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Things to see in Rottweil (Germany): 34 places and when to go
Rottweil is a town in Germany, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Hiking (8), Mountains (7). The best known are Lemberg, Dreifaltigkeitsberg and TK Elevator Test Tower. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.1684, 8.6268
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Hiking (8) · Mountains (7) · With kids (6) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 207 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lemberg, at 1,016 m.
What to see in Rottweil
The places in and around Rottweil, 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.
- LembergHighest mountain of the Swabian Jura in Baden-Württemberg, Germany9.4 km
- DreifaltigkeitsbergMountain of the Swabian Jura in Baden-Württemberg, Germany14 km
- TK Elevator Test TowerElevator test tower in Rottweil, Germany1.2 km
- HochbergHill of the Swabian Jura in the municipality of Deilingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany9.7 km
- HummelsbergHill of the Swabian Jura in the municipality of Denkingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany12 km
- WandbühlMountain of the Swabian Jura at the border of the municipalities of Deilingen and Wehingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany13 km
- RainenSubpeak of Wandbühl in the Swabian Jura in the municipality of Deilingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany14 km
- OrtenbergMountain in Germany13 km
- Harmonikamuseum TrossingenMuseums and art11 km
- Dominican Museum RottweilMuseum in Rottweil102 m
- Rottweil SynagogueBuilding in Rottweil, Freiburg Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany226 m
- Burg HerrenzimmernCastle6.8 km
- SchlichemtalSpecial Protection Area in Rottweil district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany8.0 km
- Naturschutzgebiet SchwarzenbachProtected area8.6 km
- AquasolWith kids1.1 km
- Badschnass FreibadWith kids20 km
- Badschnass HallenbadHot spring bath16 km
- BulzingerBrewery18 km
- DeilingenSki area12 km
- EschachwegHiking5.2 km
- Eschachweg (Teufenbach-Variante)Hiking9.7 km
- Freibad SpaichingenWith kids13 km
- RömerbadArchaeological site in Rottweil, Germany1.2 km
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain11 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Hirschbrauerei, Sonne
- Hiking: Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Rottweil - Epfendorf, Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Schwenningen - Rottweil, Neckar-Baar-Jakobsweg, Neckarweg, Camino de Santiago
- With kids: Minara, Schiefererlebnis Dormettingen
- Hot springs: Solemar
When to go to Rottweil
The best time to visit Rottweil 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.
- JanPossible8:34
- FebPossible9:58
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:50
- JulBest time15:29
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:57
- DecBest time8:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. In April, 33 of the 34 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 Rottweil
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 207 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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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rottweil?
The best known: Lemberg, Dreifaltigkeitsberg, TK Elevator Test Tower, Hochberg, Hummelsberg. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rottweil?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10.
How do you get to Rottweil?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 207 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rottweil as the destination and these 34 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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