Jill's Travel Guide: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany


Access
The easiest way to reach Rothenburg ob der Tauber would be by train. It would take you 15 minutes to walk from the Hauptbahnhof (Station) to the Marktplatz (Market Square)which is the historical center of the town but the best option in my opinion is a car ride on the very scenic Romantische Straße Route that starts in Würzburg and ends at Füssen.

Nearest major international airport is Münich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Flights to and from the rest of the world lands here.
Things to try
If you love your sweets as much as I do, You can never leave this place without trying Schneeballen at the Café Gastehaus (I suggest the one that has chocolate inside!)

Restaurants
Dinner at the Restaurant und Café Michaelangelo is a must if you’re into that romantic dining feel but if you really want to feel Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s medieval history, dining at the very baroque Zur Hoell Medieval Tavern would definitely give you that. It will show you how dining out during the good old days feels like.

Never miss
If you’re a city-view junkie like me, a climb to the top of the Rathaus Tower is a must. How can you skip the chance of seeing the town’s distinctly German architecture from a bird’s eye view?
Experience the medieval feel of Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a quiet stroll around the beautiful Plönlein (Little Square) and discover the unique artisans of the town. Probably get a small token of remembrance? How about a Nutcracker or a teddy bear?
A few steps from the Plönlein is the Markusturm and the Büttelhaus. If you want to know what prison during the medieval times is, these are the places to be!

Best time to visit
Late summer to early fall for that perfect town-stroll weather. This is also the best time to enjoy Germany’s landscape if you’re taking the Romantische Straße route but if you love braving the cold, Rothenburg's Christmas Market sounds pretty awesome too!
Photos by Passport Out

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