Spanning the northern part of Bavaria, the Franconia region of Germany is best known for its picturesque medieval towns and large number of breweries. Locals refer to themselves as Franconians rather than Bavarian and the region has maintained its own culture, cuisine, and dialect. With vineyard dotted countryside, idyllic riverside towns, and plenty of hilltop castles, the region is undeniably scenic.More
Driving along the Romantic Road is like flipping through a postcard book of Bavariaó: you'll see fairytale castles, picturesque medieval villages, and elegant walled towns all set against the dramatic backdrops of the Bavarian Alps and the Franconian vineyards. The 220-mile (355-km) tourist route runs all the way from Wurzburg in the north to Fussen in the south, passing through some of southern Germany's most scenic towns.More
Marienberg Fortress is a castle on a hilltop overlooking the Bavarian city of Wurzburg. Dating back to the 12th century, the castle is a symbol of the city’s resilience as it has been damaged and painstakingly rebuilt over the years. The vast fortress includes a museum, formal gardens, a baroque armory, and magnificent viewpoints, too.More
Just an hour outside of Frankfurt, Germany, you can discover a relaxed shopping haven at Wertheim Village. The cozy, village-themed, open-air outlet offers sophisticated boutiques, attentive service, and warm, unhurried atmosphere. All in all, this makes the outlet mall a worthwhile place to visit for those who love to shop. At Wertheim Village, you can find over a hundred international fashion and lifestyle boutiques including: Lacoste, Longchamp, Wolford, Escada, and Calvin Klein. The outlets offer discounts of up to 60% off of the goods’ recommended retail pricing. The outlet space can be covered within a couple of hours, and there are also plenty of cafés and restaurants to take a break at and refresh yourself for another round of shopping. There’s also a pleasant children's play area with a restaurant nearby, so parents can enjoy a coffee or a beer while the kids blow off some steam.More