It was great that there was a short cut to the station and German public transport is the envy of the world- trains etc all on time. The fact that we could get from the airport to the flat on the train with no changes was a bonus. Although it is in a suburb it is very rural and consequently quiet.
The local beer garden is full of atmosphere, it serves good food too, as does the Italian restaurant at the tennis club. The Lidl is very close with its excellent bakery fresh croissants every day!
There is a cash point in the local bank. This proved to be very useful as cash, rather than bank cards. was often the preferred method of payment.