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See. Würzburger Residenz A UNESCO World Heritage site, this palace is famous for its grand staircase and Baroque art. Festung Marienberg Visit this former prince-bishop complex, the city's highest point, offering historical insights. Würzburg Court Garden Explore this massive 9-hectare Rococo-style garden surrounding the Residenz.

Eat. Bratwurststand Knüpfing Grab a Franconian roasted sausage in bread at this popular market stall. Unicafe Enjoy simple meals, salads, and desserts in this cozy cafe open late. Tigris Kebab A large city center döner shop, open late for substantial meals.

Stay. Babelfish Hostel A hostel opposite the main railway station, offering various room sizes and tailored itineraries. DJH Youth Hostel Würzburg Located below Marienberg fortress, offering rooms up to eight beds with an inclusive breakfast buffet. Goldenes Fass A small, cozy 14-room hotel with a complimentary breakfast buffet.

National GeographicOct 2, 2026

Where To Go For a Fall Leaf-Peeping Road Trip

The fall foliage season is short but sweet, with just a few weeks each year offering travellers the chance to spot the glowing red, yellow and orange displays. These driving routes give visitors the ...

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  • Romantic RoadTrailpasses picturesque medieval towns
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  • Transfăgărășan HighwayTrailCurtea de Argeș, Romaniadramatic route with steep, hair-raising turns
  • Forest of DeanSightGloucester, United KingdomIt forms a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and northwest, Herefordshire to the north,…
  • Wye ValleySightMonmouth, United KingdomThe River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the United Kingdom.
  • Symonds Yat RockSightHereford, United Kingdomoverlooks colourful treetops and River Wye
  • Cyril Hart ArboretumSightColeford, United Kingdomhome to more than 200 species of trees
  • Goodrich CastleSightRoss-on-Wye, United Kingdomviews from nearby Coppett Hill
  • Coppett HillSightRoss-on-Wye, United Kingdomviews near Goodrich Castle
  • Ueda CastleParkUeda, Japansurrounding maple trees turn bright-red
  • Route 100TrailStamford, United Statesruns along the Green Mountain range
  • Great Mountain Sugar HouseRestaurantLudlow, United Statessample Vermont's most famous product
  • Vermont Country StoreMarketWeston, United Statespurchase locally made goods
  • Cabot TrailMotelBaddeck, Canadacurves around Cape Breton Island
  • Skyline TrailTrailChéticamp, Canadahike for vivid red and yellow hues
  • Neuschwanstein CastleSightFüssen, Germanyimpressive in October with surrounding woodland
  • Bâlea LakeSightCârțișoara, Romaniahighest point on the highway for a hike
  • San Juan SkywayTrailDurango, United Statescurves through the San Juan Mountains
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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The 19 best things to do in Germany

Water sports, hikes, culture and castles galore.

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  • Würzburg ResidenzSight18th-century palace famed for staircase and frescoes
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  • East Side GalleryGalleryBerlin, Germany1.3km stretch of Berlin Wall covered in murals
  • Tempelhofer FeldSightBerlin, Germanyformer airport in Berlin, now a park
  • RuhrgebietNeighborhoodEssen, Germanyregion with repurposed industrial infrastructure
  • Zeche ZollvereinAttractionEssen, Germanyformer coal-mining complex with museums
  • Landschaftspark Duisburg-NordSightDuisburg, Germanydecommissioned ironworks with diving center
  • ZugspitzeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyGermany's highest mountain with cable car
  • EibseeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Germanylake at the base of Zugspitze
  • Deutsche WeinstrasseTrailNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyroute connecting vineyards and restaurants
  • Hambacher SchlossAttractionNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyhilltop location known for democracy protests
  • BottleStopsPlaceMainz, Germanyoffers excellent wine tours in English
  • SchlenkerlaRestaurantBamberg, GermanyAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
  • Kölner DomPlace of worshipCologne, GermanyGothic cathedral in Cologne
  • Hohenzollern BridgeViewpointCologne, Germanybridge with love locks overlooking the Rhine
  • Nazi Party Rally GroundsMuseumNuremberg, Germanysite with imposing structures from Nazi era
  • Memorium Nuremberg TrialsMuseumNuremberg, Germanyexamines the trials of leading Nazi figures
  • Schloss NeuschwansteinAttractionSchwangau, Germany19th-century castle, inspired Walt Disney
  • Schloss NymphenburgSightMunich, Germanyformer summer residence of Bavarian rulers
  • FriedrichsbadPlaceBaden-Baden, GermanyRenaissance-style building with multi-station bathing circuit
  • SyltNeighborhoodWesterland, Germanylargest of the North Frisian Islands
  • AllgäuTrain stationKempten, Germanyregion known for cheese, Alpine dairies
  • HoimatRestaurantEschach, Germanysoft cheese experts in a restored barn
  • Brauerei SpezialRestaurantBamberg, Germany
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The GuardianJun 12

Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips

From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel • Tell us about your favourite European hike – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Jeremy Clarkson described Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway as “one unbroken grey ribbon of motoring perfection”. The route (the second highest in Romania after the Transalpina) with its hairpin bends and climbs over the mountain was thril…

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  • Romantische StrasseTrailThemed tourist route through Bavaria.
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  • Transfăgărășan HighwayTrailCurtea de Argeș, RomaniaSecond highest route in Romania, with hairpin bends.
  • Bâlea LakeSightAvrig, RomaniaSection of road open only summer, proved beautiful.
  • Ellison HotelHotelCastlebar, IrelandThe favourite hotel of the writer in Castlebar.
  • Ring of KerryTrailKillarney, IrelandPeninsula drive with incredibly varied scenery.
  • BurrenSightEnnis, IrelandDiscover the Burren, a rocky limestone paradise on the Wild Atlantic Way shaped over time.
  • GlassilaunSightClifden, IrelandGlassilaun Beach - Discover sights like Glassilaun Beach and many other highlights of Ireland.
  • HardangerfjordSightBergen, NorwaySecond longest fjord in Norway.
  • FlåmTrain stationAurland, NorwayVillage visited for a sauna and dip.
  • MyrkdalenTrailVoss, NorwayRoad with hairpin bends, waterfalls, and descent.
  • VikøyriNeighborhoodLærdal, NorwayVillage at the end of an exciting descent.
  • NeseNeighborhoodBergen, NorwaySecluded village on the western shore of Arnafjorden.
  • SognefjordSightBergen, NorwayNorway’s longest and deepest fjord.
  • DingjaNeighborhoodSolund, NorwayThe village is located along the Sognesjøen, near the mouth of the Sognefjorden, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of…
  • ring roadTrailReykjavík, IcelandDrove the whole country on this road.
  • Falkirk WheelSightFalkirk, United KingdomIt opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project, reconnecting the two canals for the first time since the…
  • KelpiesAttractionFalkirk, United KingdomThe Helix is a park and major tourist attraction covering 350 hectares.
  • Scone PalaceSightPerth, United KingdomAncestral seat of Earls of Mansfield, built in red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is an example of the Gothic…
  • Dunrobin CastleTrain stationGolspie, United KingdomMost northerly of Scotland’s great houses.
  • Caithness coastlineSightWick, United KingdomSpectacular coastline, mainland Britain's most northerly point.
  • Dunnet HeadSightThurso, United KingdomMainland Britain's most northerly point.
  • River BothyCaféBerriedale, United KingdomSitting on the North Bank of the Berriedale River, just off the A9 and the NC500 route, The River Bothy is a little…
  • Paesano PizzaRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdom
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