Tauber, Germany Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Great rivers of Europe
- Jul 10, 2022, 8:39pm · ☁️ 18 °C Altitude: 134 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Tauber 49.7614, 9.51730649°45’41” N 9°31’2” E
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Wertheim
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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Another walking tour today this is a very small city- our tour leader pointed out a memorial to the towns Jewish ancestors who died during WWII- then another delicious dessert at lunch - but I am walking 10,000 steps a day
In the afternoon we went to a home hosted coffee/dessert. Our host, Doris, is in the back row behind me. She was extremely friendly & easy to talk to — she has hosted these get togethers for Grand Circle cruise lines for 18 years. Pictured is Jorge coy pond in her backyard. Tonight the crew will speak to our group about their native countries. They are all young & very polite & competent
The gal that cleans room for our floor was s from Ukraine 🇺🇦Read more
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I keep thinking there should be a windmill at the top.
7/16/22Reply
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Lovely scene with fountain bubbling.
7/16/22Reply
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Are the photos of the Jewish people who lost their lives in WWII?
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Traveler Great rivers of Europe
- Jul 10, 2022, 11:53am · ⛅ 17 °C Altitude: 126 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim Eichel Bettinger Berg 49.761248, 9.55153349°45’40” N 9°33’6” E
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Werthem
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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This morning we had an expert on board that demonstrated his craft of glass blowing I bought a beautiful bud vase for only $18. We have lost a few hours on our schedule because one propeller broke but we will soon be in Werthem & the Captain has arranged for repair or replacement when we go on our city tour
Also yesterday a sweet German lady stopped me as we were walking & wanted so much to talk to me but only spoke German so I asked her if Chris could take her picture with meRead more
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everyone needs to paddle. the churches look beautiful. continue to enjoy the rivers.
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Lovely. Was it close to evening?
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That was interesting that he could do that on the boat. And so close to the microphone.
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The Shifting Spanners Europe 2019
- Oct 5, 2019, 2:10pm · ⛅ 12 °C Altitude: 154 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Wertheim Stiftskirche St. Venantius 49.7598, 9.5128549°45’35” N 9°30’46” E
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Wertheim
October 5, 2019 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
What a beautiful little village Wertheim is. The Cruise Director, Leonard told us it is his favourite place and we can see why.

Caught Choo Choo trains from the dock to the town centre, and had a walking tour after which Bob and I walked up the hill to the castle which offered fantastic views of the area.Read more
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Traveler Wertheim
- Jul 18, 2022, 10:34am · ⛅ 31 °C Altitude: 140 m
  Germany Free State of Bavaria Hasloch Tannenberg 49.781667, 9.50833349°46’54” N 9°30’30” E
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fietsen naar Miltenberg
July 18, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Langs de Tauber, richting Miltenburg (35 km). We volgen in de heenweg de Randweg Liebliches Taubertal 'der klassiker'/'der sportive'. De terugweg zou de sportieve versie moeten worden, als we de steile col overgeraken... Spijtig genoeg te warm (35°) en maar gekozen voor the easy way home (= in grote versnelling langs de Tauber).
Leuke, rustige dorpjes/stadjes onderweg met vakwerkhuizen: Stadtprozelten (Henneburg), Dorfprozelten, Freudenberg, Burgstadt. Handvol fietsers onderweg, meer niet 👍
Wel beu dat ALLE terrassen, biergartens en zomerbars onderweg gesloten zijn op maandag 🤔🤯Read more
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Traveler CYO & CYCh Tour 2018
- Jul 26, 2018, 10:43pm · 🌙 24 °C Altitude: 394 ft
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim Bettingen 49.78117, 9.5717349°46’52” N 9°34’18” E
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Staff Blog - Mr Spinner
July 26, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Years ago, a friend of mine (the super talented Northamptonshire based composer and multi instrumentalist Philip Bass) said to me, "The symphony orchestra is one of our greatest inventions".
It certainly is, and this tour has seen two remarkable groups of people sing and play some very difficult music amazingly well.
We've been faced with numerous challenges along the way - just one of them being the need to lift the harp up a lengthy staircase in the Archbishop's Palace. Recognising our need for help, a team of student volunteers immediately assembled to help lift our heavy and valuable harp so carefully, it was as if as if they had paid for it themselves.
I jumped at the chance to be a part of this tour, and I'm so glad I did. The team spirit across the entire group of young people and teachers has made this tour an absolute pleasure. A huge thank you to all of the students and staff for all of the unforgettable musical moments from our amazing choir and symphony orchestra. The standing ovations at our concerts say it all.
Bravo. Encore!

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Traveler River Cruise 2022
- Nov 5, 2022, 8:30am · 🌧 8 °C Altitude: 128 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Tauber 49.762384, 9.51444549°45’45” N 9°30’52” E
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Wertheim am Main
November 5, 2022 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Wertheim lies at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. The Main has 34 locks and 33 hydropower stations on it and is part of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. The rivers are fed by spring snow-melt in the nearby Alps and the town is often subjected to flooding. Several buildings show the high water levels through the centuries.Read more
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Traveler River Cruise 2022
- Nov 5, 2022, 11:15am · 🌧 9 °C Altitude: 129 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Tauber 49.758212, 9.51673449°45’30” N 9°31’0” E
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Seen in Wertheim
November 5, 2022 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Lots of small oddities. All around town are small comic figures with a thumbs-up sign. These were put in during 2020 covid lockdown to boost the spirits of the locals to be optimistic about the future. Biggest is the “Blue Dude”.Read more
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Traveler River Cruise 2022
- Nov 5, 2022, 10:30am · 🌧 9 °C Altitude: 146 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Tauber 49.758, 9.51849°45’29” N 9°31’5” E
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Wertheim
November 5, 2022 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Wertheim was a successful merchant’s town during the Middle Ages. The mediaeval buildings have half-timbered houses. Many of the buildings are overhanging and far from straight.
The leaning tower [Pointed Tower] is due to 800 years of flooding. Built in the 13th century as a lookout tower, it also served as a prison for drunkards and “quarrelsome wenches”. It’s entry was 30 feet off the ground and people imprisoned in the. Tower had to climb a ladder up into the tower and another down to ground level [“the fear hole”] by rope. Prisoners were kept together in complete darkness until release - approx 6 weeks later.Read more
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Traveler River Cruise 2022
- Nov 5, 2022, 9:30am · 🌧 8 °C Altitude: 146 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Tauber 49.758021, 9.51797849°45’29” N 9°31’5” E
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Wertheim Castle
November 5, 2022 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
The red sandstone castle overlooks the town. Begun in the 12th century, it was continuously expanded until the 17th century. It was destroyed during the early 1600’s. In 1995, the castle was purchased by the town. The facade overlooking the river is intact; the ruins are visible from within the town streets.Read more
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Traveler 2017 Xmas Cruise
- Dec 28, 2017, 3:55pm · ☀️ 3 °C Altitude: 138 m
  Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Wertheim am Main Tauber 49.758442, 9.51767749°45’30” N 9°31’4” E
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Wertheim II
December 28, 2017 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C
There was a quite large castle here however it has deteriorated somewhat as some roofs have fallen in. The guide said it is often used for weddings and such functions. We didn’t go up to it as it was quite high above the town. One of these photos shows the ends of steel rods & nuts used to hold the wall up. Finally the Christmas lights were still up so I managed some nice shots of the town at dusk.Read more
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You forgot the pictures
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Nothing to do with forgot, internet on the ship became impossible. It became a major ordeal to just get some text
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