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Romantic Road: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 6-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.

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6
days
350 km
distance
11.6 h
driving
39
curated stops

Day 1 Würzburg → Rothenburg

5 curated stops
Transit
2h23
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
8.9°C–20.3°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
12.3h
09:00
Käppele read more map ↗
Visit a hillside church with a history of miracles and Neumann's design.
50 min · Würzburg
open: Daily 08:00-17:00
10:00
Würzburger Residence residenz-wuerzburg.de map ↗
Admire Baroque grandeur and a UNESCO-listed palace's iconic staircase.
50 min · Würzburg · Adults €9.00, reduced €8.00. Children under 18 free. Church and Garden: free for everyone.
open: Apr-Oct: daily 09:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: daily 10:00-16:30. Closed New Year's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve
11:00
Juliusspital juliusspital-weingut.de read more map ↗
Taste renowned Franconian wines from the historic Juliusspital cellar.
90 min · Würzburg · Tours €14
12:30
Fontana Eiscafé eiscafe-fontana.com map ↗
Enjoy Italian cuisine and famous spaghettieis dessert.
60 min · Würzburg · Ice cream €4 to €8, main course & pizzas €8-€20
open: Su-Th 09:30-00:00, F Sa 09:30-01:00
15:35
St. Jakobskirche search map ↗
Admire intricate sculptures in a serene Gothic sanctuary.
50 min · Rothenburg
16:35
Town Hall Tower search map ↗
Feel a breeze and gaze over the quaint town from lofty heights.
50 min · Rothenburg
Overnight: Rothenburg
e.g. Gasthof Goldener Greifen · Hotel Spitzweg
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Day 2 Dinkelsbühl

6 curated stops
Transit
1h29
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
8.4°C–19.2°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
12.3h
09:40
Summer Breeze Open Air summer-breeze.de read more map ↗
Feel the energy of a lively heavy metal festival.
90 min · Dinkelsbühl
11:35
Stadtmühle read more map ↗
Witness the workings of a traditional mill.
50 min · Dinkelsbühl
12:35
Former City Hall read more map ↗
Explore a museum housed in a historic building.
50 min · Dinkelsbühl
13:35
St. George read more map ↗
Admire soaring sandstone columns and luminous interiors.
50 min · Dinkelsbühl
14:35
Deutsches Haus read more map ↗
Observe intricate timber-framed architecture.
50 min · Dinkelsbühl
15:35
Segringer Tor read more map ↗
Feel the history at a well-preserved citygate.
50 min · Dinkelsbühl
16:25
Weib's Brauhaus weibsbrauhaus.de map ↗
Taste original Swabian dishes paired with local beers.
60 min · Dinkelsbühl
Overnight here
e.g. DCC Camping Park "Romantic Road"
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Day 3 Nördlingen

6 curated stops
Transit
1h18
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
8.4°C–19.2°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
12.3h
09:40
St. Georgskirche read more
Take in panoramic views from a towering church.
50 min · Nördlingen · Church free; watchtower €2
10:45
Rieskrater Museum rieskrater-museum.de read more map ↗
Marvel at meteor impact exhibits and moon rock.
50 min · Nördlingen · €4
open: Tu-Su 10:00-12:00 &13:30 - 16:30; closed Mondays
11:45
Stadtmauermuseum Nördlingen read more map ↗
Learn the rich history of the city's ancient defensive walls.
50 min · Nördlingen · €1
open: Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 10:00-16:30
13:30
Stadtmuseum Nördlingen stadtmuseum-noerdlingen.de read more map ↗
Discover local costumes and traditions in this charming town museum.
50 min · Nördlingen · €3
open: until 5 Nov: Tu - Su 13:30 - 16:30
14:30
Bayerisches Eisenbahn Museum bayerisches-eisenbahnmuseum.de read more map ↗
Explore 100 vintage trains, some still chugging on scenic summer trips.
50 min · Nördlingen · Museum: adult €6, child 5 - 14 years €3; train ride: adult €18, child €12
15:35
Rathaus search
Admire the elegant architecture of the historic city hall.
50 min · Nördlingen
17:00
Schlössle schloessle-noerdlingen.de map ↗
60 min · Nördlingen · mains €8-15
open: Daily (except Tu): 11:00-14:30 and 17:00-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. elaya hotel · JUFA Hotel Nördlingen
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Day 4 Augsburg

