If you have a car and the opportunity, drive part or all of the 261 mile stretch of Germany’s Romantic Road. You’ll drive through unspoiled nature and picturesque towns with medieval castles, monasteries and towers. It’s a scenic drive from Bavaria's wine country to the foothills of the German Alps. Two cities worth stopping for and spending a night (or two) would be Wurtzburg and Rothenburg ob de Tauber (or simply Rothenburg). Wurtzburg is known for its cafes and wines whereas Rothenburg (my fav) is considered by many the most beautiful small town of Germany. It can be busy there, but being part of original medieval architecture is grand.

For accommodations I would suggest Eisenhut Hotel in Rothenburg. Not sure if it was because it was our honeymoon, but our dinner table reservations had a plate with our names and date written on it – their way labelling the table ‘reserved’ or simply because we were honeymooning? Either way, I found it charming and even got to keep the plate as a souvenir.

Bavaria Region/Romantic Road, Germany

Jacqueline