The rococo garden and palace in Veitshöchheim is a must-see excursion from Würzburg for those who love gardens. You can get there by train, bus or boat.
What to see in Würzburg
The Main in Würzburg is already a wide river. The city is squeezed between hills that narrow here, which adds to its picturesqueness. The Romantic road begins in Würzburg.
Unfortunately, 80 percent of the city was destroyed by the British Air Force in 1945. But what remained and was restored is worth visiting. Sightseeing will require at least half a day / a whole day. In addition, Würzburg can be a base for a stopover for several days (see maps of attractions in the region).
Main and Spessart map. Würzburg – Hanau
This map shows the attractions along the Main from Würzburg to Hanau, mainly the Spessart, a mountainous forest north of the Main. The Main is a great choice for long bike rides, as there is minimal elevation gain and few major roads near the river. At the same time, there are few truly top highlights.
Romantic road. Dinkelsbühl and Feuchtwangen
Despite its popularity, the Romantic Road is not my favorite route. In my opinion, the attractions rate per kilometer is not very high. Often, from the description, you cannot decide in advance which city is really worth visiting on the road between the two touristic super monsters Rothenburg and Füssen.
It was all the more pleasant and unexpected to come across such an untouched and authentic city as Dinkelsbühl after the nice, but quite average Bad Mergentheim, Ellwangen or Feuchtwangen.
“Mountain road” Bergstrasse. From Darmstadt to Heidelberg
The region from Heidelberg to Frankfurt is usually overlooked by tourists. However, touristic route Bergstrasse has its own character and a fair number of quite decent attractions. It is not suitable for a full-fledged vacation, but for a pleasant few days, a day trip or a stop along a long route – quite excellent. You can get around by car, train or bike. The best time is spring and autumn.
Attractions around Fontainebleau – south from Paris
This map will focus on attractions south from Paris – the departments of Essone and Seine-et-Marne around Fontainebleau. Most are suitable for day trips or stopovers along the way. You can stay up to three days in Fontainebleau and Provins to explore the area.
Best castles to see in Loire Valley
It is not simple to choose best castles to see in Loire Valley. This is not to say that all castles are interchangeable, but you can and should combine what you want to visit and what to see from the outside. In this topic, we will try to classify Loire castles into different categories, highlighting the best in each.
Here you find also a brief history of the region in relation to castles.
Amboise Castle, Clos Lucé and what else to see
Amboise has a number of advantages compared to other cities in the Loire Valley. This is a central position, transport accessibility and a concentration of attractions: three castles, a beautiful view from the river, the old town and several entertainments on the outskirts. If you visit everything, it will take two days. One thing: the city is well aware of its advantages, which is reflected in prices.
By car, bike and public transport in the Loire Valley
In this topic we’ll look at how you can get around the Loire Valley by car, bike and bus. Public transport in the Loire Valley provides access to most attractions. However, when it comes to buses, this opportunity is often only available a couple of times a day.
Loches and Chedigny village
Loches left the stage of history earlier than other cities of the Loire region, so it seems that not a single stone has been moved in it since the Middle Ages.
In this post we will see the large castle complex in Loches, and also the rose village of Chedigny.