Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is known all over the world as the epitome of German romanticism. Artists from all over the world have always found true inspiration in the unique location of this stunning medieval town with its skyline of 42 towers. The town wall is even today still intact and circumvents the entire town. Visitors are able to walk right around the wall and admire the historic fortifications. Nestled in a spectacular natural landscape the town is truly an inviting place in which to spend a few days exploring the numerous twisting alleyways and outstanding artistic treasures.
Rothenburg’s inimitable charm stems from its thousand years of history its idyllic, small town ambiance. The history of Rothenburg is exciting and the town’s Museum of Crime is considered to be one of the leading museums of its kind in the country. History of art treasures including a fabulous collection of weapons is on view at the Imperial City Museum.
History also comes alive in the Handicrafts House, in the historic vaulted rooms of the town hall or in the Toppler castle. There is also a wonderfully light and cheery side to the town: a walk through the Toy Museum is like a trip back in time through the history of doll making in France and Germany whilst at the German Christmas Museum in the world-famous "Weihnachtsdorf" (Christmas Village) by Käthe Wohlfahrt is like a colourful fairytale walk through the history of Christmas in Germany.
Rothenburg is not a town for just a day or just for a particular season. Its famous Christmas market makes it a fairytale location in winter.
Top regional highlights Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Medieval town with 42 towers
- St. Jakobs church with its Tilman Riemenschneider altar
- Medieval Museum of Crime
- Rothenburg’s "Reiterlesmarkt" (Christmas market)
- Walkable town wall
Further Information:
Rothenburg Tourismus Service
Marktplatz 1
91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Telephone: +49 (0)9861 404-800
Fax: +49 (0)9861 404-529
Email: info@rothenburg.de
Homepage: http://www.rothenburg.de
