Perfect spot to get some of the initial views of Rothenburg; there's some stairs near the tower to get on top of the platform, and provide a lookout of the city from the southern end.

It was a very beautiful experience Rothenburg ob der tauber is a city from the Middle Ages with protective walls around the city and tall and beautiful ramparts that have remained intact for hundreds of years I recommend you to visit this beautiful city, don't miss that

Highly recommended to visit it

Continue along this wall to see the blacksmith's house. One of the more interesting houses along the walls.

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This is the very heart of one of my favorite fairytale towns in Germany. It feels like you are in another era. A very atmospheric place with many beautiful buildings! A must-see!

A beautifully preserved medieval town. You can even walk the old wall. I highly recommend staying the night. Much quieter at night after most of the tourists are gone.

Cool tower you can climb up to see sky view of the town. It is only 4 Euros but it is 200 steps on steep ( like >45° stairs or almost ladders) FUN and definitely worth it!!

Rathaus in Rothenburg is built in composite style of Gothic section and Renaissance addition. Its tower is a popular tourist climbing spot with spiral staircase leading to viewing platform. Rathaus was spared major destruction in WW2, so it is historically authentic.

Definitely take the lift up from inside the tunnel if you want to save a few steps. The final stretch to the top is a bit steep but the view is amazing.

Interesting historical building with museum in the back ( separate entrance) Steps take you up the round tower for a view over the town . Check opening hours

Very impressive place to see the whole city scenery. It is good way to limit the entered person. I recommend to visit this place with your family or lovers. But don't do making sign on the wall please

In a town full of history, there is this very complete museum of medieval torture which has an amazing collection of old "law" books and explains with great detail and the help of objects how "justice" was applied at the middle age. The way out is well displayed, no worries, you won't get lost.

Great place for history lovers to spend few hours getting to know law and punishment history in the city through the ages.Very interesting exposition,great artifacts,loads of information. Really worth a visit.

Very cool museum. 3 levels full of displays and descriptions offered in english as well.

The receptionist speaks good English. The place is well maintained and all article history is also written in English. They have clean toilets as well inside. The exit although is very confusing, they need to add more signs for exit.

Interesting and shocking look into the Medieval times of law and punishment. Great lay out and some life-like exhibits when walking through museum. Don't forget to take your photo in the Stocks outside

Very easy to spend hours here if you want to read up on all the interesting explanations thruought.

I went with my family, and it was more interesting than described as it included the entire history of law, justice, punishment, torture, etc.

Historical church in the beautiful city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Entry into the main area is about 3 Euro although one can still enter and stay at the entrance area for free.

15th century impressive gothic church. it holds the holy blood altar. entrance is 3.5 €. visit and witness the medieval architecture.

We visited this church today on our visit Rothenburg ob Tauber today. Cost to enter is 3 euros. The altar is stunning. There is also a very unique wooden altar upstairs in the back of the church that is stunning. We really enjoyed touring this church. A must see when visiting this beautiful city.

One of the many churches on on of the many pilgrim routes to Santiago the Compostella that pilgrims would visit in Medieval times. Dedicated to the apostle St James who's grave is in Santiago. The church was built in the 14th and 15th century and concecrated in 1485. Behind the organ on an upper floor is the beautifully carved Holy Blood altar carved from u painted limewood. It shows the Last Supper and contains a relic of the Holy Blood. On the other side of the church is the main altar where there is woodwork showing the twelve apostles.

Beautiful church, especially when watching and listening to a choir concert. My son performed here with about 100 kids and it was amazing. Literally brought tears streaming down my face. The feeling of being surrounded by music and seeing the church full of people, it was just magical.

An interesting, but plain church. I would not say it is particularly special, and there are numerous and far better examples in Europe that far exceed this in terms of relics, artwork, and interior architecture. In fact, it is quite simple in comparison, and you are unlikely to spend much more than 10 minutes there. It is, therefore, all the more surprising that they CHARGE visitors a FEE to visit, which was a first for us. Whilst I am not saying this does not exist elsewhere, I have yet to experience this in our visits to any other church or cathedral in Europe.

