It must be the water. Or the clean forest air. Or maybe the high percentage of sunshine and mild summer weather. Or the high percentage of people named Klumpp. There must be some reason why Baiersbronn, with a total population of 16,351 scattered along the Murg River valley in the northern Black Forest, has managed to collect more Michelin stars per capita than any other place in Germany. Even nearby Baden-Baden, with its more fashionable international crowd, manages to offer just two one-star joints. Incredibly, Baiersbronn eclipses much bigger towns with a constellation of six Michelin stars: three for the Schwarzwaldstube in the Hotel Traube Tonbach, two for the Restaurant Bareiss in the Hotel Bareiss, and one for the Schlossberg. People go to Baden-Baden to be beautiful, but they go to Baiersbronn to be happy. —Lydia Itoi |
Frankfurt Airport Ground Personnel on Strike this WeekAirport is operating at 80% capacity and a return to work is expected this weekend, but more work stoppages are expected. |
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The February 2012 Issue of GemütlichkeitRead excerpts from the latest issue of The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria & Switzerland. |
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Two Northern German Cities Each Add a Pair of Two-Star Restaurants to their Impressive List of Star-Studded EateriesNorthern Germany's top chefs in Berlin and Hamburg continue to rack up Michelin stars, firmly establishing the two cities at the top of the country's gourmet food chain. Their young, inventive and creative chefs have solidified the trend toward a modernized, German cuisine with local recipes and strong regional influences. |
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Winter Tire UpdateFrom November 1 through March 31, winter tires (tyres) are now mandatory with two rental car companies in Germany, Europcar and Avis. |
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Finding Good, Cheap HotelsWith the recent drop in the dollar, it appears it's time to roll-out the cost cutting strategies for Europe-bound travelers. |
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Dollars to EurosAfter “where should we stay in xyz?,” the question we hear most is how best to change dollars into foreign currency, mainly euros. |
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Best Air Ticket OptionWhy purchasing air tickets through a travel professional may be a better deal than buying online or directly from an airline. |
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Special 21-Issue Offer on Gemütlichkeit, The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria & SwitzerlandIf Gemütlichkeit doesn't save you more than the $49 subscription price, we'll refund your money in full. |
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Free DownloadSpecial Car Rental Report: “What You Should Know About Renting a Car in Europe in 2012” |
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