It seems that Witzenhausen means the town of comedy! I'll come to that in a minute. This was booked…read morevia HRS by my German colleague. The price is good, the lady receptionist very helpful, good free wifi, and the room is clean. The bed, sheets, duvet, and pillow are standard German fare (not good) but that's ok as I'm in Germany and expect it - just be warned. Anyway to the comedy bit ..... The bathroom is horrible and the worst bit is the toilet with a stool inspecting shelf with a rather wheezy cistern. Be warned!! It actually made me smile and took me back decades but we're firmly in the 21st century so it needs sorting.

Two nights at Hotel am Ahrensberg was actually too short. We loved our room with the balcony and…read moreenjoyed the breakfast buffet and the exquisite and friendly service. In fact, the only negative was the sauna area where it seems that middle aged German men would rather dangle than dream of not offending an American woman. If you stay here, take one of the Wanderwege just below the hotel. During autumn, you can pick apples and plums right off the trees. Don't wait until the second day to try the restaurant. The food is good, inexpensive, and nicely presented.