Title: At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103899182&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom Apartment in Eckental with kitchen ## Photo gallery for At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom ![Dining - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103899200/103899182/130f74ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103899200/103899182/7d15ddbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103899200/103899182/f31ae0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103899200/103899182/ca4b286b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom (Eckental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103899200/103899182/e69162ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At the gateway to Franconian Switzerland - Apartment with bedroom provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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 ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - 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 ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### 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 - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 560 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76451000/76450932/9dd69066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Premier Inn Nürnberg City Opernhaus Mitte - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 237 reviews £55 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=76450932&PinnedHotelID=76450932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87730000/87725900/87725871/w3837h2558x3y3-6caf80d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scandic Nürnberg Central Mitte - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Eckental, this apartment is in a rural area. Golfclub Erlangen and Stadtpark are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bikepark Osternohe and Aromagarten. Schlossgarten and Wildpark Hundshaupten are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cave exploring 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 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hasan D. 3 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Hasan D. 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