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What to do in Harburg in Bavaria, Germany – Romantic Road

What to do in Harburg in Bavaria Germany - Romantic Road

In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Harburg. Including its main landmark and most visited attraction, Harburg Castle.

A trip to Harburg can be part of the plan to get to know the entire Romantic Road in Germany, the best known tourist route in the country, or even a weekend or holiday day trip.

We write about 8 of the best attractions on the Romantic Road in Germany with up-to-date tips, be sure to check it out.



Where is the city of Harburg in Germany

Harburg is a city in Germany, located in the district of Donau-Ries, in the state of Bavaria (in German Bayern).


Harburg is 280 km from Frankfurt (approx. 3h15min). I haven’t taken the train to the city yet, but you can search for an option on the Deutsch Bahn. Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 518 Km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 5h30min), in relation to other cities, it is 130 Km from Stuttgart (approx. 2h) and 127 Km from Munich (approx. 1h15min).

As you can see, we are getting closer to the city of Munich, which becomes the best option in terms of origin and stay for your visit.


How to go to Harburg in Germany

The best way to travel in Germany is very much up to you. We alternated a lot between using the country’s excellent railway network and also taking advantage of the no less excellent German roads and highways (who has never heard of the Autobahns with no speed limit, right?).

Find the best deals and options for flights and airport transfers to your hotel.


If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Read our Best travel tips for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.


Romantic Road in Germany (Romantische Straße)

The German Romantic Route is the name given to a travel itinerary in southern Germany that crosses the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It passes through 460 kilometers and 29 cities, starting in Würzburg to Füssen (where the famous Neuschwanstein Castle) linking various historic attractions and picturesque castles.

Harburg is part of the suggested itinerary and we have a complete and well-detailed travel guide with tips on how to get to know Germany’s Romantic Road, be sure to check it out.

Suggestions for activities and tours in the city of Harburg and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:



Travel all Germany with the €49 transport pass

Be sure to read our complete guide on how to buy and use the 49 Euro transport ticket in Germany:

We answer questions like:

  1. Where and how to buy the €49 Ticket in Germany?
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  3. Where can the €49 ticket be used in Germany?
  4. How can I see which trips I can take with my “Deutschland Ticket”?

We show you a step-by-step example on how to buy a ticket from Frankfurt to Munich.


Where to stay in Harburg in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast

Although it is not very common to choose the city of Harburg as a base to visit the Romantic Route (it is much more common for example staying in Munich and make a day trip), there are some good options for accommodation.

The best rated hotels in Harburg that you can review to choose where to stay are:


In Harburg, you can also stay in a castle, see:


Be sure to also check out Booking.com page other options.



What to do in Harburg in Germany

The name Harburg first appears in 1093, with Harburg Castle and surrounding area belonging to imperial property since 1150. In 1418, the city and castle finally came into the possession of the counts of Oettingen.

In 1806 Harburg became part of the Kingdom of Bavaria and in 1848 it was elevated to city status. Another important fact is that in this same year, the city was connected to the rail network with the Ludwig-Süd-Nord-Bahn.

Harburg Castle, but also the old town and Wörnitz are popular tourist destinations in Germany. Mainly because it is on the Romantic Road, and is the end point of the Franconian Way and a stage of the Camino de Santiago of Bavaria-Swabia and the Via Romea pilgrimage route.


Harburg Castle

Harburg Castle, which sits on a cliff overlooking the city, is the landmark of Harburg. It is an extensive medieval complex from the 11th and 12th centuries and the 18th century condition has been largely preserved.


Harburg Castle was first mentioned in 1150 as an imperial castle. During history, it has never been seriously damaged by war. Unlike many other German castles that were built in the last 200 years or rebuilt after WWII, Harburg Castle retains the feel of the Middle Ages.

Today the castle belongs to the Prince of Oettingen-Wallerstein Cultural Foundation. It offers daily guided tours of the castle from mid-March until the end of October. On foot, you can reach the castle from the old town via several signposted paths around the castle hill.

You have the options of visiting both the garden and the outside, as well as its interior. Visit the official website for up-to-date visiting hours and ticket prices.


Top tourist attractions

In addition to the Harburg Castle, which is its main attraction, the other sights to visit in Harburg are in the historic city (Altstadt) in particular.

The landmarks that can be included in your travel itinerary in Harburg are:



1 Day Itinerary Tip in Harburg in Germany

Our suggestion in Harburg is to divide your itinerary into two parts:

Take a break for lunch

And after that you continue your journey to the next city on the German Romantic Road.



Where to eat in Harburg in Germany – Tips for bars and restaurants

If you’re traveling in Germany, I believe you should look for restaurants specializing in the country’s traditional cuisine or even a Biergarten for a German beer.

In Harburg there are the options:



Watch a video with images of Harburg in Germany

Video description: Aerial view of the city of Harburg in the State of Bavaria and which is part of the Romantic Road of Germany.



Are you traveling to Germany?

Specifically about international travel by plane to Frankfurt Airport, we have the best post:


Where to stay near Frankfurt Airport Germany – FRA, Frankfurt/Main

Search for the best place to stay near Frankfurt Airport, including hotel and hostel at different prices.



For planning a trip to Germany, we have some publications that can help a lot:


*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Harburg and Wikipedia.


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