Want to see Germany and not stay in the major cities? Fly into Frankfurt, get a car and then start the journey along the Romantic Road as it meanders through Bavaria.

Really want to do it slowly? Ride a bike and when you tire, jump on a bus. The German countryside offers lots and the small towns have plenty of B&Bs for overnight stays. The road itself is busy in summer (as expected) but outside the summer season, the drive itself is relaxing.

The road officially goes between Würzburg and Füssen before ending up at King Ludwig's famous crazy castles.

Don't forget to visit all the other castles along the way.

Between Würzburg and Füssen
Germany (arrive via Frankfurt)

www.germany-tourism.de/ENG/destination_germany/master_tlfstrasse-id44.htm

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These two cities might be easier to find accommodation in when Frankfurt gets busy. You can reach Frankfurt from them in 35 mins with the S-bahn, which is very practical. They are also very close to Frankfurt International Airport.

Mainz is a university town, well known for its Gutenberg Museum (with the first edition of the Bible ever printed) and for its beautiful cathedral. It is also set along the Rhine and is a good departure point for Romantic Rhine excursions.

Wiesbaden is a former thermal town, very pleasant and chic with beautiful houses and a great town centre.

www.mainz.de, www.wiesbaden.de

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