The Obertor is one of the most beautiful and oldest houses in the city. At the highest spot of the city, it offers hospitality since many generations.

Probably the oldest town-gate; located at the upper end of the borough at the end of the market-street and dating back to Guelph and Staufian times. Today´s gate-tower was built in the 15th century and made higher and equipped with an echelon-gable in the 16th century. Until the 19th century there was a bridge at the east side and a front-gate across the city-moat. Above the passage you can see castbays for deference. Walls on the west side are very thin due to a lack of stone in Upper Suabia. The west side of the tower was originally painted. The tower has had a clock since 1618. Till the beginning of the 20th century the hangdog-bell in the gable was rung during executions. Height: 42 metres.
 

Since 1891 accomodated and entertained by our family. On the rank now is the fourth generation.

We are host from tradition with heart and understanding with high motivation and a love for details.

 

Manfred Rimpp