DJH Youth Hostel Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen - Offers + more

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Sonnenbühl - where the sun's at home. The landscape of Sonnenalb is ideal for walking, cycling and hiking. One of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany (HW1) passes close by the youth hostel.

There's always something going on in and around Sonnenbühl. In the summer, the Traumland ("Dreamland") amusement park, the Roman open-air museum and the summer bob run. The Ostereimuseum ("Easter Egg Museum") is an experience - not just at Easter. And how about exploring the Bärenhöhle caves? Or the Nebelhöhle cave? Or the adventure park with 9 different obstacle courses, and the fairy-tale castle of Lichtenstein?

Just want to enjoy the outdoors? One of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany (Hauptwanderweg 1 = main trail 1) is not far from the hostel. There are some magnificent hikes with unforgettable views.

Like to stroll or go shopping? Reutlingen and Tübingen await you!

Profile of a Family|Hostel

Erpfingen Youth Hostel has been certified as being "especially suitable for families" by the German Youth Hostel Association. What you can expect:

Family-friendly room facilities (shower/toilet either in the room or opposite the room for your exclusive use)
Baby equipment such as high chairs, cots, bottle warmers, children's toilet seats, changing pads, and a lot more.
A family room equipped with games, children's reading corner, TV, DVD player, and a lot more.
an appealing, child-friendly outdoor area with playground, barefoot path, and many sports facilities
A family barbecue area
Attractive destinations in the surrounding area (summer bob run, forest trail, adventure playground)
Erpfingen Youth Hostel is 830 m above sea level, about 2 km west of Erpfingen.

The Youth Hostel Erpfingen is located 830m above sea level in about 2km to Erpfingen.

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Highlights

Family playroom
Teachers' room with snacks/ drinks
Close to nature / wildlife observation

Equipment

standard

certified for families

Guest services

board game rental
dryer
Spoken languages:
english, german
free parking on premises: 20
indoor table tennis
kicker
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
vegetarian dishes daily
vegan dishes on request
gluten free food on request
other catering requests on request
free water and tea
microwave
refrigerator

For cyclists

bike rental (15 km)
bike wash station
drying room
maps
places in covered bicycle stand: 10
places in lockable bike room: 5
repair service

For families

(baby) bottle warmer
baby changing
high chair for children
play room / play corner
playground
toddler beds

For cyclists

bike rental (15 km)
bike wash station
drying room
maps
places in covered bicycle stand: 10
places in lockable bike room: 5
repair service

For families

(baby) bottle warmer
baby changing
high chair for children
play room / play corner
playground
toddler beds

Outdoor

basketball court or hoop
BBQ area
beach- or volleyball court
campfire site
football ground
nature trail
outdoor table tennis
playground and lawn
sensory trail
sports ground

Outdoor

basketball court or hoop
BBQ area
beach- or volleyball court
campfire site
football ground
nature trail
outdoor table tennis
playground and lawn
sensory trail
sports ground

Prices

Room equipment

162 beds in 37 rooms

Disco
dorm rooms

164 beds in 38 rooms
- 6 Three-bed rooms, 2 with bath
- 7 Two-bed rooms, 6 with bat
- 9 Four-bed rooms, 7 with bath
- 16 sixbed rooms, 12 with bath
164 beds in 38 rooms
- 6 Three-bed rooms, 2 with bath
- 7 Two-bed rooms, 6 with bat
- 9 Four-bed rooms, 7 with bath
- 16 sixbed rooms, 12 with bath
164 beds in 38 rooms
- 6 Three-bed rooms, 2 with bath
- 7 Two-bed rooms, 6 with bat
- 9 Four-bed rooms, 7 with bath
- 16 sixbed rooms, 12 with bath
164 beds in 38 rooms
- 6 Three-bed rooms, 2 with bath
- 7 Two-bed rooms, 6 with bat
- 9 Four-bed rooms, 7 with bath
- 16 sixbed rooms, 12 with bath

Meetings

Room	Floor space	Max. number of participants cinema parliament block U-shaped block circle					Floor	Rent per day off
Speisesaal 2 (GR 2) (Nutzung außerhalb der Essenszeiten möglich)	50 sqm	50	36	25	27	45	GF	upon request
Corseul (GR 3)	50 sqm	50	36	25	27	45	GF	upon request
Erpfingen (GR 4)	50 sqm	50	36	25	27	45	GF	upon request
Undingen (GR 5 / Familienraum)	36 sqm	35	25	18	15	35	GF	upon request
Genkingen (GR 6)	51 sqm	-	36	25	27	45	1	upon request
Genkingen (GR 7)	51 sqm	50	36	25	27	45	1	upon request
GR 1 bis 3 (kombiniert)	120 sqm	-	108	25	80	120	GF	upon request

Conference equipment

CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, flip chart, internet access (WiFi), overhead projector, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, slide projector, stereo system, TV set, whiteboard

Rehearsals

Room	Floor space	Height	Max. number of participants Choir Orchestra		Floor	Daylight	Rent per day off
Speisesaal 1 (GR 2) (Nutzung außerhalb der Essenszeiten möglich)	50 sqm	-	45	30	GF	yes	upon request
Corseul (GR 3)	50 sqm	-	45	30	GF	yes	upon request
GR 1 bis 3 (kombiniert)	120 sqm	-	100	60	GF	yes	upon request
Erpfingen (GR 4)	50 sqm	-	45	30	GF	yes	upon request

Rehearsal room equipment

digital piano, piano

Staging options

staging options in the vicinity (3.0 km),

Activities

Outdoor Area

Large meadow, barbecue area with fireplace, hard court for football, handball and basketball with floodlights, volleybal

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Climbing Park

The climbing park next to the summer bobsleigh run is just the thing for the adventurous.

