Travel Reference
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The Historisches Festspiel 'Der Meistertrunk' takes place each year on Whitsuntide, with
parades, dances and a medieval market. The highlight, though, is the re-enactment of the
mythical
Meistertrunk
story. The
Meistertrunk
play itself is performed three more times:
once during the Reichsstadt-Festtage in early September, when the entire city's history is
re-enacted in the streets, and twice during the Rothenburger Herbst, an autumn celebration
in October.
Historischer Schäfertanz
(Marktplatz)
The Historischer Schäfertanz (Historical Shepherds' Dance), featuring col-
ourfully dressed couples, takes places on Marktplatz several times between April and
October.
DANCE
Christmas Market
Rothenburg's Christmas market is one of the most romantic in Germany. It's set out
around the central Marktplatz during Advent.
MARKET
Sleeping
Hotel Herrnschlösschen €€€
( 873 890;
www.herrnschloesschen.de
;
Herrngasse 20; r from €195)
The most recent
addition to Rothenburg's hotel stock has breathed life back into a 900-year-old mansion.
The whole place is a blend of ancient and new, with Gothic arches leaping over faux-retro
furniture and ageing oak preventing ceilings from crashing down onto chic 21st-century
beds. The hotel's restaurant has established itself as one of the town's most innovative
dining spots.
HOTEL
Altfränkische Weinstube €
( 6404;
www.altfraenkische-weinstube-rothenburg.de
; Klosterhof 7; r €59-89; )
Hiding in a quiet side street near the Reichsstad Museum, this enchantingly characterful
inn has six atmosphere-laden rooms, all with bathtubs and most with four-poster or canop-
ied beds. The restaurant (open for dinner only) serves up sound regional fare with a dollop
of medieval cheer.
HOTEL
