Top Rothenburg Outdoor Activities

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a fairytale town on the Romantic Road. Make the most of your time in this charming setting by going on a private walking tour. Opting for a private tour means direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and the possibility to customize your experience. Visit Rothenburg’s top sights including the Medieval Crime Museum, Flat Square, The Town Walls, Rothenburg Town Hall, and the Church of St. James.

The most photographed corner in Germany, intact town walls and a skyline unchanged for centuries — Rothenburg is medieval time travel with riddles. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Rothenburg ob der Tauber on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Frame the Plönlein, the crooked little square on every postcard • Walk the ramparts at the Klingentorbastei • Seek the famous altar inside the Stadtkirche St. Jakob Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German and English. The Romantic Road's crown jewel, ready to play.

The TouringBee audio guide is your convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Rothenburg. This tour is specially designed for exploring the city in a short time (1.5–2 hours). Follow the route on the app’s map to walk from Market Square to the Hospital Bastion, passing by the city’s main attractions. Highlights include: City Hall, Jewish Street, St. Wolfgang’s Church and St. James Church, St. Mark's Tower, Gerlach Forge, Plönlein Square. The tour features 25 points of interest. All stories are crafted by professional journalists and historians, with a touch of humor and a passion for travel. Once you download the tour, the app works offline. The audio guide is always clear in your headphones. Enjoy fascinating stories and legends at your own pace, without having to keep up with a tour group. You can pause anytime to relax in a café or wander down a picturesque alley before continuing your exploration.