Highlights
- Waterfalls within walking distance
- Hohen Urach Castle Ruin
- Outdoor pool and thermal baths
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Youth Hostel Bad Urach
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Portrait
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Equipment
standard
Environmental|Youth Hostel
certified for sports groups
Guest services
- board game rental
- dryer
- Spoken languages:
english, german - free parking on premises: 7
- luggage storage
- washing machine
- WiFi access in public spaces for free
Food & Drinks
- breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
- packed lunch
- organic quality
- regional cuisine
- gluten free food on request
- other catering requests on request
- free water and tea
- barbecue evening
- food / dining events on request
- microwave
- refrigerator
- bistro / cafeteria
- vegetarian dishes daily
- vegan dishes on request
For cyclists
- drying room
- maps
- places in lockable bike room: 30
- repair service
For families
- (baby) bottle warmer
- high chair for children
- play room / play corner
For cyclists
- drying room
- maps
- places in lockable bike room: 30
- repair service
For families
- (baby) bottle warmer
- high chair for children
- play room / play corner
Outdoor
- basketball court or hoop
- BBQ area
- campfire site
- climbing wall / bouldering wall
- football ground
- gym
- outdoor table tennis
- patio
- playground and lawn
- sports ground
Outdoor
- basketball court or hoop
- BBQ area
- campfire site
- climbing wall / bouldering wall
- football ground
- gym
- outdoor table tennis
- patio
- playground and lawn
- sports ground
Prices
Room equipment
135 beds in 36 rooms
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Shared rooms
- 10 double rooms with shower/WC
- 20 four-bed rooms, 8 w bath/WC
- 5 six-bed rooms with shower/WC
- 1 five-bed room with shower/WC
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Shared rooms
- 10 double rooms with shower/WC
- 20 four-bed rooms, 8 w bath/WC
- 5 six-bed rooms with shower/WC
- 1 five-bed room with shower/WC
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Shared rooms
- 10 double rooms with shower/WC
- 20 four-bed rooms, 8 w bath/WC
- 5 six-bed rooms with shower/WC
- 1 five-bed room with shower/WC
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Shared rooms
- 10 double rooms with shower/WC
- 20 four-bed rooms, 8 w bath/WC
- 5 six-bed rooms with shower/WC
- 1 five-bed room with shower/WC
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Dining room
- Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Dining room
- Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Dining room
- Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Dining room
- Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Rehearsal rooms
- 8 rooms 45 - 220m²
- Stage inside (16.0 m²)
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Meeting rooms
- 6 rooms 45 - 85m²
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Meeting rooms
- 6 rooms 45 - 85m²
Meetings
| Room | Floor space |
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Floor | Rent per day off | ||||
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| Güterstein (GR 1) | 35 sqm | 25 | 15 | - | - | - | Ground floor | upon request |
| Seltbachtal (GR 2) | 51 sqm | 40 | 25 | - | - | - | Ground floor | upon request |
| Güterstein (GR 1) + Seltbachtal (GR 2) kombiniert | 85 sqm | 70 | 40 | - | - | - | Ground floor | upon request |
| Rulaman (GR 3) | 31 sqm | 20 | 15 | - | - | - | Ground floor | upon request |
| Falkenstein (GR 4) | 28 sqm | 15 | 10 | - | - | - | Ground floor | upon request |
| Maisental (GR 5) | 45 sqm | 35 | 20 | - | - | - | Ground floor | upon request |
Conference equipment
CD player, digital camera, DVD player, flip chart, internet access (WiFi), metaplan board, overhead projector, presentation case, projector, screen, speaker's desk, stereo system, TV set
Rehearsals
| Room | Floor space | Height |
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| Güterstein (GR 1) | 35 sqm | 2.6 m | 20 | 15 | Ground floor | yes | upon request |
| Seltbachtal (GR 2) | 51 sqm | 2.6 m | 40 | 25 | Ground floor | yes | upon request |
| Güterstein (GR 1) + Seltbachtal (GR 2) kombiniert | 85 sqm | 2.6 m | 60 | 40 | Ground floor | yes | upon request |
| Rulaman (GR 3) | 31 sqm | 2.5 m | 20 | 10 | Ground floor | yes | upon request |
| Falkenstein (GR 4) | 28 sqm | 2.5 m | 15 | - | Ground floor | yes | upon request |
| Kleiner Saal im Bürgerhaus Schloßmühle (mit Bühne) | 130 sqm | 3.0 m | 100 | 80 | 3 | yes | upon request |
| Großer Saal im Bürgerhaus Schloßmühle | 220 sqm | 6.0 m | 130 | 100 | - | yes | upon request |
| Maisental | 45 sqm | - | 20 | 10 | - | yes | upon request |
Rehearsal room equipment
digital piano
Staging options
indoor stage (16.0 sqm),
Activities
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Outdoor climbing wall at the house
Outdoor climbing wall directly at the house, which can be used with supervision.
