Zur alten Brücke

Fantastic people giving fantastic food in a wonderful environment. A place really worth visiting, because of the pretty town of Schiltach, the food (not much to choose but great meat) and the people.|Particularly inspiring and summer time, close to the river.

Schiltach is one of the prettiest little towns in the Black Forest, and I'm glad we chose to break our journey overnight here. This is an old building by the river, with free parking outside the hotel. The owner Michael is fluent in English, friendly and very accessible - he is also the chef of the restaurant operated on the premises. Michael upgraded us to a large suite from a regular double room, which was very thoughtful. He also provided advice abotu the town, and I enjoyed our conversation about German political leadership and its future! The beds were comfortable, and mattresses seemed new. The guest house may be in need of some touch up/refurbishment, but everything was perfectly functional and clean. Good value, and central location for Schiltach.

What a lovely stay at this wonderful town and this beautiful hotel. Perfect location, at the central heart of the town, from the window you can look at the beautiful houses and river, with the green Black Forest in the distance. The owner is such a friendly and helpful person, he greeted me whenever we met and was always happy to help with anything that he could. He also recommended me a lovely little hike of the Kirchberg trail next to the town, which provides me the first taste of the tranquility of the one and only Black Forest area. The room was small, but goes with everything that I needed. Clean, organized, beautifully decorated with just the right amount of personal touch. The night was cool so even though no fan or air conditioner, it felt still very comfortable. Highly recommend if you are a solo traveler and at the same time look for a comfy, budget-friendly place to spend your few days in this quiet, magical town. Mia

This is a great place to stay if you're looking to be based in the heart of Schiltach in a homely, informal setting. Michael is a warm, friendly host and makes you feel immediately welcomed. Where other hosts/hotels might have more specific guidance e.g about other services available, Michael will simply respond to your requests as best he can to ensure your stay is comfortable, so be confident to just ask for what you need. A small dinner menu is available with meals cooked to order by Michael. A wholesome breakfast spread can be provided at a reasonable extra charge. We enjoyed beginning each day with fresh rolls, cheese,hams, boiled egg etc. Our room was clean, spacious and met our modest needs. A kettle in the room would be a helpful extra for making tea / coffee, but wasn't missed as we were typically outside enjoying the view of the river from Michael's terrace with a nice local beer in the evening. The room rates are appropriately modest, reflecting the available facilities etc. This is the perfect base for local hikes. Train and bus trips are easy to navigate and help non-car drivers explore nearby towns. Local museums, cafes and restaurants were all really good and everyone was very friendly. A relaxing stay which we were sad came to an end.

Wow! We loved this place! Zur Alten Brucke and its proprietor, Michael were such a highlight of our trip. While exploring some towns in the Black Forest we found the picturesque town of Schiltach and decided to walk around and see if we could find a restaurant. This place is a hidden gem. As we went inside we were greeted with the warmest hello and smile of our entire trip. As it was mid-October and past the tourists season we were the only ones in the restaurant. Michael is very fluent in English which was helpful, even though I am conversationalist in Google translate. He brought us some English menus and we placed our beer order. The beer was excellent and the food was wonderful. Everything tasted fresh and was served with a smile. After a couple of beer I asked Michael about a local hotel, which he replied that there was one very close by, that was inexpensive and had a complimentary breakfast. I said great and he said that he would happily set a reservation for us. We were up well into the night drinking beer (and maybe a couple of shots) and were joined not only by Michael but also his son. We later found out that the hotel was up the stairs the restaurant was part of the hotel. The accommodations were wonderful and just as quaint as the rest of the town. Everything was clean and in good working order. We were able to enjoy the sound and view of the river in front of the hotel. The next morning he had prepared a breakfast fit for a king. We had fresh bread and pastries from the bakery next door, bacon and eggs and fresh fruit. We were also fortunate that the town was having a farmers market the next day. After checking out we walked around the town and were greeted by so many folks along with their crafts and food. I highly recommend that if you are anywhere close, stop by and see Michael, have a bratwurst and an apple strudel and pint or 6 of beer and plan on staying the night. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

If you want some peace and quiet this is a great location. Also you will meet the most hospitable owner/chef you will ever meet. Michael was very kind, helpful and the restaurant food is excellent. There is not too much to do in town, but it is a beautiful relaxing place. It is central to your day trips to other towns or sites in the area. I would definitely recommend a day trip to Colmar, France. It is a very picturesque town with great restaurants. Parking at the hotel is on the street in front of the hotel. I think it is two hour parking in the day time, but we were gone during the days. If you are looking for tourist stores, there is none in this town or in most of the nearby German towns. You will have to go to Lake Titisee or somewhere like that where it is more touristy. There is a great little bakery nearby for morning treats and coffee. Our room was on the back which had a private patio overlooking the alley with beautiful historic homes. The front rooms do have a view of the river. I would definitely stay here again!

A gasthof is exactly what you get when you stay here. The owner treats you like his own family or friends and will make sure you have everything you need for a great stay in this beautiful picturesque town. Michael made us feel very welcome with a surprising gift at breakfast, a very nice touch! Snacks without ordering for them, brought out on the terrace with a beer in the evening was a surprise as well. Without all the unnecessary luxuries you have a comfortable stay at a very good price!

We stayed here over 6 nights while visiting the black forest. |Firstly, before our arrival we had some questions re the property and found that the owner was very quick in responding to enquiries. Which was a plus.||Upon our arrival, Michael the owner greeted us warmly and gave us an upgrade to a larger room, we were so pleased we found our Room had a lounge and seperate bathroom over looking the river. Wifi was also in room and free of charge, there was a tv, fridge and a very good power shower and hair dryer. ||Parking was never a problem as we parked directly outside and was always available and safe. ||Breakfast was served from 8AM, nice local cheeses, ham, fresh bread and juices and various yogurts with lovely fresh berries.|We also ate at the restaurant one night and can reccomend the Goulash soup, which was excellent. There is also a bakery next door?( about 50m) that opens at 6H30pm.||In summer there is also a beer garden outside.|There is a full bar in the restaurant and very convenient if you want to drink anything||Michael the owner was very forthcomming and helpfull at every turn to help us with information about the area. We found him very approachable and easy to converse with and spoke very good English . A gentle soul that would go out of his way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Very sincere person.||We read some reviews about the decor and other small things that we thought did not apply to our stay. We made up our own minds regarding comming here. ||The property is very old and some things are probably not brand new, but it was a clean, homely place in a very characterful German town. All things inside the propert was original including the lovely ceramic style Russion stove heating the house.|At night we slept with the window ajar and loved the sound of the river trickle past.||Michael too was often in the bar area ready to chat and interested in hearing about your day and experiences. ||Felt like home away from home! ||We came, we saw , we had a great time!!