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SPANGENBERG STROMBERG

Schloss Spangenberg Not only is this 13th- Johann Lafer’s Stromburg A castle was first
century converted castle wonderfully peaceful, built here, at the heart of what is now the Nahe
but it also has stunning hilltop views, a moat and wine region, in the 11th century, but the present
a drawbridge. The charming dining room looks building is a 19th-century reconstruction. It makes
out on to wooded hills; venison is one of the a suitable backdrop to the fine food served in its
specialities. Of the characterful rooms, perhaps two restaurants, one modern, one traditional.
the best is the family apartment in the gatehouse. Lavish bedrooms include a suite in the tower.
N 34286 Spangenberg. Map p150 C5. N 55442 Stromberg. Map p148 B2.
§ (05663) 866. ` (05663) 7567. $ hotelschloss. § (06724) 93100. ` (06724) 931090.
spangenberg@t-online.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 24. ∂ $ reservierung@johannlafer de 0 b,d. Rooms 14.
¢ First 2 weeks in Jan. / AE, DC, MC, V.¡¡¡ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
STOLBERG TRIER

Altes Brauhaus Burgkeller A series of ancient Hotel Petrisberg Large picture windows make
riverside buildings, built around Stornber’s oldest the most of this hillside hotel’s views over the old
house (1594), make up this rambling inn. Despite city. It’s a modern building, yet rooms are
modernization, many of the rooms retain great anything but anonymous: some have murals and
character; bedrooms are modern. The riverside painted ceilings, some are in Scandinavian style,
terrace is a delight. Now under new management all are cosy. There are larger suites in the small
and recently renovated. annexe. Evening meals can be arranged. It’s a
N 52222 Stolberg, Klatterstr. 8-12. Map p150 A5. hard 20-minute walk back from town.
§ (02402) 27272. ` (02402) 27270. N 54296 Trier, Sickingenstr. 11-13. Map p148 B2.
$ burgkeller@romantik.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. z § (0651) 4640. ` (0651) 46450. 0 b. Rooms 35.
¢ Few days in Feb (carnival). / DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ ∂ ¢ Never. / MC, V. ¡¡

ST GOAR SELM-CAPPENBERG
Schlosshotel & Villa Rheinfels A comfortable, Hotel Kreutzkamp Traditional, brick-built
well-kept hotel with good food and wine. country hotel with two lovely, old-fashioned
N 56329 St Goar, Schlossberg 47. Map p148 B1. dining rooms. Prior booking essential.
§ (06741) 8020. ` (06741) 802802. N 59379 Selm-Cappenberg, Cappenberger Damm 3.
$ info@burgrheinfels.de 0 b,l,d. Map p150 A4. § (02306) 750410. ` (02306) 7504110.
Rooms 54. ¡¡¡ $ hotelkreutzkamp@t-online.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. ¡¡
SCHMALLENBERG TRIER
Landhotel Gasthof Schutte A peaceful hotel Villa Hügel Beautifully decorated early 1900s
with a wonderful swimming pool. Good food, villa in a leafy residential area close to the centre
smart rooms and sports facilities offered. of town. Rooftop terrace, indoor pool, solarium.
N 57392 Schmallenberg-Oberkirchen. Map p150 B5. N 54295 Trier, Bernhardstr. 14. Map p148 B2. § (0651)
§ (02975) 820. ` (02975) 82522. $ landhotel@ 937100 ` (0651) 37958. $ info@hotel-villa-huegel.de
schuette.sou.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 64. ¡¡¡ 0 b,d. Rooms 34. ¡¡¡