Germany Road Trip: Magical Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Dinkelsbühl

Welcome back to our Germany Road Trip travel vlog series through Bavaria, Germany, our 29th country on our round the world trip! Our road trip brought us to the magical town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Rothenburg is known as the Fairytale Town of Germany and has the Instagram posts to prove it!
After waking up before dawn to soak up the town before the crowds, we explore the gorgeous little town including the medieval walls and Rothenburg Christmas Market stalls. We captured a special moment in front of Plönlein and watched a stunning rainbow arching over Rothenburg in the early hours of the morning. It truly felt like we were living a fairytale!
Next, we drove over to Dinkelsbuhl for an evening at the most local-feeling market we’ve seen yet! If you love half-timbered German buildings, then this town has plenty for you to see!
Heads up, this is our 3rd travel vlog of a multi-part Germany Road Trip series as we drive from Nuremberg to Bamberg and then drive down the Romantic Road from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to the southern tip of Bavaria, ending in Munich! If you missed the first two vlogs, you can find those below.
Nuremberg Germany Vlog: • GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKE...
Bamberg Germany Vlog: • Germany Road Trip: Bav...
During our road trip across Bavaria, Germany, we’re logging hundreds of miles and taking you along for the ride. Enjoy our Germany vlogs and we’ll see you in our next one as we KEEP GOING PLACES!
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[@vickiecarey5214]

So much history under your feet and all around you!! Much appreciated. Thank you❤

[@SammyandTommy]

Wow, even in the rain/cold it all looks so cute and cozy. You guys captured it so well!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! 😊

[@spfisterer3651]

I live about 30 minutes from Rothenburg and it is simply the most beautiful city. I love the christmas market but I make sure to go during the week and - if possible - at the beginning of December. But the town is worth a visit any time of the year. Just walking through the streets takes you back in time and the castle garten is a great place to take a break away from people. The Schneeballen pastry is actually quite good if you take it home and eat it with jam......

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Totally agree, we loved our time in Rothenburg and will have to give the schneeballen another try someday. ☺️

[@mohdalif]

I must say the shooting & editing are thoughtfully done. Nice music selection & transition. Beautiful. Really enjoy it!

[@michellekelley9904]

Wow! What a kind husband you have and you are darling.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

He’s the best! ☺️ Thanks for watching!

[@chrisdieter9594]

Through you and your videos I get to know my homeland again. I thank you for that! Honestly! 😘

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Yay, we’re glad you’re connecting with your culture through our videos! Thank you so much for letting us know.

[@HollyandAndrew]

Loved this little town! Hope to visit around Christmas one year

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

It's a special one, for sure! Definitely add it to your Christmas travel list one year

[@gregpaull9768]

My wife and I stayed the night in Rothenburg last year. It really is a stunning place. Happy travels guys 👍

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Rothenburg is gorgeous! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@Keldog-tj2yp]

This is the Most Beautiful place I've ever Seen; way back in 1987 when it was still West Germany 🇩🇪 My Husband was serving in US Army 🇺🇲.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

It really is like a fairytale! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@itineraryeurope]

I thought Rothenburg was beautiful in the spring when I went but it looks just as beautiful during Christmas. Great video, you two!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you 😊 The Winter sky and holiday decor was truly special!

[@lorrifrench4460]

We went on a USO bus trip there while living in Germany. (Dec 2012- Dec2017.). Would love to visit it at Christmas. Thank you for sharing there and the other great Vlogs . God Bless you both.

[@usbxg3474]

Great video! Especially after 9:50 where you really captured the spirit of this little town! The rainbow shot at 11:48 with the beautiful music in the background is really amazing! I am really glad that you took your time to discover the romantic and peaceful part of Rothenburg without hundreds of tourists filling up the space and have such a great taste when choosing the right music for the filmed scenery. Thumbs up for a great video and a cute couple that takes its time to represent the beautiful places they visit in their best light instead of all the others that only flood youtube with their ordinary "been there" videos!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

WOW! What a wonderful comment, thank you so much for all the encouraging words. We really wanted this video to give the fairytale vibe that we felt being there so I’m really happy to hear we succeeded. Thank you very much for watching and I hope we can continue to produce videos that you love just as much.

[@patriciacoard4254]

Every single one of my kids got to go to Rothenburg as part of their class's field trip which we my husband and I chaperoned. Now they are all grown but it's something they will always cherish. Locally I spoke the language.

[@nowandrew4442]

Well sure, it wouldn't make sense to speak the language non-locally....

[@marleigh7637]

I took a day trip here and did the walking tour. It's such a special and charming place.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

It really is! So magical!

