Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany: Magical Weekend in This Must Visit Romantic Medieval Town

NearFromHome has focused on daytrips in Oberbayern, but in this video we venture north, to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Franconia region of Germany. Come with us as we take the train from Munich for the weekend, discovering the aesthetic streets via a walking tour! In addition instagram's favorite, Plönlein Square, walk the cobblestone adorned alleys, circumnavigate the still intact medieval wall, and explore the Tauber Valley with us. Finally, we warm up inside the Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf and Medieval Crime Museum. This town is insanely popular as it sits along the Romantic road, and has been featured by everyone's favorite travel dad, Rick Steves, but does Rothenburg ob der Tauber stack up? Come find out!
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Introduction 0:00-0:37
Logistics: 0:38- 2:30
Walking Tour 2:31-6:35
City Walls 6:36-9:30
Sponsorship 9:31- 10:27
Tauber Valley 10:28-11:50
Medieval Crime Museum 11:51-12:53
Christmas Museum 12:54- 13:50
Conclusion 13:51- 14:30
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[@Lena-er9pf]

I live in Rothenburg and I love the city everytime I am walking around there

[@NearFromHome]

Wow. That's amazing

[@ankra12]

Love that city. One of my favourites in Germany. Greetings from Norway.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! We really liked it too :)

[@nicholasreyling4458]

Its currently my Lifetime Dream to visit this town! ive been using a photo of this town as my desktop background for years now

[@NearFromHome]

Then I really hope you stick around and subscribe because we have so many more amazing town videos in the works. We just did a trip to Heidelberg and have Koblenz coming out later this year too. I’d also recommend you watch our Bamberg video series because if you love Rothenburg then Bamberg should be on your list too!!

[@shopsshire9282]

I saw this in a film in German class of 1987 never realizing that 3 years later on my student exchange trip to Germany would spend the Saturday before Easter 1990, Apeil 14,1990 , in ❤❤❤❤ this wonderful medieval town. We went into the City Hall and also visited the Medieval Crime Museum.

[@NearFromHome]

What a fun time to be in Germany!

[@jennwarwick9185]

Just wanted to thank you for this video! We watched it a few months ago and it influenced us to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber as part of our bigger trip to Germany. We took the train(s) from Nürnberg and did end up with a delayed train so thanks for the tip not to take the last train of the day! We decided to stay two nights to be able to get the most out of our time here. We walked the walls today, amongst other things and agree it's a highlight! We love your channel, thanks so much! Also going to Grainau and then the Alsace region of France, that was also Germany 😂. Best, Jenn from Seattle

[@NearFromHome]

:) Glad to have helped!

[@polskiisapegasus6062]

I thought there wasn't a train from Nurnberg. What stations did you put?

[@AlGaivotoPfarrhaus-Altersberg]

I am or was a 2D animator, so anything that looks Pinocchio is a favourite. I traveled between London and Munich in my VW Joker Camper to animate commercials for over 10 years. One Xmas time I found myself in Rothenburg and camped nearby (in the snow). late in the evening I stood in the snowy main square, snowflakes coming down and the local choir practicing Xmas songs nearby...I remember thinking "moments like these don't come around very often" and I was right...warning to everyone...do not go in summer, beware of tourist trucks...

[@NearFromHome]

Woah that's such a cool story. These are the kinds of travel experiences that stick with you!

[@lukejohnson3443]

Sooooooo much better than the other Travel videos of the town, great work putting this together!

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much! We work really REALLY hard to make these videos helpful :)

[@michaelamlcm]

That looks amazing! After watching your video, I really need to go there soon! Can't wait for part two!

[@NearFromHome]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Part two should be out in about a week and I kid you not the roast beef I teased in this video was one of the best I've had :) so get excited!

[@WereintheRockies]

Hey guys, I’ve watched a few of your videos as I’m preparing to come to Germany this week! Just wanted to let you know that I know how hard you’re working at this and how much effort goes into your videos. They are really nice, helpful, interesting, and fun. Bravo. Keep it up!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! That really means a lot. 🥰🥰🥰

[@omarsalazar7835]

this video makes this town very appealing. need to visit!!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! I hope you can make it out there at some point

[@andreacrazy4knitting]

Thanks for sharing! I am hoping to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber soon.

[@NearFromHome]

:D

[@naiarawanderley5800]

Really beutiful city! I loved it 😍

[@NearFromHome]

I know right?! It’s great!

[@rowlandYTR]

Love this video! I’m staying in Rothenburg on der Tauber for 10 days this October ❤️

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! Hope you have a nice time!

[@rowlandYTR]

@@NearFromHome Thank you!! Just booked my hotel today! 😍

[@david_dwtw]

Gonna be here in two weeks. Thanks for the video, it's super useful! Hope I'll enjoy the city like you do :)

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! Hope you have a nice time!

[@llockman1]

I lived in Germany in the 80’s as a kid while my dad was stationed there. Rothenberg was one of my favorite places to visit. I had a opportunity to visit the city again in 1992 while I was in college and visited all of the Christmas stores again. I would love to go in the future, but I just don’t see it happening

[@NearFromHome]

Very cool! It is a magical town. 🥰Where we’re you guys stationed?

