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Bad Mergentheim
Spend a half‑day to a full day exploring the spa town, its museum and animal park; stay only if you need a base for Tauber valley cycling.
Bad Mergentheim is a small Baden‑Württemberg spa town with a historic Teutonic Order museum, a public swimming pool and a nearby wildlife park. Walking covers the centre in 15‑30 min, so a day visit suffices unless you use it as a rest stop on the Tauber‑Valley bike route.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold), heavy snow may limit cycling
- Airports
- FRA · STR · NUE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bad Mergentheim110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bad Mergentheim, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; typical small‑town caution at night, keep an eye on bike lanes during winter.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFRA Frankfurt Airport (nearest international hub, about 150 km (93 mi) by car).FRA Frankfurt Airport (nearest international hub, about 93 mi (150 km) by car).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable (15‑30 min end‑to‑end).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Starlight Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticketcheck€2.5–3.5 (≈ US$3–5)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Wildtierpark€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FRA Frankfurt Airport (nearest international hub, about 150 km (93 mi) by car) · STR Stuttgart Airport (regional flights, ~120 km (75 mi)) · NUE Nürnberg Airport (European flights, ~180 km (112 mi))FRA Frankfurt Airport (nearest international hub, about 93 mi (150 km) by car) · STR Stuttgart Airport (regional flights, ~75 mi (120 km)) · NUE Nürnberg Airport (European flights, ~112 mi (180 km))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bad Mergentheim: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable (15‑30 min end‑to‑end). Car is best for reaching surrounding villages; bike lanes support the Tauber valley route.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Regional train to Tauberbischofsheim (≈30 min) then bus or bike
Well‑preserved medieval town, popular stop on the Romantic Road.
Tauberbischofsheim
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bike from Bad Mergentheim (≈20 km (12 mi)) or regional trainBike from Bad Mergentheim (≈12 mi (20 km)) or regional train
Gateway to the Tauber valley bike tour.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kurhotel Alexa
spa hotel near the town centre, good for a night after cycling
Parkhotel Bad Mergentheim
mid‑range hotel, close to train station
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–70 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–110 (≈ US$95–130) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed1 × 1 night × €45 | €45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €80 | €80 |
| Regional train Bad Mergentheim ↔ Tauberbischofsheim (return)1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Bike rental (full day)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €15 |
| Trip total≈ €167 per person per day, bed included | €167≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Starlight Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Meal at Frankie's Diner (burger) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Entry to Wildtierpark | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Local bus ticketcheck | €2.5–3.5 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter snow can close some bike paths – check local conditions.
- Train service is limited; verify regional timetable before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
German foreign office lists consulates in Stuttgart and Frankfurt; US consulate in Frankfurt (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Regional train Bad Mergentheim ↔ Tauberbischofsheim: about €12 (≈ US$14) round‑trip (check)
- Bike rental (full day): about €15 (≈ US$18) (check)
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- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the train station? (Wo ist der Bahnhof?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bad Mergentheim. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold), heavy snow may limit cycling · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for flexible access to surrounding villages.
- Link to the Tauber Valley cycling guide page.
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