Europe Germany Germany Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Getaways All Germany Photos of the Romantic Road in Germay By Birge Amondson Birge Amondson Birge is a German-born travel writer based in Berlin and Los Angeles who has written for Zagat and Northstar Travel Media. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/06/19 Share Pin Email The Romantic Road in Germany is a wonderful scenic drive through Bavaria and leads you from the Franconia wine country to the majestic German Alps and Castle Neuschwanstein. Take a look at our photo gallery of the Romantic Road, and enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of medieval towns, historical castles, and the Bavarian countryside in all four seasons. 01 of 10 Vineyards in the Franconia Wine Region Martin Siepmann / Getty Images The Romantic Road starts in the heart of the Franconia wine-growing region, famous for its excellent wines and gourmet restaurants, colorful wine festivals, and beautiful vineyards. Continue to 2 of 10 below. 02 of 10 The Residence Palace of Würzburg Vold77 / Getty Images The first highlight along the Romantic Road is Würzburg; the architectural gem of the city is the impressive Residence Palace, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.The three-winged palace was completed in 1744; it has over 300 baroque and rococo rooms and boasts the world's largest ceiling fresco. Continue to 3 of 10 below. 03 of 10 Rothenburg ob der Tauber TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the best preserved medieval town in Germany; take a walk atop the old city wall that encircles the town, or climb to the top of the historic Town Hall for a spectacular view of the region. Continue to 4 of 10 below. 04 of 10 Medieval Town Square bluejayphoto / Getty Images The Romantic Road leads you to historical towns with walls, towers, and half-timbered houses; the heart of these towns is their main square, where you can find traditional restaurants and cafés, shops, and open-air markets. Continue to 5 of 10 below. 05 of 10 Hotel Hezelhof Copyright: Romantische Straße Touristik-AG GbR You'll find the charming hotel "Hezelhof" in the old town of Dinkelsbühl, which boasts 16 fortified towers, several original city gates, and a complete ring wall. Continue to 6 of 10 below. 06 of 10 Bavarian Countryside Copyright: Romantische Straße Touristik-AG GbR On the Romantic Road, you'll drive alongside clear lakes and rivers, rolling hills, and evergreen forests until you reach the majestic Alps of Germany. Continue to 7 of 10 below. 07 of 10 Church in the Meadow: Wieskirche Peter0808 / Getty Images Along the Romantic Road, you'll find one of the most beautiful churches in Germany; the pilgrimage church Wieskirche ("Church in the Meadow"), close to the little town of Steingaden. The church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Continue to 8 of 10 below. 08 of 10 Inside the Church of the Meadow Pratchaya / Getty Images Don't miss to take a look inside the richly decorated Church of the Meadow; it is one of the most beautiful rococo buildings in Europe. Continue to 9 of 10 below. 09 of 10 The Lake "Alpsee" Vikas Gupta / Getty Images There are many cozy hotels and inns along the Romantic Road; this hotel is right at the lake "Alpsee" in Bavaria, close to the castle Neuschwanstein.The Romantic Road is the most popular German scenic drive and can get very crowded in summer - how about visiting in winter, when the Bavarian landscape is covered in a fresh blanket of snow? Continue to 10 of 10 below. 10 of 10 Fairy Tale Caste Neuschwanstein DaLiu / Getty Images The Romantic Road ends with a highlight: Visit the fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein, nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Find interesting historical facts and useful information for your Neuschwanstein visit in our Guide to Neuschwanstein. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit