Family tour of Germany/Black forest? hotels? etc?
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We're thinking of taking the kids (11 & 8) to Germany this year and doing some touring.
One option is to camp, but then you've got to carry loads of stuff which is a bit of a pain, so also thinking about hotel options.
Any recommendations for reasonably priced hotel chains? I'm not looking for lifestyle stuff, just intending to sleep in them for a night at a time while travelling.
Something like travellodge would be fine.
One option is to camp, but then you've got to carry loads of stuff which is a bit of a pain, so also thinking about hotel options.
Any recommendations for reasonably priced hotel chains? I'm not looking for lifestyle stuff, just intending to sleep in them for a night at a time while travelling.
Something like travellodge would be fine.
Have you had a look for campsites with cabins/mobile homes?
I'm taking 2 weeeks in France this June and we wanted to avoid taking too much gear and setting up/tearing down a tent every few days. There are a lot of sites with fixed accommodation which charge for the night around €40-50 which is favourable from a hotel rates point of view (family of four) and "only" about double that of a tent pitch. You then get use of the facilities (pool, etc) of the campsite, but often with your own showers/loos etc.
I'm taking 2 weeeks in France this June and we wanted to avoid taking too much gear and setting up/tearing down a tent every few days. There are a lot of sites with fixed accommodation which charge for the night around €40-50 which is favourable from a hotel rates point of view (family of four) and "only" about double that of a tent pitch. You then get use of the facilities (pool, etc) of the campsite, but often with your own showers/loos etc.
Thurstonland said:
Etap or Ibis Budget might be an option
Really though a godd Zimmer Frei (B&B) is the way to go in Germany
The Breakfast really fills you up for the day
This - We did a mini break in the Black Forest (about 4 days, including taking in a Sportscar race at Spa) some years ago and just rolled into a town and found a house with a room or two, might be a little less easy in the summer, we went in early autumn.Really though a godd Zimmer Frei (B&B) is the way to go in Germany
The Breakfast really fills you up for the day
M.
German hotels outside of the main business districts are bewilderingly cheap and plentiful if you're planning on touring around.
If you fancy having a self-catering base, 'Ferienwohnung' are very popular in Germany. They have a very high rate of self-build in Germany, and people will often build themselves a house and then build one or two extra on top. These they will either rent in the normal long-term rental market, or rent out for shorter periods to holidaymakers. This means that you'll tend to get the same high quality home that they've built for themselves.
Just pop 'Ferienwohnung' and the town name into Google.
If you fancy having a self-catering base, 'Ferienwohnung' are very popular in Germany. They have a very high rate of self-build in Germany, and people will often build themselves a house and then build one or two extra on top. These they will either rent in the normal long-term rental market, or rent out for shorter periods to holidaymakers. This means that you'll tend to get the same high quality home that they've built for themselves.
Just pop 'Ferienwohnung' and the town name into Google.
We are also hoping to get to Germany this year and thanks for all the tips so far. A friend has told me that there are some really good theme parks in Germany and they might be worth a visit. meanwhile anyone who has had a touring holiday with his family do please contribute, My experience limited to driving a new Merc C43 AMG back from the factory for my BIL about 10 years ago and staying in the Black Forest). Drive of a lifetime and will never be forgotten!
Meteor Madness said:
I'm told Europa Park is worth a visit. Anyone here been ?
The Phantasialand theme park is certainly excellent fun.http://www.phantasialand.de/en/home
oldmanbm said:
Interested in the holiday home "Ferienwohnung" idea. Are they usually let on a daily basis on a weekly one? Any idea of costs?
No fixed rule; depends entirely on the landlord. Away from seaside areas, I've only ever known them to be fully flexible and offer sensible discounts for 3+ day stays.Not all will speak English, but Google Translate is your friend
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