Hergatz

After a restful night in the countryside, we kicked off the day with a long, cozy breakfast together—Jule, Carola, Thomas, Antonia, Sanjay and I gathered around the table to dig into the delicious market haul from the day before. Fresh cheeses, crusty bread, vibrant veggies… it was a true weekend feast that stretched into the late morning.

Eventually, Sanjay and I packed up and hit the road again to explore more of the Allgäu. Our first destination: Wangen. Being Sunday, the town was almost completely quiet—just a few cafés open, the rest fast asleep. But it made wandering the pretty, historic streets all the more peaceful. The fountains were a sweet surprise: decorated with colorful Easter wreaths, each one crafted by a different local school.

Next, we made our way to the Scheidegger Waterfalls. While the ongoing drought left the falls themselves a bit underwhelming, the area was still beautiful. Well-marked trails, lush forest, and a quiet serenity made for a lovely walk through nature.

And then came the highlight of the drive—Alpenstraße did what its name promised. One turn and suddenly we were staring at an epic panorama: snow-capped peaks stretching across the horizon, rolling green hills bursting with dandelions and daffodils. It was a postcard-perfect moment.

We continued on to Oberstaufen, a chic little mountain town known for winter skiing, summer hikes, and year-round spa culture. After a short wander through town, we landed in the garden of the Blue House Café—a hidden gem with cozy little alcoves and some truly excellent cake. Sitting in the sunshine with coffee and sweets was just what we needed.

Our final stop of the day was Alpsee, where charming houses seem to float on the lake’s edge. We strolled around a bit as the light began to fade, then returned to the farmstead for one last evening of grilled delights from Thomas, good wine, and conversations.Read more