![]() ![]() The second day on the route has a different character as it winds its way through the Bavarian countryside and small towns of the Pfaffenwinkel before passing the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein just outside Schwangau. While visiting, make a stop at the Tafeldecker restaurant for some Bavarian tapas and local beer. One of the sights there is the Fuggerei, the world’s oldest public housing and still used today. The Dom Hotel is, as the name suggests, near Augsburg’s cathedral and within easy walking distance of the city centre. The city of Augsburg halfway along the route makes a sensible stopping point for a weekend break. Rothenburg is well worth a stop but, in high season, some may wish to spend more time in the attractive towns of Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen further south and with their own historic walled centres and timber-framed buildings. Travelling south through the Tauber valley from Würzburg, the route heads first to one of its highlights, the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with its picturesque streets and walled centre. Millions of hotel nights are booked each year by a flood of international guests eager to see the sights and history along the way.Ī weekend break on the Romantic Road is definitely feasible, although many take up to a week to explore its historic walled towns with timbered buildings, lively cities and a rousing climax at the southern end of the route as the visitor passes Neuschwanstein Castle on the way towards the Alps. The Romantic Road in southern Germany just celebrated its 70th birthday and has become one of the top tourist travel routes in the country. ![]() Aachen is also known for awarding the Charlemagne Prize for the Unification of Europe each year in the Rathaus, with one owner of this award being Pope Francis.Īfter a day of exploring, you should go to the oldest bar in town, the Domkeller, for a good lager and then go to the Scotch Club, which was the first discothèque in the world.Ĭontribution from Džangir of Dr Jam Travels Other great things to see and do in Aachen include the Aachen Rathaus, which is the 14th-century town hall that is still in use, and the ‘Concours Hippique International Officiel’ which is the biggest equestrian meeting in the world. These were located in different chapels during different time periods, and for the last 80 years, they have been in the Allerseelenkapelle. The Cathedral Treasury has a collection of liturgical objects and over the centuries they have collected different reliquaries. Most of the marble used in its construction was taken from Ravenna and Rome. The cathedral was finished in the year 798 but has been rebuilt a few times over the centuries. It was also the place of coronation for German kings for 600 years. In the middle ages (8th-century), Aachen was the capital for Charles the Great, King of the Franks, and he is now buried in the cathedral. The main attraction in the city is Aachen Cathedral which is under UNESCO World Heritage protection. It has been a spa city since Roman times, which is just one great reason to visit the city for a weekend getaway. And you should definitely give Flamkussen, a regional specialty, a try when you are in town.Ĭontribution and Photo from Mark of Wyld Family TravelĪachen is a western German town close to the border of Belgium and the Netherlands. The Martins Brau Brewery in the city centre brews its own beer and serves freshly cooked meals. And, if you are a football fan, Freiburg S.C plays in the Bundesliga and has a stadium near the city centreįood in Freiburg has both a German and French feel and the city is lively when it comes to eating out with its many cafés, bars, and restaurants. You can get outdoors at the Mundlehof which is an open-air zoo and green zone where people go to walk and eat. From the top of the hill, you will get some amazing views of the city stretching into the mountains surrounding. You can take a cable car from the city centre to Schlossberg hill. ![]() If you are lucky, one of the weekly markets will be taking place around the walls of the cathedral when you visit. From there head to the Freiburg Minster which has been standing since the 12th-century – not even the war could destroy it. It is a series of small, open waterways that flow through the city. ![]() You could start with the Bachle which is a unique feature of Freiburg. There are many things to do in Freiburg for a great weekend break for the whole family. The city receives some of the best weather in Germany making it a city to get out and explore. Freiburg is located in an enviable location close to the French and Swiss borders and on the edge of the Black Forest in the Baden region. ![]()
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