[@lolee1234]

It seemed much smaller off-season in '73. I seem to recall a bicycle repair shop at a building @ a fork in a road. Ah well, nigh 50 years is nigh 50 years! Still as lovely and quaint as ever. Thanks so much for the memories.

[@NearFromHome]

I think Instagram has made the town much more popular. Glad it hasn’t changed toooo much since you visited.🥰

[@rn3074]

We loved our visit to Rothenburg! Sadly, we had to miss the Night Watchman tour because of Covid. :( Hopefully, next time. Your channel is great. We followed many of your suggestions on our trip to Germany in December. Thanks!! ❤

[@NearFromHome]

Awww thanks so much! 🥰 We also missed the night watchman tour due to Covid regulations 😭

[@GM-BenG]

Grüße aus Rothenburg 👋🏼 schönes Video 😉

[@NearFromHome]

Vielen Dank! :D

[@kimmoss4389]

Great video - was in Rothenburg for only a few hours several years ago and it made a huge impression on me, particularly the city wall. Will hit it for several nights next year and your video was helpful.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! We love the wall too. Hope you have a nice trip.

[@remyfeige7632]

C’est très très étonnant de présenter cette magnifique ville de Bavière, où je suis allé au moins cinq fois , sans montrer la place avec l’hôtel de ville, le passage voûté qui est derrière, l’une des plus belles rues allant de la tour Roder à l’hôtel de ville, le très bel intérieur de son église, le jardin et sa magnifique porte médiévale… vidéo très très incomplète ! Bizarre parce sur vos autres vidéos sont pourtant supers

[@Charles-oo8bq]

It's Easter Monday and we're heading that way in two days from Erlangen. Great video thanks.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Hope you had a nice time!

[@titalx7169]

Thanks! you are sooo good explaining, you should be on TV!😄

[@NearFromHome]

Hahahahah thanks! We aim for the aesthetic of "Rick Steves, but cooler" ;)

[@carolyndorman8041]

We loved our visit when in Germany loved it

[@PetieLee]

I used to go to Rothenburg during my time in the military. What a magical place!

[@NearFromHome]

Nice!

[@joe9767]

What a beautiful town 😁

[@NearFromHome]

I know right?! We were lucky to visit! 🥰

[@johnniecoles3925]

One of my favourite places ever, we were there for new year 2023 and loved every second of it. We are Camper Trailer around Australia and loved a European break!

[@NearFromHome]

Ohhh that sounds like so much fun. Glad you had a nice time!

[@melbaker9495]

Big fan! This is perfect. We're staying in Munich for six days in May and plan to do an overnight trip to Rothenburg, leaving our luggage behind in Munich hotel and just carrying daypacks to a hotel in the town, so we can see the town at night and avoid the crowds.

[@NearFromHome]

Smart! Sounds like fun. Glad you will be in Munich for so long, as it will give you lots of time for day trips into the Alps. 😎

[@kaistony]

visited this German walled medieval town in 2019. Will definitely return for a second visit.

[@NearFromHome]

Glad to hear it! Rothenburg is great. :D

[@hellensung-1675]

4년전 독일여행에서 저 멋진 로텐부르크 거리를 거닐었지요. 이 영상이 그날의 기쁨을 오롯이 전해 주네요. 좋은 영상 감사합니다^^

[@NearFromHome]

감사합니다! :D

[@onnichaa.9218]

Love your video. ❤

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much!

[@joyfulresilienceanjulisher1802]

Thank you for such great videos. Just love your day trips and how you focus on the off the beaten path perspective. Loved the views from the town walls in this video. Will be visiting germany in the fall and following many of your suggestions including the abbey hike! You are doing a great job and so much heart and enjoyment in the videos. If you have any meetups or tours in late sep/early oct would love to join.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate it. The abbey hike is extra fun and off the beaten path. 😅 I hope you have a nice time

[@NearFromHome]

Also, if we do a meet up, we will post about it on instagram. Probably also post a community post on YT as well!

[@mereiriz]

I’m planning a trip to Germany and I don’t know why but this city is what excites me the most. I love the medieval look and feel and I can’t wait to be there. Thanks for the video.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Rotheburg really is a crowd pleaser. It's very cool :D

[@meister1176]

There are a lot of Tourists. If you can, try to visit Dinkelsbühl. Its in the Near and not that much People

[@NearFromHome]

@@meister1176 Will do!

[@rohithsettipalli4649]

Such a beautiful and lovely town I have visited

[@NearFromHome]

:D

[@ThyRenaissance]

Thank you for this!!! I’m definitely gonna squeeze in a day trip to Rothenburg from Munich! Although I’m curious if Nuremberg has more to see 🤔 Would you guys please make a video on it if you do?

