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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Rothenburg, Bavaria
Walk atop Rothenburg’s city walls or climb to the top of the town hall for great views. The Night Watchman tour is an unforgettable way to learn the city’s history. And our travelers also recommend the Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum)—it’s gruesome but fascinating.
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1. Altstadt
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5.0 based on 3,384 reviews
Rothenburg has made a concerted effort to preserve its medieval heritage, and Old Town reflects the historic fruits of this labor.
Reviewed By johnbJ2216LG - Northville, United States
Christmas market we took our granddaughter to see the Christmas markets in Germany in the city and the Christmas market was a wonderful experience. The time itself without the Christmas market is a worthwhile experience because it had very little damage from the war And a lot of the structures are still intact if you are in Germany it’s a definite place you have to visit
2. RothenburgMuseum
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
This museum explores the long history of the city, with a strong focus on the Thirty Years War.
Reviewed By GG8990 - Odenton, United States
Nice collection of weapons, including a set of Marie Antionette’s hunting gear. In an old nunnery, & a couple of rooms from that time (dating back to the 1200s) have been preserved. You can actually walk into the old kitchen. While we were there, several docents had cut up bread & had herbs on the cutting boards, so that it smelled like food being prepared. In all, well worth the 5 or 6 euro fee.
3. Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus)
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4.5 based on 1,430 reviews
The city hall of this picturesque, undeveloped village reflects its anachronistic spirit.
Reviewed By smichelini2017 - Tampa, United States
Centered in the old walled city. It was festooned with colorful Christmas Market decorations and market stands serving everything from seasonal favorites like spiced wine to open fire roasted bratwursts, chestnuts, and more. Specialty shops included Christmas gifts and regional traditional decorations. The Rathouse serves as a beautiful backdrop for the Christmas Market.
4. Siebers Tower
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
This medieval tower, part of Rothenburg's old city gates, once marked the southern entrance to the city.
Reviewed By beachloverUpstateNY
This tower is in many of our pictures as the architecture and the beautiful street is so picture worthy Great way to spend the day
5. Spital Bastion
6. Schmiedgasse
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
An elegant residential street near the city center.
Reviewed By Traveling_with_Hank - Eugene, United States
I agree with the reviewer who complained about the cobble-stoned street. It was not pleasant on my old feet. Nevertheless I made the best of it. I’d read about the Schneeball, and decided to avoid it. But there were more tasty treats in some of the bakeries. If you’re a lover of wine, be sure to stop at Glocke, a shop at/near the Ploenlein. They have a shop filled with their own wines, and have a lovely choice of wine glasses (made in Germany). They don’t ship the glasses, but will offer as much bubble wrap as you need. All of my 6 glasses survived the trip home. There are lots and lots of tourist shops I didn’t care for.....but here and there you can find some lovely things to bring home. If you keep an eye out for the locals in their cars, and are the discerning shopper, you will enjoy yourself!
7. St. Jacob's Church (St. Jakobskirche)
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4.5 based on 754 reviews
Reviewed By 604karenm - Louisiana, United States
St. Jacob's is on the pilgrimage route to St. James's grave in Spain, and should be visited for its beautiful wood carvings and stone sculptures. A peaceful stop in a very touristy destination.
8. Town Walls
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4.5 based on 2,380 reviews
Reviewed By janrA2759SE
These old city walls are amazing. You can walk around on top of a good portion of them. The view is great and it is a pleasant walk. They're covered so it's a nice walk even in the rain. You do need to be careful because it can be uneven in spots and the stairs are steep.
9. Rothenburg Town History Museum
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Rothenburg Town History Museum in the Thirty Years’ War – Since 1966, our small but fine museum has presented an impressive depiction of the situation of the city during the Thirty Years’ War. The focus is on u.a. the legendary events surrounding the conquest of Rothenburg by Imperial troops in 1631. 12 DUNGEONS – provide interesting insights into a lansquenets guardhouse, the fortifications and military readiness of the city, weapons, guns and war equipment. Other military equipment and original flags of the Rothenburg troops are also to be admired. Experience interesting information about General Tilly and the Catholic League, as well as about King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden and the Protestant Union. Among other things, the defense situation of Rothenburg in 1631 is shown. OLDEST PRISON OF ROTHENBURG – In connection with the history vaults the dungeon of the former free imperial city Rothenburg ob der Tauber can be visited below the town hall. It is considered as Rothenburg’s
10. Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus
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