Towns & Villages from Frankfurt to Munich

Hi Mike,

I can only comment on Rothenburg. I wouldn't miss it. We were there in late October '07. Crowded during the day but pretty nice in the evening. We loved the Nightwatchman's Tour.

www.nightwatchman.de

The Crime and Punishment Museum was interesting and the wood carved alter by Tilman Riemanschneider in St. Jacob's church is stunning. A walk along the wall at dusk is beautiful.

If interested, another Riemanschneider "masterpiece" is in Herrgottskirche just outside Creglingen (by Rothenburg).

Also, we loved our stay at theLandgasthof Zum Rappen in Schonach, which is about 15 minute drive from Rothenberg.

www.romanticroad.com/zumrappen/index.html

We have some photo's at:

www.worldisround.com/home/pja1/index.html

Hope this helps.

Paul

We have stayed in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Würzburg, & Bamberg in the last year and all are worth at least a day. We spent a couple days in each. If you are a beer lover, I would not miss Bamberg.

Mike,

I'd also definitely recommend at least one night in Rothenburg. The Night Watchman's tour was very entertaining, and the Crime & Punishment museum also interesting.

As to order, Esslingen to Rothenburg, Würzburg, Bamberg. I've been in Rothenburg, Würzburg, and Bamberg - recommend them all, especially the Festung Marienburg in Würzburg; never been in Esslingen - can't say anything about it.

All are easily accessible by train for far less than renting a car.

Have a good trip.

I have only been to Rothenburg and Wursburg. I think both are good choices.

I can't offer an oppinion on Esslingen or Bamburg.