Photos: Tuxyso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: Tuxyso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Riemenschneider's altar and the old town churches
Your local guide
Katharina Hofmann
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Highlights
- Riemenschneider's altar, carved in close-up
- A rock crystal set into a masterwork
- Three churches, three centuries of building
- A church built straight into the wall
- Gothic carving away from the crowds
About this tour
This session moves through three of the old town's churches, from the carved Holy Blood altar at St. Jakob's to the plainer Franziskanerkirche and the fortified St. Wolfgang's built into the wall itself. You see Tilman Riemenschneider's carving up close, including the small crystal capsule set into the altar. The route ends at a church that doubled as part of the town's defences, its thick walls built for more than worship.
We begin inside St. Jakob's with a brief sound check, since the stone interior carries an echo. I linger longest at the altar and move more quickly between the other two churches, leaving time for questions about the carving throughout. Afterwards I send a short note on the dates and the artists involved.
This suits anyone interested in Gothic woodcarving or the town's religious history beyond the market square. It also works for a quieter, indoor session on a wet afternoon.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rothenburg ob der Tauber before heading out.
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St. Jakob's Holy Blood altar 21 min
Inside the church the camera moves close on the carved altar, and I point out the rock crystal capsule at its centre that gives the altar its name.
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Franziskanerkirche interior 21 min
We step into the plainer Franciscan church nearby, and I show you the worn stone floor and the simpler carving style that came before Riemenschneider's workshop.
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St. Wolfgang's fortified church 21 min
The route ends at a church built directly into the town wall, and I explain how its thick walls doubled as a defence post in times of siege.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Rothenburg ob der Tauber: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart) and Judengasse, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Berlin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rothenburg ob der Tauber, showing you St. Jakob's Holy Blood altar and Franziskanerkirche interior live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Rothenburg live with my phone.
Times shown in Berlin time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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