[@NearFromHome]

Awesome! Nürnberg is definitely bigger. We have only been once, but it was just with friends, so we didn’t make a video. We will at some point though! 😎

[@frederickhayesiii4196]

New to the channel but big fans! We found you when we started researching Germany as a potential landing spot and got a lot out of the videos you made about your own move. Our favorite videos of yours are the Dolemites series. What an amazing place.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Glad you are finding the channel helpful. The Dolomites series is our favorite, but get no views, so this is really reassuring to hear 😭

[@frederickhayesiii4196]

@@NearFromHome I honestly don't understand your view counts. Your production quality is great. Your topics are fun. The two of you seem cool without being pretentious and anyone willing to post a video of what happens when EVERYTHING goes wrong is worthy of respect. Keep up the good work and hopefully more folks will find you as travel becomes a real thing again.

[@NearFromHome]

@@frederickhayesiii4196 Hahaha. Thank you so much! We were having this exact conversation when I looked at my phone to see your comment reiterating all of our points. :) Our style just doesn't seem to be super conducive with travel YT. We honestly have no idea why. All I can say is, please consider sharing us with your friends. :)

[@lynnelarosa4654]

I'll second the request for a trip to Nuremberg. I'm looking forward to seeing both places (Nuremberg and Rothenberg) in September. Thanks for your videos!

[@NearFromHome]

Woo! Hope you have a nice trip. We think Bamberg is next, then Nürnberg 😅

[@butenbremer1965]

I'm up to date with your videos actually. If I really had to pick one single vlog, I'd go with the sledding one at Spitzingsee!

[@NearFromHome]

Awww thanks so much! 🥰 We enjoyed Rothenburg, but our favorite trips are actually into the mountains like in our Spitzingsee sledding video.

[@jamespozin]

One of my favorite cites to visit. One tip, if you're entering the city through the large archways, look for a sign that says something like "Nur für Fußgänger" or simply "Fußgänger." This will point to an access point so you can avoid the traffic. Also there are several small entranceways that are adjacent to the parking lots if you drive. I also recommend walking the wall, unfortunately there is a cost for going to the tops of some, if not most of the towers, worth it though.

[@NearFromHome]

Yeah, we were just trying to get to our hotel, and that entrance was the quickest. Will take the proper entrances next time. haha

[@bobmartinez7247]

I just visited today and saw the Christmas market. Great video, wished I would have seen it first.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks for watching! Hope you had a nice time anyway!

[@bobmartinez7247]

@NearFromHome oh yes, it was wonderful. Glad to have found your channel. I am working in Wiesbaden but getting ideas of places to visit from your videos.

[@user-ir1up1yh5y]

Night watch tour is definitely must go event in Rothenburg.

[@NearFromHome]

WE saw it many years ago, but couldn't feature it in this video. It was not running for corona reasons

[@terrydaniels9126]

Nice. Town beautiful country

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks!

[@andreaschristanday9525]

I am Indonesian and I have been there. Yes I ageee with your comment that it is a beautiful antique of old city and I do like the Corner (in the post card you bought) we took pictures of it and there were many painters draw the building, very nice view

[@NearFromHome]

Glad you got to visit. It really is cute :)

[@sarveshhhdhumal]

My favourite video of yours is exploring places to eat in Munich. PS: I'm planning to come to Germany for my masters in next 1 or 2 years. So yeah I would love to see more videos exploring Munich❤

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Next week we are dropping our Rothenburg food tour! We also have some tentative plans for some more Munich food tours. I am excited to hear that you’re coming to Munich for Uni. It is a great city with tons of cool stuff to do in the area.

[@itineraryeurope]

Well shot and very informative. I absolutely loved Rothenburg when I visited years ago. The highlights for me was going on the Night Watchman Tour (do they still have that?) and finding a little hole-in-the-wall guitar shop, both of which I document in a video on my channel. Greetings from Michigan, USA!

[@NearFromHome]

Very cool! I will check it out. They do still have the tour. It was not running due to Covid. We were very disappointed to miss it 😢

[@zjgvergara]

Enjoyed Neuschwanstein Castle video

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much!

[@stevenneidert8019]

Another fantastic video! A little history tid bit of information; At the end of WWII, US forces gave the German commander 3 hours to surrender the town or risk bombardment. Thankfully the German commander realized the historical significance of the town. I agree with Ben that off peak time is the way to go. Can't wait for the Rothenburg ob der tauber food video!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! We love learning about the history that shapes the sites we visit! It’s a shame to realize many of the historical downtowns in Europe were actually destroyed during the war. We feel a little conflicted featuring an already heavily touristed site, but hopefully people can opt for the off season. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@richardkennedy8481]

When I was in the US Army in Germany I went there. It was my favorite place in that country.

