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Above left Sign for a restaurant serving
7 Schwarzwälder too; the size of 80 football fields, they wines from Baden-Baden Above right
Trachtenmuseum contain several fun villages themed Vineyard in autumn, Durbach
Baden-Württemberg; 77716 by European coun tries.
Packed with a comprehensive ª Return along the B3 and head EAT AND DRINK
collection of local costumes, this folk north through Lahr. In Offenburg take
museum (Apr–mid-Oct: open Tue–Sat; the Hauptstrasse and follow signs to ALPIRSBACH
mid-Oct–Dec & Feb–mid-Mar: open Tue– Durbach. There are many places to Zur Löwen-Post inexpensive–moderate
Fri; closed Jan) in the town of Haslach park along the road through Durbach. A traditional restaurant, Zur Löwen­Post
includes items such as the Bollenhut, also serves local innovations such as a
salad garnished with roasted brewers
a straw bonnet clus t ered with pom­ 9 Durbach malt and a beer­battered pork chop.
poms once worn by the unmarried Baden-Württemberg; 77770 A full selection of the local
women of the Gutach Valley. Look An important stop on the Badische Alpirsbacher beers is available.
out for some of the costumes worn at Weinstrasse, Durbach is of particular Marktplatz 12, 72275; 07444 955 95;
carnival. Behind the museum, the old interest to wine lovers for its shop, closed Tue dinner; www.loewen-post.de
town of Haslach is worth exploring for the Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft AROUND SCHWARZWÄLDER
the cluster of half­timbered houses (open daily). This wine cooperative TRACHTENMUSEUM
funded by a silver­mining boom. offers a great selection of distin­ Hotel Storchen moderate
ª Return to the B33. At Biberach get guished and well­priced local wines The restaurant housed in this hotel
on to the B415 towards Lahr. Drive and is liberal with its samples. The serves traditional food. The menu
through Lahr, turning left on to the shop is sign posted and lies to the spans simple inexpensive pizzas and
pasta to venison stew with home­
B3 and then right on to the right of the main road at made Spätzle (Swabian noodles).
road signposted to the Durbach’s centre. It faces the Hauptstrasse 35, 77716 Haslach (east
Europa-Park. Schloss Staufenberg, which of Schwarzwälder Trachtenmuseum);
looms over the town from 07832 97 97 97; www.hotel-storchen.de
8 Europa-Park a vine yard­draped hill. DURBACH
Baden-Württemberg; The occupants of this Hotel Ritter expensive
77977 11th­cen tury castle have been This hotel has an excellent restaurant
The largest amusement documented as produc ing that serves light regional nouvelle
park in Germany, Europa­Park Euro Mouse at the wine since 1391. Visitors are cuisine such as roasted lamb loin and
(late Mar–Dec: open daily) offers Europa-Park not allowed inside the castle braised lamb leg with artichokes and
50 rides, making it very but can sample its wines in gnocchi. Simple meals are also served
in the hotel’s wine cellar.
pop ular with children. Its huge its earthy wine bar or out doors on a Tal 1, 77770; 0781 932 30;
landscaped grounds are of interest terrace with spectacular views. www.ritter-durbach.de
DAY TRIP OPTIONS Themes and thrills Durbach 9, where lovely walks
Baden­Baden (just off the A5 With more than enough attractions through vineyards will enable visitors
motorway) is a great base for day trips. to fill a day, Europa­Park 8 near to appreciate the region. Also take
Rust is ideal for families. a break and taste the local wines
Past in the present at Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft,
Spend the day at the interesting Take the tour to the Schiltach and the wine cooperative shop
Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum 6 then to Rust. Follow signs to the park. in Durbach.
to get an insight into life on a farm Wines and vineyards Take the route to the B500, then turn
in the 16th century.
Try a relaxed tour of the Badische in the direction of Karlsruhe, then
From Baden-Baden follow the tour Weinstrasse, following it from the turn left on to the B3 following signs
to the museum. spa town of Baden­Baden 1 to to Durbach.

Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under €20; moderate, €20–€40; expensive, over €40

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