Roetz accommodation from NZ$149

The Parkhotel Cham can be found 18 kilometres away from the heart of Roetz. Another hotel is the Hotel Lugerhof, which can be found 17 kilometres away. Other accommodation options in the area include the Gasthof Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären and the Landhotel Lindenhof.

Don't hit the road before checking out what's on offer in the wider region of Upper Palatinate. Spend time at the castles and traditional villages in Bavaria. Lovers of the great outdoors should also take the time to check out the region's forests, rivers, streams and canals. Or join the locals snowboarding and skiing while you're here.

It's well known that we Kiwis are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Stone Bridge, Regensburg Cathedral and University of Regensburg, in Regensburg, 50 kilometres to the southwest of Roetz. Regensburg hotels include the ACHAT Plaza Herzog am Dom Regensburg and Eurostars Park Hotel Maximilian. Alternatively, you could stay in Amberg, 50 kilometres to the west of Roetz, where you'll find the Hotel Brunner and Vienna House Easy Amberg am Congress Centrum. If you stay in Amberg, set aside a little time to visit the Kurfuerstenbad - Amberg and Amberg Congress Centrum.

Karlovy Vary International Airport is the easiest gateway to Roetz. Nearby hotels include the Hotel Derby and the Savoy Westend Hotel.