The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in German Alps easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 Obermühle 4*S Boutique Resort Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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The 4-star superior hotel has been family-run since 1634 and offers an indoor swimming pool, various saunas, steam baths, a children's playground and a cosy lounge. It has panorama garden with a view of the Zugspitze mountain peak and is located just few minutes' walk from the centre of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
The rooms of Obermühle 4*S Boutique Resort are decorated in a traditional Alpine style. All rooms have a balcony or terrace offering a view of the Bavarian Alps.
A rich breakfast buffet with organic and regional options is served at the Obermühle 4*S Boutique Resort. Regional cuisine is served in the Reiser's restaurant, and evening drinks are offered in the Bar Loup, which features panoramic windows.
The indoor swimming pool of the Obermühle 4*S Boutique Resort has large panoramic windows with mountain view. Guests can also enjoy a hot tub as well as a modern spa area with a salt sauna, a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, steam baths, an infrared cabin and several relaxation areas. The premium spa offers an infinity pool and free access is included for specific room categories and for guests booking a massage treatment. The garden includes a sunbathing lawn.
The Obermühle 4*S Boutique Resort is an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions. In summer, guests can rent electric bicycles. Popular activities include hiking, cycling and winter sports.
Eibsee Lake and Ettal Abbey are a 15-minute drive. Popular Linderhof Castle is 30 minutes away by car. Free private parking is available on site and additional garage parking is available for a fee. The hotel offers a free shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 220 EUR.
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2 Unternberg Hof Ruhpolding Ruhpolding, Germany
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Set in Ruhpolding, 15 km from Max Aicher Arena, Unternberg Hof Ruhpolding offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The hotel has a spa centre, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms come with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have pool views. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.
Guests at Unternberg Hof Ruhpolding can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruhpolding, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
Klessheim Castle is 43 km from Unternberg Hof Ruhpolding, while Europark is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 44 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 112 EUR.
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3 Werdenfelserei Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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Situated in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 600 metres from Museum Aschenbrenner, Werdenfelserei features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also features a bar, as well as a spa and wellness centre. The hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Werdenfelserei offers some rooms with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving German cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
Guests at Werdenfelserei will be able to enjoy activities in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Zugspitzbahn - Talstation, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen City Hall. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, 50 km from Werdenfelserei.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 330 EUR.
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4 Alm- & Wellnesshotel Alpenhof Schönau am Königssee, Germany
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This 4-star hotel is located 2 km from Schönau am Königssee and enjoys views of the Alps. It features spacious rooms, a wellness area with indoor and outdoor pools, and free parking.
All rooms at the Alm- & Wellnesshotel Alpenhof have a balcony, seating area and satellite TV. WiFi is available in all areas.
Wellness facilities include a panroamic swimming pool, a heated outdoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna hut with a view, various other saunas. Relaxation zones, waterbed lounges and pavilions also await guests. Upon request, a range of beauty treatments and massages can also be arranged.
The Alpenhof provides a rich breakfast buffet each morning. Regional and international dishes are available throughout the day. Guests can relax with a drink in the Wolperdinger Bar, which features a terrace.
The Königssee Lake is just 2 km from the Alpenhof. Berchtesgaden Train Station is 3.3 km away.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 139 EUR.
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5 Das Graseck - mountain hideaway & health care Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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Offering mountain views, a wellness centre (adults only) and 2 restaurants and free WiFi, this modern-style hotel is set in the hills above Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Das Graseck enjoys a peaceful location only accessible via the hotel's own cable car.
All rooms at Das Graseck - mountain hideaway & health care are decorated in a contemporary alpine style and feature satellite TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms also include a balcony.
Regional specialities and fresh, local produce are served at the Graseck restaurants, and guests can also enjoy a drink in the beer garden.
Guests can enjoy the spa area free of charge, which includes a sauna, steam room and a hot tub. The on-site Gap Prevent medical centre offers check-ups and preventative treatments. Other facilities at the hotel include a bar and a lounge with a fireplace.
Hiking and cycling paths start right outside the property. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's Olympic ski jump is at the end of the road and the town centre is 2 km away.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 265 EUR.
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6 Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden Superior Berchtesgaden, Germany
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This 4-star-Superior hotel is located in the centre of Berchtesgaden and enjoys a scenic location, overlooking the Bavarian Alps. An extensive spa area, rooftop terrace and 3 restaurants are offered here.
Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden Superior features spacious and newly renovated modern rooms. Comforts include free WiFi access, extra-large beds and a small balcony.
A hearty breakfast buffet is provided each morning at Hotel Edelweiss. Guests can choose from 3 restaurants serving gourmet dishes, Bavarian meals or Italian cuisine.
Rental e-mountain bikes, a children’s play area and free childcare are provided by the hotel. Guests benefit from free use of the sauna area, indoor swimming pool and gym in Edelweiss’s relaxing spa.
A shuttle service to Salzburg Airport is available on request. The Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) and Königssee Lake are both 5 km away.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 242 EUR.
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7 Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden Berchtesgaden, Germany
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Offering an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, as well as a picturesque view of the mountains, Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden is located in Berchtesgaden. The accommodation will provide you with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a minibar.
Featuring a bath, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy mountain view and garden view from the room. Extras include pay-per-view channels.
At Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden you will find a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking. Check out Obersalzberg (500 metres) and Berchtesgaden Salt Mines Salzbergwerk (2.2 km).
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 244 EUR.