[@chazcov08]

One of my favorite locations in Bavaria!

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

*Franconia

[@chazcov08]

@@whattheflyingfuck... Beide!

[@FrankenHerzEuropas]

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[@carolclmcm1214]

This is so cool! It’s like I’m riding along in the car with you! ❤️

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Aww, awesome! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@wonderroadies]

It was a super nice place to visit. Well done🌺

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@tiffanymitchell2071]

Wow 😲 you guys did an amazing job capturing the medieval 🏰 fairytale town that Rothenburg truly is!! Was not there during Christmas 🎄 market craziness so way less chaos for sure. We however, did take the “Night Watchman’s” tour and it was AWESOME, very done 👍🏽 can’t wait to see what’s next on the “Romantic Road” 🚗💨

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Oh, thank you so much! It’s such a gorgeous, charming little town. I’m so glad we could could be there and take in the magic at Christmas. Thank you for watching our video! ☺️

[@anaid5387]

I did a day trip to Rothenburg sometime i think a week after you from Nuremberg by train/bus. And i did scale the walls from one end to another wonderful view!

[@mushfiqua4493]

the music selection is perfect. it gives those fantasy movies ,fairy tale vibes

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! Glad you felt it too :)

[@theend2353]

Going next December can’t wait. Great tour guys✌️

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! You’ll love it!

[@davidwilson5257]

Beautifully done! I especially enjoyed the enthusiastic commentary provided and the skillful camera work. A real joy to watch! Thank you for creating this channel. I’ll return often.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you, David! We really love to hear that. ☺️

[@stephan1827]

New to your guys channel and let me just say your videos are breathtaking so much incredible insight on things to do and see and eat I love Europe and yearning to go back to places I never been so many beautiful cities still to explore definitely one of the top things I want in the years to come

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Oh wow, thank you! What a sweet thing to say! Hopefully we will all get back out there soon, exploring lots of new and wonderful places. Thanks for watching, we are so glad you enjoyed it. -Ashley

[@judit1783]

I have been there and stayed in an old hotel downtown with Heidi like rooms. Loved it!! The college was having an art sale and I bought a piece. All around magical place.

[@AliciaCotoruelo]

I KNOW ROTHENBURG ITS VERY MARAVILLOUS AND BEATIFUL CITY

[@fantasticeed]

Keep going with these Christmas videos and you will make a lot of people book a Christmas holiday this year(if the markets aren’t closed ...fingers crossed they aren’t)

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Hah! A Christmas market would be a welcome treat to end a rough year! If they are closed, there’s always next year! Totally worth a trip, we had a blast!

[@linajurgensen4698]

4:45 these are actually normal in many old German houses even here in northern Germany you’ll find these in old farmer houses even when they’re not half tempered.

[@61detlef]

So wonderful ... Dinkelsbuehl is my Hometown ... Koppengasse 9, right next door to the Jugendherberge (Youth Hostel) ...

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Awesome! We enjoyed it very much.

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Howdy Guys, I am just now seeing this video and I loved it. You both did a great job. I love the town of Rothenburg and I am looking forward to taking my wife and kids in December 2021. I also would love to visit the town of Dinkelsbühl as well. I have never there so Thank you for sharing this wonderful-looking place. I just had followed you on Instagram as well. :). BTW, I just realized that although I have been subscribed but for some reason, I did not hit the notification bell lol lol. It is fixed now lol lol. I have some catching up to do.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Hi Darion! Thank you so much for watching, we’re so glad to hear the video was helpful. ☺️

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

@@KeepGoingPlaces Yes, Thank You.

[@roberth5767]

Thanks for the memories. We were there a few days before you. We stopped for a night on our way to Bastogne, Belgium, for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

How fun! Hope y’all enjoyed it as much as we did, such a fun place. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@roberth5767]

@@KeepGoingPlaces We were fortunate enough to live in The Netherlands for 15 years and made several trips to Rothenburg od T. Even now, when we go back, we learn something new and enjoy it as if it is the first time.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

How awesome! I bet you guys know all the best spots!

[@thetravelingfes-irl953]

About @1:30 it reminds me driving in Hwy-81 in Virginia by the Appalachian Mountains.

[@egoiisticprince7977]

Your vlogs are unique than others. Because you show the beautiful road in road trip as well. I feel that its missing in many vlogs. They just show themselves 😅

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Well, thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video! ☺️

[@viceieva]

Nice video😌👍

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! ☺️

[@enricovids]

Regarding the Schneeballen, I believe the easiest way to eat it is to smash/crush it (in the paper bag) so it breaks into pieces. Then you just reach in and eat it like a bag of chips. At least that's what the lady that sold me one told me to do. You were able to get it into your stomach so whatever works! It's a nice simple snack to hold you over til your real meal/dessert. I've been going around to the different xmas markets the past few years. Out of all of the ones you've gone to, which were your favorite (for food and/or decoration/atmosphere)?

