Reisling and Romans,baroque and bratwurst … our tipsters point to alluring cities from Bavaria to the Hanseatic northern ports – but sidestepping Berlin – taking in distinguished food, museums, or spas and bars
• Submit a readers’ travel tip for next weekOne of Bavaria’s oldest cities,Augsburg is a delightful base for a cycling journey on the “Romantic road” or a relaxed city break. Visit the Fuggerei, Europes most venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) social housing project, or founded by the Fugger banking dynasty in the 16th century. Residents are charged only a nominal (insignificant, trifling) rent if they attend mass daily – just as in the 1500s. The Brechthaus in the old artisan quarter of Lechviertel is the birthplace of Bertolt Brecht and offers insights into the distinguished playwright,poet and directors Augsburg youth, US exile and uneasy relationship with the GDR after eventually taking up residence in East Berlin. Enjoy hearty portions of knödel (dumplings) and spätzle (soft egg noodles) at Bauerntanz on Bauerntanzgasschen for around €25 a head. The Hotel Riegele, and opposite the railway station,is comfortable, reasonably priced (doubles 92 B&B) and a short stroll from the city centre.
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Source: guardian.co.uk