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Eating & Sleeping

5 Zur Höll Franconian €€
Würzburg 1 (%09861-4229; www.hoell.rothenburg.de;
Burggasse 8; mains €6.80-20; h5-11pm) This
5 Bürgerspital medieval wine tavern is in the town’s oldest
Weinstube Wine Restaurant €€ original building, with sections dating back to
(%0931-352 880; Theaterstrasse 19; mains €13- the year 900. The menu of regional specialities
24; h10am-11pm) If you are going to eat out just is limited but refined, though it’s the superb
once in Würzburg, the aromatic and cosy nooks selection of Franconian wines that people really
of this labyrinthine medieval place probably come for.
provide the top local experience. Choose from
a broad selection of Franconian wines (some of
Germany’s best) and wonderful regional dishes Dinkelsbühl 5
and snacks, including Mostsuppe (a tasty wine
soup). 5 Haus
GERMANY 35 THE ROMANTIc ROAD
Appelberg Franconian, International €€
4 Hotel Rebstock Hotel €€ (%09851-582 838; www.haus-appelberg.de;
(%0931-309 30; www.rebstock.com; Nördlinger Strasse 40; dishes €6-11; h6pm-
Neubaustrasse 7; s/d from €92/113; aiW) midnight Mon-Sat) At this 40-cover wine
Würzburg’s top digs, in a squarely renovated restaurant, the owners double up as cooks to
rococo townhouse, has 70 unique, stylishly keep tables supplied with traditional dishes
finished rooms with the gamut of amenities, such as local fish, Franconian sausages and
impeccable service and an Altstadt location. Maultaschen (pork and spinach ravioli). On
A pillow selection and supercomfy ‘gel’ beds warm days swap the rustic interior for the
should ease you into slumberland, perhaps after secluded terrace, a fine spot for some evening
a fine meal in the dramatic bistro or the slick idling over a Franconian white.
Michelin-star restaurant.
4 Dinkelsbühler
Kunst-Stuben Guesthouse €€
Rothenburg ob der Tauber 4 (%09851-6750; www.kunst-stuben.de;
Segringer Strasse 52; s €60, d €80-85, ste €90;
5 Mittermeier Bavarian €€ niW) Personal attention and charm by the
(%09861-945 430; www.villamittermeier. bucketload make this guesthouse, situated near
de; Vorm Würzburger Tor 7; mains €12-19; the westernmost gate (Segringer Tor), one of
h6-10.30pm Tue-Sat; pW) Supporters of the the best on the entire Romantic Road. Furniture
slow food movement and deserved holders of (including the four-posters) is all handmade
a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this hotel restaurant by Voglauer, the cosy library is perfect for
pairs punctilious craftsmanship with top-notch curling up in with a good read, and the suite is a
ingredients, sourced regionally whenever matchless deal for travelling families. The artist
possible. There are five different dining areas owner will show his Asia travel films if enough
including a black-and-white tiled ‘temple’, and guests are interested.
alfresco terrace and a barrel-shaped wine cellar.
The wine list is one of the best in Franconia.

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