Tag: Germany

North Sea Stroll

Frisian Farmhouse Hotels on the Isle of Sylt

We have a few things to apologize for in this story about Sylt, a laid-back, dune-swept island off the coast of Germany where pastoral traditions attract enormous wealth and celebrity.

Great Escape

The Wilmina Breaks Out of a Prison in Berlin

Political prisoners, mostly women, were housed in what would become the Wilmina, a new hotel that’s traded internment for tranquility in a surprising section of Berlin.

Borderlands

German Gasthaus Culture at Italy’s 1477 Reichhalter

A dozen or so klicks from the Austrian border, in the shadow of the mighty Dolomites, stands 1477 Reichhalter, a restaurant and hotel that delivers Italian passion, German culture, and Alpine craftsmanship.

Half a World Away

R.E.M. Reveal Their Favorite Hotels in Europe

What do you do after being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame? You talk to Tablet, of course, and you tell us all of the most memorable European hotels you stayed in during your peak years of international touring.

Forever Young

25hours Hotels Have an Active Imagination

25hours has expanded its hotel offerings far beyond its home base of Germany. Despite the growth, the group hasn’t forgotten the inventive, irreverent style they started with.

Running Down a Dream

Diary of a First-Time Hotel Manager

Rebecca Schönheit is back to share part two of her story about leaving Berlin and starting life over on a tiny island in the North Sea. That’s where she and her husband decided to take on the job of managing a hotel — despite having no prior hospitality industry experience. Nevertheless, they have big dreams of getting their proud little place up to Tablet standards.