[@NearFromHome]

Yes, it really leaves an impression 😍

[@mazeonyt]

Hi. I actually live in Rothenburg! It's always nice to see a tourists perspective of this city. I hardly ever got the appeal for this town myself (probably because I got used to it over the years lol) so I'm always curious of what visitors think about it. I really liked your insight and it was kinda funny seeing the places i see everyday through your eyes haha. Anyways I'd be happy to answer some questions about the town (if you got some of course) :D

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! What a pretty place to live. 🤩 We feel the same about Munich. It’s kinda hard to feel excited about a place you live, even if it’s really beautiful. What restaurants/cafes would you recommend? All the Google reviews are written by tourists, so it’s hard to know what’s actually good. 😅

[@mazeonyt]

@@NearFromHome Alter Keller and Gasthof Butz probably have the best traditional german food here. There are also a few Italians to choose from and I’d say Italia does it the best but my opinion on that may be biased because I know the owners personally lol. Other than that there are some unique places like the Mexican and the "RothenBurger" which are also really good!

[@sebastianbar1929]

I’m trying to convince my parents to have a vacation here, and i need some convincing advice.. what would you say is the best thing to bring up about Rothenburg on der Tauber to convince them?

[@mazeonyt]

​@@sebastianbar1929 depends on what your parents are looking for? I'd say it's a really rare town because it's one of the best preserved towns from the middle age. also the landscape from the burggarten is just stunning. there are a few museums you could mention, for example the one filled with local medieval stuff (rothenburgmuseum) or the medieval crime museum. most of the streets are just nice to walk through and you could also walk along the entire wall. there is actually one medieval tower you can enter. Other than that there are of course these small local stores scattered all around the place who sell unusual stuff. the food is really good in most restaurants. I'd recommend checking out RothenBurger if you like Hamburgers. there is also a medieval underground jail you could visit. and of course the huge church. very interesting things. pick something you could convince your parents with lol.

[@MR-or6yv]

We are going to be visiting soon, but we are scheduled to be there on a Monday, when it seems that nearly every single restaurant is closed! Is there anywhere that you would recommend for traditional German fare that is open on Mondays?

[@waveylani187]

i live there hahaha good video 😄

[@NearFromHome]

I’m very jealous 🤯

[@henningbartels6245]

I doubt, that Rothenburg is best preserved town in Europe. Don't be mistaken: Rothenburg was destroyed during the war. But they put a lot of effort to rebuilt the houses in a style which fits in, but it is not all original. Anyhow, with its fortification this is truely a town - not a village. For linguist it is interesting to know that English town, German Zaun (fence) and Dutch tuin (garden) are cognates: they have the same root based on a plot of land which was fenced off (sometimes even with a wall). Another note: medieval towns were compareable small for our standards, yet the biggest medieval town in what is Germany today was Cologne with 50,000 ppl. Followed by Magdeburg and Lübeck with roughly 30.000 ppl. In southern Germany Augsburg, Nuremburg, Regensburg, Ulm were fairly big with around 20,000 ppl. Since there was no modern Gernamy back then, one should mention Prague, Vienna, Danzig and Straßburg as big as well. But it is hard to believe that Rothenburg played in the same league with 6,000 ppl.

[@GBuckne]

..been there many times as I lived in Ansbach, even did a concert there...

[@NearFromHome]

very cool! :D

[@lokenrc]

Thank you for this beautiful vlog, though rather too brief for my intense interest. Many years back, we were rushed through Rothenburg for a couple of hours, that whetted my appetite for more. My bad luck that I couldn’t manage to visit more often, though I lived in Erlangen for one & half years and spent many weekends in Nürnberg. I visited / stayed in Prien-am-Chiemsee (5 weeks), Wurzburg, München, Bamberg, Karlsruhe, Ditzingen, Am Berg, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Harburg (a few day trips), Seevetal (3 trips, total 11 weeks), Lüneberg (day trip), Hannover, West Berlin, East Berlin (once DDR, once BRD), Leipzig. I want to visit Germany again, but not sure if we can make it. We have the money and the time, but not the health any more. Meanwhile, I shall look up your root link in KZbin to check what all other vlogs you have posted. --- Greetings from Calcutta, India

[@NearFromHome]

Wow thanks so much! That really means a lot. You have been to so many nice places, that we are still meaning to go to.

[@alkoenig8519]

Brilliant! Your train suggestion was timely as we are overnighting at RoT in September...really looking forward to the follow-up food video! How long did the turret walk take?...

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! I hope you have a nice time! I’m trying to remember how long it took, but all our activities take 3x as long bc we’re filming. Hahha If you just do the walls, maybe 40 minutes. If you go into the valley and back, about 2 hours. If you’re coming to Germany, check out our other videos! We have tons in Bavaria

[@AlGaivotoPfarrhaus-Altersberg]

I also lived in Munich for two years and it is one of my favourite cities. (I put on 8 kilos with the weissbier and Biergardens)....so beware.... ;) Greetings from Austria.....yep I stayed !

[@NearFromHome]

Very cool! We love Austria, and need to get out there more. We definitely don't eat German food very often specifically because we don't want to gain a bunch of weight. haha

[@jensschroder8214]

Rothenburg survived through three things. During the war it was forgotten to be bombed because there were no important industries nearby. In the 1970s the city was forgotten to be converted for cars and to put a wide street right through it. And otherwise the city was just lucky not to burn down by fire, as often happened when thatched roofs were still used.

