The Romantic Road Feature

Neuschwanstein: Walt Disney may have spread the word about this castle, but the sight of the original, rising up against its theatrical backdrop of green mountainside, speaks for itself.

Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber: Patrol the city walls with the night watchman, explore the streets in the morning light (perfect for photos), then get out of town before the tour buses arrive.

Wieskirche: A slight detour off the Romantic Road, this "Church of the Meadow" is a rococo jewel.

Ulm's Münster: It takes 768 steps to reach the top of the highest church steeple in the world, but the incredible view is worth the effort.

Wurzburg's Residenz: The best artists of the 18th century, including Neumann and Tiepolo, helped create the lavishly ostentatious palace.