If there’s a single travel destination in Germany that encapsulates all that’s wonderful about this amazing country, it’s the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Located in the heart of beautiful Bavaria and an easy drive from some major cities such as Frankfurt, Rothenburg, as it’s most often called, boasts superb photo opportunities everywhere you look.
Located high above the River Tauber, Rothenburg escaped the ravages of war that devastated so many other old medieval towns and cities, and as such has retained the majority of its many authentic medieval buildings in their original form. As a result, stunning old structures such as the 13th-century Town Hall, or Rathaus, remain much as they would have been over the centuries. Equally well-preserved structures include the magnificent Imperial City Museum, set in an old convent, and the historic Castle Gardens, which remain pretty much unchanged since being established in the 17th century.
For a real treat, try to book a night or two’s stay in the medieval old town center. You’ll then be perfectly positioned to explore the magnificent Old Town Walls
Afterwards, head back down to the picturesque Plönlein, an intersection that is much photographed for the famous skinny half-timbered building that splits two equally attractive streets lined with similar old homes, and find a great restaurant or café patio, where you can relax and unwind after exploring one of the most attractive and authentic places to go in Germany.
