Let Germany Tourism Take You Back to the Medieval Times at Rothenburg

Germany tourism offers some pretty unique tourist attractions like the old town of Rothenburg located in Franconia, Bavaria. This well known town looks like it belongs in the medieval ages. Rothenburg attracts tourists from around the world and plenty of measures are taken to preserve this middle age town in the modern world. For instance limiting traffic within the city of Rothenburg has been one crucial step towards preserving this beautiful middle age town. There are plenty of accommodations of different types suiting different budgets available at Rothensburg. If you are touring the Romantic road, then do stop by at Rothenburg which is midway between Frankfurt and Munich.

One can reach Rothenburg via train or even bus, if you plan to opt for a train ticket be sure to get a ticket to Rothenburg ob der Tauber as there are more than one Rothenburg in Germany. Within the town of Rothenburg, walking is the best option and in most places the only way to explore the region. Since walking is often the only mode of transportation, this Germany tourism attraction is best experienced on a pleasant day. Walking tours are also conducted at reasonable prices; there are day tours as well as night tours. One also has the option of renting a bike.

Rothenburg’s unique scene has often been captured in films; the city provided the location for village scenes in the famous 1980’s movie – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows among other movies. There are plenty of sights to see in Rothenburg ob der Tauber but one should ideally start with the market square which has the town hall to its left, the city councilor’s tavern as well as the tourist information centre to its north and cafes and shops at the east and St. George’s fountain to its south. The tourist information center can be very helpful. The town hall tower provides a pretty good view of the city around it.

Those who have an interest in the eerie and macabre must pay a visit to the medieval crime and punishment museum, this museum is not recommended for those with weak hearts. The museum contains many torture equipments including shrew’s fiddles and scold’s bridle as well as guidance on witch trials. The museum may not be suitable for small children but teenagers as well as adults are most likely to find it rather interesting.

The St. James Church at Rothenburg ob der Tauber is also quite popular among tourists. The western gallery of the church has the Holy Blood Altarpiece which includes the rock crystal reliquary Cross as well as important scenes like the Lord’s Supper amongst other. This church is famous also because it is on a pilgrimage route.