Rothenburg ob der Tauber
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Frankfurt
A walled medieval town of half-timbered houses on the Romantic Road.
Why locals go
Fairy-tale Germany, two and a half hours east.
Visiting Frankfurt?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Frankfurt for your flight home.
What to book
- Walk the town walls
- Night watchman's tour
- German Christmas Museum
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Half-timbered inn
- Night watchman's tour by lantern light
With friends
- Night watchman's tour
- Schneeballen pastry tasting
When to go
Year-round, Christmas market in December.