[@themamalog2606]

Beautiful video .. at 10:50😍 good idea to take pics early in the morning! May I ask how to get here coming from Zurich? Is a day tour possible?

[@NEWCOOKINGUSA]

Good video 👍 haaaaaaaa

[@henningbartels6245]

If you enjoy Rothenburg, my tip would be: do a road trip to the Alsace. Every other town or village there looks as charming as this. Second tip: a lot of tourists in Rothenburg are just making a day trip. Late in the evening and early in morning there will be nobody. This Schneeballen stuff doesn't taste as exiting as it looks. If you try one it's enough.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

We will have to check out Alsace! And yes, we stayed over night a couple of nights in Rothenburg and really enjoyed our evenings with the town very quiet. We didn’t show it much on the vlog but we had a great tome once the crowds thinned out. Thanks for the tips!

[@lennonberg]

Just came across your channel really looking to checking out all of your videos.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Glad you found us! Thank you for checking out all of our videos. Be warned, the earliest videos were when we just learned to edit videos 😂 but they get better quickly!

[@lennonberg]

Ashley and Jordan Going Places lol 😂 love the music that goes along with the videos makes me want to root out my passport.... not that I can go anywhere!!

[@dellinger71]

The midevil torture museum in Rothenburg is pretty fascinating.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Yeesh! I bet that is... interesting lol.

[@CYBYEH]

Drove here last year from Scotland. Well worth the drive. The most beautiful place I have been to. Also lots of small villages near by that are so beautiful. Can't wait to go back.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Wow, that’s a long drive! But, seems like you’d drive through some beautiful places. We loved Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Bavaria. Would love to visit again soon.

[@nancywilliams1006]

Great video! Ashley…where did you get your coat from? I’ve been looking for one exactly like that🥰

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you so much! I got my jacket from Northface. It’s the thermoball puffer jacket!

[@Chris.Plunkett]

Row-ten-burg :)

[@tommyedodson2412]

I'm happy, happy, happy. After the hordes of tours left, I bet RoT was so peaceful and quiet. Would love to know the name of the AirBnB you stayed in as we have this on our plans (been twice before but only as day trippers) to spend a few days. So cute.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

YES! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. We're also lucky we were able to capture some very special moments in Rothenburg. You're right, it was so quiet and calm after 5pm and before 9am - gave the town a vastly different feel than during the day. The Airbnb we stayed at is called the 'Cozy Studio Suite in Old City' and the link is: bit.ly/31XYQeq We highly recommend staying a couple of nights here next time (it includes parking in old town)!

[@tommyedodson2412]

@@KeepGoingPlaces thanks much

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

@@tommyedodson2412 You're welcome!

[@rishikeshtiwari2022]

Really loved your videos. A bit focus issues sometimes though.

[@Bearhugsx]

Great video, I hope to visit there soon. What is the song at the beginning of your video?

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you, you'll love it! The song is "Hole" by Rain Jewels feat. Julia Holmström

[@margsangster8994]

Hi there, loved escaping the mundane by watching your videos, congrats! Just interested to know what exact dates in December you visited here please, as I’m going to be there at a similar time next year! Thanks. Safe travels! Cheers, Marg

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching- we really love to hear that! We were there around December 15th. It’s such a great town and we really recommend staying a night or two to experience it without the day crowds. Happy travels!

[@margsangster8994]

@@KeepGoingPlaces awesome thanks. Yeah, I’ve been before for a short visit but this time am staying 4 days, as I’m a keen photographer, so want lots of time to soak it all up and explore properly. Terrific thank you. Enjoy!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Sounds great! Hope the photos turn out amazingly!

[@diablaui]

Winter is the best Season to visit Germany. 😜👍

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

We definitely enjoyed it! ☺️

[@juppderwal918]

you can go in the winter time, or when its cold.

[@dodongdalisay9767]

Nice vlog..pls vlog also lithuainia moldova kosovo romania poland..greetings from Philippines😊

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[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you very much! ☺️

[@ricklatouch2263]

What day(s) of the week we’re you there?

[@ricklinkinlv]

What day of the week did you visit Rothenburg? We are planning a trip to Germany and are interested in visiting Rothenburg when it may not be as busy. Thank you!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

We were there Saturday thru Monday. It's not very busy from 7-9am or after 5pm when the big tour buses leave. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@ricklinkinlv]

@@KeepGoingPlaces thank you!

