Kaiserhof Hotel Sonne
Historic hotel and restaurant in Nördlingen, Bavaria, first documented in 1405.
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Overview
Kaiserhof Hotel Sonne is a historic hotel and restaurant located directly on the Marktplatz in Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany. According to its official website, the property was first mentioned in a document in 1405, making it one of the oldest guesthouses in Bavaria. It describes itself as a traditional 'Herren- und Fürstenherberge' (lords' and princes' inn) and offers romantic accommodation in a listed building, with rooms featuring variable beds, private bathrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, and views of the town hall, the market square, and the Daniel, Nördlingen's landmark church tower. The hotel also operates a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with specific opening hours, and a shop called Das Stäpfele selling selected wines, spirits, and delicacies. The website emphasizes a best-price guarantee for direct bookings. The brand is a small, privately run hospitality business rather than a chain, and its identity is closely tied to the historic building at Marktplatz 3. The Wikidata entry Q41329692 corresponds to the address Marktplatz 3, which is the hotel's location. The business is active and markets itself to tourists and visitors seeking authentic historic ambiance in Nördlingen.
History
The history of Kaiserhof Hotel Sonne is tied to its building at Marktplatz 3 in Nördlingen, which was first documented in 1405. According to the hotel's official website, it is one of the oldest guesthouses in Bavaria and has historically served as a 'Herren- und Fürstenherberge' (inn for lords and princes). Over the centuries, it hosted emperors, kings, princes, and astronauts, as the website claims. The property is a listed monument, and the hotel emphasizes its historic character, with rooms named after traditional styles such as Landhaus and Himmelbett. In modern times, it operates as a hotel, restaurant, and delicatessen shop, catering to tourists visiting Nördlingen's historic old town. The website provides current information on services, opening hours, and booking with a best-price guarantee. The Wikidata item Q41329692 corresponds to the address Marktplatz 3, linking the hotel to its physical location. No further detailed historical records are provided in the available evidence.
- 1405
First documented mention of the building at Marktplatz 3, now Kaiserhof Hotel Sonne.
Products and positioning
Romantic historic hotel and restaurant in a listed building, offering authentic ambiance in the heart of Nördlingen.
Hotel rooms
Rooms with variable beds, private bathroom with tub or shower, WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, TV, Wi-Fi, separate entrance, and views of the town hall, market square, and Daniel tower.
Restaurant
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; opening hours Tuesday to Friday 17:30–22:00, Saturday 11:00–14:30 and 17:30–22:00, Sunday 11:00–15:00, closed Monday.
Das Stäpfele
Shop offering selected wines, spirits, and delicatessen items.
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