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Is Rothenburg upon Tauber safe? 🇩🇪
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As of October 2026, Rothenburg upon Tauber scores 88/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Rothenburg upon Tauber is a very safe destination for travelers. Street crime against visitors is limited; take normal precautions.
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Rothenburg upon Tauber 🇩🇪
Germany · Assessed 13 October 2026
88
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime85/100GoodCrime index 39.0 / 100
Sentiment86/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories75Good
Stability81Good
Health93Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Germany: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:29:12.3169865-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Low risk
96
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
72 / 100 (Mostly positive)
72
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
11k residents
94
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.9 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Germany0.9World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
95
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are extremely rare in Rothenburg upon Tauber.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon but can occur in very crowded tourist spots.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
Drought
Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, · ~265 km away
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
86/100
Reported feel72Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
A high percentage of people report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally secure environment for visitors.
Rothenburg upon Tauber is a very safe destination for travelers.
This historic German town benefits from extremely low crime rates and a high degree of political stability. Travelers generally feel safe, even when walking alone at night.
Which areas are safe? District-by-district ratings are on the Safety Map→Full briefing
Rothenburg upon Tauber presents a very low risk profile for travelers. The town's composite safety index is exceptionally high, reflecting its extremely low crime rates and strong rule of law. Official government advisories for Germany, while generally cautious, do not highlight specific threats for Rothenburg.
While the town is historically safe, it is always prudent to remain aware of your surroundings, particularly in densely populated tourist areas, to guard against any opportunistic petty crime. The risk of mugging or armed robbery is negligible. Travelers should also be mindful of global health notices from organizations like the CDC, and take necessary precautions against diseases such as polio, dengue, and measles.
The data indicates that a significant majority of people feel secure walking alone after dark, underscoring the town's safe atmosphere. While no specific scams were identified in the research, standard vigilance against common tourist-targeted deceptions is always advised. Adhering to local traffic regulations is also important if you plan to drive.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Rothenburg upon Tauber districts for visitors: 5 safer. See them plotted on the Rothenburg upon Tauber safety map.
Altstadt (Old Town)saferHighly touristed and well-maintained, with a strong police presence.
Burgمثل (Castle Garden)saferA public park area, generally safe and well-trafficked during daylight hours.
SpitalviertelsaferA residential area adjacent to the old town, with low crime rates.
HofmeyersaferAnother residential district with a good safety record.
EschenbachsaferA suburban area with low reported crime.
07 · After Dark
Is Rothenburg upon Tauber safe at night?
72% of people in Germany say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare in Rothenburg upon Tauber.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Rothenburg upon Tauber safety FAQ (2026)
Is Rothenburg upon Tauber safe right now (2026)?
Rothenburg upon Tauber is a very safe destination for travelers. This historic German town benefits from extremely low crime rates and a high degree of political stability. Travelers generally feel safe, even when walking alone at night. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Rothenburg upon Tauber safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Rothenburg upon Tauber report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Rothenburg upon Tauber should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Rothenburg upon Tauber (2026)?
No widespread visitor-targeted scams were identified in the latest research.
How does Rothenburg upon Tauber compare with other places in Germany (2026)?
Rothenburg upon Tauber ranks #5 of 9 Germany destinations we've assessed, scoring 88/100. See the Germany safety overview for the full list.
How is this rothenburg-upon-tauber safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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