6 curated stops
Transit
1h38
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
8.6°C–19.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
10:10
Fuggerei fugger.de read more map ↗
Discover timeless architecture and serene courtyards in this historic haven.
50 min · Augsburg
11:10
Perlachturm augsburg.de read more map ↗
Look up at the 70-meter tower defining Augsburg’s skyline.
50 min · Augsburg
12:10
Maximilianmuseum kunstsammlungen-museen.augsburg.de read more map ↗
View Renaissance bronzes and Augsburg's cultural treasures.
50 min · Augsburg
13:10
Synagogue en.jkmas.de read more map ↗
Appreciate the intact Art Nouveau design of this rare surviving synagogue.
50 min · Augsburg · Regular entrance , Sundays free
open: M-Th 09:00-18:00, F 09:00-16:00, Su and public holidays 10:00-17:00
14:10
Augsburg Cathedral read more map ↗
Gaze at ancient stained glass in this Romanesque foundation.
50 min · Augsburg
15:10
Augsburger Puppenkiste augsburger-puppenkiste.de read more map ↗
Enjoy enchanting puppet shows with elaborate sets and charming characters.
90 min · Augsburg
16:40
Kappeneck search map ↗
Delight in high-quality regional dishes and seasonal menus outdoors.
60 min · Augsburg
open: Daily 18:00-24:00, warm food until 22:00. Closed on Sundays
Overnight here
e.g. Holiday Inn Express · Steigenberger
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Day 5 Around Augsburg

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
8.6°C–19.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
09:00
Fugger Stadtpalast read more map ↗
See this restored Renaissance palace, once home to Jakob Fugger.
50 min · Augsburg
10:00
Schaezlerpalais and Staatsgalerie Altdeutsche Meister kunstsammlungen-museen.augsburg.de read more map ↗
Feast your eyes on a Rococo hall and timeless art gallery.
50 min · Augsburg
11:00
Brechthaus brechthaus-augsburg.de read more map ↗
Visit the birthplace of famed playwright Bertolt Brecht.
50 min · Augsburg
12:00
Textilmuseum timbayern.de read more map ↗
Explore Augsburg's rich drapery history through captivating textile exhibits.
50 min · Augsburg · Adults €4, concessions €3, Sunday €1, children under 18 are always free
open: Daily 09:00-18:00
13:00
Augsburg Zoo zoo-augsburg.de read more map ↗
Stroll along a brook and observe diverse animals in a serene setting.
90 min · Augsburg · €15
14:40
Bahnpark Augsburg bahnpark-augsburg.de read more map ↗
Marvel at historic locomotives and trains in a beautifully restored depot.
50 min · Augsburg · €9
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
15:30
Cosmos Heart Cafe search map ↗
Relax with teas, coffee, and light vegetarian dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
60 min · Augsburg
Overnight here
e.g. Holiday Inn Express · Steigenberger
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 6 Füssen

5 curated stops
Transit
4h19
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
6.3°C–15.1°C
Rainy days
~17
Daylight
12.3h
10:30
Schloss Neuschwanstein neuschwanstein.de read more map ↗
Marvel at the fairy-tale splendor of Ludwig II's iconic castle.
50 min · Füssen · Adults €17.50, children under 18 years €2.50
open: Ticket sale times: Apr-Sep 09:00-17:00, Oct-Mar 10:00-15:00, closed on January 1, Shrove Tuesday, 24 December, 25 Dec, 31 Dec
11:30
Hohenschwangau hohenschwangau.de read more map ↗
Explore Ludwig II's childhood home, a castle with royal history.
50 min · Füssen · You must buy the ticket in Ticket-Center Hohenschwangau, Alpseestraße 12. Admission: adults €12, students, seniors (over 65) and groups (15 people or more) €11 …
open: Ticket sale times: Apr-Sep 09:00-17:30, Oct-Mar 10:00-15:30, closed on 24 Dec
13:00
Falkenstein read more map ↗
Explore the rugged ruins of this scenic castle.
50 min · Füssen
15:05
Wieskirche read more map ↗
Marvel at the Rococo splendor of this UNESCO masterpiece.
50 min · Füssen
16:45
Linderhof Palace read more map ↗
Feel the opulence of Ludwig II's completed fairy-tale home.
50 min · Füssen

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