Zur Forelle

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Since 1626, this low-ceilinged tavern has been convincing wayfarers (Einstein included) of the joys of seasonal Swabian cuisine. Ablaze with flowers in summer, this wood-panelled haunt by the Blau prides itself on its namesake Forelle (trout), kept fresh under the bridge and served in a number of different guises alongside menu staples such as schnitzel and beef roulade.


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