Y'all know that I love a good rest stop. There are over 200 in my "Rest up!" collection that…read morerecords my rest stop reviews across the USA. Well, this is my first ever international rest stop, which in German is a "raststätte". It was helpful for getting settled into the rental car now that I've figured out the climate controls and don't need all these layers. Located about a half hour southwest of Düsseldorf, this stop was quite easy to negotiate and consistent with what one should expect from a rest area. Excellent signage that warns you about 5 km out that it's ahead. An easy deceleration ramp with signs that point the way for cars and trucks. Easy pull-through parking for both and a fuel station. Inside, restrooms (not free, which is the way such things work in Europe) that were extremely clean. A gift shop and convenience store with snacks and drinks that had a seating area if you'd prefer to not get crumbs in your vehicle. Getting back onto the autobahn was easy and I got to practice my shifting to get up to highway speed swiftly. I'm very pleased with this rest area and looking forward to a few more on this drive. [Review 16394 overall - 199 in Germany - 1901 of 2021.]

Excellent 'Bier' Vinegar! We stop in whenever we are any where nearby!!!…read more Ambience and Food Drinks, Service - Great! Ausgezeichnet!

This quaint little shop was an amazing find thanks to yelp ratings again. It's a foodie delight…read morewith lots of stuff you would love to buy for yourself and as gifts. They have alcohol, olive oil and balsamic vinegar on tap on bottles. You can taste and then decide if you want to buy some. Bottles come in different shapes and sizes. The fancier, the more expensive. I'm not sure but if you live locally, you may be able to carry your own bottles to the shop to be filled. There were so many things I would have loved to buy if I didn't have to worry about a train + flight journey back. I settled for 3 bottles of walnut/ marzipan & white Chocolate flavoured liqueurs. All have been consumed and duly appreciated in the week that I've been home.