The Sächsische Schweiz region (“Saxon Switzerland”) offers spectacular scenery that has inspired such famous painters as Caspar David Friedrich and Ludwig Richter. Walk the Painters’ Trail and discover the unique natural environment of the Sächsische Schweiz, with its wildly romantic valleys, bizarre sandstone formations, fantastic views and majestic flat-top mountains at a less-than-royal price of under € 100 per double room and day.

Services:

• 7 x nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
  
• buffet breakfast
  
• very good maps of the Sächsische Schweiz and the Painters’ Trail on the scale of 1:15,000
  
• Informative material about the immediate surroundings
  
• Transportation of luggage from hotel to hotel

ALMOST UNBELIEVEABLE. BUT WHAT AN EXPERIENCE.

Your journey begins here, at the Autostadt. In an inspiring world which offers much more than you might expect: expeditions into the future of mobility, time travel through the 126 years of automobile history, journeys of discovery into the world of technology and innovation, international excursions into contemporary art, and a meander through a universe of culinary delights.

Prices

Adults: 15,00 euros
Reduced Price*: 12,00 euros 
Children/youth ticket (6-17 J.), scholars: 6,00 euros
Families (2 adults + all children up to 17 J.): 38,00 euros 
Evening ticket (from 16h00): 7,00 euros

* students, apprentices, members of the Military, national service volunteers, the unemployed, the disabled (all groups), senior citizens (form 60 onwards). Valid identity card required.

Discover the "longest bar in the world" - and much more. Düsseldorf's Altstadt (Old Town) is packed with more than 260 bars, restaurants, cafés, and breweries, along with everything else that adds to the flair of a historically grown city. Join an expert guide on a stroll through the pictureesque lanes, take a look behind the scenes and prepare to make surprising discoveries. This is history come to life. Find out, among other things, why the Gothic St. Lambertus church has a twisted tower, how The Rider statue of popular elector Jan Wellem came about, where Heinrich Heine was born, and how tailor Wibbel gained fame. The Burgplatz (square) with the Schlossturm (palace tower) holds great charm. From here, it's a stone's throw to the Rhine embankment promenade- offering a stunning view of Düsseldorf's skyline and the Oberkassel Rhine banks.Winter season (01.01.2013-14.03.2013)
Time: Friday and Saturday 15:00, Sunday 11:00Meeting point: Tourist Information Old Town, Marktstraße/corner RheinstraßeLanguages: German/English Summer season (15.03.-31.10.2013)
Time:daily 15:00 in German/English
Friday also 16:00 in German/English
Saturday also 13:00 and 16:00 in German/EnglishMeeting point: Tourist Information Old Town, Marktstraße/corner Rheinstraße

Your journey begins in the historic town of Guestrow, known for the artistic works of Ernst Barlach. From here you will make your way to the heart of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, to Sparow, where you will reside in idyllic nature, surrounded by hundreds of lakes, near the Mueritz Nature Reserve. Your tour concludes with a visit to the Ringhotel in Joachimsthal,
in the midst of the Grumsiner Forest, named a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2011 as the home of “Germany’s Ancient Beech Groves”.

Package price p. p.:
incl. 6 nights’ accommodation with extra services
in a double room from € 420,00
in a single room from € 480,00
(subject to local fees and taxes)
One night extension available upon request.

This tour can be booked from Guestrow via Sparow to Joachimsthal or in reverse order.

