8Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Perched above the Tauber River, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany’s most famous medieval towns. Its historic center is filled with colorful half-timbered houses, defensive towers and cobbled lanes.
Visitors can walk along sections of the old town walls, explore the market square and admire the distinctive Plönlein, one of the town’s most photographed corners. The town’s remarkably preserved architecture gives it a storybook quality that has made Rothenburg a favorite destination for photographers and history lovers.
It is especially charming during the Christmas season, but its medieval character makes it worth visiting throughout the year.
