Romantic Road to the Black Forest
Marvel at the Bavarian landscapes half-timbered chalets and magnificent castles with alpine foothills forming a stunning backdrop along the Romantic Road . Meander from Frankfurt to Munich , pass scenery mirrored in Lake Constance and explore the enchanting Black Forest , straight out of Brothers Grimm fairy tales .
Dinkelsbuhl , Germany
8 days / 7 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Day 1 : Frankfurt – Darmstadt – Heidelberg ( 97km ) Visit Heidelberg Castle whose Gothic ruins dominate the skyline . Explore the old town and see the Main Street , Karl ’ s Gate and The Old Stone Bridge .
Day 2 : Heidelberg – Wurzburg – Rothenburg ( 221km ) Make your way to the walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber , on the Romantic Road , with cobbled streets and charming ramparts .
Day 3 : Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Dinkelsbühl ( 48km ) Germany ’ s Romantic Road winds through countryside , connecting walled towns and cute villages .
Day 4 : Dinkelsbühl – Augsburg – Munich ( 177km ) Wake up in the beautiful city of Dinkelsbühl , a ‘ must do ’ on the Romantic Road trail . You ’ ll feel like you ’ re staying in a fairytale story book . Soak up Augsburg ’ s sights , one of Germany ’ s oldest cities , before reaching Munich .
Day 5 : Munich – Fussen ( 129km ) Wander through Munich ’ s Marienplatz surrounded by historical buildings and see the Glockenspiel show . Visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle .
Day 6 : Fussen – Lindau ( 106km ) Lindau , on Lake Constance ( also called Bodensee ), is known for its old town situated on an island .
Day 7 : Lindau – Titisee – Neustadt ( 159km ) Drive through the mountainous dense , evergreen Black Forests , to arrive at the foot of the Feldberg , the highest point in the Black Forest , where the crystal-clear waters of romantic Lake Titisee lie .
Day 8 : Titisee – Neustadt – Freiburg ( 32km ) Freiburg is surrounded by vineyards and full of Gothic buildings .
Continue over to Basel or up to Strasbourg .
Rental car : Hertz ( Group B ) from $ 43 per day
Our favourite places to stay :
• Hezelhof Hotel , Dinkelsbuhl
• Hotel Torbrau , Munich
• Hotel Reutemann and Seegarten , Lindau
• Maritim Titiseehotel , Lake Titisee
FRANCE
Darmstadt Heidelberg
Frankfurt
GERMANY
Wurzburg
Freiburg Titisee-Neustadt Augsburg
Munich Meersburg
Schaffhausen Füssen
Lake Constance Lindau
Neuschwanstein Highlights worth seeing along the way
Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber Dinkelsbühl Nördlingen
AUSTRIA
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber – Try a schneeball made from short pastry , formed into a ball and deep-fried in hot butter-fat for four minutes , then dusted with powdered sugar .
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle – The most visited castle in Germany but incredibly princess-like and pretty .
Christmas Markets – Visit the markets in Würzburg , Bamberg , Rothenburg ob der Tauber , Nuremberg , Nordlingen and Augsburg to pick up something special and soak up the festive atmosphere .
Explore Lindau and Lake Constance - In the harbour you ’ ll find a Bavarian Lion statue and the stone Lindau Lighthouse , the perfect spot to have lunch . Further along the harbour front is the 12th century Mangturm , a tower with a Rapunzel ’ s braid hanging from a window .
Visit the Lindau Gothic Old Town Hall – Sundays or early morning the square is quieter for better photos of the artwork .
Take a boat trip up the Rhine to the Falls – The largest plain waterfall in Europe and easily accessible by car . There are viewing platforms and the amount of water thundering over is awe-inspiring .
Buy a Cuckoo Clock – The famous Hones ’ clocks have been produced in Titisee-Neustadt since the 1700 ’ s .
Feeling Active – Titisee-Neustadt is the starting point for many a hike and outing in the scenic surrounding area .
Heidelberg Castle , Germany Black Forest Village
Clock Museum , Titisee
The price guide shown is per car hire based on 6-13 day hire rate . Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers . Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date
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