Kallstadt, nestled in Germany's picturesque Rhineland-Palatinate region, is a charming wine village. The best places to stay in Kallstadt include several traditional guesthouses and wine hotels, all promising authentic German hospitality. Many are run by winemaking families who have lived in the area for generations. This small town of is particularly famous for being the ancestral home of both Henry J. Heinz, founder of the Heinz company, and Friedrich Trump, grandfather of Donald Trump.

Visitors to Kallstadt can explore the town's historic church, dating back to the 15th century, and enjoy regional specialties like 'saumagen' (stuffed pig's stomach) and 'leberknödel' (liver dumplings) at family-owned eateries. The region is also popular with cyclists who can take advantage of well-marked trails winding through the vineyards and connecting neighbouring villages.

Wine tours and tastings are immensely popular, as are hikes through the nearby Palatinate Forest, one of the largest continuous woodland areas in Germany. The best place to stay in Kallstadt provides easy access to the German Wine Route - the Deutsche Weinstraße - which runs through the heart of the region invites travellers to sample the area's renowned Riesling and Gewürztraminer wines. Bad Dürkheim, just a short drive away, hosts the world's largest wine festival, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt, each September. Book your room well in advance if travelling at this time of year!

The Best Places to Stay in Kallstadt

For Boutique Chic

• Weinhaus Henninger will delight foodies, with its innovative take on traditional German cuisine and wonderful wine list. Set behind a traditional façade, the hotel boasts surprisingly contemporary interiors, with a chic, understated sense of comfort. One for well-heeled travellers keen to explore the wine region.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY HOUSE

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Frankfurt Airport, an hour's drive from Kallstadt. Most hotels will be happy to arrange an airport pick up in advance.
• Rhineland-Palatinate is great for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Visit during the summer months, with temperatures averaging around 23°C between May and early September. Expect cold winters, and cool spring or autumn temperatures. You'll find fewer crowds and great hotel deals outside the school holidays.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Meisenheim.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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