The Rhine plain and the adjacent Black Forest are among Germany's most popular holiday regions. Here, on the border between France and Germany, lies the European capital of Strasbourg.Just a short drive from Strasbourg, in the northern Ortenau region, we recommend the holiday home "Im Birkenweg" (On Birch Path). This holiday home is quietly situated on the edge of the village, with a romantic stream nearby and a fantastic balcony overlooking green meadows and the Black Forest. Bicycles are also available for rent. The Rhine is only 3 km from the holiday home. A leisurely cycle along the Rhine dike, past the Rhine meadows, takes you all the way to Strasbourg.
Strasbourg, just an hour from Freudenstadt, welcomes you with narrow medieval streets, a romantic old town, and the unique Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). When visiting Strasbourg Cathedral, be sure to see the famous astronomical clock. Set aside a full day to explore Strasbourg.
If your feet are starting to ache after a long walk through Strasbourg, we recommend ending your day with a traditional tarte flambée and a good Alsatian wine. You can find the famous "Tarte Flambée" in almost every restaurant in Strasbourg. Or take the opportunity to venture a little further afield. We recommend Restaurant Burestubel in Pfuhlgrießheim or Restaurant D'Steinmuehl in Lampertheim. If you want to drive directly from your holiday home in Strasbourg to enjoy tarte flambée, you can reach Pfuhlgrießheim in about 30 minutes.
Strasbourg is home to numerous European institutions: the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights, and Eurocorps. Located directly on the Rhine River, on the border between France and Germany in the Rhine Valley, Strasbourg lies nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest. This holiday region is one of the warmest areas in Germany and is known for its excellent wine and cuisine. Hearty meat dishes are served here, as well as the refined cuisine of France. Local specialties in Strasbourg include surkrut (sauerkraut) and tarte flambée (tarte flambée).
Strasbourg is marked by the traces of its fluctuating history between Germany and France. At times, Strasbourg belonged to France, at others to Germany. Explore the romantic tanners' quarter, Petite France (Little France), climb the Strasbourg Cathedral, stroll through the cathedral market, or walk in Goethe's footsteps. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came to Strasbourg in 1770 to complete his law studies. In nearby Sesenheim, Goethe met Frederike Brion from Pfaffrerstock.
Strasbourg in Alsace itself offers many lovely guesthouses and hotels from which you can explore the old town in the evenings with a leisurely stroll. However, for families with children or those vacationing with friends, a holiday home in Strasbourg is an ideal choice. Just a few minutes from Strasbourg, you can stay in the exclusive private holiday home "Im Birkenweg" (On Birkenweg). This 160 sq m (1,000 sq ft) holiday home comfortably accommodates 6 people. With children, up to 8 people are welcome. It boasts exclusive amenities including a home cinema system (60" large-screen TV, PlayStation 3, and 5.1 surround sound). A crackling fire in the romantic fireplace completes the experience. Enjoy the view from the balcony across green fields and meadows towards the Black Forest. This holiday home in Strasbourg enchants with its special location and luxurious furnishings. The nearby Black Forest, Alsace, and Strasbourg itself can easily be explored on day trips.
If you're staying at the "Im Birkenweg" holiday home in Strasbourg, a trip to the monastery ruins and waterfalls near Allerheiligen in the Black Forest should definitely be on your itinerary. Explore the settlement history of the Black Forest at the Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum in Gutach. Wine lovers will be delighted by a hike through the foothills of the Black Forest and the vineyards, followed by a visit to the margravial wine tavern at Staufenberg Castle. On clear days, you can see across the Rhine plain and the Ortenau region all the way to Strasbourg Cathedral from there. You can find more holiday tips in the list of excursion destinations for the Strasbourg holiday home.
Heiko Roth
Schillerstraße 62
72275 Alpirsbach
Telephone: +49 7444 4130
Email: anfrage@schwarzwald-ferienhaus.net
