Discovering the north of Baden-Wuerttemberg

The area to the north of Baden-Wuerttemberg has certain disadvantages compared with its southerly neighbours, in particular when it comes to tourism aspects. Everyone knows the Black Forest and the area around Lake Constance, both of which have long been firmly established as holiday and short break destinations. Yet the north of this German Federal State is anything but boring too. From the home of the famous Goetz von Berlichingen – exactly, he of that famous expression… – through to the tracks of the pioneer of the automotive industry Bertha Benz, from hocus pocus to the Baroque, from black-headed pigs to veal tripe – Baden-Wuerttemberg is worth discovering even on the other side of the well-trodden paths.

To the north of Stuttgart lies Ludwigsburg and its royal palace which dominates the cityscape. It is one of Germany’s largest castle complexes with 452 rooms, two churches, a theatre, a large inner courtyard and extensive gardens. As well as guided tours of the castle’s rooms and strolls through the garden complex, several museums also await your visit. The award-winning “Children’s World” (“Kinderreich”) museum invites youngsters to touch, try and join in, bringing the world of the Baroque to life for them. In the “Museum of Fashion” (“Modemuseum”), dress fashions from the 18th to the 20th century are highlighted through the use of original items – including pieces by Mary Quant and Dior.

Romantik Hotel Friedrich von Schiller

Ten kilometres away in Bietigheim-Bissingen, the Romantik Hotel Friedrich von Schiller also focuses on culture. Yet the spirit of the Enlightenment wafts through the themed rooms which, instead of having numbers, are named after plays by the poet who gave the hotel its name. For example you might find yourself staying in “Wallenstein” or “Kabale und Liebe”. An absolute highlight of this hotel is the traditional Swabian lunch menu which might include Swabian lentils with “Saitenwuerstle” sausages, smoked belly and “spaetzle” noodles served on a board or – for those who like it – “Essigsaure”: slices of veal tripe in an onion and Lemberger sauce serviced with fresh “Roehrle” (noodles) and spicy rye bread.

Read Full Post »

Romantik offers with a certain something

Book a hotel package, and you won’t be fobbed off simply with a bed to sleep in, breakfast and an evening meal. Our aim is to do something special, something unique, have some “added value”, or at least make it feel like that. Some Romantik hoteliers have already had ideas for just such packages and are offering a certain something.

Romantik Hotel Gmachl

Up to the end of September 2011, aesthetes with fine tastes and cheery social types visiting Austria’s oldest family business, the Romantik Hotel Gmachl in Salzburg-Elixhausen, will enjoy the indulgence of an extravagant additional offer. BMW is making a brand-new BWM 1 series cabriolet available to the hotel’s guests for one excursion. And the hotel will pack up a picnic full of regional delicacies from its own local butchery to take with you. What finer way to discover the world of mountains and lakes between Salzburg and the Berchtesgadener Land region.

Read Full Post »

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.

Read Full Post »

Switzerland, a land of lakes

When most of us think of Switzerland, first of all they think of mountains, of high mountains. But water is also playing a major role. After all two of the longest European rivers have their source in Switzerland – the Rhine and the Rhone – and there are about 1,500 lakes.

Therefore we are going to take you on a journey to some of the most beautiful Swiss lakes, where on the banks you can coincidentally find Romantik Hotels.

Romantik Hotel Die Krone

The journey starts in the north, in the border triangle Switzerland – Germany – Austria. For some time the Lake Constance has found its place as a cross-border holiday destination. Not far from the well-known Constance you can find the dreamy village of Gottlieben, where time seems to have stopped. Here the Romantik Hotel Die Krone is located in a prominent historical building from the 17th century. Old, traditional and modern design combine, the guest rooms are all named after important royal families of Europe. Among the unique features of the hotel are a cinema and the gourmet restaurant “Der Schwarze Schwan” (“The Black Swan”).

Read Full Post »