And then there is Dinkelsbühl

Dinkelsbühl!

Have you been there?

        You will find it along the Romantische Strasse (Romantic Street)

which begins in Würzburg Germany and ends in Füssen, at the foot of the Alps.

However, before you visit Dinkelsbühl 

You first must visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

The small town that made Rick Stevens famous 

or

is it the other way around?

If you're visiting during the Christkindel Markt you will be sandwiched between folks from all over the world.  You will move as one, with the masses.

Drinking a cup of very hot Glühwein requires a spot away from the maddening crowd. 

When you live in the quiet country, as we do, being jostled by thousands requires a nearby oasis.

Herrnschlösschen

And it is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber where we found it!
In all of our more than forty trips to Europe no other hotel compares to this fine hotel, the Herrnschlösschen

It is the perfect hotel.  It is a small boutique hotel with only a dozen beautifully appointed rooms. You will find a most helpful and accommodating staff and to top it all off, it also has a very fine kitchen.  No request was overlooked and was attended to immediately. 

Heading south along the romantic road you will drive through many picturesque small villages.

The Romantic Street is a smaller motorway, where impromptu side trips are possible.  

Every opportunity is utilized to place just one more Christmas tree. 

Near Füssen, the gateway to Neuschwanstein and the Wieskirche, is the small town of Reutte.

Only a few hours drive to my beloved Italy. 

Have a wonderful remainder of the week. 

Gina