Hotel Bareiss
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village
The Bareiss, a holiday resort for 3 generations with its splendid spa, five pools, four Jacuzzis, a Finnish and bio sauna and steam baths plus a natural swimming pond with a white sandy beach, is located in the heart of the Black Forest. Especially for children: the Villa Kunterbunt. In the kitchen, Executive Chef Claus-Peter Lumpp delights guests with creations like “Venison from the Bareiss hunting ground”. ...Read more
Germany, Baiersbronn-Mitteltal

Hotel Dollenberg
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel
In the Guest Book of the Hotel Dollenberg, one visitor wrote, “What a shame you can’t cuddle a hotel”. You are sure to have the same tender thoughts when you enjoy the hospitable atmosphere and excellent service in this hotel. The relaxing treatments in the Wellness Centre, the light gourmet cuisine and the delightful landscapes of the Black Forest will throw you into raptures about Meinrad Schmiederer’s hotel. Are your arms long enough to go around so many treasures? ...Read more
Germany, Bad Peterstal - Griesbach

Villa Hammerschmiede
Hotel and restaurant in a park
Spoilt for choice. The Villa Hammerschmiede has so many treats in store for you. The pleasure of relaxing in the rock swimming pool overlooking the park. The pleasure of unwinding in the Art Deco interior with its inviting rooms. The pleasure of setting off on a walk through the Black Forest full of tales of elves and dragons. The pleasure, finally, of an outing to Baden-Baden and of trying your luck in the casino which Marlene Dietrich described as “the most beautiful in the world”. Unless, of course, you prefer a trip to Heidelberg to explore its impressive Gothic castle... ...Read more
Germany, Pfinztal-Söllingen

Johann Lafers Stromburg
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
Johann Lafer: a household name ever since the TV shows of this great chef turned him into a media star. However, the cameras could not separate Johann from his philosophy: the very highest demands in terms of quality and the search for the most noble of products, two qualities that he cultivates within this majestic castle. “My inspiration stems from the product. I only buy products when I can trace their origins, from production to my kitchen.” Johann Lafer, an equally gifted patissier, attributes the same importance to a modern interpretation of the Sachertorte as he does to the creative triology of beef from Styrian high mountain pastures. Enjoy a delightful and intimate stay in the land of vineyards and tranquil forests. ...Read more
Germany, Stromberg

Restaurant Schwarzwaldstube
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in the country
The views are idyllic, the forest air like Champagne: in the heart of the Black Forest Harald Wohlfahrt offers memorable flavoursome experiences that he stage sets as a festival for all the senses. Inspired by the tantalising diversity of the best produce and drawing inspiration from the virtues of cuisine the world over, he enhances Grande Cuisine with a wealth of innovation. This pleasurable experience is further enhanced by sommelier Stéphane Gass and service full of joie de vivre. ...Read more
Germany, Baiersbronn

Restaurant Amador
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in a village
Juan Amador is one of the leading lights of new German cuisine which is attracting increasingly global acclaim. His avant-garde cuisine welcomes all types of influences as long as they enrich his palette and fire his imagination. His Spanish roots inspire him to create original tapas. Asian touches are obvious in the purity of his dishes, and French cuisine, “the mother of all cuisines” is still his favourite mentor. He creates his recipes with almost scientific precision, constantly experimenting and working on the textures and flavours. You will delight in sampling his creations… ...Read more
Germany, Mannheim

Burg Schwarzenstein
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard
Nestling in a Mediterranean-style park in the heart of vineyards overlooking the Rhine valley, Burg Schwarzenstein is an oasis of tranquillity and hospitality. The perfectly renovated castle walls still testify to its history spanning some 150 years: the tower and merlons are enhanced by a conservatory and Italian patio. The journey back in time continues in the guest rooms, charming bastions in the historic castle, the outbuilding or the hotel in the park. Each one is decorated in a different colour: sage green, ruby red or shades of cream. The colour nuances that are typical of the attention to detail here. Food lovers will appreciate the exquisite cuisine and the excellent service in the elegant gourmet restaurant and the romantic “Burgrestaurant”. ...Read more
Germany, Geisenheim