Romantic road of Germany (Romantische Strasse) with the length of 366 km crosses the country from north to south through the lands of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria through a lot of towns, castles and sights. This is one of the most picturesque roads in Europe, where every kilometer opens up unforgettable views.

How to get there

The main transport hub in Munich is Munich, the second place is occupied by Frankfurt. The railway connects Frankfurt with many cities in Europe, and the city is the largest airport in Germany. In Munich is the second most important airport in the country, serving many international and domestic flights. The largest airport in Baden-Württemberg is in Stuttgart

Climate

The climate of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria is quite mild. The average temperature in summer is 23 degrees, and in winter it falls below zero. The warmest months are July-August, the coldest is January.

Transport

You can get to many cities of the Romantic road by train. However, the best way is to travel by car or go on tour with a special tour bus Romantische Strasse Bus, which begins in Frankfurt (in the north of the country) or in Munich (in the south). The buses depart daily in both directions and cover the whole route from Würzburg to Füssen. But it is worth noting that the stops on the route are very short, but you can choose where you want to stop by the day.

Excursion buses run from April to May and depart from the main railway stations of Frankfurt and Munich, and the journey lasts about 13 hours. The full ticket will cost 139 EUR, tickets can be purchased when boarding the bus. Also you can buy tickets for individual segments of the route, for example, from Rothenberg to Augsburg, the ticket will cost 27 EUR. Prices are indicated as of April 2011

Cuisine

The cuisine of Germany differs from region to region. For example, in Bavaria, most dishes are prepared using meat and dumplings. And the traditional dishes are the white sausage Weißwürste, which is served with pretzels, sweet mustard and wheat Weizenbier; potato dumplings Knödel; gnocchi of white bread Semmelknödel; slices of pork with crispy crust Schweinsbraten, braised shank of Schweinshaxe and sausage Leberkäse

Traditional dishes of the region of Baden-Württemberg are Maultaschen - pasta filled with various ingredients (meat, spinach, onions, spices). Served with broth, or cut into slices and fried with eggs.

Other dishes of the region are Spätzle and Knöpfle, two varieties of thick noodles; Schupfnudeln - pasta from potatoes and flour, which are often served with sauerkraut; Flädlesuppe broth with thin strips of German-style pancakes and Springerle cookies

Augsburg

Würzburg

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Entertainment, tours and attractions in Romantic Road

interest Würzburg Marienberg Citadel museums located there - Mainskaya Franconia and Fyurstenbau; The Old Bridge over the River Main, built in 1473-1543; Würzburg Baroque residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tauberbischofsheim has preserved the ruins of a medieval fortress wall Bad Mergentheim is famous for its medieval castle Deutschordenschloss, which was once home to the knights of the Teutonic Order, and next to the castle the Baroque Schlosskirche church was built in 1730.

Weikersheim is famous for its 12th-century castle, and the castle of Brattenstein in Röttingen dates back to 1230, and in Röttingen it is worth seeing the 1750 Baroque Town Hall and the Church of St. Kilian (Pfarrkirche St. K ilian) of the 13th century.

In Kreelingen you can see rural houses in 1352, the building of an old pharmacy. And the most valuable is the altar in the church of Herrgottskirche, made of wood and considered one of the most significant works of medieval architecture.

In Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the Old Town Hall with a clock tower, a fortress wall, and several ancient churches are noteworthy. And Schillingsfurst is famous for its castle.

In Feuchtwangen there are also remains of city walls dating from 1400, as well as the Franconian City Museum, which is considered one of the best museums of folk art in Southern Germany, and the Sängermuseum singers museum, in Germany of its kind.

The city of Dinkelsbuhl is surrounded by medieval walls and towers. Here the St. George's Minster, which is a fine example of Gothic art of the late 15th century and the castle of the Teutonic Order with a rococo chapel. In Wallerstein, the castle is of interest, and in Nørlingen there are fortress walls almost completely preserved.

One of the most impressive medieval castles in Germany is located in Harburg. Another historic site in Harburg is the historic Jewish cemetery

In Augsburg you should see the Renaissance Town Hall in 1620 in the Renaissance style, the Perlachturm tower of 898, one of the symbols of the city, the bishop's residence, 1750, the 9th century cathedral, a rococo manor house in 1765, the famous puppet theater Augsburger Puppenkiste and the house where Berthold Brecht was born

Friedberg is interested in a 13th century castle, now a museum with a collection of watches, faience and antiquities, city fortifications, the Town Hall and the Church of St. Jakob Stadtpfarrkirche St.Jakob 18 century. in the pseudo-Romanesque style. In Landsberg an der Lech there is the Justizvollzugsanstalt Landsberg prison in which Adolf Hitler, who was sentenced for a beer putsch, served time.

In Shongau, fortress walls surrounding the city are still in good shape, and the radio tower, which is considered the tallest wooden tower in the whole Germany. In Vise is one of the best specimens of the Bavarian rococo - the pilgrimage church of Wieskirche, built by Dominik Zimmermann in 1745-1754. and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

In Füssen it is worth paying attention to the Church of St. Magnus; the Schlossberg Castle, the residence of the Augsburg Electors, Neuschwanstein Castle, the most famous landmark in Bavaria and Hohenschwangau Castle, the former official residence of the Bavarian kings

Events

Würzburger Weinfest and one from the largest festivals of African culture Africa, as well as the festival named after Mozart and Kiliani Volksfest. The annual Heavy Metal Festival Keep It True and the fair Königshöfer Messe are held at Lauda-Königshofen

Feuchtwangen welcomes the city's Altstadtfest Festival in Feuchtwangen Square, the Kreuzgangspiele Feuchtwangen open-air theater festival and the Mooswiese open-air theater on the Mooswiesenfestplatz square.

Within the Wagner the festival in the castle Neuschwanstein annually in September, classical music concerts are held, and in the concert hall Festspielhaus musicals, operettas, comedies and other genres of theatrical performances are regularly put on. In addition, Fuessen is the birthplace of the King Ludwig II Film Festival.