Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe

Sightseeing Preserve the Old Construct the New This is the guiding principle behind every renovation that has come to pass in the last few decades. With this idea in mind, the city is such that a charming contrast emerges as one goes shopping or simply wanders through the streets. The unmistakable skyline- a powerful ensemble of Fachwerk that follows the Kocher River- is reason enough to want to discover Schwäbisch Hall. Visitors can best experience the unique atmosphere of the former imperial city by visiting the wonderful Market Square. Architectural styles spanning time, from roman-gothic St. Michael Church to the barock City Hall, can be observed and admired from this location. Picturesque Old Town One of the most beautiful historical Old Towns in southern Germany invites you to come and stay. The former Salt City offers an intimate view of the past. Numerous towers, a partially preserved city wall, wooden bridges, a variety of stairways and many nearly unchanged backstreets dating from the middle ages all give Schwäbisch Hall an atmosphere that few cities possess. Open: April 1- November 14; Daily: 10am-5pm (except Mondays) Monday: 12pm- 5pm November 15- March; Daily: 11am- 3pm (except Mondays) Monday: 12pm- 2pm Visits and Tours are not permitted during religious Services. Fees: Church- free; Tower Room- 1 Euro, reduced- 0,50 Euro

Old German Christmas Market in Bad Wimpfen. . Old German Christmas Market in Bad Wimpfen This is your chance to visit one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. This developed out of the former St. Katharine’s market and to-day visitors are captivated by the charm of 160 stalls and mini-stalls, together with the romantic atmosphere, tempting smells of Advent and the magical background of the half-timbered houses of the former imperial town of Bad Wimpfen. For this special occasion treat yourself to a pre-Christmas weekend that makes childhood dreams come true... 27th November - 29th November 2009 04th December - 06th December 2009 11th December - 13th December 2009 Details of supporting programme can be given as from August under Tel. 0049 (0) 7063 97200 or you can find on this website

The Emperor Maximilian I already knew in 16th century that the best Neckar wine grew in Heilbronn. The tradition of the wine growers goes back to Roman times. "Der pesst Neckerwein wächst zu Haylprunn" (The best wine grow in Heilbronn). The Emperor Kaiser Maximilian I already knew in 16th century that the best Neckar wine grew in Heilbronn. The tradition of the wine growers goes back to Roman times. The first mention of wine growing on the Wartberg was in a document from 1146. For many centuries, the wine was decided by the skills of the city, it moulded their culture, their form and the lives of the citizens. The wine and the location on the Neckar River were the ultimate sources of power in historical times. Theodor Heuss, the first Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany and a local citizen, completed his studies with a dissertation about “Wine-growing and vine dressers in Heilbronn a. N.” The heart of the Württemberg wine-growing is captured in the lowlands: “Württemberger” grows in around 10,000 hectares; more than a half of it ripens in the city and district of Heilbronn. The variety of types and high quality of the wine is established by the reputation of the “Heilbronn land” as “Germany’s No.1 red wine region”. The city itself accounts for over 500 hectares of vine-covered area for the important wine-growing communities in Germany. The wines from the large Staufenberg site and the individual Stiftsberg and Wartberg sites represent quality and have been continuously improved over the centuries. Clear favourites from here are the Riesling and Trollinger, which make up almost two-thirds of the growing area, as well as the speciality wines Gewürztraminer, Muskatteller, Clevner, Dornfelder, Samtrot and Lemberger. Over six million litres of local wine are produced every year, which is not only drunk at the various festivals like the Heilbronner Weindorf (Heilbronn Wine Village), but also in the Besenwirtschaften (places that sells home produce when a broom is put up outside) or at the "Wengerter" (vine dressers).

The romantic valley of the river Jagst invites you to enjoy canoeing, hiking, biking and bathing, surrounden by beautiful nature and historic charme

Situated on the trade fair center square and at the entrance to the trade fair center itself, the ICS will mark the starting-point of the overall complex. It will be directly connected to the entrance to the trade fair center – and linked to the exhibition halls and the central park-like area. This means that the infrastructure of the entrance to the trade fair center can also be used. The ICS will also form the link to the multifunctional exhibition and event hall which will be able to accommodate more than 10,000 people during plenary sessions or annual general meetings.

In March 2006 the doors opened to the widest range of luxury products and premium accessories in Germany. On 1.000 m² 30 luxury brands are represented: Burberry, Fendi,Chloé, Yves Saint Laurent and a lot more.