Biking along Weikersheim to the next town of Rothenburg is such a delightful experience. The landscape is beautiful with the Tauber River on one side and the beautiful expanse of vineyards on the other. Scenery such as this converts an otherwise exhausting ride into an exhilarating experience instead.
Waiting just around every twist and turn of the meandering road are enchanting surprises. There’s a picturesque little town that transports you back in time. There is a charming local vineyard that offers a free glass of wine. There’s also a beautifully kept garden that will keep you occupied for quite awhile.
Weikersheim is most proud of its Renaissance Palace, called the Schloss, which dates back to 1587. What is most interesting about the Palace is the artist worked there for 6 years as a penalty for his crime of killing the palace alchemist.
True to its historical background, there is a good collection of alchemy instruments and devices on display for public viewing. I love the Palace’s Baroque Gardens and Orangery. Although not as large as the other grand palace gardens we visited, it is certainly as beautiful and impressive. If you are planning for a romantic wedding, the Orangery can be the perfect setting. By chance, we were lucky to happen upon a captivating evening concert in the Knights of Hall of the Palace (also known as Rittersal) during our visit.
You can’t miss the Marktplatz or the market place on your way to the entrance of the Schloss. The market place is so centrally located it is surrounded by major attractions in Weikersheim.
To the west is the entryway to the palace, followed by the Tauberlander Dorfmuseum to the north, the Saint Georg Church to the east and the Rathaus or the Town Hall to the South. Take note that all these structures are centuries old - having all been built within the span of 14th to the 17th century.
It also features several al fresco cafés where you can relax and observe life as it happens in Weikersheim. A beautiful large fountain in the middle of the Marktplatz (built in 1768) completes the old world charm of this picturesque town. If you are lucky, you just might happen upon a town festival or an antique-flea market in the area.
A picnic at the Karlsberg Nature Park is a must. We bought fruits, cheese and some bread from the Marktplatz and headed to the top of the hill where the park is located. The site offers an overlooking panorama of the Weikersheim. A forest museum can also be found in the area. With the fresh smell of grass, the shade of trees and the gentle blowing of the breeze, it was indeed a perfect lunch. You can also explore the many hiking trails in the park if you feel like walking off your indulgent meal.
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