Wertheim Castle Once the seat of the Counts of Wertheim, this castle complex, which originally belonged to the von Staufen family and dates from the 12th century, is amongst the largest and most beautiful stone castle ruins in the south of Germany. During the Thirty Years War, the castle came under heavy fire and was severely damaged. Many concerts and other events take place against this fabulous backdrop.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Old town fortifications
Remains of the old town fortifications with towers (water tower, wooden battlements).
Little castle
Elaborately renovated little castle (1583) in the town centre., Copyright Stadt Lauda-Königshofen/Peter Frischmuth
St. John’s Church Feuchtwangen
St. John’s Church (about 1257) with Baroque altar (about 1680) and late Gothic tabernacle.
Craftsman’s house
Craftsman’s house (1270) with rooms showing how a craftsman’s family lived in the past.