We spent the night in Assmannshausen, one of the littler towns along the east side of the river. There are two streets that lead up into the hills from the town center, here was a nice mural along the way. In the background you can see the vineyards that are everywhere.
Nice sgraffito.
Ja.
One of our favorite pub's in Seattle is called The People's Pub, a pub in Ballard with traditional German fare. Kudos to the PP for their authenticity--the schnitzel with french fries and side salad, washed down with a crisp Bitburger Pils here in Assmannshausen was one for one with the PP back home. The ambiance matched as well--this place had a table of older women drinking the local white and eating schnitzels, and single folks at the bar catching up on the day.
Plenty of light, this was a cozy, warm room, not a drinking hole.
From the outside.
Our hotel along the river.
We stopped for the local apples and wine at this roadside stand. The area is known for its light red and various whites. Our favorite was the feinherb, a spicy crisp dry herby white, not too fruity.
Strammer Max at a local bakery cafe. Literally "Strong Max", it's a giant, open face sandwich of fried bread, eggs and ham that you eat with a knife and fork.
The view of the river from the castle walls high above the wester coast.
Tschus Hessen! Off to France....
