Your very own city hideaway

What began as a stagecoach station in 1788 is now one of the finest hotels in the private hotel sector: the Hotel-Restaurant Erbprinz in Ettlingen in the Alb Valley near Karlsruhe. This development is thanks to a visionary hotelier: Bernhard Zepf acquired the traditional hotel in 1999 and turned it into a five-star superior city resort with award-winning cuisine and a spa, perfect for relaxing and enjoying. Its location in the idyllic Albtal valley makes the elegant hotel the ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Golf enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities to play with the little white ball in the surrounding area.

The Erbprinz Beauty Spa promises a special feel-good experience with a large Grander water pool, an exclusive sauna area, snow shower, gym and pool bar as well as cosy relaxation rooms. The centrepiece of this wellness oasis is Jaqueline Frank Zepf's beauty studio, where high-quality treatments and the newly developed, highly innovative JAQZ cosmetics line enchant the senses. What applies to the Erbprinz Beauty Spa also applies to the cuisine at the Hotel Erbprinz: from the favourite Baden dishes in the Sibylla wine bar to Ralph Knebel's masterpieces - the cuisine at the Erbprinz is highly ambitious. Honest and light is how the Michelin-starred chef describes his approach, which is orientated towards seasonal cuisine. Another must for guests who love something special is Café Erbprinz, where patissière Jasmina Knebel celebrates the sweet life with fine tartelettes, cakes and handmade chocolates.