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Things to see in Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Germany): 61 places and when to go
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in Germany, and this site lists 61 places in and around it, mainly History (40), Nature (8), Hiking (6). The best known are St. James's Church, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Büttelberg and Franciscan Friary, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.3766, 10.1788
- Places
- 61 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (40) · Nature (8) · Hiking (6) · Wildlife (5) · Mountains (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 137 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Büttelberg, at 530 m.
What to see in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The places in and around Rothenburg ob der Tauber, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. James's Church, Rothenburg ob der TauberChurch building in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Middle Franconia, Germany167 m
- BüttelbergHill in the municipality of Marktbergel, Bavaria, Germany15 km
- Franciscan Friary, Rothenburg ob der TauberHistory · Temples175 m
- Town HallTown hall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber72 m
- Tauber Bridge, Rothenburg ob der TauberHistoric road bridge in Germany461 m
- Medieval Crime and Justice MuseumLegal history museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany106 m
- Seldeneck CastleBuilding in Creglingen, Stuttgart Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany4.5 km
- Altes BrauhausHistorical Building221 m
- Toppler CastleBuilding in Fuchsmühle, Middle Franconia, Germany743 m
- BrunnenhausmuseumTechnical and local history museum in Schillingsfürst, Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Burgstall Altes SchlossCastle8.6 km
- Cultural heritage D-5-6527-0245 in WindelsbachCastle7.1 km
- HolzbergNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany9.8 km
- MünchsbergMountain north-east of Troisdorf (Buch am Wald), Middle Franconia, Germany13 km
- Oberrimbacher ErdfälleNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany9.5 km
- ReinhardsbergHill south-east of Lohr (Insingen), Middle Franconia, Germany6.3 km
- Schafhutungen um KirnbergNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany5.5 km
- St. Johannes BaptistBuilding in Reichardsroth (Ohrenbach), Middle Franconia, Germany12 km
- Vogelfreistätte Großer und Kleiner LindleinseeNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany3.4 km
- Vorderer GrasbühlHill east of Obermühle (Schillingsfürst), Middle Franconia, Germany9.9 km
- WildbadHistory11 km
- Schrannenplatz 6History354 m
- AltmühlbadWith kids18 km
- Deutschherrngasse 3History252 m
And the other 37, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Blaukreuz, Frankenhöhe-Weg, HW 4 (Würzburg - Ellwangen), Camino de Santiago, Roter Flieger, Roman way
- Food and drink: Brauerei Landwehr-Bräu, Die Post
- History: Judengasse 5, Klingengasse 28b, Kobolzeller Steige 10, Pfäffleinsgäßchen 10, Klingenschütt 6, Wohnhaus, Klingengasse 8, Schloßstraße 4, Ansbacher Straße 7, Nebengebäude Plönlein 1 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Wenggasse 3, Herrnschlösschen, Klosterhof 7 (Rothenburg ob der Tauber), Georgengasse 2, Herrngasse 26, Herrngasse 3, Obere Schmiedgasse 5 (Rothenburg ob der Tauber), Spitalgasse 25, Untere Schmiedgasse 16, Hotel, Herrngasse 13, Heringsbronnengäßchen 5, Klingengasse 12, Hauptgebäude (Rothenburg ob der Tauber), Mühlacker 1, Spitalgasse 18, Alter Keller 8, Rödergasse 1, Alter Stadtgraben 31, Wasserturm
- With kids: Falkenhof Schillingsfürst
- Snow: Skilift Burgbernheim
When to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecBest time7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. In April, 60 of the 61 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Satteldorf20 places22 km
- Weikersheim24 places22 km
- Markt Nordheim46 places24 km
- Herrieden17 places27 km
- Niedernhall33 places41 km
- Gutenstetten19 places43 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The best known: St. James's Church, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Büttelberg, Franciscan Friary, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Town Hall, Tauber Bridge, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. In all, 61 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 137 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rothenburg ob der Tauber as the destination and these 61 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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