Rothenburg Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Rothenburg ob der Tauber featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Market Square

You can learn about the history of Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a stop at Market Square. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its shops.

Market Square
Rothenburg Town Walls

Rothenburg Town Walls

Learn about the local history of Rothenburg ob der Tauber when you take a trip to Rothenburg Town Walls. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Rothenburg Town Walls
Kathe Wohlfahrts Christmas Museum

Kathe Wohlfahrts Christmas Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Kathe Wohlfahrts Christmas Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its shops.

Kathe Wohlfahrts Christmas Museum
Rathaus

Rathaus

Find out about the history of Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a stop at Rathaus. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its shops.

Rathaus
Burggarten

Burggarten

Explore the great outdoors at Burggarten, a lovely green space in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Burggarten

German Christmas Museum

You can browse the exhibits at German Christmas Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its shops.

German Christmas Museum

Activities

Rothenburg: Old Town PRIVATE Tour

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Old Town Walking Tour

AU$195
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Old Town Walking Tour
Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour

Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour

AU$302
per traveller
Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

AU$505
per traveller
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour

from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour

AU$891
per adult
from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

AU$501
per traveller
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Private Walking Tour with Local Guide
Rothenburg Guided tour of Old town

Rothenburg Guided tour of Old town

AU$567
per traveller
Rothenburg Guided tour of Old town
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Our pick of the best Rothenburg Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Eisenhut

Hotel Eisenhut

4 out of 5
Herrngasse 4, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The price is AU$176 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$176
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
"Cannot say how perfect this hotel is."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel Eisenhut
Hotel Goldener Hirsch

Hotel Goldener Hirsch

Untere Schmiedgasse 16, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria
The price is AU$189 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$189
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free WiFi, an attached winery, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (746 reviews)
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"Perfect location inside the old city walls, next to the famous picture you see everywhere online. Staff were friendly, rooms were nice. Within walking distance of everything. They offered parking, but we'd already parked in a public lot, but it seemed convenient. Breakfast was good. Our shower wasn't ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hotel Goldener Hirsch
Romantik Hotel Markusturm

Romantik Hotel Markusturm

Roedergasse 1, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, BY
The price is AU$290 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$290
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (778 reviews)
"We like to location. Not very far from town square. Very friendly and helpful staff. Attention to details is very charming. Nice breakfast and food option."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Romantik Hotel Markusturm
Hotel Sonne

Hotel Sonne

Hafengasse 11, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, BY
The price is AU$259 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$259
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)
"I loved how it was right in the village. The staff was so friendly! The room was smaller, but I was alone and it’s all that I needed. The bird was comfortable and TV worked. They even gave me a bottle of water. The windows were new and I was able to open them. It was nice. They had a fan in the room ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Hotel Sonne
AKZENT Hotel Schranne

AKZENT Hotel Schranne

3.5 out of 5
Schrannenplatz 6, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, BY
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$182
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (297 reviews)
"P5 parking lot right outside the Pulverturm (PowderTower) entrance, which is right by the hotel. They also have their own parking, and parking lot in front of hotel. Polizie monitor, so make sure to purchase your parking pass if you drive. Restaurant on premises with good German dishes and Bier/Wine ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

AKZENT Hotel Schranne
Hotel Zum Breiterle

Hotel Zum Breiterle

Rödergasse 30, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The price is AU$291 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$291
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"Bathroom was extra clean"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hotel Zum Breiterle
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Other neighbourhoods around Rothenburg Old Town

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Schlößlein

When in Schlößlein, you can plan a visit to Rothenburg Plonlein and Little Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Schlößlein
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Sankt Leonhard

When in Sankt Leonhard, you can plan a visit to Little Square and Rothenburg Plonlein, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sankt Leonhard

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