The Night Watchman of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Daily from 8.00 pm. from Marketsquare, Rothenburg, Germany
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Our favorite part of a great trip

by astaplet82

Dallas, Texas

August 30, 2010

The Night Watchman tour in Rothenburg was by far our favorite part of a long weekend trip that included a short stop in Munich, a hop across the French border to Colmar, and a day at Ludwig's castles in the south. Of all the things we did on this ...Read more
Night Watchman's Tour
Night Watchman's Tour

by books

Houston, Texas

July 27, 2005

Each evening (April-Dec.) at 8pm, the Night Watchman appears in Market Square with his lighted lamp, ready to take visitors on a 1-hour tour of Rothenburg in English. As the group winds its way through the cobblestone streets of the medieval town, ...Read more

From journal Romantic Road Gem

The Night Watchman of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

by kristin_tm

Coppell, Texas

July 8, 2005

Beginning to end, it was facinating. Very interesting to hear the history of the city and about medieval life. The tour guide offered a lot of personality and character to the tour. Highly recommended!
Nightwatchman's Tour

by DStorz

Beaverton, Oregon

June 18, 2004

Rothenburg can be a tourist trap during the day, but in the evenings, after the tour buses have departed, it takes on the feel of the medieval town it is. The Night Watchman, Hans Georg Baumgartner, guides those on tour around the town describing ...Read more

From journal Germany 2000

The Night Watchman of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

by Rainy

Hong Kong, China

May 22, 2002

Best of IgoUgo The Night Watchman of Rothenburg played an important role in the past times, he was responsible for the safety of the town. He carried a hellebarde, and held a light in the other hand. He appeared at night, this started the walking tour. We ...Read more


The Walk of the Night Watchman

by xine

Santa Monica, California

October 21, 2000

The Night Watchman’s walking tour is probably the "in" thing (well, actually the only form of nightlife!) for tourists to do during the evening. Hans Georg Baumgartner, the Night Watchman, leads one-hour English tours daily from Easter to Christmas ...Read more