Nils Henkel: “Pure Nature” two-star cuisine Natural ingredients, authenticity and a taste sensation are the distinguishing features of the “Pure Nature” cooking philosophy of Nils Henkel, head chef at Restaurant Lerbach. Focussing on fish, seafood and the finest vegetables, Nils Henkel’s dishes are a perfect balance of different flavours, textures and temperatures. His ingenious creations are true culinary masterpieces. Nils Henkel aims to give his guests the highest quality combined with pure and authentic enjoyment – and he and his team achieve this with huge success. The Gault Millau named Henkel as chef of the year in 2009 and his restaurant was given the title of “Finest Restaurant Countryside” by the Feinschmecker in 2013. His kitchen has been awarded 2 Michelin stars, 19 points by Gault Millau and 4.5 points by the Feinschmecker. Nils Henkel has been successfully running the Restaurant Lerbach within the picturesque Althoff Schlosshotel Lerbach since 2008.
The “Althoff Schlosshotel Lerbach” On a relaxing break at the Althoff Schlosshotel Lerbach, guests can enjoy complete tranquillity, disturbed only by the rustling of the old trees and the chirping of birds. The captivating former manor house, built in the Neo-Renaissance style and nestled in an English landscape garden, fits harmoniously with its surroundings. The traditional house, which is only 15 minutes from the centre of Cologne, is considered to be one of the most beautiful country hotels in Germany. The Althoff Schlosshotel Lerbach has been part of the Althoff Hotel Collection since 1992. www.schlosshotel-lerbach.com The Althoff Hotel Collection has been a partner of Sea Cloud Cruises since 2012. As owner-managed companies, we both distinguish ourselves through our values and standards and by our dedication to service, quality and individuality. The Althoff Hotel Collection currently comprises seven select hotels in Germany, France and the United Kingdom. www.althoffhotels.com