Germany's Treasure Town | A mysterious check-in spot on the "Romantic Road" waiting for you
|The mysterious check-in spot on the "Romantic Road" is waiting for you. 📍Rothenburg ob der Tauber
🗺️ Science Time
🔸 Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located in Bavaria, Germany. It is a medieval town that seems to have walked out of a fairy tale and is known as "the most beautiful town in Germany"! With its half-timbered houses, ancient city walls and cobblestone streets, it is an important stop on the Romantic Road and the Castle Road. Whether you are a history lover or a photography enthusiast, you will find your own treasure here!
🌞 Best time
🔸 Rothenburg is beautiful in all seasons, but the best time to travel is spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October). The weather is pleasant and the town is surrounded by flowers and golden leaves, as if in a dream.
🧰 Travel preparation
🔸 Visa: Chinese tourists need to apply for a Schengen visa, so prepare it in advance!
🔸 Currency: Germany uses the Euro. It is recommended to carry a small amount of cash. Most places accept credit cards, but it is always good to have some change.
🔸 Language: German is the official language, but don’t worry, English is also widely spoken in tourist areas, so ordering food and asking for directions is no problem at all!
🔸 What to wear: Most of the roads in the town are paved with cobblestones, so a pair of comfortable walking shoes is a must, allowing you to easily stroll through the long river of history.
🔸 Weather: The temperature in spring and autumn is between 10-20℃, and may drop below 0℃ in winter. Remember to bring warm clothes to avoid getting cold!
⭐️ Must-see attractions
1️⃣ Market Square: The center of the town, surrounded by the Town Hall and St. Jacob's Church, this is the soul of Rothenburg!
2️⃣ St. Jacob's Church: Gothic architecture with exquisite wood-carved altars inside. Every detail is amazing.
3️⃣ Rothenburg City Wall: It is about 2.5 kilometers long and can be visited on foot. You can overlook the panoramic view of the town, as if you were traveling back to the Middle Ages!
4️⃣ Plönlein Square: The iconic attraction of Rothenburg. The two towers and half-timbered houses form a beautiful picture. It is a great place to take photos!
5️⃣ Medieval Crime Museum: Displays medieval laws and punishment tools, suitable for history lovers, but it may be a bit "scary", so timid friends should be careful!
6️⃣ Christmas Museum: Christmas-themed shops and museums are open all year round. Even if it is not the Christmas season, you can still feel the strong festive atmosphere, as if you are in a fairy tale world!
🍝 Food Recommendation
🔸 Snowball: Rothenburg's specialty dessert, made of dough and sprinkled with powdered sugar or chocolate, every bite is a sweet surprise!
🔸 Bratwurst: Served with sauerkraut and bread, it is a classic German delicacy. One bite will fill you with happiness!
🔸 Pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe): crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with mashed potatoes and beer, it’s a perfect match! Full of flavor, it will leave you with an endless aftertaste!
🔸 Local beer: Bavaria is famous for its beer. It is recommended to try the locally brewed dark beer or wheat beer. After a glass, it feels like you have merged with the soul of this town!
Come to Rothenburg and start a journey through time and space! ✨