European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 5, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse By Christine Willfurth Deutsche Presse Agenter vib a May be the smallest hotel in the world is a lovers hideaway in the North Central bavarian town of Amberg that serves a Champagne breakfast and is usually booked for weeks in Advance. The tiny building s Street frontage is just 8 feet across and its total floor area is just 540 Square feet. The Only bedroom at the he Hausl is a double under the eaves. But for honeymooners from All Over that s All the room they need. A a a tradition has it that the he Hausl which Means Quot marriage cottage Quot was built in 1728 by a Young Man from Amberg with not much Money but an itch to marry under a Law then in Force Only property owners were allowed to enter Legal Matrimony. To satisfy the role he built this tiny Structure on a vacant right of Way Between grander burghers Homes. For 140 years after that the he Hausl kept changing hands As you Rig lovers would buy it tie the knot and spend perhaps Only their first night in the House before Selling it often for Only a few shillings to the next couple wanting to beat the real estate Rule. Hotelier Susanne Bauer recognized the lure of this romantic legend and took out a lease on the he Hausl four years ago from the municipality of Amberg. Word of Mouth did the rest and couples have been travelling the length of Germany since to spend a night there. Quot most of our guests Are Young people who Are engaged or on their honeymoon Quot said Bauer. Two thirds of the bookings /.be. Are a wedding or birthday present from parents or friends of the Happy couple.,. On arrival the guests Are Given the key and have the run of the place until morning. There s no reception night Porter. When the Pearly Light of morning shines through the panes Bauer returns to the love nest to serve breakfast in the Dinette. Everyone gets a Quot honeymoon Quot German breakfast which consists of slices of smoked Salmon sparkling wine Salami sausage White bread Rolls Orange juice and lots of Strong steaming Coffee. The Cost for one night is 228 Marks about $140including breakfast which is served Between 7 . And 10 . Lunch and dinner is available at the restaurant Casino which is also the pickup Point for. The hotel is also a minibar television and radio As Well As a garage to Park a car. One enters the building through a tiny living room. A flight of stairs leads half a Story higher to the bathroom Shower Only and toilet then half a Story higher to a lounge with an open fire. The double bed and a romantic hot tub Are at the very a a a a a a a a a top. A weekends and summer months at the hotel Are usually booked Well Iri Advance. Amberg is located 30 Miles East of Nurnberg in the Obe Pfalz. Reservations must be made at least two Days in Advance either by writing or telephoning. 1 for More information write the he Hausl at seminar Gasse 8, d-8450 Amberg or Call 0962122211 or Send a fax to 09621 a. 22066. A. Your reservations at arc s Berchtesgaden or Hof rooms available starting june 15, 94 you will be in the heart of Berchtesgaden and still be Able to take part in All arc activities Gol Whitewater rafting kayaking hiking mini Golf Tennis i swimming i tour fitness Center reservations office open every Day. Dan 4415-623/823 or Civ. 08652-61057 fax. 08652-62768 presents by Spike Collier beginner level 1 beginner level ii no experience previous experience lessons Price-$125 Price-$125 afternoon schools evening schools Mon tue wed Sun Mon tue 1200-1400 1800-2000 May 23, 24, 25 july 11, 1.2, 13 May 29,30,31 july 10, ii 12 june 13, 14, 15 August 29,30,31 August 7,8,9 beginner level i no experience Price -$125evening schools Sun Mon tue 1800-2000 May 15, 16, 17, amp 22,23, 24 june 5-7 amp 12-14 amp 19-21 amp 26-28 july 17-19 amp 24-26 August 14-16 amp 28-30 september 4-6 amp 11-13 amp 18-20 Why go to Garmisch when the Best is right Here in Heidelberg the Heidelberg Golf club an Der Bunde Strasse 291, ofter sheim Civ. 06202-53767 or Dan 379-6133 76 stripes Magazine May 5, 1994
