2 Best Hotels in Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, The Romantic Road

This 13th-century castle 18 miles east of Rothenburg has been converted into a hotel and maintains a high standard of comfort within its original medieval walls without sacrificing the atmosphere. Logs are often burning in the fireplace of the entrance hall, illuminating an original Tin Lizzy Model T Ford from 1917. The restaurant Zur Remise serves venison from the castle's own hunting grounds, and the hotel will organize guided hiking tours, including with Theobald von Colmberg. The original castle chapel is a popular spot for weddings, and the castle often books out for them in summer.

Master chefs in the service of the Holy Roman Emperor were the inspiration for the name of this historic hotel, occupying one of the oldest trader's houses in Rothenburg, which has been operated by the same energetic family for five generations. Rooms are furnished in a stylish mixture of old and new; light veneer pieces share space with heavy oak bedsteads and painted cupboards. You can have meals on the tree-covered terrace overlooking a square or late-night meals and drinks at the Lõchle wine tavern. They also rent out apartments nearby.