Simmern: A Shimmering Ancient Town
Simmern, Germany is nestled in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is an old town, filled with historic and heritage sites, sitting at the Simmerbach Valley. So not only is in an interesting historic town, its natural beauty is also unparalleled. The town was previously called Hunsruck until 1980s. It is one of the quiet towns in the entire country, having significantly less than 10, 000 inhabitants.
Best Time to Visit
A cool to freezing cold is enjoyed over at Simmern, Germany. During winter, the town is buried in deep snow. Otherwise, light to moderate rain showers are expected. The ideal time to visit the town highly depends on what kind of activities you wish to do or have planned for your trip. Summer, during the middle of the year, is comfortable enough for long historic and heritage walks. On the other hand, winter is good for ski resorts. Both ways, there are many tourists in town on those seasons and Simmern hotels are expensive.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the points of interest in town is the St Stephen's Church which has been built since many years ago yet the façade is still as beautiful as ever. Traumschleife Domblick is a great hiking trail available all-year round. You can also check out the Schinderhannesturm, a museum where you can find many artifacts that tell stories about the town’s past. With a castle-like façade and spa facilities, you can never go wrong booking a room at Hotel Bergschlößchen during your trip to Simmern. Meanwhile, Hotel Toepperhof has an amazing outdoor. Its garden is simply marvelous. There is also the lovely hotel and restaurant complex called Hotel Restaurant Haus Waldesruh. These are the top-rated hotels in town.