Rothenburg Halloween Night Watch: Spooky Medieval Magic

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October 31, 2025 – As twilight cloaks Rothenburg ob der Tauber's fairy-tale walls, join the legendary Night Watchman Tour for an eerie evening.
Starting at 8:00 PM from the Market Square (Marktplatz), this 60-minute lantern-lit stroll weaves through shadowy alleys, revealing ghostly tales of medieval plagues, sieges, and spectral guardians. Dressed in authentic 17th-century garb, the watchman—often Hans Georg Baumgartner—enthralls with lantern glow and haunting horn calls, perfect for Halloween chills.

Must-See Highlights:
- Town Hall Tower: Gaze up at the moonlit Rathaus, site of infamous witch trials.
- St. Jakob's Church: Whispered legends of hidden crypts and restless spirits.
- City Walls & Gates: Creep along battlements where phantoms of old guards patrol.
- Plönlein Corner: Iconic yellow house aglow, evoking Hansel & Gretel horrors.

End with mulled wine at Hell Garden (Zur Höll), a tavern with devilish brews. Tickets: €9 adults (English tour); kids free. Dress warmly; the Tauber Valley fog adds authentic mist. Combine with the Medieval Crime Museum's torture exhibits for daytime dread.
This isn't just a tour—it's a portal to Rothenburg's haunted heart.

Post by Belinda S.G | Oct 14, 2025