About this property
Situated in green Franconian countryside near the Frankenhöhe nature park, this country hotel provides free Wi-Fi internet access, traditional regional cuisine and a beautifully tranquil environment. Dating back to 1865, the Landgasthof Birkel near the historic town of Herrieden provides modern rooms which are brightly and tastefully furnished. Located directly along the Altmühltal (Altmühl valley) hiking/cycling network, the hotel is an ideal base for sporting activities throughout the year. Treat yourself to original Franconian cuisine as well as seasonal dishes in the Landgasthof Birkel. In fine weather you can enjoy these in the beer garden. Guests with cars will appreciate the free on-site parking at the Landgasthof Birkel, as well as the easy access to the A6 motorway.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ewelina
Poland“I would like to sincerely thank the entire staff for such a warm and welcoming stay. From the very beginning I felt truly comfortable – everyone was extremely kind, helpful, and attentive. I especially appreciated the personalized approach and the...” - Glenn
United Kingdom“Lovely location, great for walking and cycling. Food was very good, both breakfast and dinner, coupled with a nice restaurant and outdoor space for dining as well. Rooms comfortable and clean. Excellent value for money.” - Tomasz Poland“personel ware very helpful and smile, great food, the best burgers I've ever eaten, a place worth recommending”
- Mary
France“We were made to feel very welcome when we arrived. The room was perfect for us with the dog, very comfortable & warm as the weather was very cold. The dog was allowed into the bar area where we ate our dinner & breakfast which were both excellent...” - James United Kingdom“Good parking Always friendly Excellent food in restaurant”
- Federica
Germany“The room was very spacious, there was a nice restaurant, walking/biking paths all around. Storage for bikes is available” 
Stefan
Czech Republic“Great hotel in the countryside. We really enjoyed the peacefulness and the coziness there.”- James United Kingdom“good parking area quiet location excellent restaurant great staff”
- Noreen
Ireland“mainly friendliness of staff breakfast was excellent” - James United Kingdom“good parking excellent restaurant friendly staff quiet village good room”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineGerman
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please indicate at the time of booking whether you prefer a smoking or non-smoking room.
Please inform Landgasthof Birkel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
