Rothenburg Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Franziskanerkirche - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Germany
In the streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
Market Square with old town hall in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany #Trovember
narrow cute paths everywhere!! #TakeAHike
take a walk, explore the city. This place hasn't changed a bit since and before we were born. #TakeAHike

Popular places to visit

Great aerial view of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a town in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. The medieval town fortification shows the outer walls and the towers at intervals along the wall.

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
Ancient Bremen Market Square in the centre of the Hanseatic City of Bremen with view on The Schuetting

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
Street in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg Plonlein

You can find out about the history of Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a trip to Rothenburg Plonlein. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its shops.

Rothenburg Plonlein
Market square of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Germany - long exposure

Rothenburg Town Hall

After visiting Rothenburg Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its shops.

Rothenburg Town Hall
Altes Rathaus von Königstein im Taunus in der Weihnachtszeit, Hessen, Deutschland

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
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Beautiful Medieval town in Germany

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

Activities

Rothenburg: Old Town PRIVATE Tour

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Old Town Walking Tour

AU$225
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Old Town Walking Tour
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

AU$475
per traveller
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour

Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour

AU$301
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour
from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour

from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour

AU$828
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$468
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$529
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$124 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$124
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,113 reviews)
Center of town

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hotel Eisenhut
AKZENT Hotel Schranne

AKZENT Hotel Schranne

3.5 out of 5
Schrannenplatz 6 Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY
The price is AU$121 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$121
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition ...
AKZENT Hotel Schranne
Hotel Goldener Hirsch

Hotel Goldener Hirsch

Untere Schmiedgasse 16 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Bavaria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$148
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an on-site winery and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hotel Goldener Hirsch
Romantik Hotel Markusturm

Romantik Hotel Markusturm

Roedergasse 1 Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY
The price is AU$244 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$244
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews)
Beautiful medieval style hotel with a modern twist. Great location within the city walls. Nearby parking.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Romantik Hotel Markusturm
Prinzhotel Rothenburg

Prinzhotel Rothenburg

An der Hofstatt 3 Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY
The price is AU$167 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$167
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Röderturm and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (321 reviews)
Both staff members I interacted with were helpful and were kind enough to speak to me in English. Check-in was quick and easy and my room was ready early. This was one of the more affordably priced rooms I saw, but it left nothing to be desired for space, location, cleanliness, comfort, or service. ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Prinzhotel Rothenburg
Burg-Hotel Relais du Silence

Burg-Hotel Relais du Silence

Klostergasse 1-3 Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY
The price is AU$237 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$237
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Franziskanerkirche and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
Great clean room

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Burg-Hotel Relais du Silence
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Other neighbourhoods around Rothenburg Old Town

Panoramic view of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, Germany

Schlößlein

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

Schlößlein
Plönlein mit Siebersturm in Rothenburg ob der Tauber Deutschland

Sankt Leonhard

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

Sankt Leonhard

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