Without a hotel reservation we ventured to Seiffen on July 4 2009 to buy a locally made Christmas Pyramide and other wood crafts. The town turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. The hotel turned our to be the nicest we stayed in this trip.

At the hotel we enjoyed two adjacent rooms at a good price. Although the lovely receptionist did not speak English (nor did anyone else we met in town) the communication was not a problem. The hotels hallways were beautifully decorated in local wood crafts and the rooms were large, comfortable and immaculate. Nearby were good restaurants, bakeries and shops (and workshops) for the wood crafts. Parking was in front. Everything was in walking distance.

Seiffen is a small town clinging to its tradition of handmade fine woodcrafts (Pyramides, Nutcrackers etc.) We visited workshops where local craftsmen and women were displaying their talents which was very interesting.

Although off the beaten path Seiffen is a great place to visit and a good value to stay, eat drink and shop. The woodcrafts can be purchased here at large savings by buying direct from the makers.

We highly recommend a visit to Seiffen and a stay at the Hotel Erbgericht Buntes Haus for a local experience and to experience the tradition of fine craftsmanship.

This is my second time staying here in a year and I can not recommend it enough. This time I stayed for 7 nights. They offered a special that included not only breakfast, but also a 3 course dinner each night. I was a little nervous about eating at the same place for 7 nights running, but not by the time I left. Every night was a new menu. Every night offered enough entree choices that I was satisfied. An example of the menu: Beef Consomme with shredded pancake, vegetables and herbs; choice of 3 entrees: Filet of Pikeperch with lemon butter sauce, carrots Vichy and wild rice OR Cordon Bleu of Pork with parsley potatoes and salad in season OR roasted bell pepper stiffed with rice and goat cheese; Dessert: Home made apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. Okay, that was one night's example. Every night had great choice. Each night we had some wine or a beer.

Now, get this: 7 nights lodging, breakfast and dinner and a drink for each of us each night and the entire bill for the week: $700!!!! That's right $100 a day for 2 people. Not each! Plus, our room was huge and overlooked the lovely Church of Seiffen.

I have already booked a week for 2010. You can get this terrific deal on their website.

NOTE: They have a full service restaurant, a bar, and outdoor dining. There is free internet in the lobby. Very friendly staff. Right in the heart of all the action and free parking.