Lake Constance – A Lake with many Faces

Whoever calls Lake Constance “Swabian Sea” does not do justice to the third-largest lake in middle Europe and its surrounding area. In a short time you may learn about the diversity of the region, you will travel through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The alpine mountain ranges form the background for agricultural areas with vineyards, orchards and cow pastures. Most visitors come between April and October and especially the autumn with vintage, fruit harvest and the first morning mists over the lake is attractive.

Romantik Hotel Residenz am See

We start our round trip in Meersburg on the northern shore of the lake, a picturesque village with twisted places and beautiful half-timbered houses. On the outskirts in the centre of the Lake Constance wine growing region on of the most successful wineries at present is located. The family-owned winery Aufricht grows excellent white and red wines on 30 hectares. Take a seat on the roof terrace with lake view and try the fine wines. Afterwards it is definitely worth to make a guided tour of Meersburg to see all the highlights. Just amazing: the view of the sunset from the terrace of the palace. Right on the shore promenade the Romantik Hotel Residenz am See awaits you. You can enjoy a view of the lake from the guest rooms and also from the gourmet restaurant, which offers culinary delights of the highest class.

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Culinary autumn at Romantik Hotels & Restaurants

“Culinary autumn” – that means the fruits of the summer fresh on the table. It is the time of the year, when chefs and gourmets are in heaven, when tables bend under the weight of the various fresh delicacies and when indulgence has the highest priority. And this is, of course, also true for the Romantik Hotels & Restaurants

Romantik Hotel Seefischer am See

“Alpin Adriatic autumn indulgence from mountain to lake” is the motto at the Romantik Hotel Seefischer am See in Doebriach on the Millstaetter lake. The week-package includes for example the stay with half-board, a wine marc pack and an aroma oil massage “Sparkling”, a guided hiking tour with stop-off at a traditional mountain inn, a romantic open fire with chestnut preparation, an exclusive hunting dinner with culinary and musical highlights and delicious deer sausages to take away. This package can be booked between October 9th and 24th for the price from 680 Euro per person.

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11 new Romantik destinations for your discovery of Europe

11 new Romantik Hotels & Restaurants are looking forward to be your host. Discover the new hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France.   

Germany   

Romantik Hotel Kleber Post

In the heart of Upper Swabia the Romantik Hotel Kleber Post welcomes you in Bad Saulgau. Contemporary art is an essential element of the interior design concept. On the roof of the house there is a 250 sqm large spa cube made of glass.   

Romantik Hotel Rittergut Boemitz

The Romantik Hotel Rittergut Boemitz is located in the eastern part of Western Pomerania, 30 minutes drives from the Baltic Sea, in a 2 hectare park from the 18th century. The manor has an interesting history. Today you can go hunting, you might bring your own horse and enjoy home-made cakes in the tea pavilion every afternoon.   

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Join the new hiking trend

The image of singing groups of people, dressed in knickerbockers and chequered shirt, with backpack filled at best with an apple and maybe a ham or cheese sandwich and some water for strengthening, is long outdated when thinking of hiking. Today most hikers enjoy the active relaxation in untouched nature in connection with indulgence and well-being experiences. And here Romantik Hotels & Restaurants – especially in Switzerland, Austria and Italy – are exactly the place to be…

In Switzerland 2010 is named “Year of hiking”. Discover the variety of the alpine republic on foot.

Romantik Hotel Du Sauvage

For example it has not always got to be Santiago de Compostela: A part of the way of St. James, the so-called ViaJacobi, takes you for 20 kilometres from Schwarzenburg to Fribourg (difficulty: easy; required fitness: middle). This section is thought of as one of the most exciting in Switzerland and was used by pilgrims already in the Middle Ages – pavings from river pebbles and parts which are built into the rocks are impressive witnesses. In the heart of the old town of Fribourg the Romantik Hotel Du Sauvage welcomes you. The building originates from the 16th century and the splendid history is still part of the charming ambience. (Price per double room including breakfast: from 200 Euro)

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First business hotel for women in Austria

The Romantik Parkhotel Graz especially considers the needs of travelling business ladies.

From now on the Romantik Parkhotel Graz especially considers the needs of travelling business ladies. With architectural modifications, individual services and charming details the hoteliers’ family Florian has a special eye to the wishes of female business guests – and is the first hotel in the whole of Austria with this.

“Frequently travelling women choose their hotel on certain criteria and we want to comply with these”, Sissy and Peter Florian, managing directors of the Romantik Parkhotel Graz, explain. “Safety, a restrained service as well as a high quality of service offers are decisive factors.”

