Anyone have a suggestion for a stopping off stay in or around Karlsruhe? We are on our way from Fussen to St. Goar but thought it might be too long of a drive for one day. Any suggestions or alternatives very welcome, this is our first trip in Germany, and are returning slowly from Salzburg towards Amsterdam, over the course of 12 days. Thanks!
Posted by
Alexandria, MN, USA
175 posts
We used to live near Karlsruhe. Actually between there and Heidelberg. I was teaching at an American school near Heidelberg. Heidelberg would be a great stop for a night. Famous castle, bridge, old town along the river. Do some research for a hotel.
Posted by
OP
West Coast Canada
40 posts
Thank you Judy, we will look into that, great to know!
Posted by
Paradise
6664 posts
Heidelberg is a city of some size. There are some charming small towns in the area. including...
Ladenburg: http://www.turnfest.de/portal/uploads/pics/i_ladenburg_marktplatz_mit_neunhellerhaus.jpg
Heppenheim: http://gotravelaz.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Heppenheim_13023.jpg
Hirschhorn is upstream from Heidelberg. You can stay in the castle there - it's a hotel/restaurant with an awesome outdoor terrace.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Karlsruhe has a very grand palace and garden complex, although much of the rest of the city is a modern post WWII rebuild. I like Heidelberg far better, but then Russ one-upped me and mentioned my absolute nostalgic favorite of all, Heppenheim. BTW, in that picture he linked, the view to the back of the cameraman is even more stunning. A castle ruin hovers over the market square on top of a small mountain, covered in terraced vineyards. As much as I love Heppenheim and Heidelberg, however, they aren't even close to being half-way to your next stop in Füssen.
Posted by
Green Bay
20254 posts
Hey, they are going the other way, so it is more than half way to St Goar.
Posted by
OP
West Coast Canada
40 posts
Now that we mentioned Fussen again, any suggestions for a bnb in that area? We are stopping off at Neuschwanstein just prior, coming from Salzburg that same day. Thanks everyone!
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Oops, my bad...
Posted by
San Francisco
14580 posts
If you want a town to see near Karlsruhe, I suggest Rastatt.