Wertheim and Miltenberg

Hi lovelies,

Today was another magical day. We visited 2 small fairy-tale like villages.

Robbie was a little hard to move as he had spent a large part of the night in the Horizon Lounge belting out tunes with fellow passengers in a karaoke night.

Beautiful sight early morning

Our first stop was the beautiful town of Wertheim. We wandered from the boat into the village and checked out some of the amazing buildings.

Postcard perfect stuff

The narrowest house

One of the features of this village were that some buildings had a barn attached to them. This could be to the side of the residence, or the ground floor of the residence. The smell would have been quite rural. Glad that now the barns are empty.

Another was that they often build the lower part of the building smaller narrower than the upper floors. So the buildings kind of looked like they should be upside down. This was because you were taxed on the amount of land your ground floor covered, but not the upper floors. Where there was a street between the lower buildings, you could shake hands with your neighbour in the 3rd floor. Pretty clever tax dodge.

This was also one of the first towns to place Stolpersteins or stumbling blocks in memory of members of the Jewish community who were killed during WW2. These stones are placed amongst the cobble stones, often outside the residence where the person had lived. We have seen these dotted through the streets. They are a lovely reminder of a horrid time in the world’s history.

The chalk on the door represents a blessing from Children

Town guard post -leaning as well

We learned today that during their school life all children have to visit a concentration camp. I think that seems a little tough and could be quite traumatic for children. I am unsure if I would sign the permission form.

From there it was back on the bus and a short 1/2-hour bus ride to Miltenberg. This is a picture card pretty town. 

As it had suffered no damage from the war the town has remained the same since it was first build in There has been some changes to the lower levels due to flooding, but the streets of the old town area look extremely well preserved.

The oldest guest house - drive through horse carriage entrance

Part of the original city walls

Another wander around the town, checking out the buildings.

Sadly, due to the small size of these towns, the Christmas Markets are only one; on weekend. This however did not stop us finding some treasures.

building original from 1333 

It was then back onto the boat for lunch and a nap.

We have been threatened with snow today and tomorrow, but so far none has appeared.

red sandstone from nearby

Angel Elizabeth

Lots of beautiful doorways

Stay safe lovelies and keep enjoying life.

Love us.