Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Franconia

Rothenburg ob der Tauber – A romantic ancient town with flair

You ever wanted to feel like being in the medieval age ? Then reserve  a hotel or a boarding house for your holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Franconia.

The world-famous ancient town of the medieval age of Rothenburg ob der Tauber will enchant you. Stroll through the magnificent alleys, admire the perfectly preserved buildings again and again and let you allure for a coffee in the many beautiful restaurants. Admire the „Heiligblut” altar by Tilman Riemenschneider located at the Holy Jacob´s cathedral. Stroll along the city wall, visit the church of St. Wolfgang, the Spital Bastion and let you be enchanted by the historic town hall and the bell-tower with the Meistertrunk clock. A walk over the double bridge over the river Tauber is well worth the visit.

You can start for a visit of the museum after a relaxing break at your hotel. The crimonology mueseum, the doll and toy museum, the „Schäfertanz“ museum (celebrating the old tradition of the dances of the shepherds) or the christmas museum are some examples.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is also origin for hikers and nature lovers due to the magnificent location at the edge of the Natural Park „Frankenhöhe“. The natural park is one the sunniest areas of Southern Germany. Stroll through the magnificent dense forests alongside of rivers and biotopes - and allow yourself a picnic on a lush summer meadow. A holiday could not be more beautiful in the heart of Franconia than in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

picture source: Schwamma / pixelio.de

 

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