Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber represents Germany most perfectly preserved medieval walled town with complete 2.5-mile city walls, 42 gates, towers creating authentic medieval atmosphere. Night Watchman tours provide entertaining historical education with medieval humor, stories, atmospheric evening exploration. Christmas Village Käthe Wohlfahrt operates year-round featuring traditional ornaments, crafts, German Christmas Museum showcasing holiday heritage. Medieval architecture includes half-timbered houses, Gothic churches, cobblestone streets, traditional markets, authentic preservation. Romantic Road position attracts international tourism seeking quintessential German fairy tale experience, medieval authenticity, cultural heritage. Traditional crafts include woodcarving, pottery, textiles, regional specialties, artisan workshops. Tauber valley setting provides scenic landscapes, hiking trails, river recreation, wine culture. Tourism infrastructure encompasses medieval guesthouses, traditional restaurants, cultural venues, guided tours. International recognition as authentic medieval destination combines heritage preservation with contemporary tourism, cultural education, romantic atmosphere creating exceptional German cultural experience.