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2 Perfect Days in Franconia: Nuremberg & Rothenberg

We just returned from a post-Christmas, pre-New Year's getaway to Franconia, just two states over from Rhineland-Pfalz, where we live. Though Nuremberg is famous for their Christmas Markets, hotel prices drop dramatically after the markets close, and the weather is still lovely enough for long walks around the town. And really, you can drink gluhwein anywhere in Germany during the Advent days, right? We hopped on an ICE from Mainz for the 2.5 hour ride to Nuremberg, and went straight to our hotel, the quaint Garni Probst . The very friendly staff and great breakfast the next morning made us feel right at home, though I had some trouble sleeping thanks to street noise and lights. Darker curtains would have helped... and a note for those with kids, there are some unsavory businesses across the street. Using my Lonely Planet Germany as our guide, we headed out for a 2.5 km meander around town, starting with a giant bowl of soup at Souptopia (a bit bland, but hearty soups in a co