Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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The Plönlein, the town wall and the Master Draught: the medieval marvel on the Tauber.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. You'll discover the market square with the Meistertrunk clock, the Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, the famous Plönlein, and enjoy a walk along the town wall.
A self-guided audio walk through Rothenburg ob der Tauber: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 10 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Duration
- approx. 2 hours
- Languages
- 10
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Marktplatz, Rathaus und Ratstrinkstube. 3.8 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Marktplatz, Rathaus and Ratstrinkstube
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. St. Jakob
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
3. Klingentor and St. Wolfgang
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Herrngasse
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Franziskanerkirche
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Burgtor
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. The Burggarten and the Blasiuskapelle
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Plönlein
📷 Berthold Werner, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons
10. Spital und Spitalbastei
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. On the Town Wall
📷 Wikimedia Commons, Wikimedia Commons
12. Rödertor
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Weißer Turm and Judentanzhaus
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Markusturm and Röderbogen
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Back at the Marktplatz
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
RothenburgMuseum in the former Dominican convent
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Historiengewölbe mit Staatsverlies – Historical Vaults and State Dungeon
📷 Janericloebe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Grafikmuseum in the Dürerhaus
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Toppler-Haus
📷 Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Gerlachschmiede
📷 Damir-zg, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Former Henkerhaus
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Mysterious Date ‘1204’
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Mikveh in the House at Judengasse 10
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Doppelbrücke
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Topplerschlösschen
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kobolzeller Kirche
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Wildbad
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rossmühle
📷 -wuppertaler, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Engelsburg and the Keltenwall
Galgentor (Würzburger Tor) – Gate Tower
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Eiswiese
📷 Emma.09, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Weinsteige and Its Vineyard Walls
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Spitzweghaus
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Gotisches Haus
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alter Friedhof and Cemetery Chapel
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rothenburger Riviera with Kneipp Facility
📷 Siegmar S., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Gasthof Goldenes Lamm
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kaiserstuhl
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Marktplatz, Rathaus und Ratstrinkstube. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is available in German, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese.
Ready for Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
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