7Romantic Road, Germany

Route: Würzburg – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Neuschwanstein Castle – Füssen Distance: 460 km (286 miles)  Best Time to Go: May to October

The Romantic Road is a fairy-tale drive through medieval towns, rolling vineyards, and majestic castles. Key stops include the half-timbered houses of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney’s Cinderella Castle.