The nearby medieval city of Staufen is a favorite of Rick Steves, an excellent traveler and guide to all things about European travel through the "back door." He's a favorite of ours, through his podcasts primarily, but also through his travel guides. So, when he mentions Staufen, just a short way outside of Freiburg as a destination, well, we'll join the other tourists there. We weren't dissappointed.
It's a postcard-worthy town, from the Rathaus and Marktplatz:
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| The Rathaus (city hall) |
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Charming streets with restored houses and businesses reflect its popularity (and prosperity).
A destination konditorei/confiserie/café, Café Decker, was mentioned in several places; in a country, where every small town seems to have several such places, it definitely was worth checking out. We don't normally have afternoon cake, but it seemed like a good idea here. Both were excellent!
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| cakes at Café Decker |
We weren't hiking in the countryside today, but for folks staying in Staufen, there are myriad opportunities for walking and biking, as there are throughout the region.
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