We came to Waldknechtshof with a large group of folks from the states that are here visiting a…read moremachine supplier. The first thing to note about this place is that there is a parking area below the restaurant that large vehicles and busses must stop at. To reach the top, it is possible for cars to traverse, or you can walk up to the top. The road is single lane only with several switchbacks , so be careful of vehicles coming the opposite way. Once at the top, you are greeted with a beautiful building. Once inside, it is cozy, and has a quaint cabin feel to it. The dining area is clean and spotless. We started with beer and wine. All of the selections were excellent. For dinner, since we were a large group, everything was served buffet style. It started with salad selections (field greens, veggies, pasta, and potato). There was a nice grain bread, grilled cheese (not the kind you think of in the states, it was a round, thick slice of white cheese, which was grilled), and a variety of meats. There were turkey medallions, pork medallions, beef medallions (perfectly seasoned and cooked), and my favorites of the night, the sausages and pulled pork. The sausage was smaller and more dense than other sausages we have tried on this trip. There were pieces of what seemed to be walnuts in it, and it was quite excellent. But the pulled pork, OMG. Juicy, we'll seasoned, and really outstanding. I had to go back for seconds on both of these. After dinner, we were treated with a dual accordion show. They started with some traditional tunes, but then started taking requests. At one point one of the guys switched to guitar to mix it up a little. They were interactive with the group, and even let a couple people try to play. Really well done. This experience at Waldknechtshof will be one that I will think of for a long time to come.

From the owner: Herzlich willkommen in unserem Traditionscafé. Seit 1954 erfüllen wir jetzt bereits in der 3…read more Generation, Ihre Wünsche mit Qualität und Herz .Wir sind die einzige Konditorei in Baiersbronn, die noch im eigenen Hause produziert.

This place was so perfect. We weren't sure what to order because we couldn't read the German menus…read moreand the owner/chef came out and welcomed us and explained the menu. We all loved what we ordered, and I thought It was great that they source their ingredients locally. Wonderful experience all around.

On arrival at the hotel parking is easy (on the park deck opposite the hotel), with plenty of space…read more(which is important in this part of Baiersbronn). Access to the hotel is easy and reception staff are friendly and quick. Rooms are reasonably spacious, clean and in good condition. The hotel, being on the edge of town, is quiet. A lift provides access to the various floors. A table in the restaurant is allocated to you, so for both breakfast and dinner (for those on half-board) you can go straight to your table without waiting to be seated. The quality of food served to those on half board is very good, with a soup, salad (from the extensive buffet), choice of mains and dessert. A once-weekly treat for meat lovers is the "grill evening" where the main course is replaced by a grill-buffet (of a very high standard). Service in the restaurant is quick (even on busy nights) and very friendly. Breakfast consists of an extensive buffet offering various cheeses and an array of cold meats (including fine Schwarzwälder Schinken, naturally), yoghurts, preserves, fruits juices and a wide selection of bread and rolls. The cafe (with terrace) offers coffee and cake from lunchtime onwards. Spa and sauna facilities are extensive and modern with a humorous Black Forest twist in the form of the "tree-house sauna". Further renovations of the reception and bar area are planned. Location-wise, the hotel sits at the top end of Tonbach, just up the valley from the Traube Tonbach. The area has extensive walking, hiking and cycling routes with extremely well marked paths and routes. The hotel also makes an excellent base for gourmets visiting the world famous restaurants of the town of Baiersbronn, in particular the "Schwarzwaldstube" which is only 100m away. In summary, this is an excellent family run hotel - ideal for a relaxing spa stay or for those seeking the exercise of walking / hiking / cycling or for gourmets.