Enjoy German culture with a holiday home in Hunsrueck
Situated in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, Hunsrueck is home to four scenic river valleys famous for their vineyards. Locals are extremely proud of their heritage and families can book a holiday house, holiday home or rent a holiday apartment and experience the region's renowned hospitality for themselves. Holiday rentals in Hunsrueck are easily accessible from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, which lies at the heart of the region.
A region rich in history
Ruled succesively by the Romans, the Franks and the Prussians, an agricultural crises in the 19th century eventually led to regional depopulation. Today, however, Hunsrueck is again fertile. The potato enjoys a special place in local cuisine and variants of regional potato dishes are widely available. The Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park holds regular cilinary festivals celebrating local produce such as Viez, a locally made apple wine. Important places to visit in the region include the Hattgenstein Observation Tower, the Idar-Oberstein German Gemstone Museum and the Roman gravesite at Siesbach. Dating from the 12th century, Waldeck Castle, near the village of Dorweiler, and the medieval Dhaun Castle at Hochstetten, as well as the quaint village of Woppenroth, which was one of the main locations for the film Heimat, are also popular local attractions. With a holiday rental in Hunsrueck, it is easy to explore the charming historical towns of Simmern, Kirchberg, Kastellaun and Morbach. A close encounter with nature in scenic Hunsrueck The region is rich in flora and fauna and it is not unusual to encounter lynx, badgers and foxes on the extensive network of hiking trails which can be found throughout the area. Hunsrueck's most famous animal is the barbastelle (European Bat) which gained notoriety for delaying the construction of a runway extension at Hahn Airport. As most of the hills are no higher than 400 metres above sea level, families with children can easily indulge in hiking, climbing and cycling opportunities. A holiday rental, holiday apartment or holiday house provides the ideal base for exploring Hunsrueck's many attractions.
The top rated locations in the Hunsrueck
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Thalfang, Hunsrueck
Holiday home for max. 4 persons
Property no. 1313023
from USD 505for 1 weekApprox. 70 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 2) (from 01/01/2025), satellite TV (from 01/01/2025), Wifi (from 01/01/2025), washing machine (from 01/01/2025), dishwasher (from 01/01/2025), non-smoking property (from 01/01/2025), beach approx. m