Why the
Romantic Road
in Germany is special

The Romantic Road takes you through a variety of walled medieval towns, eye-catching castles, and unspoiled countryside in Bavaria.

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Romantic Road
tips & insights

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Route

It travels from Wurzburg to Fussen (see small map below). The whole journey will put about 300 kilometers (200 miles) on your odometer.

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Origin

The Romantic Road concept was created a little over a half century ago by a consortium of towns seeking to boost their tourism. Initially, some people thought the concept would never become popular. But it caught on. Today, it's a well-established travel institution.

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Wurzburg

It is the traditional northern starting point. Its chief attractions are the Residenz palace (see left side of photo), the Marienberg Fortress, and the Old Town.

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Rothenburg

The best and most famous in-between town is Rothenburg, which is a Hillman Wonders medal winner by itself.

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Fussen

The Romantic Road ends in Fussen in the foothills of the Alps. The town is interesting and is near the famous Neuschwanstein Castle (see right side of photo).

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