Romantic Road, Wurzburg: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

The Romantic Road is a 460-kilometer touring route through western Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, running from Würzburg in the north to Füssen at the foot of the Alps. Established as a driving itinerary in 1950, the route passes through 29 towns and villages, including the medieval walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the Renaissance city of Augsburg, and the rococo pilgrimage church of Wieskirche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route ends near Neuschwanstein Castle, the 19th-century fairy-tale palace built by Ludwig II of Bavaria. is just one of many options in Wurzburg. Major attractions worth considering include Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke), Franconia, and Marienberg Fortress.