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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

5/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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 ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

AU$510
per traveller
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

AU$502
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$568
per traveller
Rothenburg Guided tour of Old town
Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour

Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour

AU$305
per traveller
Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour
Rothenburg: Old Town PRIVATE Tour

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Old Town Walking Tour

AU$197
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Old Town Walking Tour
Private day trip from Munich to Rothenburg and Harburg

Private tour from Munich to Rothenburg and Harburg

AU$1,300
per adult
Private tour from Munich to Rothenburg and Harburg
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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$167 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$167
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
A must see place to stay
"A lovely hotel situated right at the heart of the town. The most beautiful and quaint place to stay."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Eisenhut
Hotel Goldener Hirsch

Hotel Goldener Hirsch

Untere Schmiedgasse 16, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria
The price is AU$212 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$212
27 July - 28 July
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! (730 reviews)
Rothenburg stay
"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$361 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$361
28 July - 29 July
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! (768 reviews)
"Terrific property — great, friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Romantik Hotel Markusturm
Hotel Sonne

Hotel Sonne

Hafengasse 11, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, BY
The price is AU$259 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$259
20 July - 21 July
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! (599 reviews)
"I'm sure there might be friendlier hotels in the world, but I don't see how. This was, by far, the friendliest staff I've ever encountered. Everyone was helpful and exceedingly polite. The rooms were great and comfortable. They had AC! Breakfast was fantastic. Communication was great. All reasons ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Sonne
Hotel Zum Breiterle

Hotel Zum Breiterle

Rödergasse 30, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The price is AU$260 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$260
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! (642 reviews)
"Highly recommended.The staffs were warm & welcomingand check-in process was smooth. The hotel’s location was perfect — close to major attractions but still peaceful and quiet at night."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Zum Breiterle
Hotel BurgGartenpalais

Hotel BurgGartenpalais

Herrngasse 26, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, BY
The price is AU$295 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$295
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (658 reviews)
"The staff were incredibly friendly and helpfu"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel BurgGartenpalais
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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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