Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Weekend Guide · Germany

Weekend in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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..

2 days recommended Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany Est. $610 for 2 days
Day 1

Arrive & Explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg Town Walls

Rothenburg Town Walls

A complete, walkable medieval fortification circling the old town, with covered walkways and watchtowers offering rooftop views

Plönlein

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)

St. James's Church (St. Jakobskirche)

A Gothic church housing Tilman Riemenschneider's masterful carved wood Altar of the Holy Blood

Day 2

Hidden Gems & Local Flavours

Christmas Museum & Käthe Wohlfahrt

Christmas Museum & Käthe Wohlfahrt

A year-round Christmas wonderland and museum, reflecting Rothenburg's reputation as one of Germany's most festive towns

Local Tips

  • 1Germany suits most budgets.
  • 2Germany is very safe for tourists, with low rates of violent crime and excellent infrastructure.