Sorry - should have added: This is the Clinic - it's a couple of hours drive from Frankfurt, but as my friends are flying in & out of there (and not knowing the region), I've used that as a starting point.

http://www.hallwang-clinic.com/

It's in Dornstetten - Hallwangen

Thank you.

You really need to be looking for a place closer to the clinic. Staying in Frankfurt, which is over 2 hours away, does not make any sense at all.

I would contact the clinic as they are sure to have suggestions for short term apt. rentals, as you are probably not the first person to have needed something like this.

Yes, thanks very much. They can stay at the clinic during my friend's treatments - but she needs 3 at monthly intervals, hence the need for other accommodation between treatments.

As you say, Frankfurt is a little far away. We only got the go-ahead yesterday and as I don't know the region at all, used Frankfurt as a starting point, as that's their entry & departure point & seemed to be the largest centre. Am now armed with a map!

I too had to look at Google Maps and found Hallwangen is near Freudenstadt, which I had heard of before. It bills itself as a spa town so has plenty of accommodation. My first choice would be to see what sort of accommodation is recommended by the clinic, but as a backup contact the tourist information in Freudenstadt directly and see what properties they recommend.

http://www.ferien-in-freudenstadt.de/gb.html (I've got the English up for you here)

Tourist information centres would definitely have your friend's best interests at heart, and sometimes they can suggest rooms in people's houses if nothing else is available, or put you on to people closer to Hallwangen. It might be a tall order to get somewhere without stairs. Frankfurt is too far away. All the best to your friend, Bokhara!

Lavandula

Just another thought - if they will be there longer than 3 months, they need to get visas if they are Australian. I am sure the consulate can do a rush job in situations such as this one.

Lavandula

Thanks Lavandula,
Good tip about the Visas. They both have EU and Australian passports, but I'll double check.

We're on a 90degree learning curve, driving blindfolded at 300km/hour, so every little hint/tip helps.

If you've ever been in this situation, you'll know. If you haven't, be grateful & hope you never have to find out.

We're contacting a couple of places in Freudenstadt - fingers crossed.

With citizenship of an EU state they do not need to worry about visas.

Bokhara, if your friend ever wants anything translated, I sometimes do translations for people (not my main line of work but I am accredited and have a NAATI stamp if needed). In the past I have translated documents such as letters to Australian doctors for cancer patients who've had treatment in Germany, absolutely fundamental when treatment has to continue with Australian medical services. Germany is not an uncommon place for Australians to seek medical treatment for cancer. My email is fv43996 at gmail dot com if you want to drop me a line privately, if you think you'll need help. I don't mind doing a couple of small things at no cost to her.

Lavandula

Thank you SO much, Lavandula. That is very kind of you - and may just come in handy.

I'll drop you a line.

Lavandula - you have mail. Thanks a million.