Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Step through the massive gates of Ro-ten-boorg ob dair Tow-ber, and you are stepping directly into the fourteenth century. Often called the 'ultimate walled city,' Rothenburg is one of only three towns in Germany that still…

Our journey begins at the Ploen-line, perhaps the most famous and most photographed street scene in all of Germany. The name translates to 'small square with a fountain,' which accurately describes this picturesque intersection. …

We now move to the heart of the town, the Market Square, or Marktplatz. This sloping square is surrounded by grand historic buildings with colorful facades, representing the wealth and power of Rothenburg's former merchant class. …

Walking a few steps north, we reach the town's main Lutheran sanctuary, Saint Jacob’s Church. Built between thirteen-eleven and fourteen-eighty-four, this soaring Gothic structure was a major stop on the Camino de Santiago, the…

One of the most immersive experiences in Rothenburg is a walk along the top of its medieval city walls. This defensive circuit, known as the Tower Trail, stretches for approximately four kilometers and features forty-two towers…

Walking west from the Market Square along the grand Herrngasse—once the home of the town's wealthiest citizens—you pass under the Castle Gate and enter the Boorg Garden. Ironically, there is no castle here today; the original…

Descending from the Burggarden into the valley, we find one of the most curious and unique buildings in the region: the Top-pler Castle. Often described as one of the smallest castles in the world, it is less a fortress and more…

As our tour of Ro-ten-boorg ob dair Tow-ber comes to an end, take a moment to stand once more in the Market Square as the evening light begins to fade. You have walked the walls that have stood for seven hundred years, gazed upon…