Checkpoints of the self-driving route "Romantic Road" in Germany

The Romantic Road stretches for 400 kilometers, from the city of Würzburg to the town of Füssen in the district of Ostallgäu, providing a perfect romantic experience along the way that makes the journey worthwhile. Gorgeous palaces, magnificent courtyards, and medieval half-timbered buildings present an overwhelming array of breathtaking scenery.

Augsburg Puppet Theatre

This puppet theater in Augsburg performs modern and traditional fairy tale puppet shows. The props and scenery are lively, and the plot is easy to understand. It's worth watching even if you don't speak German.

German Knight's Castle

The knight's castle located in Bad Mergentheim was the residence of Wolfgang Schutzbar, who served as the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights from 1543 to 1566.

Fairy's Castle

This castle is also known as the Old Swan Castle, which is the father's castle of Ludwig II. It is located behind the Neuschwanstein Castle, but it is overshadowed by the splendor of the Neuschwanstein Castle. However, it is still worth a visit.

Benediktinerkloster St. Mang

St. Mang Monastery, with 18th century Baroque architecture style, has exquisite interior decoration and houses a large number of artworks, resembling a building from a fairy tale.
This building was constructed during the prosperous times when the Kingdom of Prussia defeated France in the Franco-Prussian War and established the German Empire. As a result, the City Hall represents Hamburg's wealth, the independence of the state of Hamburg, and Hamburg's republican tradition.

Ries Crater Museum

Includes rocks, fossils, and other geological exhibits, including moon rocks borrowed from NASA, revealing the mystery of meteorites and asteroids to visitors.
Although the exterior of this church may seem plain, it has been recognized as a world heritage site. Inside, it is a world of opulence: gold decorations, exquisite sculptures, and an atmosphere of utmost luxury. The design of the entire church revolves around the central principle of "pilgrimage," emphasizing the themes of repentance and salvation.

German Christmas Museum

Rothenburg is known as the "Christmas City" because it celebrates Christmas all year round. It is home to a Christmas museum that is dedicated to preserving precious Christmas decorations, documenting the history of Christmas, and showcasing traditional Christmas customs. With over 5000 different Christmas exhibits, it is sure to captivate you.
The museum displays the punishments people in the past received for their corresponding crimes. Some of the reasons for punishment may seem absurd: spreading rumors, wearing an ugly mask, or even being avoided by friends and neighbors, etc.

Wurzburg Palace

Würzburg Palace, known as the Palace of the German Versailles, is a masterpiece of typical Baroque architecture. It took 60 years to complete and is also the starting point of the Romantic Road.