the view back from the gardens over to the ramparts of the other side of town is beautiful. More

In the midst of the quaint homes and adjacent to the the town square is Burgarten (Castle Park) a large lovely public park for strolling. You get to it by going to the town square area and then through an enormous medieval door that opens into the park. It is not a place for playing soccer, or for shouting games,... More

As other reviewers have said, it's a good place to go and chill out a little. Also the views of the surrounding valley are good. It was sad to read about the fate of some Jews in the 12th Century, who were trying to escape from a local maniac. They hid in the castle, only to be turned over to... More

The Rothenburg Imperial Castle (circa 1142) was located in what is today called the Castle Garden. The Castle was destroyed in the earthquake of 1356. The only surviving building, the prison was rebuilt (circa 1400) by Mayor Toppler into the Chapel of St. Blaise. The garden is very large and very beautiful as well as romantic, day and night. The... More