The Romantik Parkhotel Graz is located in the middle of the old town of Graz, close to the many shopping possibilities, the city park and the universities. Cultural establishments like the opera or the theatre are also not far.

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A fresh interpretation of a classic: Sauerkraut bacon canneloni

Romantik Hotel Gasthof Post

To interpret cuisine classics so that guests will recognise them and experience creativity and contemporary circumstances at the same time – this is the art many chefs try to fulfil today. Not always does the difficult balancing act between well-known traditional and innovation work out. An example proving that it can work out and still be cook-able is the recipe we got from Klaus Deutschmann, chef at the Romantik Hotel Gasthof Post in the Austrian Koessen: Sauerkraut bacon canneloni. 

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A new Romantik member in the Austrian Waldviertel

Romantik Hotel Goldener Stern

The Waldviertel (Forest Quarter) is the north-western part of the Austrian state Lower Austria and borders in the north on the Czech Republic. In this fascinating region the Romantik Hotel Goldener Stern is known for indulgence and relaxation. A stylish atmosphere, combined with cosiness and traditional hospitality, gives the gold-yellow building on the main square of Gmuend its unparalleled charm.

The history of the house dates back to the year 1620. At first it was a bakery, since 1760 it continued to be an inn. Today 30 employees take care of the guests in 40 rooms, three restaurants, the wine cellar and in the typical Heurigen.

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Tyrol – more than just winter sports

The Austrian state Tyrol borders on Germany, Switzerland and Italy – perhaps this is the reason for its diversity. Already in history Tyrol was a central intersection of European roads. And still today it is the state of Austria with the highest rate of overnight stays. The villages and valleys are especially poplar with winter sports enthusiasts. But there is also a lot to discover in Tyrol in summer, as is proved by the following examples:

Romantik Hotel Böglerhof

The Romantik Hotel Boeglerhof in Alpbach looks back on a long history. First used as workshop for a bow maker it became a court from the 15th century onwards. At that time the region was rich because of the silver mining. The continuing history is proven by a letter of the Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer. In 1933 Alfons Moser purchased the Boeglerhof by auction and brought the first British tourists to the village in the following years.

“Rest in peace” and similar epitaphs are not to be found on the museums cemetery at Kramsach, 7 km of Alpbach. Here the phrases are a lot more down-to-earth and funnier. The collection, most of it from the 19th century, is unique and surprises with sayings that are supposed to make the suffering easier. For example: “Hier schweigt Johanna Vogelsang, sie zwitscherte ihr Leben lang.” (Here remains silent Johanna Vogelsang – singing bird -, who chirped all her life.) or “Hier ruht mein lieber Arzt Herr Grimm und alle, die er heilte, neben ihm.” (Here lies my much-loved doctor Mr Grimm and all, whom he healed, next to him.). Learn more about this unusual way to treat death and dying.

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From classic to jazz, from traditional to modern – The cultural tips for 2010

The Romantik Cultural Calendar is updated and online again. For the year 2010 we once more have selected some interesting events that are worth a visit.

Romantik Hotel Greifen-Post

A new era starts this year for the Kreuzgangspiele (cloister festival) Feuchtwangen which takes place from June 7th to August 14th, 2010. It will be celebrated at the former Benedictine monastery, a new stand is erected in the monastery garden and opens the view onto the historical cloister. From this year on a mobile roof makes it possible to play even with bad weather or to shade the audiences from the sun. The program 2010 includes “The three musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas and “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by William Shakespeare. The Romantik Hotel Greifen-Post offers the suiting packages to the Kreuzgangspiele.

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Perhaps a little more wellness?

Romantik Spa Brochure 2010

These days the new Spa brochure of Romantik Hotels & Restaurants is published. All in all, it presents 66 hotels in 5 countries with their offers from A like ayurveda to Y like yoga. Among them are some new spa and wellness highlights for all who are searching for relaxation, attach great importance to prevention and like to pamper body, mind and soul. 

Sauna in the middle of the lake

The Romantik Hotel Seefischer am See in the Carinthian Doebriach attracts guests with its fisher Sauna in the middle of the lake. Build on stilts you may sweat while you enjoy the view out of the panoramic windows. Geese, swans and ducks swim past, nature presents itself with continuously changing colour and atmosphere shades. After the sauna session you might cool down on the little patio in front of the sauna or jump into the lake at once.

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