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Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany

Top things to do in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Sight
Sight

Market Square

The central public square of Rothenburg, surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for events.

Landmark
Landmark

Rothenburg Town Hall

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A prominent building on the Market Square blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, with a climbable tower.

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Landmark

Town Hall Tower

Climb the Town Hall Tower for panoramic views over Rothenburg's medieval rooftops and the Tauber Valley.

Landmark
Landmark

Rothenburg Town Walls

Walk along Rothenburg's well-preserved medieval walls, offering a sentry path with views of the old town and countryside.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Castle Garden

Relax in the Castle Garden, a peaceful park on the site of a former imperial castle with stunning views over the Tauber Valley.

Museum
Museum

Medieval Crime and Justice Museum

Explore Europe's largest museum on legal history, featuring medieval justice, punishments, and original torture devices in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Religious site
Religious site

St. James's Church

Visit the Gothic Lutheran church in Rothenburg housing Tilman Riemenschneider's masterpiece, the Holy Blood Altarpiece, a stunning carved wood altarpiece.

Museum
Museum

German Christmas Museum

Discover the history and traditions of German Christmas at this charming museum founded by Käthe Wohlfahrt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Landmark
Landmark

Double Bridge

Historic double-arched stone bridge spanning the Tauber River with a unique two-tiered design.

Museum
Museum

RothenburgMuseum

Museum in a former Dominican convent showcasing eight centuries of Rothenburg's history and art.

Museum
Museum

History Vault with State Dungeon

Exhibit in the Town Hall's historic vaults detailing Rothenburg's justice system and featuring a dungeon.

Landmark
Landmark

Toppler Castle

A 14th-century residential tower built by Mayor Heinrich Toppler, perched dramatically in the Tauber Valley.

Religious site
Religious site

St. Wolfgang Church

A late Gothic fortified church integrated into Rothenburg's northern defenses near the Klingentor gate.

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Landmark

Röder Tower

A medieval gate tower with panoramic views of the old town and an exhibition on Rothenburg's defenses.

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Landmark

Plönlein

A picturesque intersection with a half-timbered house and two towers, iconic of Rothenburg.