Romantic Road
Germany's most famous scenic route winding through medieval walled towns and rolling Franconian countryside.
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Germany's best-preserved medieval walled town
Nuremberg
Imperial castle city with a gingerbread soul
Bamberg
Smoked beer and a thousand years of architecture
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Walk the Complete Medieval Town Wall
Circle the entire old town on its 14th-century ramparts.
Tour the Nuremberg Trials Courtroom
Stand in the courtroom where Nazi leaders faced justice after WWII.
Eat Nurnberger Bratwurst at Bratwursthauesle
Savor the famous finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood.
Join the Night Watchman's Tour
Follow a cloaked guide through candlelit medieval streets after dark.
Explore the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
Climb the watchtower of the Kaiserburg perched above the old town.
Drink a Rauchbier at Schlenkerla
Taste the legendary smoked beer brewed with fire-dried malt.
Photograph the Old Town Hall on the Bridge
Capture Bamberg's fantastical painted town hall built on an island in the river.
Taste a Schneeball at a Traditional Bakery
Crunch into Rothenburg's signature fried pastry ball.
Browse the Handwerkerhof Artisan Village
Shop for traditional crafts in a recreated medieval artisan quarter.