberbischofsheim –ย 38 km
Lauda-Kรถnigshofen –ย 10 km
Creglingen –ย 25 km
Rothenburg ob der Tauber –ย 19 km
Dinkelsbรผhl –ย 45 km
Nรถrdlingen –ย 32 km
Harburg –ย 17 km
Donauwรถrth –ย 12 km
Augsburg –ย 44 km
Landsberg am Lech –ย 39 km
Schongau –ย 29 km
Pfaffenwinkel (Rottenbuch) –ย 17 km
Schwangau –ย 29 km
Fรผssen –ย 4 km
2. 28 towns to discover on the Romantic Road
There are plenty of picturesque towns to discover en route. Here are some historic or scenic towns to discover; Wรผrzburg, Wertheim, Tauberbischofsheim, Lauda-Kรถnigshofen, Bad Mergentheim, Weikersheim, Rรถttingen, Creglingen, Rothenburg, Schillingsfรผrst, Feuchtwangen, Dinkelsbรผhl, Wallerstein, Nรถrdlingen, Harburg, Donauwรถrth, Augsburg, Friedberg, Landsberg am Lech, Hohenfurch, Schongau, Peiting, Rottenbuch, Wildsteig, Steingaden, Halblech, Schwangau and Fรผssen.
3. It takes 5-7 days tops to cover the route
The towns that stretch along the Romantic Road are brimming with natural scenic spots and historic places. It takes around 5 days to view the historic places but if you want to take in all the sights it may take up to 7 days.
4. Must-see towns!
If you have the dates set, it is time to look into the sightseeing. A week is more than enough time, but you may want to pick an choose a list for a 5-day plan. Wรผrzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Schwangau, Nรผrnberg and Fรผssen are the top picks. Heidelberg, Bamberg, Dinkelsbรผhl, Wallerstein, Tauberbischofsheim, Bad Mergentheim, Landsberg on the Lech, Weikersheim, Creglingen, and Nรถrdlingen are some other spots to visit.
5. Best modes of transportation
There are numerous modes of transport on the Romantic Road. Span the entire route by car, train, bus or even bicycle. If you prefer to travel by train, bus, or bike it is best to research the special bus and train routes, and the stops designed for the route before you travel; The bike route requires extensive research.
If you travel 3-4 hours drive a day, you can complete the length of the Romantic Road in around 5 days. This will buy you the time to explore the castles, vineyards and authentic medieval castle on the way. Those of you traveling should plan the villages you wish to stay in advance that way you can enjoy a smooth, detour-free journey. If you have drawn up a route, check the best hotel options here.
6. Prominent places to see on the Romantic Road
A host of historic spots and scenic views line the Romantic Road. Neuschwanstein Castle in Wรผrzburg is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Some other must-see places are the Residenz Palace, Eltz Castle, Harburg Castle, Wies Castle, Ulm Cathedral, Forggensee, Linderhof Palace.
