Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
A walled medieval town on the Romantic Road. Walk the covered ramparts.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a medieval old town in Bavaria and a major stop on the Romantic Road. The name means “above the Tauber”. The town is surrounded by a towered wall that makes it look like something from a fairy tale. According to Lonely Planet, its preservation orders are the strictest in Germany.
Sights include the Jakobskirche (St. Jacob's Church), the town wall, the Röderturm, the Rathausturm (town hall tower), the Medieval Crime Museum, the Imperial City Museum, the German Christmas Museum and the Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus.
Tip from Lonely Planet: the town is most atmospheric in the evening, when the day-trippers from the tour buses have gone and lamplight fills the lanes. Please check opening hours and admission beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.3772, 10.1790
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber Wohnmobilstellplatz Parkplatz 2Motorhome stopover1 km from Rothenburg ob der Tauber · 70 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Campingplatz TauberromantikCampsite2 km from Rothenburg ob der TauberTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Mohrenhof FrankenCampsite11 km from Rothenburg ob der TauberTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz FrankenhöheCampsite13 km from Rothenburg ob der TauberTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Paradies FrankenCampsite17 km from Rothenburg ob der TauberTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Campingplatz SchwarzenmühleCampsite17 km from Rothenburg ob der TauberTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, at GPS 49.3772, 10.1790. It is about 15 km from Creglingen.
Can you camp near Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Rothenburg, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Romantic Road: Würzburg to Füssen.
What is there to see near Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dinkelsbühl (36 km), Miltenberg (75 km), Bamberg Old Town (77 km) and Willibaldsburg (90 km).
When is the best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)