Romantic Road

Take a trip down the Romantic Road, a famous 220 mile route linking some of Bavaria's most exquisite architectural gems on a guided tour from Munich. Discover the natural beauty of the region, and the charming town of Rothenburg. After departure from Munich, travel first to Harburg which is one of the oldest and best-preserved castle complexes in Germany. This perfectly situated castle with its surrounding village retains the feel of the middle ages. Be enchanted by its historic flair and delve deep into its history. After visiting the castle, and pausing for coffee, you will drive on through the wondrous scenery of the Nördlinger Ries – the giant depression left by an ancient meteor in the Swabian landscape. Travelling via Dinkelsbühl, with its towers and spires, you will reach Rothenburg, a perfectly restored mediaeval town. Take some free time here for extensive exploration. Wander through the beautiful streets and alleyways, which are full of the charm of past times. Your return to Munich will take you through the largest hops-growing region in the world, the Hallertau. On this tour, be amazed by the beautiful region of southern Germany.

Spend a day in picturesque Bavaria with this van tour from Munich. Spend the day enjoying a drive on the Romantic Road in the Bavarian Alps. On the way to the castle of Neuschwanstein, you’ll pass through old, quaint Bavarian villages and scenic countryside. When you reach Neuschwanstein you’ll be taken on a guided tour of the castle, which was built in the 19th century in the Romanesque Revival style. The palace sits on a craggy hill commanding views of the village of Hohenschwangau below. From the Marienbridge you’ll have breathtaking views of the castle. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a royal retreat and in honor of Richard Wagner, the composer. After the death of Ludwig II, the palace was opened to the public in 1886, and now hosts more than 1.3 million visitors each year. Neuschwanstein has appeared in numerous movies and was also used as a model for Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland. You’ll walk through a lovely gorge featuring cascades and waterfalls. On the way back you’ll stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Church of Wieskirch built in the 17th century. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a Bavarian cheese farm, where you can purchase an optional cheese and sausage platter with freshly baked bread. Enjoy the spectacular, 360-degree mountain views from the farm.

Take a scenic ride to the castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof with skip-the-line entry. Experience the lush beauty of the German countryside and learn the history of the area from your local guide. In the morning, travel in comfort from Munich to Linderhof Palace for a guided tour. Discover the history of the castle before continuing to the picturesque town of Oberammergau. Explore the village and hear about traditional crafts from the local woodcarvers. At noon, head along the Romantische Straße (Romantic Road) to Neuschwanstein Castle. Stop for lunch (not included) on arrival or go directly to the Marienbrücke bridge. In the afternoon, explore Neuschwanstein Castle, before a relaxing ride back to Munich.

Guided tour from Frankfurt along the Romantic Road, Germany's oldest and most loved holiday route to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Depart Frankfurt in the morning, start the drive through the Spessart to Würzburg. Passing the university town, the Tauber Valley, the wine growing region of the Romantic Road, will be reached. Weikersheim is famous for its Renaissance Castle, dating back in the 17th and 18th century. Worth to mention is the "Knight`s Hall" (Rittersaal). The palace garden is laid out in the style of Versailles. Röttingen is a small wine village and the first European town of Germany. The landmark of Röttingen is the baroque town hall. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a MUST when traveling in Europe. Famous sights are the medieval town wall, the historical market place, the town hall, the Gothic Parish Church of St. Jakob, and the Plönlein, an area featuring a colorful timber-frame house. Worth to mention: German Christmas Museum at Käthe Wohlfarth`s Christmas Village, Medieval Crime and Torture Museum. The battlements can be traversed for a length of approx. 2.5 km. On the way back to Frankfurt fotostop in Würzburg at the Residence, the prince bishops palace (1720/1744), UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

Step back in time as you wander along cobblestone lanes in Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a walking tour with a private guide. See the town wall, half-timbered houses, and other famous landmarks that this medieval city is known for. Meet your guide in the heart of Rothenburg and set out to explore one of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along Germany's Romantic Road. Learn about the city's history from your local guide and discover interesting facts, like the story behind the city's Master Draught festival. See Rothenburg's most iconic landmarks, including the Marien Apotheke, which has been a pharmacy since 1812, the Plönlein, and the city wall dating back to 1142. Stroll past the Church of St. James, the Town Hall, the Master-Builder's House, and more. This private tour is entirely customizable and can be adjusted to suit your preferences on the day. Options include climbing to the top of the Town Hall Tower, exploring the Medieval Crime Museum, or trying a local pastry known as a snowball. Your walking tour of Rothenburg on der Tauber ends back at the Market Square, the perfect central location from which to continue exploring this fairytale town. 

