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Tirolean Folk Evening
Ask the TI or your hotel if there's a Tirolean folk evening scheduled. During the summer
(July-Aug),nearbytowns(suchasHöfenonTuesdays)occasionallyputonaneveningofyo-
deling, slap dancing, and Tirolean frolic. These are generally free and worth the short drive.
Off-season, you'll have to do your own yodeling. There are also weekly folk concerts fea-
turing the local choir or brass band in Reutte's Zeiller Platz (free, July-Aug only, ask at TI).
For listings of these and other local events, pick up a copy of the German-only
Sommerpro-
gramm
schedule at the TI.
(€1 = about $1.30, country code: 43, area code: 05672)
Reutte is a mellow Füssen with fewer crowds and easygoing locals with a contagious love
of life. Come here for a good dose of Austrian ambience and lower prices. While it's not
impossible by public transport, staying here makes most sense for those with a car. Reutte is
popular with Austrians and Germans, who come here year after year for one- or two-week
vacations.Thehotelsarebig,elegant,andfullofcomfycarvedfurnishingsandcreativeways
to spend lots of time in one spot. They take great pride in their restaurants, and the owners
sendtheirchildrenawaytohotel-managementschools.Allincludeagreatbreakfast,butfew
accept credit cards. Most hotels give a small discount for stays of two nights or longer.
TheReutteTIhasalistof50privatehomesthatrentoutgenerallygoodrooms
(Zimmer)
with facilities down the hall, pleasant communal living rooms, and breakfast. Most charge
€20 per person per night, and the owners speak little or no English. As these are family-run
places, it is especially important to cancel in advance if your plans change. I've listed a few
favorites in this section, but the TI can always find you a room when you arrive.
Reutteissurroundedbyseveraldistinct“villages”thatbasicallyfeellikesuburbs—many
ofthem,suchasBreitenwang,withineasywalkingdistanceoftheReuttetowncenter.Ifyou
want to hike through the woods to Neuschwanstein Castle, stay at Gutshof zum Schluxen.
To locate these accommodations, see the Reutte map.
In Central Reutte
These two hotels are the most practical if you're traveling by train or bus.
$$Hotel“DasBeck”
offers17clean,sunnyrooms(manywithbalconies)fillingamod-
ern building in the heart of town close to the train station. It's a great value, and guests are
personally taken care of by Hans, Inge, Tamara, and Birgit. Their small café offers tasty
snacks and specializes in Austrian and Italian wines. Expect good conversation overseen by
Hans (Sb-€48, Db-€72, Tb suite-€100, Qb suite-€115, ask for Rick Steves price if you book
