The Rothenburger Christmas Market

Takes place from the last Friday in November through 22 December. Brass Band Christmas Concerts, Christmas Carols, Traditional Nativity Scene, Tourch Light Walks, Hot Wine and Sausages, Special Nürnberg Kuchen, The Christmas tree and the Christmas spirit delight young and old.

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Events 2011

» 24.04. - Festliche Bach- Trompetengala - St. Jakob - 20:00 Uhr
» 25.04. - Matinee unter den Fenstern - Franziskanerkirche - 11:00 Uhr
» 30.04. + 01.05. - Frühlingsstadtmosphäre - Altstadt
» 01.05. - Chorkonzert 150 Jahre Deutsch -St. Jakob - 19:00 Uhr
» 03.05. - Japanische Freundschaft - St. Jakob - 19:00 Uhr
» 14.05. - Lange Museumsnacht - Reichsstadtmuseum - 18:00 Uhr
» 21.05. - Konzert mit Rua Baden Powell - Heilig Geist Kirche - 20:00 Uhr
» 21.05. - Jubiläumsaufführung H. Sachs - Johanniterscheune - 20:00 Uhr
» 10.06. - Historisches Festspiel - Kaisersaal - 20:00 Uhr
» 11.06. - 1631 „Der Meistertrunk“ - Kaisersaal - 15:00 + 17:30 Uhr
» 12.06. - 1631 „Der Meistertrunk“ - Kaisersaal - 10:00 + 12:30 Uhr
» 13.06. - 1631 „Der Meistertrunk“ - Kaisersaal - 12:30 Uhr
» 10.06. - 13.06. - Historische Truppen, Umzüge, Feldlager, Festbetrieb - In und um die Altstadt
» 24.06. - 29.06. - Rothenburger Volksfest - Festplatz vor dem Spitaltor » 29.06. - Großes Brilliantfeuerwerk - 22:30 Uhr
» 02.07 + 03.07. - Festveranstaltung 100 Jahre Schäfertanz - Rathausplatz 10:30 bzw.9:00 Uhr
» 13.07. - Anselm Grün Abend - Heilig Geist Kirche - 20:00 Uhr
» 18.07. + 19.07. - Weimar Comedians - Toppler Theater - 20:30 Uhr
» 22.07. - Musikalisches Allerlei anno 1631 - Stöberleinsbühne - 20:00 Uhr
» 24.07. - Festveranstaltung 700 Jahre St. Jakob - In und um St. Jakob - 9:30 Uhr
» 05.07. + 17.08. - Heinz Erhardt Revue - Toppler Theater - 20:30 Uhr
» 07.08. - Autofreier Sonntag im Taubertal
» 12.08. – 14.08. - Taubertalfestival - Eiswiese/Detwang
» 17.08. – 21.08. - Rothenburger Weindorf - Altstadt
» 26.08. - Konzert mit der Kammerphilharmonie Köln - Heilig Geist Kirche - 19:30 Uhr
» 02.09. – 04.09. - Reichsstadtfesttage - Altstadt
» 03.09. - Historisches Festspiel 1631 „Der Meistertrunk“ - Kaisersaal - 17:30 Uhr
» 03.09. - Taubertal in Flammen - 21:30 Uhr
» 01.10. - Historisches Festspiel 1631 „Der Meistertrunk“ - Kaisersaal 15:00 + 18:30 Uhr
» 02.10. - 2 Konzerte „Erntedank“ + „Tag der deutschen Einheit“ - Marktplatz - 10:45 + 14:00 Uhr
» 08.10. - Oratorium Johann Sebastian Bach in h-moll - St. Jakob - 19:00 Uhr
» 09.10. - Hammelübergabe und Standkonzert - Marktplatz - 11:00 Uhr
» 22.10. - Windsbacher Knabenchor - St. Jakob - 20:00 Uhr
» 29.10. - Rothenburger Herbstmesse mit Volksfest und Schrannenplatz
» 05.11. - Rothenburger Lichterlauf - Altstadt - 15:00 Uhr
» 06.11. - Gewerbeschau - Schrannenscheune
» 12.11. - Gospel Benefiz Konzert - Heilig Geist Kirche - 19:00 Uhr
» 17.12. - Weihnachtskonzert - Heilig Geist Kirche - 17:00 Uhr
» 25.11. - Eröffnung Reiterlesmarkt - Marktplatz - 17:00 Uhr
» 26.11. - Nürnberger Symphoniker - Reichsstadthalle - 20:00 Uhr
» 23.12. - Letzter Tag Reiterlesmarkt

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More informations:

» Link: www.rothenburg.de

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Find out about the town as well as about the festivities and activities during your visit in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

» Link: www.rothenburg.de

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The Historial Master Draught 4 Day Festival

In 1631 during the 30 years war, Rothenburg fell to imperial troops under the command of Count Tilly after a bitter four day battle. The town was to be destroyed and the city councillors killed. However, tradition has it that Count Tilly was humored by the welcome drink - a tankard holding over 3 liters (3 quarts) of local wine. He promised leniency if one of the town councillors could drink the whole tankard in one draught. Former town mayor Nusch took up the challenge and saved the town.

Each year at Pentecost, the event is recreated. Hundreds of citizens dress up in 1631 period costumes and take part in the four day festival (starting on Friday) which includes historial processions, dancing and a variety of 30 years war military camps throughout Rothenburg in addition to daily performances of the play "Der Meistertrunk" (The Master Draught).

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Der Meistertrunk (The Master Draught) Play

The play Master Draught is performed daily during Pentecost, during the Imperial City Festival in September, and on selected days in October.

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Hans-Sachs Plays

Performed Fridays and some Sundays April through October. The farces of the medieval shoemaker-poet Hans Sachs reflects the rougish humour of his time. Visitors are delighted with the performances of Rothenburg's Hans Sachs players and the lively, rousing melodies of the Hans Sachs music. The "Kaisersaal" in the Rothenburg Town Hall provides the ideal setting.

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The Historical Shepherds Dance

Performed during Easter, Pentecost, the Imperial City Festival, and during October. Even in the middle ages, sheep farming and the wool trade played important parts in the life of the town. In 1517, the Shepards Guild was granted the priviledge of celebrating Shepard's Day with music and dancing. In remembrance of this custom, every year visitors have several opportunities to see the dance of the colorful couples in the Market Square.

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The Imperial City Festival

Takes place the first weekend in September. During the three day festival the entire history of the town is brought alive by a thousand participants. Visitors encounter groups of knights, the Royal Riflemen, and hoards of peasants for example. You may witness a medieval trial or suddenly find yourself in the midst of an ancient cattle market -- the illusion seems perfect. Against the thunder of canons and the glow of innumerable fireworks, medieval music and torchlight processions the town sinks into the night only to wake the next day and continue the merry celebrations.

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