Rothenburg

Massive stone town walls studded with 42 towers, half-timbered houses with red-tiled roofs, cobblestone streets and flower-filled window boxes characterise Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located on the famous Romantic Road.

One of Europe's most beautiful medieval town looks like a movie set - but it is all real! The silhouette of gate and defence towers conveys the aura of a fairy tale and as you enter through one of the old gates, you will immediately feel secure within the time-honoured walls of this romantic place.

Rothenburg's enchantment has prevailed over the past 1,000 years and is continuing to cast a spell onto the international visitors making their way through the narrowly winding cobblestone alleyways. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of wintertime, turning the bright red rooftops into frosted delights which are reminiscent of picturesque Christmas card motives.

The town is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and the two main market streets are full of picture-perfect houses, cafés and restaurants. Regional specialities can be enjoyed in cosy taverns with Franconian wine as the perfect accompaniment.

Like stepping into a painting or an old book, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a place of history, with over 800 years of history waiting to be discovered and explored. There are some great views of the picturesque town to be had from the tower of the Town Hall.‍

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
• Albrecht Dürer Flughafen Nürnberg: 122km from the city centre; transfer time about 1 hour 43 min
• Nearest railway station: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Bahnhof
• Currency: Euro