Castle Garden — Attraction in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

So, where is this burg (castle) as in Burggarten (Castle Garden)? Unfortunately, the Stauferburg, Imperial castle/fortress for the Holy Roman Emperor has been long lost. A legend goes it was lost by an earthquake. Stones were valuable materials and the city was eager to expand. It's probable that the Rothenburg residents dismantled the castle themselves.

On your left as you walk into the Castle Garden, you'll see the only preserved building of the former Stauferburg, which is now a memorial site. An info panel in front of the Blasius Chapel explains the structure and function of the former castle grounds. Past the castle, you'll get to a private residence that was once the office of the city nursery in Rothenburg. In the middle of the English garden grounds, you'll see a small baroque styled garden with allegories of the four seasons. The Castle Garden features a historic collection of trees and extensive lawns, which invite visitors to linger to bask in a medieval atmosphere.

A column and pogrom stone in the Castle Garden recall the past. The Staufer column on the north side of the Castle Garden reminds of the era when the emperor's castle was used for control over the imperial city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Holy Roman Empire. Next to the chapel is a copy of the medieval pogrom stone. This memorializes the murder of the Jewish residents in Rothenburg, who died in the Middle Ages during the Rindtfleisch pogrom in 1298.

Approaching Castle Garden via the Burgtor, you will have beautiful views of the Tauber Valley at the observation platforms to the left and right. It's a must visit when you are...

We spent three days in Rottenburg am Neckar and one of the highlights of our visit was definitely the Castle Garden, or Burggarten as it’s known locally. We stumbled upon it while exploring the upper parts of the old town and it instantly became one of our favourite spots to just slow down and enjoy the moment. We took a relaxed stroll through the garden, taking in the fresh spring air while admiring the colourful flowers starting to bloom all around us. The garden is peaceful with a few benches scattered around, perfect for sitting quietly and soaking in the panoramic views over the valley and surrounding town rooftops. We loved listening to the birds – it felt like they were putting on their own little concert just for us. One thing that really stood out was the series of stone sculptures representing the four seasons – a quirky little detail that adds some character to the garden. There’s also a small historical touch with a memorial stone remembering the Jewish community that once lived here, which made us pause and reflect for a moment. The garden itself isn’t huge and there aren’t really any café facilities right there, so it’s best to grab your coffee or snack in town before heading up. We found that early mornings or late afternoons were the quietest times, especially if you prefer a more peaceful experience without too many people around. All in all, a visit to Rottenburg wouldn’t feel complete without spending some time in this lovely...

Walking through the western gates of the walled city of Rothenburg, you find yourself wandering into the Burggarten. like the rest of the city, this park area sits high above the river and puts you outside the wall for some lovely views of the countryside as well as the southern portion of the city. Back in the day (way way back) this part had its own structures that have mostly been lost to time. in their place are large trees that provide a lot of shady spaces and benches to walk about and sit and relax. Definitely worth checking out as part of your stop...