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Uracher Waterfall
The special sights of the UNESCO Global Geopark include the Urach and Güterstein waterfalls.
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Hohenurach Castle Ruin
The castle ruins from the 11th century offer magnificent views over the town and the Emstal valley.
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Bad Urach
The half-timbered town of Bad Urach is located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb
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Swabian Alb Biosphere Centre
The Biosphere Centre provides interesting information about the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve in an entertaining way.
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Rulaman Trail
The Rulaman Trail encourages reflection on the history and future of humanity.
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Falkenstein Cave
The cave is the only water-bearing cave in Germany where guided cave tours are possible.
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Cycle paths
Bicyclists experience striking view rocks on the signposted cycling tours around Bad Urach.
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Myth of the Swabian Alb
Discover the sights of the Swabian Alb.
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Open-air museum Beuren
The open-air museum presents old buildings from the Middle Necker and Swabian Alb region.
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Bear cave
The bear cave is accessible for 250m and impresses with its beautiful stalactite and ceiling formation
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Prehistoric Museum Hauff
Here you can find uniquely preserved fossils from the Jurassic period around the Holzmaden fossil site
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Castle Lichtenstein
The "fairytale castle of Württemberg" was built in the 19th century in the style of historicism.
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University City Tuebingen
A combination of a time- honoured university town and the lively diversity of a young metropolis.
Location and arrival
Town centre:
1.1
km
Bus:
Bus Stop Ermstalklinik
(0.3 km)
Railway station:
Station Ermstalklinik
(0.3 km)
The house is open 7.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.
The reception is open 8.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. , 4.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Check-in 4.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Groups of 20 people or more can also be accepted during closing times.
Hostel is open all year round except Christmas.
Arriving by public transport
- Take the Ermstalbahn via Metzingen to Bad Urach. Get off at the "Ermstalklinik" stop, directly below the hostel.
Rail service for DJH members
The Community Travel GmbH offers DJH members discounted RIT tickets for a return journey within Germany - this applies only in conjunction with stays in a hostel. School classes and groups can make use of this offer. You must carry confirmation of your booking with you when travelling.
Our partner can handle your enquiry via the booking hotline +49 4845 79 18 464 or www.anreise-jugendherberge.de. Payment must be made by direct debit. Tickets will be sent by post or online by e-mail. In the event of a cancellation, the ticket may be returned free of charge to the agency up to the first day of travel.
Arriving by bus/car
- If you're coming from the north, take the A8 to Stuttgart and from there continue on the B27 towards Reutlingen, Metzingen exit to Bad Urach.
- If you're coming from the south, take the A7 towards Neu Ulm. In Ulm, take the "Blaubeurer Ring" exit towards Blaubeuren and continue towards Reutlingen on the B28 or on the B465 Ehingen - Münsingen-Bad Urach.
- The nearest bus stops are at the hospital, "Ermstalklinik," (about 300 m away) and at the bus station (about 700 m away).
contact
Youth Hostel Bad Urach
Seltbachstr. 9 · 72574 Bad Urach
Tel. +49 7125 8025
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Management: Cornelia Dreher and Luis Molina
Agency: LVB Baden-Württemberg
