was a trip back in January on the plan, which we have encountered only after a long search. We had never heard of Ballenstedt in resin, much as we could imagine what is there can thus take in the surroundings. Who is there are like us, here are some details: The small town
Ballenstedt has nearly 8,000 inhabitants located in the eastern Harz in Saxony-Anhalt. There is a beautiful castle and a great castle theater, the next largest cities in 10 or 15 km are Aschersleben and Quedlinburg.
some very positive reports hotel convinced us then that, it simply trying times, the bargain had to be used:
Two nights in Van der Valk Schlosshotel Ballenstedt 4 **** half board and the wellness area cost us 120 € .
The ride in the resin was a little sheer horror as we suspected. Who does not remember the last winter snow chaos ... we put on our desöfteren short trips in the middle. But the journey joy dimmed only slightly. Actually rather not :-)
We arrived just in time for dinner at the hotel, quickly brought the case (yes -., the case also for a three-day trip is not enough with you) to our room and immediately went into the restaurant . The food was
it from the buffet - a great combination of meat, fish, vegetables, soups. Really everything that the heart desired. Booyah!
Now we take a closer look at our room ... first impression - gigantic. A huge bathroom, a large hall and get a large bedroom. Even her own from the ceiling, they came suddenly very small :-) We did not capture this with any of our photos, but it was determined 4 meters!
The view from our room was very nice evening. As the name suggests, the castle hotel is located near the castle and look even closer - to the theater. Really very idyllic. And a little snow - very pretty.
you round off the evening calm, the journey and the remnants of a gastrointestinal illness made us sleep fast!
The next morning we were awakened bright sunshine and after breakfast it was going to go with the exploring. But first for breakfast - here It was the first and only point of criticism! We were so around 8:30 clock at breakfast, perhaps also 9 clock ... and there were the empty roll. It should meet some, but until it actually happened, it took about half an hour. By now many angry descendants were in the breakfast room and complained.
That was not so nice, but you can also make do so by eating the bread sufficiently available, cereals, scrambled eggs, sausages and other things. Except for the lack of bread for breakfast was really very rich. And delicious!
was strengthened Well it going now. Our first destination was Quedlinburg, As described above, one of the next largest cities in the area. With 21,000 inhabitants, still pretty quiet, but already fit shopping (you know - is rare in us what no shopping).
We made ourselves familiar with the place, came by cute, little streets, crooked houses, great old buildings ... has us very much! We spent some time in very small shops, which had a number of extraordinary things done themselves much (lamps, vases, name plates) - all far away from the mainstream.
something great out of this town center are then the better-known shops yet located - here we appealed also a shopping trip.
we planned to visit nor the Falkenstein Castle, which we had already seen the pictures and would certainly have been very nice. Unfortunately, you could not pull over directly to the car to the castle but had to park further down and continue on for a distance of 600 meters on foot (with a greater slope). In itself, of course not a problem solved that day but not as we do a little weakened by the disease.
So we drove back to the hotel and took the castle just around the corner, under the microscope. Unfortunately it was not open at this time and you could visit only the exterior. Still, very beautiful, you can imagine that there is a real highlight in the summer when all blossoms.
We spent the evening again with a great meal in the hotel restaurant - again with a great breakfast selection and very nice service. Then briefly in the wellness area (swimming pool, sauna - all great) and then lie down and be healthier :-)
On our last day the rolls were available in sufficient numbers and we were very tired on the way back. One of the stops we wanted to do in Wernigerode, where we had seen on the trip a great illuminated castle. Here the conditions were better for us half-sick, because we could go all the way up to the car. Either way, there also drove buses collecting the visitors in front of the door. Many parking lots are above do not need. Moreover, the directions in snow, ice and poor visibility on a small road just a little adventurous. It was worth it!
Admission was 5 € per person perfectly fine and there was a lot to see. Here we have just some pictures speak for themselves. Unfortunately, we could only capture the castle from the outside and a few views as photography is prohibited inside.
All in all a great weekend. Of course it would have been even better if we had been completely on the dam, but booked and posted as long as the appetite is true to some extent and you can eat something, you can also travel :-)
Our Rating:
Ballenstedt is not necessarily a goal that we would visit a second time - that the place is just too small and there is little to see. But for a relaxing weekend it's just right!
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