Walled old town

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

The medieval centre encircled by intact town walls, home to the market square and main sights.

Places in Walled old town

Gasthof Goldener Greifen Housed in a 14th-century stone-built inn, specialising in traditional Franconian fare like pork shoulder with red cabbage and dumplings.
Baumeisterhaus A Renaissance-era restaurant originally a master builder's residence, with an intricately carved facade.
Zur Hoell Nestled in a historic building over 1,000 years old, with rustic raw stone walls and wooden beams.
Walled old town cafes Cafes throughout the medieval centre, popular for coffee and Rothenburg's famous Schneeballen pastries.
Hotel Eisenhut piano bar A cozy piano bar within a hotel housed in 16th-century buildings.
Franconian wine bars Wine bars serving local Tauber wines, which have won several national and international prizes.

Best time to visit: May to June and September to October offer pleasant weather for walking the town walls, while December's Christmas market draws visitors for a distinctly medieval festive atmosphere.
Getting around: Rothenburg's entire walled old town is compact and best explored on foot, with the medieval town walls themselves walkable in under an hour.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: German. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: A culinary initiative called 'Enjoy ob der Tauber,' led by the town's innkeepers and hoteliers, continues to promote dishes from Franconian and Hohenlohe cuisine alongside the region's award-winning Tauber wines.

Plönlein — One of the most photographed corners of the old town, where two streets converge around a fountain.
St. Jakob's Church quarter — The area surrounding Rothenburg's principal church, home to the famous Holy Blood Altar.