Rotes Tor Historical Site
Historic medieval gate in Ingolstadt's old town
Rotes Tor is a historic city gate in Bavaria, part of town fortifications; visitors stop for architectural detail and local history.
Rotes Tor at a Glance#
Address: Rotes Tor, Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany
Admission: Free
How to Get to Rotes Tor#
Rotes Tor is in Memmingen, Bavaria. The town is on the A96 motorway; Memmingen station has regular regional train connections (RE/RB services) to Munich and Lindau. From the station it’s a short walk into the old town where the gate is found.
Tips for Visiting Rotes Tor#
- Visit at dawn or dusk for the best photographic light on the gate's brick and stonework
- Look for the engraved mason's marks on the inner arch - small, often-missed details
- Combine the stop with a walk through the surrounding medieval streets of Memmingen or nearby towns
Best Time to Visit Rotes Tor#
Spring through autumn for comfortable walking and local events.
Weather & Climate near Rotes Tor#
Rotes Tor's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (878 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 47 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 4° | -3° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 49 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 110 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 107 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 75 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 6° | 1° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -3° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