Quaint little cathedral in the heart of the medieval village. It's beautiful and the staff are kind and more than willing to share their wealth of knowledge of the church and windows and blood alter. It's so peaceful inside and of course if it's blistering hot outside it's worth the few euro to take a break in the cool stones of the church

It's a lovely place to visit if you're in the area. We stopped there on our trip from Munich to Paderborn. It's well worth a day trip, and a pleasant place to spend an evening. There is ample parking around the old town, which we recommend; it's easy to park and then walk. The old town is beautifully preserved and very attractive. There are many nice restaurants and cafes. One thing to keep in mind is that most shops are closed on Mondays.

The most photographed place in Rothenburg. Postcard views. It's like being in a fairy tale. You could film here.

This is a cute landmark of this city. This is where the social media pics get generated. I would recommend in order for you to be alone in this pic, either have a camera that can delete extra peeps on ur pic or show up on a day where there are not many tourists around, so a cloudy day or at night.

I returned to Rotenburg on the Romantic Road for the first time in 47 years ago. The townscape remains the same as it was back then, a medieval walled town, and the enchanting scenery is captivating. The German Christmas Museum has a wide selection of Christmas-related souvenirs and is a must-see. It also has many wonderful sights, such as Plönlein, Market Square, St. Jacob's Church, the city walls, and the Gärch Blacksmith Shop, making it a town worth visiting at least once. However, it is now extremely crowded with tourists, and it feels as though the simple atmosphere of the past has been lost.

Plönlein – Rothenburg’s Fairytale Corner Plönlein is a picturesque spot that feels like stepping into a storybook. This charming intersection, with its half-timbered house, cobblestone streets, and medieval towers, is one of the most photographed places in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It’s a peaceful spot, especially early in the morning before the crowds arrive. Whether you’re snapping photos or just soaking in the atmosphere, Plönlein is a must-see for anyone visiting this beautiful town.

It reminds me of a map in counter strike. Take a day trip here hy driving all the way from munich. Beautiful old town, however it gets quiet after 6pm and became a ghost town and dark 🤣

The best city to visit.. we have been twice and if you love Christmas you must visit this town

Very small museum. We were the only people there and I can understand why after seeing the display. The shop on the other hand, was crowded. I wouldn't recommend spending money to see the museum. Just save the money and buy something from the shop instead. No toilets for customers available in the museum or the shop.

I didn’t visit museum but the shop is most impressive one I have ever seen on the topic. Number of the toys and decorations is overwhelming. The shop itself is much more expansive than you would think initially, resembles a maze. You can move only in certain direction to get back to the exit. Essential experience visiting Rothenburg.

What a stunning place! Kathe Kohlfahrt brings joy all year round here at the Christmas museum! Loved learned about the origins of my favorite holiday.

Amazing place!!! Outside was +33 degrees by Celsius, and in the one moment you step in the absolute Christmas feeling. Gorgeous, I don’t know such another place in Europe, in addition the town as it self is like small fairy tale town. Kids very absolutely happy! Would like to come back in winter time.

I didn’t want to go home when the moments I visited here. Here is gorgeous.🥰❤️🤩

Great museum full of historical Christmas ornaments and other items. Much of it is behind glass panels to protect it, but this can make good pictures a little difficult. This museum is located within a HUGE Christmas store (be prepared to spend some $$$ lol!)

Really nice museum. My kids loved this and we also. This is without entry fees and you can buy stuffs also. Staff was really nice. No huge queues or waiting. Had really good experience of christmas in summer :)

We spent three days in Rottenburg am Neckar and one of the highlights of our visit was definitely the Castle Garden, or Burggarten as it’s known locally. We stumbled upon it while exploring the upper parts of the old town and it instantly became one of our favourite spots to just slow down and enjoy the moment. We took a relaxed stroll through the garden, taking in the fresh spring air while admiring the colourful flowers starting to bloom all around us. The garden is peaceful with a few benches scattered around, perfect for sitting quietly and soaking in the panoramic views over the valley and surrounding town rooftops. We loved listening to the birds – it felt like they were putting on their own little concert just for us. One thing that really stood out was the series of stone sculptures representing the four seasons – a quirky little detail that adds some character to the garden. There’s also a small historical touch with a memorial stone remembering the Jewish community that once lived here, which made us pause and reflect for a moment. The garden itself isn’t huge and there aren’t really any café facilities right there, so it’s best to grab your coffee or snack in town before heading up. We found that early mornings or late afternoons were the quietest times, especially if you prefer a more peaceful experience without too many people around. All in all, a visit to Rottenburg wouldn’t feel complete without spending some time in this lovely green space.

