It’s Germany’s greatest piece of woodcarving. Warning: Rothenburg is one of Germany’s best shopping towns. Do it here, mail it home, and be done with it.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the best preserved and most beautiful medieval towns in Germany, world known tourist destination. It was founded in the 12th century, free imperial city from the ...

by Rick Steves, May 7, 2025 | Today, Rothenburg's barns are hotels, its livestock are tourists and the city is well on its way to becoming a medieval theme park. Read more here.