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versity town
Würzburg
where fine wine has flowed for centuries and the prince-bishop's
residence constitutes one of Bavaria's most impressive palaces. You're now at the north-
ern terminus of the Romantic Road, which runs south for 350km. The most engaging stop
along the route is
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
, a labyrinth of medieval streets and lanes
with heaps of eye-candy architecture. The Romantic Road ends at the gates of
Schloss
Neuschwanstein
, Bavarian King Ludwig II's fairytale pad and one of the world's most
iconic 19th-century follies. Perhaps stopping off at
Lindau
on the shores of Lake Con-
stance on the way, next stop is
Freiburg
in the southern Black Forest, where you can fol-
low a tour of the mammoth Münster with a slab of the famous local gâteau.
Ten Days
Munich & the Alps
The following itinerary can be tackled as a point-to-point trip or as individual day trips
from Munich; the bracing air, cobalt skies and glassy lakes of the German Alps are easily
reachable by train from the Bavarian capital. Beginning in
Munich
, you'll need at least
three days to cover the essential viewing in this vibrant metropolis, perhaps reserving a bit
