The Plönlein is a small triangular square, which is one of the most beautiful medieval cityscapes in Germany. The narrow half-timbered house with the pretty little fountain, as well as the Kobolzeller Tor on the right and the Siebersturm on the left, make a perfect backdrop - not only for amateur photographers ...

The town hall consists of a Gothic part with the town hall tower, which was built between 1250 and 1400, and the front part, which was added between 1572 and 1578. Both parts were connected by an atrium. The breathtaking view from the observation deck of the town hall tower is highly recommended. Every single one of the 220 steps is worthwhile for this.

The 3.4 km long city wall runs around the entire old town of Rothenburg. Today 43 gate and wall towers adorn the entire fortification. Interesting details and explanations can be found at 22 stations along the tower path.

The Burggarten is a pretty oasis of calm from the 17th / 18th century with a beautiful view of the Taubertal.

The former imperial castle of the Hohenstaufen was located here. Allegedly the castle was destroyed by the Basel earthquake in 1356, but whether that was really the case ...