🇩🇪 Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Stepping Into a Medieval Dream

📍 *Bavaria, Germany - Where time stands still since the 12th century* 🏰 Town of Legends ・Founded in 1142 as a Free Imperial City ・Miraculously survived wars to remain Germany’s best-preserved medieval gem ・Red-roofed wonder at the crossroads of the Romantic Road & Castle Road 🌟 Top 6 Enchanting Spots 1️⃣ Plönlein ・Lonely Planet cover star! 🌍 ・That Y-shaped lane + twin towers = ultimate fairytale photo 📸 2️⃣ Old Town ・Cobblestone alleys lined with gingerbread houses 🏠 ・Quirky shops & cafés at every turn 3️⃣ Market Square (Marktplatz) ・Climb the Town Hall tower (€2.50) for iconic rooftop views ・Don’t miss: St. George Fountain (1446) Dark-but-fascinating Crime Museum 4️⃣ Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village ・50,000+ ornaments 🎄 (nutcrackers! music boxes!) ・Pro tip: The bubble-blowing teddy bear is a hidden gem 🧸💨 5️⃣ St. Jakob’s Church ・Home to the "Holy Blood Altar" - Gothic art masterpiece ✝️ 6️⃣ Town Walls ・Walk the 3.5km ramparts for valley views + medieval vibes 🍬 Local Flavors ・Schneeballen: Crunchy "snowball" pastries (300 years old!) ❄️ ・Tauber Valley hikes: Vineyards + ancient mills 🍇 📌 Travel Tips ・Best time: Christmas markets 🎅 OR spring blooms 🌸 ・From Munich: 3h drive/train ・Stay overnight for crowd-free magic! #Rothenburg #GermanyTravel #FairytaleTown