Title: At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99735433&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom Waterfront apartment in Eckental with kitchen ## Photo gallery for At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom ![Interior - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99735500/99735433/be2259f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99735500/99735433/9978943a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99735500/99735433/397029d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99735500/99735433/0c239cc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99735500/99735433/eeee5ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom Upscale apartment with a separate bedroom in the Nuremberg metropolitan region at the gateway to Franconian Switzerland! The perfect retreat for vacationers, business travelers or a longer stay. The apartment impresses with its stylish furnishings and high-quality equipment. Approx. 50 sqm on the 1st floor. Fully equipped kitchen with a view of the countryside. The daylight bathroom with rain shower has plenty of space. WiFi, TV and hairdryer are of course available. We look forward to seeing you. At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland. Franconian brewing and distilling culture (beer and schnapps) as well as Franconian culinary worlds of enjoyment. At the same time not far from the cities of Nuremberg and Erlangen with shopping opportunities, nightlife as well as art and culture. Bamberg, Bayreuth and Regensburg are ideal for day trips. The spectrum extends from hiking, climbing, amusement parks, canoeing to regional festivals, museums, opera and theater and much more. Complete renovation 2022/23 Automatically controlled shading, interactive temperature control and state-of-the-art technology Living in the countryside by the stream and at the same time central to the cities of Nuremberg, Erlangen and Forchheim On certain dates, bread is baked in the in-house oven, and there is always sociable bread on sticks around the campfire Other leisure options: High ropes course, outdoor swimming pools, Hundshaupten Zoo, Nuremberg Zoo Climbing paradise Franconian Switzerland (Franconian Jura) with over 1,000 rocks and over 10,000 climbing routes Theater and opera house, cinemas including Cinecitta Nuremberg Castle, Germanic National Museum Spring and autumn folk festivals as well as many church consecrations and festivals Rock in the park ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Eckental, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Siemens MedMuseum and Prehistory and Early History Collection at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golfclub Erlangen and Stadtpark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at 1\. FC Nuremberg or Norisring Race Track. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Doris B. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schöne und komfortable Wohnung Wir haben eine tolle komfortable und saubere Wohnung gehabt! Die Ausstattung war top, die Lage für unsere Unternehmungen (Radfahrern , Bogenschiessen und Sightseeing) Bestens. Jedoch hätten wir uns eine schöne Sitzgelegenheit draußen (Z. b. Ecke im Garten ) und einen Staubsauger oder Besen (für Aufhebung von Krümeln etc.) gewünscht ! Sonst war es top ! ##### Doris B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dieter B. Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Dieter B. 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