Burg Rabenstein  

Perched high above the Ahorn valley in Ahorntal, in the heart of Franconian Switzerland. This castle hotel sits beside Rabenstein Castle and just steps from Sophie’s Cave and Sophienhoehle, with easy access to Nuremberg, Bayreuth and Bamberg. Pet-friendly and perfect for castle-and-cave sightseeing.

Ancient castle walls meet modern comforts. The property has 22 individually furnished guestrooms with private bathrooms and deep soaking bathtubs. Expect terraces, a rooftop outlook and a cozy lobby fireplace, plus a chapel, falconry, limestone cave access, tavern and beer garden set inside 150 acres of hiking terrain.

Stand-out features include a rooftop terrace, garden, lobby fireplace and on-site tavern and beer garden. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Free self-parking and a train-station pick-up service (surcharge) are available. Seasonal highlights: castle and cave concerts, dinner shows, wild boar buffets and a medieval market twice a year.

Seven meeting rooms, a safe-deposit box and multilingual staff. Elevator access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby and complimentary wireless internet make events and work stays straightforward.

Burgrestaurant Rabenstein serves German cuisine and a complimentary buffet breakfast daily (8:00–10:30). A bar/lounge is on site and limited room service is offered. Expect regional flavors, special wild boar buffets and themed dinner-show nights.