Hotel Unstruttal

“Among the Best Rural German Inns”

We've eaten good food and consumed some of the world's finest wines in France, Austria, Germany, California, etc. My wife and I both agree that we've never eaten as well as we did in the Hotel Unstruttal. It simply was a new experience in good eating for us. The wines? Saale-Unstrut wine, from … more

We've eaten good food and consumed some of the world's finest wines in France, Austria, Germany, California, etc. My wife and I both agree that we've never eaten as well as we did in the Hotel Unstruttal. It simply was a new experience in good eating for us. The wines? Saale-Unstrut wine, from what once was a part of East Germany, still is too little known in almost all places. That's both fortunate and unfortunate. Fortunate because it's Germany's 4th smallest wine-growing area, so the supply is a bit limited. Unfortunate because the best Saale-Unstrut wines are markedly better than the best in a few of Germany's better known wine districts. In character, the Saale-Unstrut wines compare closest to the best wines in Franconia (Franken). Hotel Unstruttal offers a wide selection of many of the best Saale-Unstrut wines. One finds the high point in the dry Rieslings and Pinot Blancs (Weißburgunder on the label). However, are positive astonishment went to the 2014 Burgwerbener Herzogsberg Blauer Portugieser (Portugais bleu) from the Thürkind family in Gröst. One knows the Portugieser as a light, fruity red wine best suited for summer evenings in an Austrian Heurigen. Hotel Unstruttal and the Thürkinds surprised as with a very serious Portugieser of strong character and depth that can hold its own against most German and Austrians Pinot noirs (Spätburgunder). The accomodations? About as good and tasteful and comfortable as they can get in the European countryside. And then we have the Schlagobers (whipped cream atop an Austrian coffee) of the Hotel Unstruttal: The owners Jan and Ria Kannetzky. One would seek a friendlier and finer host and hostess combination in vain. Summary: We're already dreaming about returning to Freyburg and the Hotel Unstruttal next year. Mark Oliva Altershausen/Steigerwald in Northern Bavaria

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“Old world charm with modern updates”

Not only is this place conveniently located right on the town square, it is lovingly cared for, serves excellent meals (with Vegetarian options) cooked by the owner-couple, and even rents bikes! Truly outstanding service. We stayed 2 nights, and owner/wife even helped plan a terrific day of cycli… more

Not only is this place conveniently located right on the town square, it is lovingly cared for, serves excellent meals (with Vegetarian options) cooked by the owner-couple, and even rents bikes! Truly outstanding service. We stayed 2 nights, and owner/wife even helped plan a terrific day of cycling and lent us a detailed local map to take with us. Bathrooms are very modern and bright. Parking is provided too.

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“Great hotel centrally located”

This beautiful hotel is centrally located in the Saxon region near many of Germany's most famous historic sites. The hotel building is great - the hostess told us it dates back to something like the 16th or 17th century, but the rooms are completely refurbished, quite comfortable, and very clean. T… more

This beautiful hotel is centrally located in the Saxon region near many of Germany's most famous historic sites. The hotel building is great - the hostess told us it dates back to something like the 16th or 17th century, but the rooms are completely refurbished, quite comfortable, and very clean. The hotel also maintains a restaurant with excellent food, the best we had in Germany. Freyburg Unstrut is a small, charming town with the possibility for wine tasting. It is also located near the most important cities of the Lutheran Reformation (1 to 1 1/2 hours by car) as well as being very close to Weimar and Leipzig. We rented a car while in Germany and took day trips to all these places; with the GPS and a map it was easy. The hotel caters mostly to Germans, which gives it a local, less touristy feel, and the hostess speaks excellent English, so communication was no problem. Highly recommended.

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