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Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Romantik erleben. Christmas Market November 29th – December 23rd 2019 The “Reiterlesmarkt” Throughout the centuries however the horseman´s image changed from a ferocious character people feared and dreaded to a warmly welcomed Once a year the medieval town of Rothenburg transforms itself into a ambassador of the Christmas season who is now loved by young and old fairytale winter wonderland. Ever since the 15th century the festive time alike. prior to Christmas (Advent) has been accompanied by a delightful Christ- mas market. Looking back on over 500 years of tradition little has changed Holding true to traditions the narrow winding streets and picturesque over the years and the historical customs have been closely followed. squares around the town hall and its archways are lined with wooden Many cultural events take place throughout booths, appropriately decorated for the Christmas season. the duration of the Christmas market. The height of the event however is the Everything your heart desires can be found at this charming market, may arrival of the “Rothenburger Reiter- it be the traditional Christmas cookies and pastries or the “Weißer Glüh- le” (Rothenburg Horseman) which wein” (white mulled wine, indicative to the area). Gadgets and treasures also gave the market its name. as well as lovingly crafted Christmas decoration can be found in a variety of booths and are sure to serve as a token of appreciation for loved ones The “Reiterle´s” (horseman´s) histori- at home as well as a welcomed reminder of your time spent in Rothenburg. cal origin however stems from dark times long past. Our ances- The “Reiterlesmarkt” has grown over centuries and has become a true tors were under the believe that symbol of a romantic and idyllic Rothenburg Christmas which is also he was a descendant of another enhanced by the festively decorated city that surrounds it. world who during the winter months glided through the skies Next year’s dates: with the souls of people past. Christmas Market 2020: November 27th – December 23rd Romantische Straße Uenheim in Detwang Bad Mergentheim Würzburg Creglingen 3 Steinbach, Detwang BUS Mi c 5 eg hl-Emmer ezoldw PKW e P B raß r St rfe l PKW sdo ing-St Schwein S r. 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Tauber a t P ß s l ö G Ste John’s Church f n o l Sportplatz e th i n H Meat and Dance House h c la U I St George’s Fountain ch g S alwe S J The Historical Vaults aubert T K Franciscan Church Mehrzweck- L Castle Gate S e p St i halle Castle Garden r t 1 M a Y rn e k l g c g a a a Medieval Crime and Justice Museum l s N h s sse ü e BUS M O RothenburgMuseum gasse PKW Rossmühl P Klingen Bastion/St Wolfgang’s Church Q Gallows Gate (Vehicle entry to the old city) T R Röder Gate S Plönlein/Siebers Tower T Holy Spirit Church V Spitalhof U Kobolzell Gate W V Imperial City Festival Hall Maßstab 2 N W Spital Bastion ö r 0 100m 200 m d PKW X German Christmas Museum l Burgenstraße i n Y Double Bridge/Kobolzell Church g Romantische Str. e r Z Manor House of Mayor Toppler N S Dinkelsbühl t r a Nördlingen ß e W O Bettenfeld Augsburg Chistmas Market Langenburg München Tourist Information Oce S Public toilets Cup deposit Stalls at the Christmas market 14 ... Snacks, Sausages 41.... Wallets, Bags, Key rings (Hahn Zelt & Catering GmbH) (Roland Jung) 1 15 ... Mulled wine, Hot cider, 42 ... Snacks, Mulled wine, Beer Apple punch, Sausages (Imbissbetrieb Kamm) 13 2 (Kgl. Priv. Schützengilde 1374 43 ... Sweets, Mulled wine Rothenburg ob der Tauber) (Imbissbetrieb Rudolf Paul) 12 3 16 ... Mulled wine, Coffee, Cocoa 44 ... Table linen, lavender products St.