Top Things to do in Rothenburg
Top Restaurants in Rothenburg
10 Things to Do in Rothenburg That You Shouldn't Miss
Walk atop Rothenburg’s city walls or climb to the top of the town hall for great views. The Night Watchman tour is an unforgettable way to learn the city’s history. And our travelers also recommend the Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum)—it’s gruesome but fascinating.
Restaurants in Rothenburg
1. Old Town
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5 based on 2 reviews
Rothenburg has made a concerted effort to preserve its medieval heritage, and Old Town reflects the historic fruits of this labor.
Reviewed By Joe C - San Antonio, Texas
Beautiful walled city in Germany took on a special flare on a rainy day with the evening lights reflecting off the cobblestone pavement. The old city inside the walls was a magical walk through time although the stores offered beautiful items from today. Be sure to try one of the many bakeries and the meat markets which had a wonderful variety of delectable meats. Only wish we had more time to explore. Disappointed that one of the scenic entry towers from the brochures had a large white tent blocking the scenic view during the holiday season.
2. Town Walls
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Hatteras H - Stuttgart, Germany
After having visited Lucca, Italy and Kirchheim unter Tech, Germany...a few other places as well, I don't know that I've ever seen such a well-preserved Roman-era fortified city in my life. It's got layers too, historically speaking that is.
There are lots of facts out there, so I won't ruin your browsing and research pleasure, but Rothenburg o. d. Tauber is a truly magnificent walled city.
3. Das Plonlein
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4.5 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By YTCHENG - Hong Kong, China
Everybody who wanted to enter or to exit from Rothenburg town would pass Das Plonlein. The spot was always appeared on postcards or movies which represented that you were in Rothenburg. The crossroad was photogenic and being a photo stop for all passers-by. Do take a photo when you pass by this spot next time.
4. Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus)
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
The city hall of this picturesque, undeveloped village reflects its anachronistic spirit.
Reviewed By Rachel L - Newark, Delaware
The town hall is stately and beautiful and right in the middle town of time. It's hard to miss while exploring Rothenburg.
5. Burggarten
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By GPaCalgary - Calgary
Take a walk to the end of the street. Go through the tunnel under the tower and you will see a very nicely maintained garden. The surrounding walls are short so they offer an expansive view of the valley below. This is a must-see while in Rothenberg.
6. Schmiedgasse
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
An elegant residential street near the city center.
Reviewed By PeterAZ - Scottsdale
This quite long cobblestone street is lined with wonderful buildings on either side most of which have shops or cafes/restaurants at street level. There is tons of pedestrian traffic.
7. Gerlachschmiede
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Ralf K - Wurzburg, Germany
This building is located between the Röder- and the Gallows tower.The building is a reconstruction after complete damaging at the bombardment of the second world war in 1945. Since 1951 it came back with its elegant gables, the nice windows and its colorful coat of arms panel. It shows a crowned snake which was designed by the legendary blacksmith Georg Gerlach. The building is closed since 1967 and now it is in private hands.
8. Klingentor
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Ralf K - Wurzburg, Germany
This tower with its altitude of 30 meters served a practical purpose since the 16th. century. They installed a copper boiler and made it as a water tower which provided water to the tube Fountains of the city. This Klingen gate has another speciality. It shares a wall with the St. Wolfgangs church. So you could enter the tower from inside the church. Under the church they built casemates to fight against the attacker who got to the trench.
9. Rodertor
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Michael N - Lawson, Australia
Walk through to enter the old city of Rothenburg. As you enter through the gate you feel as if you are stepping back in time.
Go straight ahead up the hill to the main square of the town or head off to the right and walk along the top of the wall protecting the town.
A fitting entrance to a fascinating city.
10. Markusturm and Buttelhaus
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By jehenson81
As the town expanded, they moved the walls out, but this gate from the old wall remains and is partnered with the lovely building just outside it. It is very striking to see this tower popping out from inside the city instead of at the wall, but it gives you an idea about the city's growth and how they adapted to change. An excellent photo op.
