Dinkelsbühl

A small picturesque little town on the River Wörnitz in Bavaria, Germany, 50 km south of Rothenburg and 175 km northwest of Munich, part of the highly popular Romantic Road.
Dated to the 12^th century with most of its buildings dated to the 15^th-16^th centuries Renaissance period, the old town has narrow cobbled alleys to stroll through and to enjoy the beautifully preserved pastel colored partially timbered houses, and the town’s intact walls.
Start your visit at the old town center, the bustling market square, Wochenmarkt, and the 15^th century highly impressive Gothic St. George Cathedral with its paintings, sculptures, artifacts, and ornaments. Climb the church tower to enjoy the great landscapes of the town and surrounding countryside. Every Wednesday and Saturday enjoy the great atmosphere in the market square, with the numerous Farmers stalls of local food produce and flowers. Walk the cobbled alleys with the quaint cafes in the nearby Weinmarkt Square, with the beautiful 17^th century aristocratic houses on the west side of the square. Observe the impressive Ratstrinkstube, with its cupola and spire, and the romantic and ornamented Deutsches Haus, home of the Counts of Drechsel-Deufstetten.
Visit the old town hall, Haus der Geschichte, the complex of 14^th-16^th century buildings, home to the Dinkelsbühl’s History Museum. In the museum 800 years history collection including portraits, sculptures, antique weapons and armor, religious sculptures and artifacts, and more.
Other beautiful buildings to enjoy are the castle of the Teutonic Order, a Baroque palace with a beautiful Rococo Chapel, the Spitalanlage, the town’s 13^th century Medieval almshouse, with its Gothic frescoes, and the magnificent Hezelhof, a half-timbered 16^th century aristocratic house with its beautiful courtyard.
Walking along the town wall, enjoy the Stadtpark Gradens, with its trees, flowerbeds, and ponds, where concerts are held in the Summer every Sunday. While stroling along the wall, visit the 15^th century Nordlinger Tower and Water Mill, Nördlinger Tor und Stadtmühle, in the eastern entrance to the city, with its interesting and joyful children’s 3D Museum. Admire the 14^th century northern Rothenberger Tower and Wall Gatehouse, and in the southwest, the Baroque Segringer Tor with its Onion dome and cupola. In mid July, enjoy the 10 days colorful folk festival and parade, the Kinderzeche, celebrating the 17^th century rescue of the town by its children, pleading to Gustav II Adolf who was planning to invade the town.