The Most Beautiful Classic Car Hotels
Discover Europe’s most beautiful regions in a very special way – with a classic car holiday full of nostalgia, character and driving pleasure. The Romantik® Hotels & Restaurants combine wonderful drives along legendary scenic and holiday roads with first-class cuisine, stylish surroundings and genuine hospitality. Feel the wind in your hair, enjoy every bend and let the journey itself become an experience. Start your unforgettable classic car tour with our Romantik® classic car hotels and book your next road trip now.
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Heart for classic cars in Upper Swabia
Car enthusiasts and vintage car fans have always been in good hands at the Romantik® Hotel Kleber Post: where host Fritz Kleber once provided auto-loving guests with a free workshop with inspection pit, a free wash area and two petrol stations, in keeping with the spacious car boxes, guests today can still look forward to a wonderful vintage car experience. Oberschwaben is a real highlight for vintage car drives. Along the romantic roads and past numerous baroque sights, the discovery tour leads to Bodensee and to up to 30 museums, where all kinds of vintage car themes can be explored.
Tours in the Oldtimer Hotels – our insider tip
With the hotel’s own Austin 12, built in 1929 in the Romantik® Jugendstilhotel Bellevue, you can enjoy a one-hour city tour through Traben-Trabach on the Mosel. On this exclusive classic car tour, you will learn how Art Nouveau came to the Mosel and discover the fascinating history of the town, which around 1900 was, after Bordeaux, the second-largest wine trading centre in Europe. The ride in the classic car is not only for those interested in history, but is also suitable for trips on special occasions such as weddings and anniversaries. A trip on the hotel’s own Amphicar on the Mosel is also an unforgettable experience.
Classic Cars - History, Fascination & Tours
Classic cars are rolling witnesses to German automotive history. In Germany, a classic car is usually at least 30 years old, well cared for, and often receives an H licence plate, which officially identifies it as a historic vehicle. Anyone who drives a classic car combines passion, a spirit of adventure, and a piece of technological history on every journey.
The history of classic cars
The history of classic cars begins where the automobile itself was invented: in Germany. In 1886, Carl Benz registered his motorcar patent, which is regarded as the first practical automobile. Soon afterwards, the first production vehicles from German marques such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche were created – laying the foundation for worldwide automotive culture.
Between the 1920s and 1960s, cars became not only faster and more reliable, but also design icons. Long bonnets, flowing shapes and fine details bear witness to a time when driving was still craftsmanship. Anyone driving a vehicle from this era today experiences not just technology, but history on wheels.
Driving classic cars – mindful and intense
Driving a classic car is different from driving a modern car. It is less about speed and more about experiencing and feeling: every bend, every incline demands attention and makes the driver one with the vehicle. Many owners enjoy discovering quiet country roads, winding Alpine passes or historic towns precisely for that reason.
Did you know? Many classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s had small built-in secret compartments for spare parts and tools as standard, which hardly anyone knows about today. In some models, smaller items can be stowed almost invisibly in the bodywork – practical for those country drives back then and, today, a fascinating detail for collectors and drivers.
Classic car tours in Germany
Germany is ideal for classic car tours: the landscapes are varied, the roads are often winding, and there are countless historic towns, castles and culinary stops.
Popular routes for classic car drivers:
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Romantic Road – From Würzburg to Füssen: medieval towns, castles and gentle hills make this route a perfect combination of culture and driving pleasure.
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German Alpine Road – Winding passes, breathtaking views and small mountain villages invite you to enjoy relaxed cruising.
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German Wine Route – Vineyards, picturesque villages and regional specialities make every drive a pleasure.
Many of our Romantik® Hotels along these routes have specialised in classic cars: garage parking, tour maps and route tips ensure the trips are stress-free and stylish.
Why classic car trips are special
Classic car trips are not a sprint, but an experience in every kilometre. It is about enjoying the scenery, discovering historic places and experiencing the technology that was developed decades ago. Anyone travelling in a classic car is immersed at the same time in history, design and driving feel – and experiences Germany from a special perspective.
Routes for classic car tours
All Romantik® Classic Car Hotels
Germany
Romantik Hotel
Laudensacks Parkhotel & Retreat
Romantik® Wellnesshotel
Deimann | PEARLS by Romantik®
Switzerland
Belgium
Italy
FAQ Questions & Answers
Some of the Romantik Hotels offer special classic car arrangements. For example, you can enjoy the classic, curves and culinary arrangement at the Romantik Hotel Spielweg in the Black Forest.
Regions with winding roads, historic towns and beautiful scenery are popular – such as wine regions, low mountain ranges or Alpine routes. Many classic car hotels are located in precisely such areas and are ideal starting points for excursions.
Classic car hotels are hotels that are particularly suitable for guests with classic vehicles. They often offer secure parking, garages, tour tips for classic car trips and a special passion for historic automobiles. The Romantik® Jugendstilhotel Bellevue, for example, offers city tours in an Austin 12 or unique trips in an Amphicar. Many of these hotels are also located on particularly beautiful routes that are ideal for stylish trips.
Some of the Romantik Hotels have their own parking spaces, parking garages or underground parking spaces. Please contact the respective hotel by phone or email to clarify the conditions on site or possible reservations.
Yes. Classic car hotels are often located in scenic regions or along well-known panoramic roads. Guests can start their journey directly from the hotel and experience winding roads, historic towns and culinary stops.