The currency used in Rothenburg ob de Tauber and all of Germany is the euro (€), US dollars are not accepted. ATMs and banks can be located all throughout town.

We recommend that you exchange a small amount of cash prior to your trip, enough for a cab ride or basic spending on arrival. It is also useful to remind your bank and credit card company that you will be travelling to make sure your cards will work while in Germany. We recommend you record all your credit card numbers, as well as the phone numbers to call if your cards are lost or stolen.

Under the euro system, there are seven notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros. Notes are the same for all countries. There are eight coins: 1 and 2 euros, plus 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents.

In Germany, American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, and Visa are commonly accepted, with the latter two cards predominating. Note that many banks now assess a 1% to 3% `transaction fee` on all charges you incur abroad (whether you`re using the local currency or your native currency).

Average temperatures in Rothenburg ob der Tauber vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate compared to tourist destinations worldwide. If you`re looking for the very warmest time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the hottest months are July (temperatures typically in the mid 70`s to low 80`s), August, and then June. If you want the best weather, these are the months to go, but they are also the busiest times for tourists so expect crowds and higher rates for hotels. If you want the most festive time, come during the month of December for the Christmas market when everything in Rothenburg is at its busiest.

If you go off-season/shoulder seasons (January - March and September - November) it will be significantly less crowded. The flip side however is that there is reduced opening hours for the museums and less organized tours for visitors.

German is the official language spoken in Rothenburg. Hotel and restaurant staff in Rothenburg likely speak enough that you can communicate your order or check into your hotel, but it`s always polite to at least try the local language. We suggest you get a good English-German guidebook and familiarize yourself with common phrases such as hello, goodbye, excuse me and numbers 1-10.

Rothenburg is in the Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia) area of Bavaria. You can find these must-try Bavarian dishes, or more regional specialties like Nürnberger Bratwürste or Fänkische Sauerbraten (prepared without raisins and thickened with ginger bread, unlike the dish in other areas of Germany).

The town is quite small but offers many great choices for some excellent Bavarian or Franconian specialties. If you are looking for German food and a historical ambiance, there are several places to choose from. And remember that taverns are family-friendly.

If you plan to stay in Rothenburg for a few days, keep in mind that the restaurants cater to the daily bus tours. This means that you should try to get in to eat dinner by 8:00 pm - especially in the low season, because few places are open much later than 10:00 pm.

suggestion.... While you can buy all the normal German (type) souvenirs her from cuckoo clocks to beer steins, there are also unique gifts from the area. Unique items to Rothenburg include, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a shopping mecca for many visitors to Germany. While you can buy all the normal German type souvenirs here, from cuckoo clocks to beer steins, there are also some unique gifts from the area. Unique items to Rothenburg ob der Tauber include lovely prints, carvings, wine glasses, Christmas-tree ornaments, and ornaments.

Some of these unique Bavarian and local items that can be found around town are the wide selection of beautiful prints and original etchings, many featuring scenes of Rothenburg and other German cities. The flagship Christmas Village offers every type of Christmas ornament and tree decoration imaginable throughout the year, some other Christmas related decorations can be found at both the giant Christmas Village (Herrngasse 1) and the smaller Kathe Wohlfahrt across the street. Franconian Wines are famous for their unusual bottle shape, known as a `Bockesbeutel`. You can buy and ship the bottles back home. You will also notice several shops in Rothenburg selling German games, puzzles, dolls and teddy bears, there are a lot of options to choose from for these fun children`s toys and games.

As with the case in most Bavarian towns, Sunday is a day of rest in Rothenburg. This means if you are looking to shop, the majority of stores will be closed on Sunday. Many cafes, restaurants, museums and souvenir shops however will still be open.

Tax Information: VAT is currently at 19%. Travelers who live outside the European Union can obtain a tax refund (www.globalblue.com) on goods bought in Germany by submitting the purchased goods and the original receipt to the customs office at the airport. The export certificate should then be taken to any of the five counters after the security check, where a cash refund is obtained. Note that a small fee will be charged on all refunds.