Experience the serene magic of Rothenburg ob der Tauber during a tranquil evening walk through its medieval streets. Nestled above the Tauber River in Bavaria, this fairy-tale town invites you to ...

Thirty years ago, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany's Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls. Today ...

The town’s full name, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, means “Red Castle on the Tauber,” and two castles once stood where Castle Garden is now, on a promontory outside the walls.

The medieval walls and towers, particularly the iconic Rothenburg Castle, transport visitors to a fairy-tale setting. Photo courtesy: Canva: 03. Carcassonne, France.

With their half-timbered houses, cobbled alleys and magnificent Gothic and Baroque castles, Bavaria’s towns are as picturesque as they are historical. Here are eight towns to explore for an ...

Rothenburg, Germany: Nightwatchman city tour reveals gritty history of the 'bad old days' By Brian Johnston. August 21, 2018 — 2.34pm. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.

One of the most historic medieval places in Germany is Rothenburg ob der Taber, ... The city is in southern Germany and was established in AD 950, with Rothenburg Castle built 100 years later. ...