Overlooking the Neckar River Valley, you’ll see knights in armor in the lobby and restaurant, and some of the bedrooms do come with four-poster beds, but not much else throughout the Hotel Burg Hornberg will feel regal. Some of the furniture is a bit dated, and as is often the case in Germany’s castle hotels, there’s no air conditioning. Hot summer nights in this castle hotel can be absolutely sweltering.
The largest room is a two-bedroom suite, which can fit four people. It has a TV in each bedroom, but there is no communal sitting area. The bathrooms are modern and include showers, but no baths.
The highlight of Burg Hornberg is the restaurant. The regional Schwabian specialties featured on the menu are world class, and the views overlooking the Neckar River Valley are equally delicious! You can eat either on the outdoor patio or inside, surrounded by historic paintings and portraits, knights in armor and murals reflecting the local shields and family crests. Menus are provided in both German and English, and there’s a children’s menu as well. A lavish buffet breakfast is included with overnight stays. You’ll find a wide variety of cold cuts, smoked salmon, cheeses, fresh bread, pretzel rolls and croissants, as well as fresh jams, cereals, fresh fruit and yogurts.
Burg Hornberg abuts a vineyard and the hotel/restaurant makes its own riesling wine. The hotel also rests at the foot of a forest, allowing guests the opportunity for a nice hike. If it’s a peaceful retreat you seek, you’ll enjoy overnighting at Burg Hornberg.
