This is hotel and restaurant is family-owned for at least 3 generations. The restaurant offers traditional Black Forest fare and a selection of local wines, beers and liquors. Everything is made from scratch daily and uses local produce and offers fish/meats from local farms! I have been here many times over the last 30 years and I am always looking forward swinging by when I am in the area. read more

The Ochsen in Höfen is located directly at the river Enz which is one of the northern Black Forest rivers. It is a relatively large Hotel which has seen considerable investion over the years. We use to accomodate company visitors there. They enjoy the lovely atmosphere of Black Forest and appreciate english speaking staff, english menus, internet in the room and acceptance of major credit cards (it is a shame but in Germany not general practise). The restaurant offers typical German food as for instance Hausgemachte Schwäbische Maultaschen (Swabian Pockets), venison, trout but of course for visitors from the US also Rib-Eyes (Swabian not US-Prime). There is excellent German beer served: Schwabenbräu and Alpirsbacher. And regarding liquors and German Schnaps: Kirschwasser (cherry) and Ziebärtle (cherry plum) can hardly be beaten. There is a nice spa with pool and sauna for recreation after tough work. The Ochsen is also a good starting point for hiking, jogging or bicycling along the river Enz bicycle lane without too much of inclination which I personally cherish. read more