A day in Roman Rottweil
A day in Roman Rottweil provides the narrative framework for the “Roman Rottweil – Arae Flaviae” section of the Dominican Museum. The exhibition takes you through 4 August 186 AD: from the forum in the morning through various public and private engagements to the feast in the evening. Reconstructions and interactive areas complement the displays. The day’s events give you a tangible insight into the city’s Roman past.
The museum also offers hands-on activities: visitors of all ages can try on a Roman wool tunic, a chain-mail shirt, a Roman soldier’s helmet or shield, and the saddle of a Roman horseman. If you plan to take part in these activities, check their availability before your visit.
Along the Roman Trail in Rottweil’s old town, information panels highlight important locations in the former Roman city. Unlike the exhibition, with its narrative of a day in the city, the trail focuses on individual places in the urban landscape. This gives you two ways to encounter Roman history: as a story unfolding over time and through information about the city’s past.
Saltworks, elevator technology and Fasnet
Another historical highlight is the Unteres Bohrhaus Saltworks Museum. It presents the production of boiled salt in original buildings, with original equipment, a water wheel and two brine pumps. The museum also explains the history and significance of the former Royal Wilhelmshall Saltworks, described as Rottweil’s oldest industrial enterprise. Salt production and the former saltworks are the focus here.
The test tower adds elevator technology to these historical themes. Modern elevators are tested and certified in twelve shafts, with speeds of up to 18 metres per second. The number of shafts and the stated maximum speed convey the technical scale of the testing operation.
To reach the test tower by public transport, bus 5011 runs from Rottweil station on weekdays, while an on-demand bus operates on Saturdays and Sundays. Timetables may change, so check your connection before setting out.
The Rottweil Narrensprung is a recurring tradition. It begins on Shrove Monday at the stroke of 8 a.m. behind the Black Gate. The exact date varies from year to year. If you are planning your trip around the Narrensprung, check the Fasnet dates for your chosen year.
Walks and the regional setting
There are walks in and around Rottweil through the medieval city centre and to the test tower. Rottweil is also connected to the cycle route network of the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. The options range from walks with different destinations to cycle rides linked to two regions.
In Baden-Württemberg, visitor attractions focus on nature, culture, food and drink, and health. Hiking and cycling are options for active holidaymakers. Large, contiguous forest areas such as the Black Forest, Swabian Forest and Odenwald are characteristic of Baden-Württemberg; around 40 per cent of the state is forested. The state’s seven nature parks cover around one-third of its area. Specifically for Rottweil, the town is connected to the cycle route network of the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Dornhan, Lauterbach, Schiltach, Schenkenzell, Sulz Am Neckar, Rottweil, Deißlingen, Aichhalden, Epfendorf, Schramberg, Wellendingen, Dunningen, Oberndorf Am Neckar, Zimmern Ob Rottweil, Hardt, Bösingen, Dietingen, Eschbronn, Fluorn-Winzeln, Villingendorf, Vöhringen.
See the regional travel overview: Baden-WĂĽrttemberg.
