Back Roads Germany (Dk Eyewitness Travel Back Roads)

Where to Stay 23

Below far left Burg Stahleck alongside Rhine river,

Bacharach, Rhineland-Palatinate, see p152 Below

left Camp site, Pottenstein, Bavaria Below center

Atlantic Hotel Sail City, Bremerhaven, Bremen,

see p36 Below center right Village guesthouse,

Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg Below Schloss

Tangermünde, Saxony-Anhalt, see p70

DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATION AND

RESERVATIONS

Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus

Beethovenstrasse 69, 60325 Frankfurt;

069 97 46 40;

http://www.deutschland-tourismus.de

Hotel Reservation Service (HRS)

Drususgasses 7–11, 50667 Cologne;

0221 207 76 00;

http://www.hrs.com

Historic Hotels of Europe

http://www.historichotelsofeurope.com

YOUTH HOSTELS

Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk

DJH Service GmbH

Bismarckstrasse 8, 32756 Detmold;

05231 740 10;

http://www.jugendherberge.de

CAMPING

Deutscher Camping Club e.V.

Mandlstrasse 28, 80802 Munich;

089 380 14 20;

http://www.camping-club.de

PRICE CATEGORIES

The following price bands are based

on a standard double room in high

season including tax and service:

Inexpensive – under €70

Moderate – €70–€150

Expensive – over €150

Self-catering

Along the country roads, spectacular
natural backdrops provide perfect
settings for a picnic. Super markets
are usually well stocked with all that
travelers will need for an enjoyable
outing, such as a great variety of
food and camping crockery. Be
sure to check the opening hours
for super markets and convenience
stores as very few are open at
night or on Sundays, and almost
none for 24 hours. Outdoor markets,
often held on Saturdays or
Wednesdays, are also a good place

to pick up fresh produce that is
easily transported.

Booking
Reservations for accommodations
can be made directly with the hotel
by telephone, Internet, letter, or fax.
Visitors can also contact the local
tourist office and ask them to make
the arrangements. The office can
also provide information about
rooms in private homes, as well as
advice on the availability of other
accom modation options in the area.
A written confirmation may be

required to make a reservation, along
with a credit card number. It is best to
inform the estab lishment concerned
if arriving late or if delayed.

Facilities and Prices

With a wide range of accommodation

available – from the basic to the

luxurious – the facilities available

generally reflect the price paid.

Luxuries such as swimming pools

and saunas are more often available

in high-end hotels. For simple

accommodation in beautiful

surroundings, guesthouses are a

good option. However, prices are

also heavily influenced by other

factors, such as the time of year.

In resort areas, prices are highest

in summer, while in larger cities,

spring and fall are more expensive.

Prices may also double if a city or

region is hosting a special event.

This is especially the case for commer-

cial fairs and cultural festivals. In

cities, hotels situated in the centers

are particularly costly, as are establish-

ments housed within historic

palaces or charming villas. However,

many hotels have reduced prices

on weekends.

Left Four-poster bed in Burghotel auf Schönburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, see p151 Right Oberhof resort close to Thuringian forest