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Bob run

The summer bobsleigh run is open daily from March to November and offers sporting fun for the whole family.

© Bobbahn Erpfingen
Bear cave

The Bear Cave is accessible for 250m and impresses with its beautiful stalactite and ceiling formation.

© Bärenhöhle
Cave World Sonnenbühl

Marvel at underground halls and magnificent stalactites in the Bärenhöhe and Nebelhöhle caves

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Myth of the Swabian Alb

Discover the sights of the Swabian Alb.

© pixabay - Nordseher
University city Tübingen

A combination of a time- honoured university town and the lively diversity of a young metropolis.

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Castle Lichtenstein

The "fairytale castle of Württemberg" was built in the 19th century in the style of historicism.

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Waterfalls

The special sights of the UNESCO Global Geopark include the Urach and Güterstein waterfalls.

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Swabian Alb Biosphere Centre

The Biosphere Centre provides interesting information about the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve in an entertaining way.

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Prehistoric Museum Hauff

Here you can find uniquely preserved fossils from the Jurassic period around the Holzmaden fossil site

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.
Falkenstein Cave

© DJH Baden-Württemberg e.V.

Location and arrival

Route planner

Start point

Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

Town centre: 2.5 km

Bus: (2.4 km)

Railway station: Bahnhof Reutlingen (24 km)

The house is open 7.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Check-in 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. , 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.

According to which meal you booked on your day of arrival, there are the following check in times:

Lunch: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Breakfast (on the next day): 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

If you check in before noon, you can move into your room from 2 p.m.
Our guests will get a front door key at the check-in, so they always have access to the house.

Check out:
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

If you need individual check in / check out times, feel free to ask.
The hostel is open all year (except Christmas). Advance reservation recommended.

Hostel is open all year round except Christmas.

The hostel is situated in the spa town of Erpfingen, famous for its air, 830 m above sea level and in the "Swabian Albs Geopark". There are many attractions and many possibilities for leisure activities in the area.

Arriving by public transport

Arriving by train

The hostel is located 830 m above sea level, 2 km west of Erpfingen. The nearest railway station is about 24 km away in Reutlingen. There is a bus (the 7635) to Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen. The "Marktplatz" ("marketplace") stop is 2 km away from the hostel.

How to find us:

From the bus stop, go back down Marktstraße until the main road ("Albstraße"). Turn left into it. "Albstraße" later becomes "Stettener Straße". (200 m)
After about 600 m, just before leaving the village, a road turns off to the right. The youth hostel is already written on the sign in front of it ("Jugendherberge"). Turn right and stay on this road. (800 m)
After about 300 m, there is a road on the right going to the "Campingplatz" ("camp site"). Go straight on. (1,100 m)
After another 400 m, you will come to another street that turns to the right. This leads to the bob run ("Bobbahn").Stay on the main road that turns to the left. (1,500 m)
After 700 m, you will reach the hostel.

The total distance to the hostel is 2.2 km. This will take you about 30 minutes. The route is mostly uphill.
We can arrange luggage transfer for groups on request (€1.00 per person).
On request, we can pick up guests arriving by public transport at the bus stop.

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 car/bus

To drive to Erpfingen, take the B312-Reutlingen Riedlingen or the B313-Meßkirch-Engstingen and the Sonnenbühl exit.

contact

Youth Hostel Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

Erpfingen Youth Hostel

Auf der Reute 1 · 72820 Sonnenbuehl

Tel. +49 7128 1652 · JH-Erpfingen@jugendherberge.de

Management: Michael Hagel

Agency: LVB Baden-Württemberg

Ratings from our guests

Very good 4.4 of 5

based on

74 Customer ratings

Service

4.5

Catering

4.4

Facilities

4.1

Tidiness

4.6

Portrait

Highlights

Equipment

Guest services

Food & Drinks

For cyclists

For families

For cyclists

For families

Outdoor

Outdoor

Prices

Room equipment

164 beds in 38 rooms

164 beds in 38 rooms

164 beds in 38 rooms

164 beds in 38 rooms

Meetings

Conference equipment

Rehearsals

Rehearsal room equipment

Staging options

Activities

Outdoor Area

Climbing Park

Bob run

Bear cave

Cave World Sonnenbühl

Myth of the Swabian Alb

University city Tübingen

Castle Lichtenstein

Waterfalls

Swabian Alb Biosphere Centre

Prehistoric Museum Hauff

Falkenstein Cave

Location and arrival

Route planner

Arriving by public transport

Arriving by car/bus

contact

Ratings from our guests

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