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Left Four-poster bed in Burghotel auf Schönburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, see p151 Right Oberhof resort close to Thuringian forest
Self-catering Facilities and Prices DIRECTORY
Along the country roads, spectacular With a wide range of accommodation
natural backdrops provide perfect on offer – from the basic to the ACCOMMODATION AND
settings for a picnic. Super markets luxurious – the facilities available RESERVATIONS
are usually well stocked and offer generally reflect the price paid.
all that travellers will need for an Luxuries such as swimming pools Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus
Beethovenstrasse 69, 60325 Frankfurt;
enjoyable outing, such as a great and saunas are more often available 069 97 46 40;
variety of food and camping crockery. in high­end hotels. For simple www.germany.travel
Be sure to check the opening hours accommodation in beautiful Hotel Reservation Service (HRS)
for super markets and convenience surroundings, guesthouses are a Blaubach 32, 50676 Cologne;
stores, as very few are open at night good option. However, prices are 0221 207 76 00;
or on Sundays, and almost none also heavily influenced by other www.hrs.com
for 24 hours. Outdoor markets, often factors, such as the time of year. Historic Hotels of Europe
held on Saturdays or Wednesdays, In resort areas, prices are highest www.historichotelsofeurope.com
are also a good place to pick up fresh in summer, while in larger cities, YOUTH HOSTELS
produce that is easily transported. spring and autumn are more expen­
sive. Prices may also double if a city Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk
DJH Service GmbH
Booking or region is hosting a special event. Bismarckstrasse 8, 32756 Detmold;
Reservations for accommodations This is especially the case for 05231 740 10;
can be made directly with the commercial fairs and cultural www.jugendherberge.de
hotel by telephone, Internet or festivals. In cities, hotels situated in CAMPING
letter. Visitors can also contact the the centre are particularly costly, as Deutscher Camping Club e.V.
local tourist office and ask them to are establishments housed within Mandlstrasse 28, 80802 Munich;
make the arrangements. The office historic palaces or charming villas. 089 380 14 20;
can also provide information about However, many hotels offer www.camping-club.de
rooms in private homes as well as reductions at weekends. PRICE CATEGORIES
advice on the availability of other The following price bands are based
accom modation options in the Below far left Burg Stahleck alongside Rhine river, on a standard double room in high
area. A written confirmation may Bacharach, Rhineland-Palatinate, see p152 Below season including tax and service:
be required to make a reservation, left Camp site, Pottenstein, Bavaria Below centre
along with a credit card number. Atlantic Hotel Sail City, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Inexpensive – under €70
It is also best to inform the estab­ see p36 Below centre right Village guesthouse, Moderate – €70–€150
lishment concerned if arriving late Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg Below Schloss Expensive – over €150
or if delayed. Tangermünde, Saxony-Anhalt, see p70

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