Market square and town hall

This surprise effect was successful: after walking through the narrow old town streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the visitor suddenly comes across the center of the city, the market square with its gigantic town hall. The entire ensemble expresses the former civic pride of the Rothenburg population.

Market square with town hallRTS, Schöbel

With his Display staircase and the Renaissance facade The Rothenburg town hall acts between the surrounding half-timbered romanticism even more like a monumental castle building. In Rothenburg they weren't satisfied with just a Ratskeller - this is where it sits impressive council drinking hall above the market square.

Rothenburg from a bird's eye view

If you want to see Rothenburg ob der Tauber from above, you should climb the 220 stairsof town hall tower – from the viewing platform. Visitors enjoy a wonderful view over the city towards Taubertal and Frankenhöhe. In addition to the town hall, the market square in Rothenburg ob der Tauber serves as a large stage for concerts, starting point for city and food toursor is suitable with his Coffeesto use Restaurantsas a place to linger.
Stately houses, the Ratstrinkstube and much more - Rothenburg's market square

The world meets in Rothenburg ob der Tauber - nowhere can you feel the lively and diverse atmosphere of Rothenburg's old town more than at the market square. On the steps of the town hall or in the cafés, people from Rothenburg chill out alongside guests from all over the world and look out at the hustle and bustle. In summer, the market square serves as a stage for concerts by the Ambassadors of Music or as a central contact point for the historical festivals “Der Meistertrunk” and Reichsstadt-Festtage. In winter, Rothenburg's Christmas market, the Reiterlesmarkt, finds a suitable location on the market square and the Green Market. The special flair of Rothenburg comes into its own in front of the half-timbered facades of the stately houses such as the Marienapotheke. The Tourist Information Office is located in the former building for information Council drinking room available at the northern end of the market square.
Market square fountain as a place of refreshment

Speaking of drinking: In front of the Marie Pharmacy and that Meathouseis one of the many fountains in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. From the Marketplace fountain(actually: Georgenbrunnen or St. Georgsbrunnen) you shouldn't necessarily drink today, but it was once used by the traders on the square and in Herrngasse to look after the animals that were offered for sale here. Many of the guided group tours start from the market square fountain through the old town. The official guides wait on the steps of the town hall for the public tours. In the evenings the Rothenburg Nightwatchman, Rothenburg's executioner and craftsmen's widows sneak in front of the steps of the town hall for entertaining themed tours.
The Rothenburg town hall – things go high here

Of course, guests can also go into the town hall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The front, rebuilt after a fire in the Renaissance style in the 16th century, now stands together with the original Gothic building as a unique ensemble reflecting the city's eventful history. You can experience part of this history as a play in the town hall at Pentecost. Then the historical festival “Der Meistertrunk” takes place in several performances in the Kaisersaal. In addition, the cellar master receives registered tour groups for the legendary master draught all over the year.

Who can empty the tankard containing 3 1/4 liters of wine? One thing is certain: the person should perhaps not focus on this afterwards town hall tower dare. For everyone else, the climb to the viewing platform is certainly worth it (you just need to be sure-footed). Once you have reached the town hall tower, you can look west along Herrngasse towards Burgtor and Taubertal. From above the visitor can see the hustle and bustle in front of them Christmas shops by Käthe Wohlfahrt and looks east towards the market square. To the north, the viewer is very close to the Jakobskirche. And in the south the long stretch opens up Hospital district hinter dem Medieval Crime Museum.

Opening times town hall tower Rothenburg ob der Tauber

January to March and November: Saturday and Sunday 12.00 p.m. - 15.00 p.m.
April to October:
daily, 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. // 13:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m
to the Reiterlesmarkt: daily 10.30 a.m. - 14.00 p.m. and 14.30 p.m. - 18.00 p.m. (Fri to Sun: until 19.00 p.m.)

Discover the squares of Rothenburg (2/4) - The market square

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLC_aCcpH0U

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