Your hosts:
Ringhotels in Güstrow, Sparow, Joachimsthal

Next to France, you will not only find mellow hills and an enchanted scenery but also first-class cooking and selected wines. This seven-day cycling tour will take you all round the Saarland to discover the region’s variety and charm. Look forward to a fascinating route with different landscapes including forests, orchard meadows, vineyards as well as idyllic rivers and lakes.
At the end of each day you will be rewarded with an outstanding meal and spend the night in a bike-friendly hotel. Try typical dishes of the region or wine and dine in style.
Tour desription First leg: Saarbrücken – Mettlach, approx. 37.5 miles/60 km This first section of the tour will take you along the Saar from Saarbrücken to Mettlach. Do not miss stopping off at the World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“, a unique former ironworks, or in Saarlouis, the secret capital of the Saarland. Once you have reached your destination Mettlach, go and visit the world-famous ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch with its “Keravision“ exhibition displaying the company’s history stretching back over 250 years.
Second leg: Mettlach – Perl, approx. 28 miles/45 km On day two you will cycle along orchard meadows on the Saarland cycling route until you reach the wine village of Perl. It is worthwhile visiting the Roman Villa Borg nearby to see the best-preserved mosaic floor north of the Alps and learn about the sublime bathing culture of the Romans. In the evening, you will be treated to a four-course gourmet dinner including aperitif and corresponding regional wines.
Third leg: Perl – Weiskirchen, approx. 43 miles/70 km On the third day, you will have to tackle the most challenging bit of the tour, leading through the hilly low mountain range area of the Saarland. However, you can shorten your trip and take the bike bus from Merzig to Weiskirchen. Cheeky ...
Starting off in the wine village of Perl, you will cycle past vineyards, unmistakable scenery and ancient villages. Your destination of the day is the climatic spa of Weiskirchen. Here, you can look forward to a relaxed evening in your hotel “Vitalis Zentrum“ which is also a health and spa centre. And, of course, there will be another delicious dinner.
Fourth leg: Weiskirchen – Nohfelden, approx. 25 miles/40 km This part of the way runs on the Saar-Bostalsee cycling route and willl take you through the nature park Saar-Hunsruück to Nohfelden-Bosen on the “Bostalsee” lake.
Fifth leg: Nohfelden – Kirkel, approx. 31 miles/50 km Day five will bring you lots of clear views in an enchanting region while cycling up on the Saar-Nahe cycling route. Part of the way coincides with a former Roman road. Your destination is the village of Kirkel. The municipality oozes the spirit of the Middle Ages with a castle ruin located just a few metres from the centre. Dinner will be a gourmet menu – yes, another one – with four-courses and a champagne cocktail.
Sixth leg: Kirkel – Saarbrücken, approx. 34 miles/55km This is your last day, leading through the picturesque Bliesgau region. If you fancy a short trip over to France, just cycle over to Sarreguemines and then take the Saarbahn train to Saarbrücken. Your trip will end in style here with a freshly brewed Pils waiting for you at the region’s oldest brewery “Stiefelbräu“ accompanied by a typical meal.
Package includes

• 6 nights in two- to four-star hotels
• Breakfast buffet
• 6 dinners (different types including gourmet or traditional regional cuisine)
• Luggage transfer
• Detailed maps (“SaarRadLand“, 1:150.000, “Bikeline Saarland“, 1:50.000)

Further optional services (not included in the price)

• Touring bike
• “E-Bike“ electro bike

Booking information:
The package can be booked for two people or more. Individual legs of the tour can be booked as well. Please phone us for further information.
Tour profile:
Completely flat along the rivers Saar, Moselle and Blies. More demanding sections through the Saarland winegrowing region and the Black Forest high forest area. Tour is suitable for cyclists of average fitness.
Total length: 200 miles/320 km

Prices and travel dates:
price: 539,00 EUR
Prices per person

• In a double room EUR 539
• In a single rooum EUR 639

Eleven premium trails near the hotel „ROEMER“ will make every rambler’s heart beat faster. While staying here, you can visit the unique wolf park in Merzig, an education and research facility where more than 20 wolves live. The park is also your starting point for the “Merzig wolf’s trail“ leading via the “Garden of the Senses“, a beautiful garden nestled between the three countries of Germany, Luxembourg and France.
Further premium trails are located in the area.
Package includes

• 2 nights incl. breakfast buffet
• 1 bottle of mineral water per room
• 2 three-course menus
• Free of charge parking

Hiking suggestions Wolf’s trail (5.8 miles/9.4 km)
Saar Bow gourmet tour (10.1 miles/16.2 km)
Gorge trail (6.6 miles/10.5 km)

Prices and travel dates:
price: from 109,00 EUR
Prices per person

• In a double room EUR 109
• In a single room EUR 129

Impressive elevations, green mountain slopes and blooming fi elds make the Allgaeu region and Upper Bavaria a unique vacation destination. Nature reserves and historic palaces offer a sense of the very essence of Bavaria. For those who would like to conquer new heights, Obertsdorf is ideal for hiking, whilst a visit to the monastery grounds and a ride on the Oechsle Bahn train in Ochsenhausen are cultural experiences you will not want to miss.

Package price p. p.:
incl. 6 nights’ accommodation with extra services
in a double room from € 388,00
in a single room from € 470,00
(subject to local fees and taxes)

This tour maybe booked beginning in Oberammergau, via Obersdorf to Ochsenhausen, or in reverse order.

Your hosts:
Ringhotels in Oberammergau, Oberstdorf, Ochsenhausen