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Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Germany's best-preserved medieval walled town, and the crown jewel of the Romantic Road, with half-timbered houses seemingly untouched since the Middle Ages.
Must-See Attractions
Rothenburg Town Walls
A complete, walkable medieval fortification circling the old town, with covered walkways and watchtowers offering rooftop views.
Plönlein
Rothenburg's most photographed corner — a fork of half-timbered houses and a small fountain, instantly recognizable from countless postcards.
St. James's Church (St. Jakobskirche)
A Gothic church housing Tilman Riemenschneider's masterful carved wood Altar of the Holy Blood.
Christmas Museum & Käthe Wohlfahrt
A year-round Christmas wonderland and museum, reflecting Rothenburg's reputation as one of Germany's most festive towns.