Normally, I would not encourage anyone to consider touring much on Sundays in Germany IF you want to combine any shopping with significant tourist activities. Often, stores will be closed and/or major tourist sights not open, as is the German way on Sundays. However, city fathers understand the tourism concept as it is alive and well in Rothenberg; ths, Sundays can be productive sightseeing opportunities in this little town.
Our second day in Rothenberg included a walking tour of the town during daylight hours, a 5.5 kilometer walk along the city wall that is totally sheltered by a roof (and the perfect way to walk around ¾ of the city on a rainy day…yes, it was STILL raining), and the first Christmas shopping of the season. Best meal of the trip was had at a little restaurant just a brief walk from the inn. Simple fare that included brat, sauerkraut, and potatoes. (Joe G.: you are going to love German food)! Yum.
Rather than describe the day, let these pictures provide the story…OK, visitors from Texas…we are ready for you…this is a place you MUST see.
A timbered house in Rothenberg.
The streets of Rothenberg-ob-de-Tauber
Buddy walking along the city wall.
One of Rothenberg’s city gates. Over 2/3s of the covered city wall is still intact.
A view of Rothenberg from the covered walkway of the city gate. A foggy day but a cool shot we think!
Rothenberg markt platz, Rathaus, and tourist carriage.
Another view of Rothenberg from the top of the Rathaus. Buddy ascended for the shot; Holly is shopping.
Holly goes Christmas shopping; pics of some of the store windows:
St. Jakobs Church, Rothenberg.
Holly walking the city of Rothenberg-ob-de-Tauber
A Rothenberg city landscape; castle gardens in the distance.
6 comments:
Of all the places you've posted pictures of so far, this is my favorite (and i've loved them all!!) This is just beautiful!
i have a absolute fascination with those nutcracker soldier men guys. i'm so jealous you just walked amongst them. i fully intend to have them guarding my home at christmas time one of these years...
Really? well, then you and Dr. J definitely need to come for a visit....that one could be done as a daytrip....
The store in Rothenberg was great (those are where the nutcracker pics were from) but they were more expensive. We stumbled across a store in Dinkelsbuhl where the prices were so much better - that's where we are headed this coming weekend...doing alot of our Christmas shopping there. :)
Those pictures are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! Tammy
Tammy - thanks....glad youa re enjoying them.
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