With its well-preserved old town, half-timbered houses, winding cobbled streets, and fortified walls, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a popular destination to experience the beauty and history of medieval Europe.
The town’s name, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, means “Red Castle above the Tauber,” referring to the red color of the town’s roofs and the nearby Tauber River.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber became an important center of commerce and trade during the Middle Ages due to its location on the trade routes between northern and southern Europe.
The Rothenburg ob der Tauber wall is an impressive and well-preserved example of medieval fortification. The wall, which surrounds the historic center of the town.