Picturesque German hamlet frequently doubling as movie locations: "A standout charming town in Germany that's often chosen for film production"
In a recent recognition, the Automobile Club of Germany (ADAC) has highlighted Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Middle Franconia as one of the most charming and beautiful small towns in Germany. This picturesque and impressively well-preserved medieval town, located in the Free State of Bayern, has been a favourite among tourists from abroad, often considered the epitome of a medieval German town.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with its distinctive old town and landmarks such as Plönlein, also known as "Little Square at the Fountain", serves as a popular photo spot featuring a distinctive yellow house, two towers of the city wall, and a fountain. The town is also known for its museums, including the Medieval Crime Museum and the Christmas Museum of Käthe Wohlfahrt.
The ADAC's recognition of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is not surprising, given the town's frequent mentions for its picturesque old town. However, the search results do not provide a detailed ADAC list of other small beautiful towns in Germany. Nevertheless, based on common knowledge about charming small towns in Germany often highlighted by ADAC and tourist authorities, other notable small towns frequently praised for their beauty and medieval charm include:
- Dinkelsbühl, famous for its well-preserved old town and half-timbered houses.
- Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval timber-framed buildings.
- Goslar, another UNESCO-listed old mining town in the Harz mountains.
- Meersburg, a scenic town on Lake Constance with a medieval castle.
- Bacharach, a picturesque town on the Rhine river with historic buildings.
Other small towns named by the ADAC as beautiful in Germany include Torgau, Saxony, St. Wendel, Saarland, Thale, Saxony-Anhalt, Kühlungsborn, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schmalkalden, Thuringia, Worpswede, Lower Saxony, Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mölln, Schleswig-Holstein, Lübbenau in the Spreewald, Brandenburg, Bacharach, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Rüdesheim on the Rhine, Hesse.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber has also scored well in various rankings, including the most popular waterfalls and the most beautiful canoeing tours in Germany. The town's Town Wall Path, a 2.5-kilometer-long path that runs along the medieval city walls, is another attraction that adds to its charm. Moreover, due to the lack of modern buildings, Rothenburg often serves as a backdrop for historical films.
For those seeking an official ADAC source listing beautiful small towns besides Rothenburg ob der Tauber, it might be best to consult ADAC’s travel publications or their official tourism resources directly. The cities of Bavaria, including Rothenburg ob der Tauber, hold their own in various rankings, making them worthy destinations for those seeking a taste of Germany's medieval charm.
The charming town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with its well-preserved medieval architecture, serves as a model for the ideal home-and-garden setting, showcasing the tranquility and historic appeal one might aim to replicate in their lifestyle. For those intrigued by Rothenburg ob der Tauber's beauty, the Automobile Club of Germany (ADAC) recommends investigating other small towns such as Dinkelsbühl, Quedlinburg, Goslar, Meersburg, Bacharach, Torgau, St. Wendel, Thale, Kühlungsborn, Schmalkalden, Mölln, Worpswede, Monschau, Lübbenau, Rüdesheim on the Rhine, Bacharach, and Schmalkalden, all recognized for their captivating medieval allure and picturesque charm, much like a travel destination to escape the mundane.
