Is everything closed on Pentecost Sunday-Monday in southern Germany? I can choose to be in many places for these two days (May, 25 & 26, 2010). Rothenburg, Munich, Salzburg, Swiss Alps, Vienna, even Venice. There is a medieval historic re-enactment festival in Rothenburg that weekend. Is this a good way to experience Rothenburg? Any opinions?
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9215 posts
Holidays in Germany, mean that shopping and banks close. It does not mean that museums, restaurants or other tourist attractions close. This is a poplar weekend break for many Germans, but I doubt if they will be going to Rothenburg.
Posted by
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
430 posts
That holiday does not pose a concern, as the poster above noted.
If you like medieval historic re-enactments is could be a good way to see Rothenburg. I do like those re-enactments, and went to a great one at Rheinfels castle (St. Goar). That said, it would not be my preference to experience Rothenburg that way (I like Rothenburg when it is quiet -- early morning and late evening.)