[@RustyDust101]

RodT is THE tourist trap in Germany, right after the Oktoberfest, and possible fighting for second place with Schloß Neuschwanstein. Obviously, currently during the pandemic, they can't host any guests during the lockdown, whether it's the standard lockdown or lockdown light. But during a standard tourist season expect Rothenburg to be jam-packed with tourists from all over the world. If you truely want to visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt shop for Christmas figurines, do so IMMEDIATELY after it opens, otherwise you might get anxiety attacks from the crowds. No, I am NOT exaggerating.

[@DA-db9bi]

You’re obviously over exaggerating lmao 😂 you guys are so blessed to live in a European country like Germany.!

[@faithwithsheldon]

Love these road trip vlogs, even though use are 9 months behind on footage, use put a lot of time into editing the videos to make a excellent final video

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying them. Our videos won’t always be so behind but we definitely want to make them the best that we can. ☺️

[@thetravelingfes-irl953]

I put the Scheeball in the bag and smashed it, it is easier to eat the pieces.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Oh, thats a good idea! (And more fun)

[@Actionbronco1]

That’s actually how you eat them 👍

[@katierobinson8264]

What’s the first song?

[@derwolf9670]

Looks like Novigrad from "The Witcher 3"

[@Schmissgesicht]

3:00 Rothenburg´s Jesus Drive-Thru ahead

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Haha, the road under the church is so unique. We loved walking thru it every day.

[@salonithete1364]

9:45 song name please

[@user-iq3ik2wo1m]

في اي دولة ؟

[@johneldard6673]

Row ten burg

[@HondaImpossible]

I’m from the US. Can the people in Germany understand English pretty well?

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Oh absolutely! Especially in the big cities almost everyone knows at least some English. We also found Germans to be some of the most helpful people we encountered on our travels. They would always be happy to give directions or help us out.

[@HondaImpossible]

@@KeepGoingPlaces very good, thank you!! 😊

[@travanture]

Wow, what a nice video! We did also a road trip in the last summer trough Germany. I subscribed and liked you. I would be happy, when you take a look on our channel. Best regards

[@61detlef]

No "th" sound in Rothenburg ...

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Got it, thanks for watching!

[@61detlef]

@@KeepGoingPlaces it was strictly meant as educational .. no harm intended. Sorry if I came across that way ...

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

No worries, thank you for the clarification. It’s hard to truly understand intent in comments. We get some really harsh ones sometimes and plenty of good ones - the ones in between can be difficult to know what people intend. Thank you for the education on how to properly pronounce the name!

[@61detlef]

@@KeepGoingPlaces understand, and Germans are known for being direct .. lol .. I've been living in the States since 75, there's more "merican in me than German ...

[@ageoflove1980]

Id say the only downside to the place is that there are LOTS of Americans, and most are pretty loud in their typical fashion. Hearing that accent everywhere kinda ruins the atmosphere. The town is absolutely gorgeous though and there are still some quiet spots to be found. Get up and get your breakfast nice and early, before 10 am the town is at its best with the streets still mostly empty.

[@DA-db9bi]

Typical Europeans hating on Americans💀I’ve come to the realization that Europeans dislike Americans hahaha. An it’s funny how you all assume we’re Americans when Canadians speak just like us an are just as “loud”. It’s very obvious you commented that just to hate “hearing that accent everywhere kinda ruins the atmosphere”. There’s no way there are lots of Americans in these towns lmao.

[@ageoflove1980]

@@DA-db9bi Maybe your experience was different. When were you in Rothenburg?

[@DA-db9bi]

@@ageoflove1980 None of your business 👍🏾 you’re obviously very ignorant so I’m no longer going to continue this conversation. Have a nice healthy life👏🏾.

[@mohammedcohen]

...pronounced Rote-en-boorg

[@Andi-vio]

Ou she Is allways Out of Focus 🙈

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Old camera - checkout our more recent videos 😉

[@ryanbooth8421]

Imagine making a fake rainbow for the video!

[@carolebingert7218]

Why not learn how to pronounce the German if you go to Germany and host a travel show? Otherwise so fun and informative.

[@richurichu8781]

Is your man single?

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Nope!

[@richurichu8781]

@@KeepGoingPlaces oh ok, just asked for a friend

[@diznutz5110]

Hi, love your videos. Quick question because I will be doing around 7 days in Germany this early december. How difficult would you say driving is VS in the US? I have driven all over US and Canada but a bit intimidated by German roads, language etc. Thanks for any suggestion beforehand, cheers