Continuing with our 'Making Memories with Moms' series since 2022, we are back with another trip with our moms this year. This time, our destination was Europe - Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. We kicked off our trip in Germany, and drove around the entire country in 10 days covering a total distance of 2856 kms (1775 miles), and continued our journey in Switzerland by trains. This was a hectic trip but we are so thankful for the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing places and sceneries with our moms, making memories that will last for a long time.
10-Days Road Trip Around Germany, Luxembourg & Liechtenstein
7-8 May 2025: Journey to Munich
9 May 2025: Neuschwanstein Castle, Rothenburg
10 May 2025: Nuremberg, Bamberg, Dresden
11 May 2025: Berlin
12 May 2025: Cologne
13 May 2025: Luxembourg, Trier
14 May 2025: Cochem, Rhine River
15 May 2025: Heidelberg, Gengenbach
16 May 2025: Black Forest
17 May 2025: Liechtenstein, Friedrichshafen
9 May 2025 (Fri): Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Early start for day 2. Checked out at 6am and packed all our bags into the rental car to begin our road trip. Even though the car didn't look big, the trunk was surprisingly spacious enough to fit all our bags. We were also glad there was a cover over it to hide everything in the trunk.
The drive from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle took about 1hr 45min, and took us through the quiet countryside. Hubby was the designated driver on this trip while I was in charge of navigation, taking photos/videos, and preparing food.
Quick photo stop at St. Colomon church on our way to Neuschwanstein. Unfortunately, the weather turned cloudy and foggy as we got closer to Neuschwanstein. Spot the castle in the fog.
Made it to Neuschwanstein at 8.20am and parked at the parking lot for €10 ($13.64). We then took the shuttle bus to the castle for €5 roundtrip per person. We were able to pay with credit card on the bus.
After getting off the bus, it was a short 3 min walk to Marienbrucke bridge.
The Marienbrücke is the most popular vantage point at Neuschwanstein Castle. This is also the most famous photo spot around the castle with a fantastic view of the flat hill country behind it.
Had the whole bridge to ourselves, which means more photos and videos. =)
After taking plenty of photos on the bridge, we walked 15 minutes from Marienbrücke to the castle.
Honestly, I wasn't impressed by the front of the castle. Could have skipped walking all the way to the castle since we weren't going into the castle. The view from Marienbrucke was much better.
Wrapped up our visit of Neuschwanstein at 10am and took the shuttle bus back to the parking lot.
Continued our journey along the Romantic Road to our next destination...Rothenburg. The 3hr 45min drive was pretty easy and hubby had fun speeding on the Autobahn. We were caught in a bit of traffic and learnt that in Germany, it's the law for drivers to shift to the sides and create a clear path down the middle when traffic grinds to a halt — it's called the “rescue lane.”
Arrived our hotel in Rothenburg - Gästehaus Eberlein at 1.45pm. No chain hotels in Rothenburg so we booked 2 double rooms on booking.com for €75 per room.
Walked from our hotel to Rothenburg Old Town at 3.15pm. So glad the weather was clear and sunny!
Climbed up and walked around the old town wall.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, is one of Europe’s best example of medieval glory, with charming fairy-tale spires, ingenious fountains, and neo-Gothic churches. It is one of Germany's best-preserved historic walled towns.
No it's not Christmas season but Rothenburg is Germany's Christmas capital so you'll find the holiday spirit year-round at Kathe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Museum. The store is free to enter.
Rothenburg Old Town is very walkable. The pleasant weather certainly makes sightseeing more enjoying.
Early dinner at 5pm at Zur Holl...an old-timey German house with stone walls and wooden beams.
The food was pretty good but we didn't realize that they only acccept cash until we finished our meal so we had to make a quick run to the atm to withdraw cash...fail lol!
Wrapped up our sightseeing of Rothenburg around 6.30pm with a photo stop at this classic photo spot of Rothenburg - Plonlein. This is one of Rothenburg's most iconic streets and appeared on Disney's Pinocchio.
Made a quick stop at LIDL to buy some bread for breakfast and lunch tomorrow before heading back to our hotel and call it a day.
Next stop...Nuremberg, Bamberg, and Dresden!
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