Renowned for everything Bavarian, including delicious sauerkraut and sausages, Leavenworth is a bona fide Bavarian Village situated almost centrally in Washington. Also popular for spring and summer time flower-lined streets brimming with attractive shops and architecture in authentic German and Austrian style, a Leavenworth bed and breakfast is a great way to compliment a Washington vacation. Many seek Leavenworth accommodation for a taste of the nearest thing to an Alpine village on this end of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Enzian Inn exudes a captivating charm from the moment you step inside. From the large, picture windows of this Leavenworth inn, a scenic landscape of majestic mountains, clear blue skies and dense, verdant forests sit on proud display. Both the interior and exterior of the Enzian Inn can only be described as reflecting traits most similar to the Alpine regions of Europe. Native to the Alps, the Enzian flower, the inns namesake, flourishes along the frosty peaks of rocky cliffs in soaring alpine meadows. Guests are wooed by the soothing sounds of the famous and traditional alphorn, a distinct Bavarian instrument, played by the owner during breakfast.
At this beguiling Leavenworth inn guests can enjoy a table-tennis room, hot tubs, indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball, basketball and a fitness room. Each guest will also enjoy a complimentary round of golf at the Enzian Championship Putting Course with equipment. Whitewater rafting, fantastic sightseeing, golf, bicycling and birding are all possible things to do. During vacations guests can also enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, skating, hunting, fishing and wine tasting depending on the season. The inn’s Leavenworth accommodation has richly decorated and magnificent rooms that include a number of marvelous amenities.
River Haus in the Pines is a craftsman style home and Leavenworth bed and breakfast nestled on the banks of the Wenatchee River. Guests staying in one of the Leavenworth accommodation choices, and excellently appointed and attractive rooms, enjoy breathtaking river and mountain views and gracious living and dining areas. The living room fireplace is the perfect spot to put up tired feet and warm up with a good book.
During breakfast in the dining room guests can watch the flowing Wenatchee River with Tumwater Mountain looking on from the backdrop. A brisk mile walk will see guests entering the heart of the city and enjoying the old world surroundings, shops, hand carved benches and terrific restaurants. Leavenworth is a great place to start off in after your flight to Washington offering a peaceful and serene experience.
Above a long a channel of the Icicle River sits the Run of the River Inn and Refuge, an eye-catching Leavenworth bed and breakfast. Leavenworth accommodation here is decorated in pure lodge style with thick cut wood furniture and cozy adornments. Though from the outside the River Inn is extremely impressive, suites are equally luxurious. At this affluent Leavenworth inn guests are provided helmets, bicycles, snowshoes, day packs, hiking sticks, trail maps and condition reports offering the most gratifying outdoor experiences.
Each suite features private decks with stunning views, fireplaces flanked by leather fireside chairs and king beds with sumptuous linens. There are rain showers in each spacious bathroom along with Jacuzzi tubs enclosed in smooth river rock. Plush robes, Egyptian cotton towels, bath amenities, hiking gear and binoculars are the thoughtful extras. If you’re only visiting Leavenworth on a Seattle day trip a stop in to Run of the River quaint gift shop is worth it just for a look around.
The incredible surroundings are typical of Leavenworth and provide a hearty outdoor environment affording a huge variety of activities and sightseeing. The town is often overlooked by those enamored by Seattle and Seattle luxury hotels yet Leavenworth offers a parallel experience complete with small town affluence.
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