One of the Rothenburg highlights, castle garden is a must-see part of the town visit. Beautiful views of the countryside and lots of hiking trails below medieval walls.

Fantastic place with a nice view over Taubertal. The garden blossom was not so good during our July visit. I guess it will blossom more in May.

Lovely gardens offering something of a refuge from the hordes of tourists, of course they are here too, but not in as great numbers on the day we visited. Lovely seeing a plethora of Butterflies on the Buddleia.

Small but lovely garden — great for a summer walk, nice city views, and a peaceful spot to relax.

Very beautiful gardens that are placed on a rocky outcrop. These gardens are nice for a stroll around and sit. There is ample seating, bins and even toilets. A good place for a picnic. You can also access paths that make there way down to the valley floor. If you enjoy a walk I recommend these. Also at the end of the gardens is a lookout platform that really lets you appreciate the area.

Very relaxing walking area with some good views.

Beautiful place but I didn’t get the chance to go see the interior.

A beautiful spot and unique building in the picturesque Rothenburg. You can get to here either by strolling the old town or walk the high up city wall. Either from the ground or from the top, the view was fantastic.

Really nice house! But when we were here (July 2022) they were working in it. I don't really understand why Germany always works in the summer when most tourists come...

Really cool path to walk to see the city from a higher view.

Overheard a guide saying that this is the town's blacksmith's house. A very unique sight while walking the walls of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Although we thought there would be a larger Christmas market, we didn't get disappointed as there are many Christmas shops with a wide variety of decorations. The houses itself are like from a fairytale.. We checked in a few most beautiful sweet pastry shops in a whole Europe. 😍 just matching the spirit of the Christmas atmosphere. That's exactly the best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Old forge with it's elegant gable, stylish windows. Currently a beautiful house that is privately owned, so hardly can be explored from within.

I spent several hours in this wonderful, compact museum, beautifully housed in a former monastery that has been respectfully preserved. The museum offers a clear and engaging overview of Rothenburg’s history and its development into the town we see today. The destruction caused by bombings at the end of World War II—and the town’s recovery from it—was nothing short of miraculous. The section on the Middle Ages was particularly fascinating and prompted reflection on the brutality of war. There was a rich and varied display of weapons and other artifacts from that era. The exhibition dedicated to the monastery’s history was equally compelling and exceptionally well curated. One small exhibit focused on children's lives in the town, which I found both unusual and admirable. The museum also featured a reconstructed historical Jewish bathhouse—a 15th-century mikveh—which added another layer of depth to the experience. All items have signs both in German and English. This museum is truly one of the best I’ve ever visited.

Exceptional museum with plenty of well presented displays. Layout is quite straightforward and not too confusing, with a bit of a walk through time, having displays and artifacts from different eras. Decent stop for tourists as there is English signage as well as German. When we were there though, the museum did not allow payment with card, they needed Euros, make sure you have enough for the entrance fee. Entrance fee was 5 Euros per person at the time, quite cheap.

Amazing! Huge museum, you could spend all day here. Their armament collection must be one of the best in the world. Plenty of history to absorb and the building itself has showcases. I somehow missed this when visiting over a decade ago, I highly recommend.

Great artifacts and antiques are found here. History is preserved well. Museum can be found very near from the Altstadt. Staff are very friendly. Museum is peaceful and maintained well. All antiques and artifacts are preserved and taken care well. Parking cannot be found near by. Ticket 🎟 🎫 prices are minimal. It will take atleast 1 hour to complete the tour if kept walking.

It was a bit disjointed, only because the way the building is structured. Contrary to what I was told, not all the explanations for artifacts are translated into English. So if you speak German, you will get more out of it. One thing that shocked me was to find the Judaica section [ mostly about the murder and expulsion of Jews during the Middle Ages] right next to the section of the rise of national socialism in the town ... 400 years apart and they couldn't place a different exhibit in between those two? I was not impressed.

