Rottweil is a small, historic town, which has preserved the medieval urban layout and the buildings of the Old Town. There is also the highest viewpoint in Germany - the ThyssenKrupp test tower.
The city dates back to Roman times, when the settlement of Arae Flaviae existed here. In its place, a city developed that throughout its history was under German, Swiss and French rule.
The name of the city comes from the Rottweiler breed of dogs, which was created as a result of a cross between dogs brought by the Romans and the locals. They were used to guard cattle and, because of their strength, as draft animals. The history of these dogs is remembered by the Rottweiler monument in the city center.
The Rottwail Center has retained its medieval character with the 12th-century Holy Cross Cathedral, where you can see the altar carved by Vitus Stoss, the Gothic Black Tower, and the 14th-century Kapellenkirche church. On the outskirts of the city are the ruins of Bernburg Castle.
A modern highlight of Rottweil is the Thyssenkrupp test tower. It is used by the company to test elevators and lifts. At an altitude of 232 m, there is an observation deck, considered the highest in Germany.
