High Building with Tauber View

At the edge of Röttingen's historic old town stands the city’s oldest building: the so-called High Building.
Its origins date back to the 13th century. Originally, the structure built between 1210 and 1220 likely consisted of two tower houses that stood very close together.

Around 1440, the building—then owned by the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg—was joined together with a timber-framed upper floor. At that time, the Prince-Bishop often stayed in Röttingen, and after his death, his mistress Katharina Suppan was accommodated in the High Building.

The thick stone walls and steep roof reflect its former role as a building for protection, storage, and representation.

The attic in particular served as a storage space and played an important role in securing supplies for the town. Later, the High Building came into the possession of the Teutonic Order, headquartered in nearby Bad Mergentheim.

In a newly created small garden nearby stands one of the 25 sundials of the Röttingen Sundial Trail.

Just a few steps outside the city walls, in the direction of the Tauber River, a small recreational area invites visitors to relax. It includes a Kneipp water-treading basin, an activity trail, and sun loungers.

Crossing the Tauber bridge leads to the motorhome parking area. From there, as well as from the bridge itself, visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of the Tauber River and the southern part of the old town.