-Jakobs-Kirche 11 (Hotel Roter Hahn) 4 (Gabriele Rother) 17 ... Jewelry (Perlkönig GmbH) 10 45 ... Nutcracker, Christmas pyramids 9 18 ... Snacks, Mulled wine (Günter Lange) 5 Kirchplatz 8 6 (TSV-Handball) 46 ... Specialities from South Tyrol 7 19 ... Chocolates, Snowballs and Sweets (Berger´s Speckstandl Spezialitäten) (Trautmann-Keller Schaustellergeschäfte) 47 ... Olives, Specialities 14 20 ... Christmas stars (Giuseppe Farruggio) (Herrnhuter Sterne GmbH) 48 ... Handicrafts 21.... Roasted almonds, Sweets (Stefanie Bühler) 15 21 (Weigmann-Süßwaren) Markt 49 ... Honey Stage 22 ... handmade Ceramic, (Andràs Marcell Fröhlich) 20 fragrance lamp (Fa. Manureva) 50 ... Pizza (Restaurant Hallenbad) 16 19 23 ... Bunzlauer Ceramic 51.... Vegetarian dishes (Markthandel Petra Sämmer) (Imbissbetriebe S.u.S. Heimerl) 18 17 24 ... Lanterns, Candleholders 52 ... handmade leather goods Nativity (ISB Michael Blank) Scene (Fa. Marktfreude) 22 55 23 24 25 ... Noble brandies, Liquers 53 ... Gingerbread, “Stollen” (Edelbrennerei Henninger) 42 (Eckstein GmbH) 56 54 27 26 ... Gifts, Christmas decoration 54 ... Music boxes, snow globes 53 25 26 69 57 (Trendhouse Reeb) 28 (Handelsvertretung Wolfgang Stiegler) 41 52 68 town 64 58 27 ... Mulled wine, Russian souvenirs 55 ... Stocking wool, yarn 29 51 (Städtepartnerschaftsverein) (Volker Schönemann) hall 67 63 59 30 28 ... Snacks, Mulled wine 50 62 56 ... Handmade soaps (Das Seifenkistel) 60 (Rothenburger Festwirte GdbR) 40 31 49 57 ... Olive wood goods from Bethlehem 61 29 ... Charity (Ehrenamtsbude) (Naim Shahwan) 32 48 Market- 30 ... Quince mulled wine, 58 ... Leather- and wood goods 39 66 place 33 47 vegan sausages (SoMos) (Evang.-Luth. Pfarramt St. Jakob) 65 59 ... Amber jewelry 34 31.... Leyk model houses 46 45 44 43 38 35 (Fa. Bernstein-Route) (Leyk Lichthäuser GmbH) 37 36 60 ... handmade goods from Scotland Herrngasse 32 ... Minerals, fossils (Der Schottenladen) (Schatzinsel) 61.... Silver bracelets (Viktor Knezevic) Herterichbrunnen 33 ... Sweets, Nuts 62 ... Candy (Rothenburger Bonbon- (Süßwaren Schmidt) manufaktur GmbH) 34 ... Knitted- and fleece clothes 63 ... Felt design fashion (Winteraccessoires) (AnRa-Mode-GmbH) 1 ...... French style pizza bread, Mulled 8 ...... Historical wooden lanterns, 35 ... Candles (Candela Präsente GmbH) 64 ... Glass beads, Jewelry wine (Augustin & Benningsen GbR) Soapstone lamps 36 ... Punch, Burger (Christiane Dorn) (Der Heimleuchter) 2 ...... Decoration, Glassware, Ceramics (Franken Knights e.V.) 65 ...Cup deposit (Marcel Heinke) 9 ...... Creperie, Coffee 37 ... Fruit Bread, Gingerbread 66 ... Lambskin – and wool goods (Capricorne Crêpes & more) 3 ...... Hornware, Jewelry, (Lebe Gesund GmbH & Co. KG) (Fell- und Wollhandel GmbH & CO. KG) Incense cone (Jambolo) 10.... Christmas stars, light strings 38 ... Spices, frangrance oils 67 ... Herbs, Pesto 4 ...... Medieval writing instruments, (Winkelmann & Wolf) (Grubauer´s Gewürze, Tee und Heilkräuter) (Essendorfer Genusschmelzerei GmbH) Wooden toys (Die Waffenkammer) 11/12 Woodcarvings, Wooden goods 39 ... Snacks, Mulled wine 68 ... Mulled wine 5 ...... Carousel (Ralf Kauffmann) (Sonia Demetz) (TSV Hauptverein) (Glocke Weingut und Hotel) 6 ...... Chestnuts (Jack Marrone) 13 ... Historical wines, Mead 40 ... Christmas Decoration 69 ... Chocolate 7 ...... Cup deposit (Met & Gesöff) (Käthe Wohlfahrt KG) (Fa. Schokomell) Daily events 2.00 pm Market-Square: English Guided Tour (until Dec 23rd) 4.30 pm Christmas Market: Santa Claus visits the Christmas Market (until Dec 23rd) 5.00 pm Christmas Market: Illumination of the new advent Program window (Dec 1st –Dec 23rd) 5.30 pm Christmas Market: Brass band concert (until Dec 23rd) Friday, November 29th 7.15 pm Market-Square: 10.00 am Christmas Village, Herrngasse: Ghost-tour (except Dec 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st) Personalised ornaments by Gosbert Stark 8.00 pm Market-Square: Guided Tour with the Night Watchman 11.00 am Christmas Market: (except Dec, 24th, 31st) Opening of the Christmas market booths 03.00 pm Hotel Eisenhut: Coffee time with piano music Daily exhibitions 05.00 pm Opening of the Christmas Market by the Lord Mayor and the Rothenburg City and Youth Orchestra Christmas Market: Nativity Scene 06.30 pm Hotel Eisenhut: Live piano music (during the opening hours of the Christmas Market) and th at the St James’ Church, Franciscan Church, St.