Ralf Rotheimer

Member since July 2022

#497 101 20 0

Hello fellow explorers! I'm thrilled to be part of this community of World Heritage Site enthusiasts. My journey into this passion began in 2022 with a visit to Tikal. Witnessing the pride of the local community in Tikal, a site celebrated for its unique blend of natural and cultural heritage, sparked a newfound passion in me.

To my delight, I realized afterward that my previous trips had already steered me toward numerous WHS. Luckily, Europe's rich tapestry of heritage sites had been a backdrop to many of my journeys, unbeknownst to me at the time.

Since that trip, exploring World Heritage Sites has become a big passion. It perfectly matches my love for history with the joy of travel. What excites me most about this journey is that it has not only provided me with a sense of direction but has also taken me off the beaten path, to extraordinary places far beyond the usual tourist trails. Luckily my now-wife shares this passion with me and together we aim to visit as many WHS as possible together :)

My most impressive site: Tikal

Recent Visits
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    June 15, 2025
    Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch, City of Luxembourg, ShUM Sites, Speyer Cathedral, Trier ...
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    May 29, 2025
    Aachen Cathedral, Angkor, Botanical Garden, Padua, Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust, Centennial Hall ...
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    June 8, 2024
    Arequipa, Cuzco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nasca Lines ...
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About Ralf Rotheimer

Member since
July 2022
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#497
WHS
101
Tentative Sites
20
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Reviews
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Reviews by Ralf Rotheimer

Trier by Squiffy

Trier (Inscribed)

Trier

We visited Trier during our week-long trip in June 2025 and used it as a convenient base for further exploration towards Völklingen and Luxembourg. Yet, the highlight was clearly Trier …

Völklingen Ironworks by Solivagant

Völklingen Ironworks (Inscribed)

Völklingen Ironworks

Having visited this site in June 2025, we wanted to share some insights from our visit that might help improve the experience for other visitors. Generally speaking, I am not …

Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch by Els Slots

Abbey and Altenmünster of Lor… (Inscribed)

Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch

We visited this WHS in June 2025 and were pleasantly surprised, especially considering the generally reserved tone of previous visitors. Admittedly, the Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch are not among …

Hal Saflieni Hypogeum by Luis Filipe Gaspar

Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (Inscribed)

Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

As the previous reviews already cover the most relevant facts about visiting the Hypogeum, I would like to focus on the experience of buying the Last Minute tickets and share …