Hidden within Nuremberg's historical city walls are many treasures: Cozy cafés, restaurants and traditional shops. The walk through the Weißgerbergässchen to delikatEssen is a delight and the shopping experience - with a chat with the shop owner, who knows all of his products - is really something special.

The lovingly furnished shop offers not only a good collection of spices, but also a vinegar and oil bar where you can sample the products. delikatEssen also regularly offers themed seminars and action days.

To give me balance to my work at the hotel, I like to put on my running shoes and head out. My favorite route is from Hallertor along the Pegnitz towards Fürth. On the way back, I like to have a cool drink at Schnepperschütz. When the weather is good, the small café at Hallertor serves Franconian Riesling and local beer and puts you in the best mood. The small rooms of the Café Schnepperschütz are built directly on the old sandstone wall. The large meadow around the café is a wonderful place to have a picnic - just bring a blanket along. Our Adina kitchen crew will happily fill up your picnic basket!

The Forchheim Annafest takes place each summer around St. Anne's Saint's Day, July 26. The festival usually lasts 11 days and takes place in the shady oak forest at the Kellerberg in Forchheim, where there are more than 20 beer cellars. Plenty of rides, 15 different Franconian breweries and international specialties guarantee a good time. After my 11 years spent in Hamburg, it's great to go to the Annafest and meet old friends from school, sports and home.