Rothenburg ob der Tauber Travel Forum

Hello,

My husband and I are looking for somewhere to stay in Rothenburg ob der Tauber for 2 nights in December. We would like to stay somewhere really special. Any ideas?
We are then going to drive down to Munich stopping for a few nights on the way. Where are the best places to visit and stay in the area from Rothenburg down to Munich. Nordlingen? Augsburg?

I love Germany and particularly Bavaria however i have only visited the south around Munich.

Many Thanks

http://www.romanticroad.com/tilman-riemenschneider/default.htm

Thank you very much. I'll see if they have any availability for our nights. Looks great.

There are several options for travelling from Rothenburg to Munich. One would be via Nürnberg (Nuremburg) which really is a fantastic city, towered by a castle. The other option would be to do what you already suggested, and I think it would be a wonderful trip cross-country. First Dinkelsbühl, then Nördlingen (it is also a completely walled town). If you criss-cross a little more south of Nördlingen, you could visit small places like Baldern (castle), Lauchheim (castle), Bopfingen (hill named Ipf with traces of a Roman settlement) and Neresheim (Baroque monastery), then make your way down to Augsburg which is a lovely city.

You could also first drive along the motorway A7, and stop in the Aalen area. There are the best Roman remains of the area. And then cross over to Nördlingen via Lauchheim and Schloss Baldern.

We stayed at Kruzenhof or something similar within the walls at Rothenburg. It was a very small family run guest house, but very twee and nice - chocs put on pillow, a breakfast to kill for and the friendliness of the owner something unbelievable. OK not 5 star I will grant you, but very nice and clean.

You seem to be forgetting Rothenburg itself, which is lovely. Nurnberg town is very small - its main claim to fame is the Nazi rallies and parade grounds. Quite frankly Dinkeshbul, Nordling, and the other surrounding villages are much prettier. Go into Google images and assess what you want.

Mightymazz, nothing against your preference of the small places I had suggested. (I suggested them because I love this region and the little towns.) But I wonder what you have seen of Nürnberg. Your comment is very unfair. Of course, there are the grounds of the Nazi parades, and BTW this is very interesting. But there is also a stunningly beautiful city centre, with lots of half-timbered houses, beautiful churches, the wonderful castle overlooking the city. And in December it has one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the country. The city is now famous for its gingerbread (Nürnberger Lebkuchen) and sausages (Rostbratwürste).

Great tips Kakapo. Many thanks!! We are going to start in Nuremburg for 2 nights, then go to Rothenburg for a night, then somewhere else as per your suggestions, then finally Munchen for a few nights.
Thanks again for your top suggsetions!

Enjoy your trip!

If you need more info about the small places do not hesitate to ask, I know them perfectly from visiting frequently and cycling in the region. But I am sure you would love Nördlingen and Neresheim, and discover the little gems along the way.

Yes! the Hotel Hornburg is absolutely divine!! It is the perfect romantic backdrop for a beautiful city. (See my recommendations); we just came back from visiting the Christmas markets in the area of Rothenburg. We loved Dinkelsbuhl (not far from Rothenburg, Esslingen.