So beautiful and can see people’s real life

Nice mix of local and wider area artifacts. Most exhibits had English descriptions. Some very interesting focusses on Jewish History in the area. Lots of very old (500-700 year old) swords and guns. No audio guide ( if that's your preference). €5/ person (various prices for younger, older, including $10 for family).

magnificent medieval watch tower and gate. underneath it passes a small steam of water.

A medieval period small romantic place, surrounded by wall all around. A place to see at least once in your life time. Beautiful clock towers with specialities like schneeballs and Bavarian wines.

Best place to visit on my list! So much history in on City the beautiful architecture and the way they keep this city up to it's natural restoration is amazing. The work to keep the history here intact is very much aporeciated!

Beautiful town that needs to be experienced. We started by walking the closest section of the wall. Then ventured down into the city. There are so many local shops and restaurant/cafes to choose from. There are definitely tourist shops, but if you look you will find places that have old and used goods that are great quality as well. We only had a few hours, but could have easily spent an entire day or more there.

One of many city gates protecting Rothenburg. Another beautiful tower with a gate situated at the end of the walkable portion of the wall. Next to a nice bridge and frog pond this spot is great for photos. A couple wof walking routes branch from this location.

Rothenburg was founded in1170. Earned the Title of ReichFreiheit 1274 in 1274. Was governed has a Republik a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire to 1803, Year of the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire by Napoleon. It was under Siege by Tilly in the 30 years war around 1631. In the early Periode belonged to the Swabians from today's Baden-Württemberg but was succeded by The Electors of Bavaria from the Free State of Bayern. In 950, the weir system in today’s castle garden was constructed by the Count of Comburg-Rothenburg. In 1070, the counts of Comburg-Rothenburg, who also owned the village of Gebsattel, built Rothenburg castle on the mountain top high above the River Tauber. The counts of the Comburg-Rothenburg dynasty died out in 1116. In 1142, Konrad von Hohenstaufen, who became Konrad III (1138–52), the self-Entitled Roman King, traded a part of the monastery of Neumünster in Würzburg above the village Detwang and built the Stauffer-Castle Rothenburg on this cheaper land... In 1170, the city of Rothenburg was founded at the time of the building of Staufer Castle. Walls and towers were built in the 13th century. Preserved are the “White Tower” and the Markus Tower with the Röder Arch. From 1194 to 1254, the representatives of the Staufer dynasty governed the area around Rothenburg. Around this time, the Order of St. John and other orders were founded near St. James' Church and a Dominican nunnery (1258). Three famous fairs were established in the city and in the following centuries, the city expanded. The citizens of the city and the Knights of the Hinterland build the Franziskaner (Franciscan) Monastery and the Holy Ghost Hospital (1376/78 incorporated into the city walls). The German Order began the building of St. James Church, which the citizens have used since 1336. The Heilig Blut(Holy Blood) pilgrimage attracted many pilgrims to Rothenburg, at the time one of the 20 largest cities of the Holy Roman Empire. The population was around 5,500 people within the city walls and another 14,000 in the 150 square miles (390 km2) of surrounding territory. The Staufer Castle was destroyed by an earthquake in 1356, the St. Blaise chapel is the last remnant today. In October 1631, during the 30 years war, the Catholic Count of Tilly, wanted to quarter his 40,000 troops in Protestant Lutheran Rothenburg. Rather than allow entrance, the town defended itself and intended to withstand a siege. However, Tilly's troops quickly defeated Rothenburg, losing only 300 soldiers. A popular legend called the Meistertrunk states that when General Tilly condemned the councilmen to death and was set to burn the city down, the councilmen tried to sway him with a large drink of 3 1/4 liters wine. Tilly proclaimed that if anyone could drink it all in one drink, he would spare the city. The mayor at the time, succeeded, and General Tilly kept his word. However, after the winter, they left the town poor and nearly empty, and in 1634 a Black Plague outbreak killed many more townsfolk. Without any money or power, Rothenburg stopped growing, thus preserving its 17th-century state. Since 1803, the town has been a part of Bavaria. Following the visit of some Culture famous Persons of the era, the first tourists started visit around 1877. Laws were created to prevent major changes to the town. In 1884 Johann Friedrich (von) Hessing built up till 1903 the "Hessingsche Wildbad".

