3-Day Rothenburg itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

Plönlein
Glocke A. u. K. Thürauf
Castle Garden
Weinstube zum Pulverer
Eis Café la Perla ZentRo Rothenburg
Brot & Zeit
Medieval Crime Museum
German Christmas Museum

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Medieval Crime Museum, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Plönlein
Medieval Crime Museum
German Christmas Museum
Käthe Wohlfahrt - Weihnachtsdorf
Hotel Eisenhut

Day 2: Southwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the southwest side side of town.

Castle Garden
Castle Gate
Market Square
Town Hall
St. Jakobskirche

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Gallows Gate.

Eis Café la Perla ZentRo Rothenburg
Gallows Gate
Cafe Einzigartig
Bäckerei-Konditorei-Café Walter Friedel e.K.
Romantik Hotel & Restaurant Markusturm
Gerlachschmiede

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