[@jensschroder8214]

How a half-timbered house is built. First the scaffolding is created. The straight beams are only used for the front of the house, beams that are slightly crooked can still be used for the other sides. In the past, grooves and tenons were used, so a high level of strength can be achieved but fewer nails are used. The gaps were filled with a network of branches. Then comes the fun part. Clay is mixed with water and thrown onto the network of branches. What falls down can be used again immediately with a little water. Smooth out with water and let dry. Repairs are always possible with the same material as long as the wooden beams are in good condition. If the house is a bit crooked, that's not a problem either, it's often the case. The clay stores moisture and releases it to the outside or inside, which results in a good room climate in winter and summer. But the rooms are small, the ceilings are low and none of the walls are straight.

[@NearFromHome]

Very happy for this! So much of Europe did not fare so well!

[@lolee1234]

In '73, I do not recall cars or neon lights. It is a wonderful place. Was there off season, not many people around. Nuremberg was the hub, flitting to castles and other sites not too far. Took on a bit much for winter break senior year but it was unforgettable.

[@MChrisnickel]

é uma cidade mágica

[@NearFromHome]

:)

[@LaureninGermany]

It’s gorgeous, I can’t wait to go. I‘m going to look in my diary right now. Are you early risers? It was nice and peaceful, which I definitely would like when I visit.

[@NearFromHome]

Not for this trip, lol, we did a terrible job of getting up early and barely made it out the door before 9:30am. We then shot essentially all day and it never got busy so you should be in the clear for a quiet trip. Though I hope your skies are a little less grey than ours were :)

[@LaureninGermany]

@@NearFromHome oh I know right?! We‘ve had soooo much gray skies for months! I do hope we‘ll have a lovely Spring. And Summer. And Autumn… Seriously, really enjoyed this video, me and hubby just rewatched.

[@NearFromHome]

​@@LaureninGermany We are hoping the same. Feeling a little worried because last summer in Bavaria was so rainy!

[@volkerbauer1974]

Rothenburg is fab, there is no doubt about that. However, wird got round and the tourist came in their thousands and still do. It feels more like an open air museum than a town people live in, a bit like Venice without the canals. Therefore we quickly left and stayed in Dinkelsbühl, also very nice but less overrun.

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you! We are dropping a video today on Nördlingen. After visiting that town, we are very interested in Dinkelsbühl. :D

[@derbuchhandelclub]

@ Magical Weekend in This Must Visit Romantic Medieval Town

[@NearFromHome]

:D

[@herzschlagerhoht5637]

11:51 Hahaha, Camille! :))))))

[@butenbremer1965]

When revisiting Rothenburg odT in the summer or fall, plan a halfday stopp at the nearby "Freilandmuseum Bad Windsheim". It's an open air museum with historical buildings from the region that were deconstructed at their original sites and reerrected in the museum. Almost all of them are furnished authentically and depict how living and working was like centuries ago. And yes, the museum does have a Biergarten. I loved it there!!!!!!

[@NearFromHome]

That sounds incredible, and you know I can't resist a good living history museum. I'll add it to my shooting schedule :) We should be in the area again too as I also really want to cover Nordlingen and Bamberg. There is so much more to explore in that area.

[@AlleyMyNguyen]

Thanks for the video! Nice narrative tone! Only I was expecting a climb up one of the towers or at least more info on the towers. I'm going to visit this town next month. Booked a 4-night stay. Everyones says it's too much for such a small town. What do you think?

[@NearFromHome]

Yeah I’d say 4 days is too much.

[@tobindunn223]

Hello, great video. Thank you. We will be driving from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. I was wondering if you had any stops along the way that you might recommend? We will have already Dachau.

[@NearFromHome]

I'm sure there are some, but ew have only ever taken the train there.

[@mikekallas6329]

Been there, done that.😃

[@NearFromHome]

Excellent!

[@sohrubjoshi5189]

Beautiful, makes me plan to come back to Munich again, what time of year you guys visited here ?

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! We were in Rothenburg in February. This is probably the worst time to go lol. German winters are very drab, and many shops and cafe were closed. I am pretty sure anytime time other than January, February, and March would be wonderful.

[@palemalle8796]

I would recommend going in the Rothenburger Museum, I would say its the biggest and best Museum in Rothenburg. it got a lot of swords and guns but also a lot other history elements of the City. I think its located in a old monastery, so the building is beautiful als well. In Rothenburg you also should do a tour with the hangman or the night watchman, both are very interesting.

[@NearFromHome]

We are actually taking some visiting family soon, so we will check out the museum. Love a good sword. :D We actually did the nightwatchman tour a few years earlier, but it was not running when we were filming due to corona restrictions.

[@gabrielchua6561]

Amazing video as always :) I will be in the region soon!! But unfortunately I only have 2 nights in Nürnberg and I was wondering if a day trip to Rothenburg would be worth it. What do you guys think? Keep up the great content 👍

[@Zacvlee]

Yep! Thank you!

