Centre Travel

For a memorable experience, visit the region's largest maze near the train station.  Let yourself be guided along the Wisdom Trail in the hills above Staufen following quotes and citations by famous philosophers and writers  or discover the Tree Circle in the woods near Grunern.

The cows and goats of the Glocknerhof graze on mountain pastures full of herbs:  their aroma can be tasted in each of the products made by the cheese dairy in organic quality. Open:   Mon - Fri  11am - 1pm                                 3pm - 6pm                       Sat     9 am - 1pm Cheese tasting and tours for groups by appointment phone  +49 (0) 76 36 -5 18 Cheese Dairy Glocknerhof Kaltwasser 2 79244 Munstertal / Schwarzwald Web:   www.kaeserei-glocknerof.de

The entire centre of Staufen's medieval old town is listed, including its many fountains, the town hall, and the ensemble of buildings around the market-square.  Explore romantic lanes, look out for canon balls from the 1848  Revolution, and experience European cafe' culture at its best. A small town-map with a self-guided walk is available in the Tourist Information Centre.

Altogether 20 small chapels, each with a distinct history and religious context, can be found in Staufen, Munstertal, Ehrenkirchen, Ballrechten-Dottingen and Bollschwell. A trail connects the Staufen chapels (ask the Tourist Information for a guide) Staufen:        St Sebastiabus   (1600)                      St Magadalenen (1586)                 St Gotthard ( 1353 / 1586)                                   St Josef (1760)                            St Johannes  (1685)             Hofkapelle Schneider  (1881) Ballrechten - Dottingen:                                     ...

Inspired by the idea of integrating the topics art and sound into the vineyard landscape.... .....the Nubdorf Quality Vitculture Association created an amazing Wine Adventure Trail. Visitors learn important facts about wine in a fun way and can explore the trail with all their senses. Nubdorf Wine Adventure Trail Southwest city limits (direction of Landau/B10) 76829 Landau-Nubdorf Germany Tel:   +49 6341 131176 Web:   www.landau-nussdorf.de

Die Mehlmanufaktur - everything related to baking and a healthy diet in a special ambience with a shop and cafe' In addition to grain, flour, baking ingredients, and noodles, the Mehimanufaktur's courtyard shop also offers breakfast items, healthy snacks, and regional products.  The stylishly furnished cafe' at the Hofgut Holzmuhle serves delicious cake in addition to coffee and other refreshing beverages. Die Mehlmanufaktur Hofgut Holzmuhle 67368 Westheim Germany Tel:   +49 7274 703204 Web:   www.die-mehlmanufaktur.de

Enjoy romantis moments for two or the good company of close friends. This bright and elegant restaurant offers seating for 80.  The head chef, Timo Kuspert, combines modern and traditional ideas while following proven house recipes to prepare specialities from the Palatinate. Guests can stay in one of the 36 rooms with views of the surrounding meadows and fields. Hotel Restaurant Zeiskamer Muhle Hauptstrabe 87 67378 Zeiskam Germany Tel:   +49 6347 97400 Web:   www.zeiskamermuhle.de

Visitors uncover the mystery surrounding the art of vinegar on a guided tour of the estate's vinegar cellar. Participants explore candlelit rooms where the vinegar ferments and matures in 100-year old barrels. The Doktorenhof Vinegar Farm Weinessiggut Doktorenhof Raiffeisenstrabe 5 67482 Venningen Tel:   +49 6323 5505 Web:   www.doktorenhof.de

Discover the legendary birthplace of Saint Odile on the small tourist train Enjoy a multi-lingual tour through the Old Town of Obernai. a medieval city with two impressive city walls, fortified towers, half -timbered houses, and tiny alleyways.  The tour also goes through a vineyard with a wonderful, panoramic view of the Rhine Valley. Tourist Train through Obernai S.A.A,T. 4 rue Saint-Morand 68150 Ribeauville' France Tel:   +33 389 737424 Web:   www.petit-train.com