Germany Gerlach Forge (German: Gerlachschmiede)
Seemingly straight out of a Grimm brother’s fairy tale, the Gerlach Forge is a surprisingly new building - at least in its appearance nowadays, which only dates back to the years 1950/51. The original building, a barn with a masonry gable, was destroyed in 1945 during WWII, as well as 40% of all the city structures. The emblem of the crowned snake at the forge’s gable was designed by Georg Gerlach around 1950 and is showing a hammer and pliers as the traditional tools of the blacksmith’s craft. Below you can see a horn which was used as a bugle during the horse shoeing.
Photography Tips
For more information about other great Rothenburg photo locations, the history of the photographed buildings and additional remarks about the postprocessing feel free to have a look at my recently published article on my website:
https://www.bilderschmied.com/tips-rothenburg-beyond-the-ploenlein
https://www.bilderschmied.com/tips-rothenburg-beyond-the-ploenlein
Travel Information
There are five main parking areas (P1-P5) around the city walls, providing space for roughly 1,000 vehicles and quick access to the old town. In my opinion the fee of € 5,50 for a day ticket is quite reasonable.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset or blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
08:10 - 16:25
| current local time: 19:29
Photo Themes
Old Town
Locations
Bavaria
91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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