[@arnodobler1096]

it is also Bamberg and Dinkelsbühl on the Romantic Road

[@NearFromHome]

So, there is definitely more then enough time see everything in Rothenburg in one day. It’s really not a big town. We only spent the weekend there because it takes us three times as long to see AND film everything. It really depends if you want to take one of your days away from Nürnberg to spend in Rothenburg though. That would be your call. I’m not super familiar with Nürnberg, and don’t really know how many days you would need to see everything. Maybe spend the first day in Nürnberg, and if you feel as though you’ve seen everything, do a day trip to Rothenburg or possibly even Bamberg for day two. 😇

[@peter_meyer]

Not sure, as Nürnberg itself is a well preseved medieval town too. If you arrive in Nürnberg first day afternoon and have to leave on third day morning it probably is less stress just wandering around in Nürnberg. A train to Rothenburg takes from 1:10 to 1:45 hours and you have to calculate the same time to get back. It's about 40-50€ per person for a round trip (or you get the "Bayern-Card" as Ben suggested).

[@gabrielchua6561]

Thank you! Your video has definitely made the urge to visit Rothenburg stronger 😂 Thanks for the insights!!

[@angmokiafren]

Hi! Thanks for the awesome tips in your video! Really inspired by it! My hubs and I plan to go to Rothenburg from Munich next weekend for a weekend trip :) can I find out which train pass did you guys purchase to get to rothenburg and back the next day?

[@NearFromHome]

Rothenburg is still in Bavaria, so you could get away with taking the regional trains using a Bayern ticket. It would be maybe 1.5 hours faster with ICE (high speed trains) but much more expensive.

[@angmokiafren]

@@NearFromHome thanks guys! We’re here in Munich now :D wondering if we would bump into you!

[@meister1176]

2:14 on the left is the way to enter by walking. 😉

[@NearFromHome]

lol oops haha

[@muhammadfadelalhasan6934]

Hey nice video ,If you want more adventure you can actually walk 10 miles to get to Rothenburg from Steinbach ;)

[@NearFromHome]

hmmm I was wondering if anyone would catch the blending of Steinach and Ansbach. ;)

[@christiankastorf1427]

Local and regional trains ( the red painted ones) often have to wait when a major intercity train is late. And in many cases regional connections are on an hourly or even shorter service.

[@NearFromHome]

Ahhh I had heard the opposite. I had heard that often times these trains are late, causing passengers to miss their connection. We assumed that the Rothenburg train waited, as it was some sort of special train, specifically for tourists heading to Rothenburg

[@christiankastorf1427]

@@NearFromHome It is correct that Intercity trains do not wait for regional trains that are late. That would cause chaos.

[@monicastar3002]

Great video ! Any recommendations on where to stay in rothenburg?

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Honestly, I think anywhere inside the walls will be fine. The town is really small, so you can’t go wrong!

[@certinho76]

This city has the look of Bree from the LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring film! It's the Cobblestone streets and the Half-Timbered buildings. I'm half expecting you guys to turn a corner and the Prancing Pony will be right there!

[@NearFromHome]

My favourite movies :) You are so right!

[@angmokiafren]

Hi! Great video you guys! We’re planning to go to Munich in a couple of weeks and thinking of adding Rothenburg into our plan. We have 6 days staying in Munich, wondering if you have any tips on day trips from Munich? Or trips to the Bavarian alps? 😊

[@NearFromHome]

An entire channel!! Honestly the best place to start would be the Day Trips from Munich video and playlist. Second best would be the What to do in Garmisch video. Both are great jumping off points into our content. If you have any specific questions though always feel free to reach out here or on instagram.

[@angmokiafren]

@@NearFromHome we shall do that! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber :D thanks guys for the intro to your content, it’s a pleasure to have found you guys as we are researching and looking forward to our first trip to Germany.

[@steveelrino1339]

I remember going into some tiny church that was barely visible and everything was tiny like it was super old. Not the big main church. Probably the most fascinating place I’ve ever been. there would be armed guards everywhere for something like this in America but there I was just walking around alone checking everything out

[@NearFromHome]

hmm we will have to find that next time we visit!

[@Glockockmaster39]

Probably the protestant church?

[@user-tq7lr8bn2j]

@nearfromhome, you mentioned other towns similar to Rothenberg. I do like to be cognizant of over tourism, so I'm wondering what your similar recommendations are. Thanks!

[@NearFromHome]

In Bayern: Landshut, Passau, Burghausen, Landsberg am Lech, Bad Reichenhall are all some towns and villages that come to mind. They have some cute things to do and get basically no international tourism.

[@christiankastorf1427]

When the Americas were discovered and their natural resources got exploited the major trade routes in Europe shifted. And something more abstract changed as well: the way of money. Rothenburg soon lost its once important position and fell into what we call "Dornröschenschlaf"- it became the proverbial sleeping beauty,a forgotten place. That saved it in its 16th/17th century outline. The same thing happened to Brugges in Belgium: the river silted up and that was it.

