ItinerariesOne day in Weikersheim: the palace, the garden and a glass of Tauber wine
A relaxed day in Weikersheim: coffee on the market square, the Knights’ Hall, the Baroque garden and the orangery, the village museum and dinner with local wine.
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ItinerariesDriving the Romantic Road from Würzburg to Rothenburg via Weikersheim
The northern stretch of the Romantic Road follows the Tauber valley past palaces, spa gardens, Riemenschneider’s altar and medieval walls. Here is how to drive it in a day or two.
Day tripsA day trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber from Weikersheim
How to spend a day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber from Weikersheim: when to arrive, what to see, where to walk the walls, and why you should stay for the night watchman.
OutdoorsCycling the Tauber valley: the cycle path through Weikersheim
The Tauber Valley Cycle Path runs about 100 km from Rothenburg to Wertheim, gently downhill through vineyards and small towns. How to ride it, the best sections from Weikersheim and practical tips.
Food & drinkFood and wine of the Tauber valley: what to eat and drink around Weikersheim
Schäufele and dumplings, green spelt soup, Rothenburg’s Schneeballen, the rare red Tauberschwarz and Franconian Silvaner from the round Bocksbeutel: a guide to eating and drinking in the Tauber valley.
Day tripsA day trip to Würzburg from Weikersheim: the Residence, the bridge and the wine
How to spend a day in Würzburg from Weikersheim: Tiepolo’s fresco in the Residence, the Old Main Bridge, Marienberg Fortress and a glass of Franconian wine, with train and car options.
PlanningHow to get to Weikersheim by train, car and plane
Weikersheim has its own station on the Tauber valley railway and lies on the Romantic Road. Here is how to get there from Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and Munich, and how to get around.
PlanningThe best time to visit Weikersheim, season by season
When to visit Weikersheim and the Tauber valley: the palace garden in summer, the wine harvest in autumn, Christmas markets in winter and blossom in spring, with tips for each season.