Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, is quite a nice city... we wandered through the city, discovered all kinds of places and streets, relaxed on the Schlossplatz, visited some markets and found out that the people here are really crazy about soccer (we were there one week after the world-soccer-championship-final). Please see my pictures below!

Heidelberg, well-known for its university, is brimming with history everywhere you look. You'll find lots of museums or the Heidelberg castle but if history is not your thing, go shopping in one of the most pedestrian precincts.
I especially loved the Philosophers' Way - the walk offers beautiful views of the castle, the river Neckar and the Old Town.

For many people, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the epitome of a medieval German city. Its inner part is nearly unchanged since the Thirty Years' War. Narrow cobblestone streets, carcass houses, churches, etc... all surrounded by a city wall. A trip to Rothenburg is a trip to the past. We loved it!

Dinkelsbühl is, like Rothenburg, also a medieval city that is surrounded by a city wall. The atmosphere here is laid-back and there are not too many tourists. We strolled aimlessly around the city and enjoyed the beautiful houses.

Nördlingen, was probably the biggest surprise on this trip... such a cute little city, where you can easily spend a day. We strolled through the city, visited the St.-Georg's-church, discovered lonesome streets, medieval houses, etc. Nördlingen is definitely a gem in Southern Germany!