We drive along the Romantic Road to enjoy the Bavaria Countryside with old villages and churches. We will have enough time for short brakes , photos and coffee stops on the day . Hassle free private tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Spend your time to explore the old town on your own . Fairytale countryside with churches and villages . See the Highlights of the Romantic Road in a comfortable Van with A.C. Duration of this private tour will be around 10-12 hours . Tour , Route , Day can be customized by customers and we help out with our experience of the region

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is germany`s most romantic town and one of the romantic road`s highlights, a must when visiting bavaria. After departure at the main train station in würzburg the river main will be passed on the way through the "ochsenfurter gau" towards weikersheim. The landmark of the town is the renaissance palace with its "knights hall" and the baroque court garden. In röttingen, germany`s first european town, foto stop in front of the baroque town hall. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the destination of the day. There are 3 hours time to explore the medieval city on your own. Enjoy the regional products of franconia in a traditional family run restaurant. After lunch the most famous highlights of Rothenburg can be discovered: plönlein, gothic parish church of st. jacob, burgtor, medieval crime and justice museum, german christmas museum and the medieval town wall, dating back in the 14th century. On the way back to würzburg there is the possibilty to leave the bus at the residence in würzburg (unesco world heritage). Here the elaborately decorated church (hofkirche) and the baroque court garden can be visited. Here is also the official starting an end point of the romantic road. Good to know: At the entrance to the court garden is a typcical franconian beer garden, where regional food and franconian beer and wine will be served.

Explore the German Romantic Road daily by minibus. Departure in Frankfurt am Main/Main Train Station, Mannheimer Straße 2-4. Drive through the Spessart to Wertheim and time for a walk in the medieval city center. Along the Romantic Road to Weikersheim. Short tour in the Castle with it`s magnificent Knight`s Hall and the Baroque Garden (closed on Mondays). Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the most romantic town in Germany and one of the highlights of the Romantic Road. There are 3 hours to discover the medieval jewel with its town wall, the German Christmas Museum and Käthe Wohlfarth´s Christmas Store, the Crime and Torture Museum and St. Jacob`s with an altar carved by Tilman Riemenschneider. On the way back to Frankfurt foto stop in Würzburg at the Residence, UNESCO World Heritage Site. !!! Please book your Tour at least 48 hours / 2 days before you want to get on the bus, otherwise we can not guarantee that the tour can take place !

embark on a day trip from frankfurt along the "romantic road" to rothenburg ob der tauber. taste some regional wines during the journey, and see the main sights of the charming city of rothenburg on your own. depart from frankfurt's main train station (mannheimer straße 2-4, busstop deutsche touring/eurolines) in the morning and travel through the spessart and würzburg to the tauber valley, the wine-growing region of germany's oldest holiday route. pass small villages such as weikersheim and visit the magnificent renaissance palace and its baroque garden. in röttingen, germany`first european town there will be a foto stop in front of the twohn hall. further along the river tauber to rothenburg, a jewel of the medieval ages. on the way from frankfurt to würzburg a dry secco will be served on board to welcome the guests and when driving along the wineyards in the tauber valley, a dry white wine is served. in weikersheom a guided tour through the knights hall and the baroque garden of weikersheim castle is included. in röttingen, germany`s first european town, there is a foto stop at the baroque town hall. alnon the river tauber to rothenburg, the jewel of the medieval ages. arrive in rothenburg ob der tauber, which is considered as germany`s most romantic town and a medieval architectural jewel. optional lunch in a typical franconian restaurant with regional products (not included). free time to discover rothenburg for your own (3 hours). stroll around the market place with its magnificent town hall and many half-timbered houses. admire the exterior of the church of st. jakob and the "plönlein." worth to mention is the german christmas museum and the medieval crime museum with its historical collection of objects relating to medieval law. a walk on the town wall is a must when visiting the highlight of the romantic road. on the return journey to frankfurt am main, there is foto stop in würzburg at the residence, unesco world heritage and the offical starting and endpoint of the romantic road. take a view in the baroque court garden or the "hofkirche", a elaborately decorated church. on the way back to frankfurt a glass of dry red wine will be served. please notice: alle the wines are products of franconia, semi- and dry wines from the area around. they are served in small bottels (0,25 l) and can be also taken back home. the tour guides are speaking german and english, there is a mobile website available, where further infomations are provided: guide.romantischestrasse.de

Explore the German Romantic Road daily by Minibus. Departure in Frankfurt am Main/Main train station, Mannheimer Straße 2-4 (Bus Stop of Deutsche Touring/Eurolines). Drive through the "Spessart" to Wertheim and walk around in the medieval city center. The town is also called "little Heidelberg". Along the Romantic Road to Weikersheim. Short tour in the castle with it`s magnificent "Knight`s Hall" and the Baroque Garden (closed on Mondays) or just walk in the historic city center. Röttingen Wine Village, Germany`s first european town is passed. Rothenburg ob der Rauber is the most romantic town in Germany and one of the highlights of the Romantic Road - a must when travelling in Europe. there are 3 hours time to discover the medieval jewel on your own. Sightseeing highlights: the town wall (2,5 km to walk on it, the German Christmas Museum and Käthe Wohlfarth´s Christmas Village, the Crime and Torture Museum and ST. Jacob`s with an altar carved by tilman riemenschneider. on the way back to frankfurt foto stop in würzburg at the residence (unesco world heritage site since 1981). worth to mention is the baroque court garden with the offical starting and end point of the romantic road and the "hofkirche", an eleborately decorated church. next to the palace there is a franconian restaurant with a traditional beer garden. Important advise: tour has to be booked at least 48 hours in advance/2 days before you want to get on the bus, otherwise we can not guarantee that the tour can take place. from may until october there is a public guided day tour on sundays with a non concellation quarentee. there are reservated seats in rothenburg in a traditional franconian restaurant, where regional food and products are served (on self paying basis).