[@NearFromHome]

That’s really fascinating. We love learning about stuff like this. We often spend our holidays watching YT videos about the site’s history in preparation. This stuff is really important!

[@christopherx7428]

Rothenburg odT may be the best preserved, but there are plenty of minor cities that are well preserved. I suppose the Germans lost so much in the war that they really take care of what is left, even Rothenburg was bombed! I will soon continue my hike through Germany and will get to Rothenburg this time around, I am planning a rather short walk that day so I will have the stamina to really tour the city! Other lovely cities include Quedlinburg, Goslar, Celle, Bamberg, Hameln, Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen and many, many more.

[@NearFromHome]

I think smaller towns were able to avoid car centric reconstruction after the war.. Aside from Munich, many I find many larger German cities quite ugly. Have fun in Rothenburg. We just visited Bamberg for the first time and loved it. Many of the cities you mentioned are on our list!

[@mariannaplatypodi1468]

We found cheap tickets for February, to Bavaria. Do you suggest this trip? After christmas time, it is off-season, so we worry if it worths or not. Are the shops and restaurants open in Rothenburg which is a small village?

[@NearFromHome]

We made this video in February, so things were definitely open. As it‘s the off season, there are some restaurants were closed. I would say it‘s still worth it!

[@RustyDust101]

R.o.d.T. is one of the medieval gems, but definitely also over-touristed, especially in summer, and during Christmas season. I don't know which is worse but I strongly recommend coming there out of season, otherwise you will literally have to push your way through crowds of tourists in some of the spots. Visiting the upper townwall catwalk will become almost impossible in the summer as so so many people will push their way through those tight spaces that you can really get cases of claustrophobia. Careful: anyone above 5'5" or above 165cm should be wary of the low ceiling beams on that wall. Nope, they are not cushioned or softened, and nope, you can't sue the city if you knock your head in on one of them, you step onto those fortifications in full knowledge that what happens to you there by your own ignorance or neglect is on yourself, ok? 😁😁 Oh, and as a nitpicky BTW: Rothenburg ob der Tauber actually means Rothenburg above the Tauber river as it was situated on a shallow hill in the river bend. So it was both on and above the river. 'On' as in it is located 'on' the river geographically when seeing a map. But not (for the old town) actually directly on the river banks but rather physically 'above' the river, but close enough to control traffic (especially taxable trade traffic in the medieval times) along the river and the north-south trade road leading along at a little distance from the town.

[@NearFromHome]

That's exactly why we came in the off season! Hopefully more people traveling to Germany will make that choice too in order to avoid the insane crowds.

[@arat8254]

what other towns would you recommend in Bavaria that would be similar to Rothenburg ob der Tauber but closer distance please? we are considering visiting with an infant and trying to reduce our commute time. thank you

[@NearFromHome]

Smart question! I would not recommend a daytrip to Rothenburg. The problem is, there's really nothing that compares to the town. There are other really nice towns, but you just wont be able to replicate Rothenburg's beauty, and medieval flare. Other towns that are just nice, novel, interesting, and fun to be in that come to mind are: Salzburg, Passau, Kufstein, Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald. :D

[@sharonb1290]

Dinkelsbuhl is another quaint medieval town

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! I have just starred it on google maps to check out! :)

[@LaureninGermany]

I love Dinkelsbühl! My husband had an open-air concert there just after I had moved to Germany. I remember looking around at the old houses, up at the stars and listening to the music, and thinking how lucky I was to have moved to Germany.

[@NearFromHome]

@@LaureninGermany that sounds really cool :0

[@lisamirako1073]

Also Nördlingen!

[@NearFromHome]

@@lisamirako1073 WEe also have distant plans to go there! There's just too much in Germany to see hahaha

[@nicholascutunilli2393]

What app are you using for trains? Tickets etc?

[@NearFromHome]

DB Navigator

[@diesertyp5286]

I‘m living there 😂

[@NearFromHome]

Woahhh. We kept wondering what kind of person lives in Rothenburg. 😅

[@diesertyp5286]

@@NearFromHome I don't live directly in the old town but about 1 km away in the new construction area. In the long run, however, the old town also becomes part of everyday life and you get used to it. Normally, if there is no corona virus, you can also climb the town hall tower.

[@bLaCkRoSs3]

Hey, can you get by in Rothenburg with just english? I'm thinking of maybe going there in spring when Covid chills a bit, but I don't have any german friends to get to tag along. Thanks!

[@NearFromHome]

I would say so. We tried to only speak German, but many of the people we interacted with kept switching to English. 😅 I’m general, most Germans big cities and large towns speak excellent English. This is even the case in the rural areas too. Their foreign language education is excellent. It’s honestly shocking.

[@bigernie9433]

When I went to Rothenburg (verrrryyyy long ago) I took part in a guided pedestrian tour during which the guide explained what the best-kept secret of the town consisted in during medieval times the betrayal of which was punishable by death. Any guesses ?

[@RustyDust101]

Yepp, I took a similar guided nightwatch tour myself quite some time ago. I am quite certain I know the secret you are talking about. But I won't spoil it for others.

