Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Hohenschwangau

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Spent the morning exploring the former Imperial city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, famous for its medieval town walls and Renaissance Rathaus. Walked half way round the city on these walls before heading back to the market square.


Then back on to the Romantische Strasse for a lunch break at the town of Dinkelsbuhl, another medieval walled town, full of colourful gabled houses.


Realised we had no chance of studying many of these beautiful towns along the way, so headed to our next overnight stop of Hohenschwangau, home of King Ludwigs castles, the most famous Schloss Neuschwanstein.


As we approached, the snow cover got heavier. Lucky for us, it had cleared enough in the last week for us to get there. This castle was directly visible from the balcony of our room, and floodlit at night. Very spectacular.

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Photos

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
A walk along the town walls

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The Roder Arch and sturdy Markus Tower

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
View of Siebers Tower

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The Renaissance town hall and market square from our hotel window.

Dinkelsbuhl
Looking across the market square

Dinkelsbuhl
A view of the city walls from outside

Dinkelsbuhl
A sample of the many colourful gabled houses

Romantic Road
Along the way, as we head into the snow.

Hohenschwangau
The pilgramage church of St Coloman, at the turn-off to Hohenschwangau, surrounded by snow.

Hohenschwangau
Looking past our hotel to castle Neuschwanstein

Hohenschwangau
Castle Neuschwanstein at night