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A rustic and cosy gem Hotel and restaurant Landgasthof zum Roessle in the Black Forest’s Kirchzarten impresses with creative and modern delicacies, heritage-protected architecture and an ambience which could well stem from a children’s fairy tale. The country inn is situated close to Freiburg but the luxury of repose and solitude remains. TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF | PHOTOS: CCK PRINT MEDIA GMBH / VERA PALLANO & PATRICK FRANKE
Taking over the inn in the summer of 2009, the tenants and operators Vera and Patrick Franke are sure to meet every guest’s need. The passionate hosts, alongside their eight employees, ensure that the rustic and cosy gem in its green and idyllic surroundings stays true to its roots.The ambience is characterised by an interesting combination of old and new:“The heritage-protected farmhouse parlour is still original – there are fewer and fewer of these. On the other hand, we have the ‘Bruggastube’ which is modern and appreciated by a younger crowd. We try to combine tradition with modernity,”Patrick Franke explains. “With a lot of pleasure and ambition, we collectively work towards our goal to make our guests happy. Their satisfaction is our highest aim,” Patrick Franke adds. The restaurant offers various culinary highlights
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from a creative, modern and genuine cuisine. Using fresh and regional products with a hint of Mediterranean influences, you can be sure that dishes such as boar ravioli, sea bass saltimbocca or Black Forest trout fillet will astonish your taste buds. If you can’t decide, why not try one of the special surprise menus – available with three, four or five courses. “Our dishes are gently, thoroughly and affectionately prepared and are sure to please even spoiled gums,” Patrick Franke says. Whether you decide to sit in the cosy, heritage-protected farmhouse parlour with its tile stove, the modern atmospheric ‘Bruggastube’ or the impressive terrace with its apple trees, where you can enjoy the sounds of rustling leaves, the smell of fresh herbs, the rush of the ‘Brugga’ river or a glass of refreshing wine – you are sure to
feel at home.“If you drink a glass too much, you can also stay in one of the hotel rooms overnight,”Patrick Franke smiles. Partly heritage-protected, six individually decorated rooms invite to an unforgettable night with cosy duvets, comfortable beds, fresh country air, an extensive farmhouse breakfast and an idyllic view over the green landscape.“Our guests especially appreciate our marvellous food, the uncomplicated style and the love for detail which can be found everywhere,”Patrick Franke concludes. www.zumroessle.de
Above: The restaurant’s heritage-protected farmhouse parlour. (top) The modern, atmospheric ‘bruggastube’ in the restaurant. (middle) One of the heritage-protected hotel rooms. (below) Below: Dessert ‘the seven dwarfs’.