[@NearFromHome]

I took the night watchman tour about ten years ago on a family vacation, but can't remember any of his jokes. :D

[@akina5773]

Can someone tell me the possible public transports to reach here from Stuttgart? Some local train/bus booking links would be helpful! Thanks

[@NearFromHome]

Google maps says that there is a ICE and two region trains between the two cities. The Db app and google maps are really good for navigating public transit.

[@simonlivingstone7630]

Please Add Noerdlingen my home town and eventually Dinkelsbuehl

[@NearFromHome]

We have been wanting to make a Nördlingen viel for a while!

[@clairefuly6323]

Hi. Me and my sister are going to Rothenburg next weekend. From Frankfurt, we are going to Rothenburg by train. I would like to ask what time did you went around the village, is it crowded during the weekends? Hoping for your response. Thank you

[@NearFromHome]

Hi! I think the town is quite crowded during tourist season. I can't really speak to the condition in late October though. My method is always to arrive quite early. :)

[@liqiz1755]

It’s beautiful, something different.

[@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn]

I’m moving there from Canada in 2 months ..

[@NearFromHome]

That's awesome. Good luck!

[@dereksykes2629]

I will be in rothenburg for a few hours in September, what should I see

[@NearFromHome]

The thins that you liked from the video. We like the old wall the best. Also, check out our Rothenburg food video!

[@bonsaijimmy]

Can you please tell me how much it cost to sponsor a plaque in the city wall. Many thanks 😊

[@NearFromHome]

online it looks like it‘s 1,200 Euros :O

[@lewtoncole]

What about the famous Rothenburg Door?

[@NearFromHome]

What is it? I have never heard of it. Am currently googling, and google images is showing me lots of Rothenburg Doors. :)

[@davidlynch9049]

Great video. But, Rothenburg is not in Bavaria, but Baden-Wuttemberg.

[@NearFromHome]

But.....all google results say Bavaria??

[@clarizalookeduchorizon2835]

May i know what time of the day did you go to Rottenburg ob der Taub to take this video?

[@NearFromHome]

We were filming all day for two days. :O We were there in February.

[@clarizalookeduchorizon2835]

@@NearFromHome Thank you for your info. I was just wondering what is the best time to go where no people are there while the sun is still up. Cos I wonder if its good to go around 6am on that exact location in August while it's not daylight saving time.

[@clarizalookeduchorizon2835]

ah yes, you went February which is an off-peak season, that's why there were less people on the time of the day.

[@NearFromHome]

@@clarizalookeduchorizon2835 Yup! Some cafes and restaurants were closed, but it was really nice not having crowds.

[@BigHarryBalzac]

I've seen several buildings in Germany, mostly in pictures, but also in person, where the first floor (2nd floor to me) and any above stick out past the ground floor. I seem to recall hearing that the buildings were taxed on the size of the ground floor, and not how big any floors above are. But, that could be complete BS. I'd like to know the real answer if anyone has it.

[@NearFromHome]

I have also heard that, and was also wondering if it is misinformation. lol

[@lancesudano3568]

Another great tour through another great city. Love watching y’all’s videos while having an espresso at my moms house. My mom has a couple suggestions…show where y’all stay and what breakfast looks like in the morning. Germans are best at breakfast. Seeing y’all in masks is a huuuge disappointment, however, we get it…somewhat…we’ll never travel again till this bullshit is stopped. Don’t tread on me as we say in South Carolina, and the rest of the freedom loving states.

[@Charles-oo8bq]

"Red fortress on the river" (translation

[@NearFromHome]

woah. I never knew that!

[@angmokiafren]

Is it possible to do a day trip there and back from Munich?

[@NearFromHome]

I wouldn’t say so. It is possible, but that’s a lot of time on the train, and you would be rushed in Rothenburg

[@angmokiafren]

@@NearFromHome thanks for your reply! Seems like a weekend in Rothenburg would be best then? :) We have already booked our hotel in Munich so we’re trying to see if we could change the reservations. But not sure if we can store our luggages in the hotel in Munich if we’re away for a night? Have you guys any experience with that or do you just bring your luggages along with you? 😂 thanks for the great recommendations!

[@camilleesposito4206]

@@angmokiafren yes, that’s what we did. I would recommend at least staying over. We always have backpacks, so carrying them isn’t a problem, but if your luggage is big, I’m sure the hotel in Munich could hold it for you.

[@angmokiafren]

Hi! We’ve planned a weekend trip to rottenburg next weekend, wanted to know what would be the best and most affordable means of transport or train pass to buy for a weekend trip? I’ve also commented in the main thread as I forgot about this thread. If anyone can advice, we would really appreciate it! 😊

[@NearFromHome]

@@angmokiafren I would buy a Bayern ticket if you are taking the train from Munich. ICE (high speed trains) are not included though

[@Kivas_Fajo]

Why? Because space was expensive and that's why half timbered medieval houses get bigger the higher they are...sometimes, not each one of course.

[@NearFromHome]

Ahhh makes sense. 😅