Luxury Reigns in SouthWest Germany’s Hotels;

Culinary Excellence Prevails in Baiersbronn;

Best Eating Addresses in the Black Forest

SouthWest Germany’s „Best of SouthWest Germany“ Hotels Offer Luxury and Value

Baden-Wuerttemberg, the state of southwest Germany, has a new association of some of the state’s finest luxury residences. Named Best of SouthWest Germany, the nine members are four and five star hotels and virtually all of them have restaurants with at least one Michelin star. Culinary excellence and enjoyment are a priority for the owners and their guests but the unusual personalities of the hotels make for very individual experiences. Some examples are as follows: Close to Karlsruhe and only one hour from Stuttgart, which makes it perfect for a business conference, Hotel Erbprinz in Ettlingen dates back to 1788 and has a 200 years old wine tavern. On the other end of the state, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Constance, the modern Hotel Riva’s 50 rooms have views of the lake and is a real getaway for the entire family. Back in the northern part of the state close to the Castle Road, the Wald- und Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe has an old-world stately park studded with ancient trees and was once an aristocrat’s hunting lodge. Its spa has developed its own unique SanVino skin care, using local grapes, and is now one of Germany’s best. Golfers enjoy the 27-hole golf course and the highly-respected golf academy.

Michelin-Starred Baiersbronn, More than Meets the Eye

The Black Forest has a rich culinary and hotel tradition – you can learn to make a Black Forest Cake or to cure ham at many modest pensions – but you can also visit the charming town of Baiersbronn, which is home to three of Germany‘s top restaurants which have seven Michelin stars between them. The tables at Traube Tonbach, the Bareiss, and the Hotel Sackmann are in constant demand and a real source of local pride. Baiersbronn’s fame and desireability is not just based on Michelin stars however. There are several nearby restaurants, such as Restaurant Meierei and the Andreasstube where the local specialities are a destination for travelers. For those interested in working off some of those high-quality calories, you can hike around Baiersbronn on some of well-signposted trails and stop along the way to replenish one’s energy with delicious bites in the hiking huts. 

 Secret Eating Addresses and Tips in SouthWest Germany

Also in the Black Forest but not in Baiersbronn, the Hotel Dollenberg in Bad Peterstal has an exquisite one Michelin starred restaurant, hundreds of walking and hiking trails as well as incredible spa services. The Brenners Park Hotel in Baden-Baden is probably Germany’s most famous spa hotel but not so well known is the hotel’s two star Michelin restaurant: the eponymous Brenners Park Restaurant. At the other end of the Black Forest, Freiburg is home to not only the world-famous university but also the Hotel Colombi, an elegant hotel in the old town steps from the cathedral, with its own baking and pastry making on the premises as well as the Hans Thoma Stube Restaurant that serves local specialities.

In SouthWest Germany, many restaurants are certified members of the Schmeck den Süden, “Taste of the South” movement. This guarantees that only local produce is used in the preparation of meals. In fact, more than 75 hoteliers and restaurateurs have banded together to serve produce that is only grown in the Black Forest – they buy their main ingredients locally and so support the local economy.

For further information, please contact:

Victoria Larson

Press Representative, US and Canada

SouthWest Germany

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