The half-timbered buildings, cobbled streets and brightly painted façades of medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber wouldn’t be out of place in a fairytale. Several fantastical films have been set in this gem on the scenic Romantic Road, passing from Würzburg to Füssen via Bavaria’s most enchanting towns.
Uniquely designed gates allow access to the historic centre through walls partly covered with tiled roofs. Walking along the walls offers a different perspective of the town’s colourful flowers, step gables and towers. The town hall has the tallest tower, whose far-reaching views include the large Marktplatz, home of the Christmas market. The Christmas Museum is a year-round winter wonderland, as is the shop of Käthe Wohlfahrt, the internationally renowned German Christmas decoration producer.
On a different note, the Crime Museum houses medieval torture instruments including a ducking stool. Holy Blood and Last Supper altarpieces form the focal point of towering St James’ Church, a stop on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route.
In the River Tauber valley outside the centre are lush gardens, one containing Toppler Castle, a bizarre structure resembling a house on a tower. Also in the valley is a double-arched stone bridge.
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What guests said about Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10
It's the most beautiful city!
It's the most beautiful city! People are friendly and it'seems east to get around. You must do the night watchmen tour. 8pm for English speaking! He's fantastic!
Also dinner at zur holler!!! Fantastic atmosphere, great wine and brilliant food!
Take a walk around the wall, stroll through the gardensyou won't be disappointed!
Jane
Australia
10
Straight out of a fairytale picture book.
Straight out of a fairytale picture book. The perfect place to relax, stroll around the beautifully maintained and restored medieval buildings and fortifications, eating and drinking whatever takes your fancy at little kerbside cafes and restaurants. It is difficult to capture adequately in words, or even photos. Just stunning !!
Julie
United Kingdom
6.0
Great location but shame the renovations weren't...
Great location but shame the renovations weren't finished, which we were not aware of. Building site completely around the hotel and our building was not finished either, even though the room was nice there was green netting at the window along with scaffolding.
Anonymous
Canada
10
Yes it is Touristy but it because it is an absolutely...
Yes it is Touristy but it because it is an absolutely beautiful place to visit, you can easily spend 3 days just wandering and if you like this place then add Hallstatt , Austria to your trip it's worth the trek
Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Interesting Imperial City Festival ongoing while we visited...
Interesting Imperial City Festival ongoing while we visited otherwise we would not have needed to stay so long.
Many historical buildings/architecture.
Easy to find our way around.
Plenty of restaurants. Some reasonably priced.
Hotels that guests love in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
“Great location--very close to Rothenburg yet far enough to be quiet and peaceful and easy to access by car with parking out front. Excellent food (we had dinner at the hotel).”
“You can't beat the location, comfortable rooms, historic architecture and hearty breakfast. The staff is courteous and helpful. The restaurant is excellent - one of the best in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.”
“Really beautiful place to stay, very cosy, loved the decor, I imagine it to be typically Bavarian. Lovely staff who carried my heavy case up two flights of stairs. Comfortable room and very clean. Great location, only a couple of minutes walk to the centre. Rothenburg was excellent, my favourite place in Germany so far.”
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