Amazing historic town. Worth visiting any time. All buildings looks like build from Lego bricks.

It's a lovely place to visit if you're in the area. We stopped there on our trip from Munich to Paderborn. It's well worth a day trip, and a pleasant place to spend an evening. There is ample parking around the old town, which we recommend; it's easy to park and then walk. The old town is beautifully preserved and very attractive. There are many nice restaurants and cafes. One thing to keep in mind is that most shops are closed on Mondays.

The most photographed place in Rothenburg. Postcard views. It's like being in a fairy tale. You could film here.

This is a cute landmark of this city. This is where the social media pics get generated. I would recommend in order for you to be alone in this pic, either have a camera that can delete extra peeps on ur pic or show up on a day where there are not many tourists around, so a cloudy day or at night.

I returned to Rotenburg on the Romantic Road for the first time in 47 years ago. The townscape remains the same as it was back then, a medieval walled town, and the enchanting scenery is captivating. The German Christmas Museum has a wide selection of Christmas-related souvenirs and is a must-see. It also has many wonderful sights, such as Plönlein, Market Square, St. Jacob's Church, the city walls, and the Gärch Blacksmith Shop, making it a town worth visiting at least once. However, it is now extremely crowded with tourists, and it feels as though the simple atmosphere of the past has been lost.

Plönlein – Rothenburg’s Fairytale Corner Plönlein is a picturesque spot that feels like stepping into a storybook. This charming intersection, with its half-timbered house, cobblestone streets, and medieval towers, is one of the most photographed places in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It’s a peaceful spot, especially early in the morning before the crowds arrive. Whether you’re snapping photos or just soaking in the atmosphere, Plönlein is a must-see for anyone visiting this beautiful town.

It reminds me of a map in counter strike. Take a day trip here hy driving all the way from munich. Beautiful old town, however it gets quiet after 6pm and became a ghost town and dark 🤣

The best city to visit.. we have been twice and if you love Christmas you must visit this town

It is bit far from Rothenburg, but it is worth it. I walked from Spital gate and it took about half an hour to get here. The bridge looks solid with double arched shape.

Feels like went back in medieval time. Worth visiting this place

So, I wanted to see the river Tauber, a slight disappointment on that front as it looked more like a creek, and it turns a bend there, however, it lead me to this double bridge that’s a bit out of the way, around the corner so to speak, with very few people around if any. It’s located in the gorgeous valley the town overlooks from all sides, it’s the scenery of a breathtaking guest house there as well! It’s a valley so expect steep walks and of course a climb to get back, views and the greenery on the way is also so worth it.

Is just a bridge. The "double" part is a misnomer. It is an interesting bridge but it is mainly the area that is very pretty. Even if this brige is not to die for. I highely recommend doing a walk down and through this orchard valley. You can access it from mulitple points but if you leave out the castle gardens then you can go down pass the toppel house along the road, across the bridge and then back up to castle gardens. Its a nice easy work and will give you great feel of the farmland and valley.

Great escape from the hustle and bustle of the main shopping area in town. Also a good way to get some exercise during your visit.

Easy walk from town. Nothing too exciting to see but a good photo opp

Very beautiful, has a dog park near the bridge as well.

Small museum but cheap and i teresting enough if you want to learn about the city's history.

Small but interesting museum that focusses on the 30 year war from 1618 to 1648 that was mainly about religion, catholics vs protestants. There is a lot on display, mainly about the military actions and how the town was saved when the mayor drank a Master's tankard with 3,25 liters in one go. In the dungeon there are three prison cells and various torture tools

No visit is complete without going up the tower - the views are stunning. It takes an effort but well worth it

Small museum but large on town history. I found it interesting. Some information is in English. There's a dungeon too.

Recommend everyone visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It's def worth the trip.

Extremely disappointed. This might be a great museum, but we didn't have chance to check it. We came there around 4.40pm today (Jun 21), and very irritable attendant did not let us in claiming that the museum is closed. The museum schedule says that it is open till 5pm without any mention of the last admission time,so we decided that the guy just wanted to close early, especially as we saw him happily take off at 4.50pm.

Pretty good for the entrance fee. Was better than I expected.