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8 HELDs Vitalhotel Ruhpolding, Germany
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This accommodation is ideally located in Ruhpolding, 250 metres from Ruhpolding Train Station. It features a spacious garden, a sun terrace, and a spa area featuring a sauna.
HELD Vitalhotel offers rooms and suites with country style décor and wooden furnishings. Each one includes a welcome tray with a water kettle, and a balcony or terrace with views of the Chiemgau Alps.
Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet in the hotel’s bright breakfast room, which is included. while half-board is also available.
The hotel is ideally located for cycling, hiking and skiing, and the hotel offers ski storage facilities. An ice skating rink is located 550 metres away, while the Vita Alpina Erlebnisbad water park is only 300 metres away.
Guests can enjoy day trips to Chiemsee or Bad Reichenhall, both less than 25 km away. HELD Vitalhotel offers private parking on site. Public parking spaces can be found in the surrounding area.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 97 EUR.
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9 Hotel Zugspitze Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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Set amid the wonderful Alpine landscapes of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, this traditional 4-star hotel offers elegant rooms and excellent spa facilities, just 13 km from the Austrian border.
The Hotel Zugspitze's spacious rooms feature a modern en suite bathroom, Alpine-style furnishings, comfortable beds and free high-speed internet access.
As a guest at the Hotel Zugspitze, you can look forward to a rich breakfast buffet each morning. In the evenings, the hotel's restaurant serves delicious cuisine and fine wines amid a sophisticated atmosphere.
After an eventful day in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, relax and unwind in the Hotel Zugspitze's spa area, where your will find an indoor swimming pool, various saunas, a hot tub, plunge pools and a fitness room.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 98 EUR.
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10 Staudacherhof History & Lifestyle Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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This 4-star hotel features Alpine-style rooms, suites and studios with free internet access and a spa with swimming pools. It is located in the Bavarian winter sports resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Spa facilities at the Staudacherhof History & Lifestyle include a sauna area, steam room, indoor pool with relaxation room, and a champagne pool. There is an outdoor pool, sauna with views of the mountains, and an outdoor hot tub in the Heustadl (hay barn). Many beauty treatments and massages are available.
A daily breakfast buffet is provided at the Staudacherhof History & Lifestyle. The hotel restaurant serves freshly prepared, gourmet regional and international dishes.
Guests can enjoy drinks from the bar beside the open fire in the lounge, in the pavilion or on the terrace.
The Staudacherhof History & Lifestyle is situated at the foot of the Zugspitze Mountain. Skiing, mountain biking, hiking and Nordic walking are popular activities in the area.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 141 EUR.
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11 Alpenhotel Fischer Berchtesgaden, Germany
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Situated in the Bavarian Alps, this family-run hotel offers elegant accommodation, an inviting spa area and panoramic views of the beautiful surroundings. Berchtesgaden centre lies 1.5 km away.
The 4-star Alpenhotel Fischer's rooms are equipped with high-quality wooden furniture, an en suite bathroom and free WiFi access. All rooms feature a balcony.
Relax and unwind in the Alpenhotel's spa area, where you will find an indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a steam room and a hot tub.
Guests at the Alpenhotel Fischer can expect a tasty breakfast buffet each morning. In the evenings, you can enjoy tasty à la carte dishes and hearty buffets in the hotel restaurant.
Berchtesgaden Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) is just 500 metres from the Alpenhotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 86 EUR.
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12 Riessersee Hotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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Offering a scenic location beside Lake Riessersee, a spa area, and elegant rooms with balcony or terrace, this hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen enjoys great views of the Alpspitze and Waxensteine. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The Riessersee Hotel has spacious rooms and suites with satellite TV, and a bathroom with free toiletries.
The Riessersee Spa features 2 indoor pools, 2 saunas, a steam bath, a 2 infrared cabins and a beauty lounge.
The hotel restaurant offers mostly an evening buffet. Bavarian food is also served in the Seehaus Restaurant and Café Riessersee in the annex.
Sports activities near the Hotel Riessersee include cycling, swimming and skiing.
Free public parking is available in the nearby area. Garage parking is also available on request and for an extra fee.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 137 EUR.
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13 Alpenhof Grainau Grainau, Germany
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Scenic views of the Alps, a spa with large indoor pool, and traditional Bavarian cuisine are offered by this 4-star hotel in Grainau. It has a beautiful garden terrace and free Wi-Fi.
The Alpenhof Grainau has modern rooms decorated in a country style. They feature a private balcony or terrace, a flat-screen TV, and a cosy seating area. Bathrobes, slippers and a free bottle of mineral water are provided.
The spacious spa area at the Alpenhof Grainau includes different saunas, a steam grotto, and a beauty salon. Fitness equipment and massages are also available.
Bavarian specialities and international dishes are served in the Grainau Alpenhof’s restaurant with traditional wood-panelling. The pretty garden terrace offers great mountain views.
Free rental bicycles are available at the Grainau Alpenhof. Ski passes and tickets for the mountain railways can also be bought here. The ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is only 6 km away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 91 EUR.
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14 Ruhpoldinger Hof Ruhpolding, Germany
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The Ruhpoldinger Hof offers a spa with pool and a restaurant serving local cuisine. It is located in the town of Ruhpolding, in the Bavarian Alps. Free WiFi is provided.
Each room at the 4-star Ruhpoldinger Hof features a cable TV and a modern bathroom. Some room also have a balcony and a terrace is available to guests for smoking.
Spa facilities at the Ruhpoldinger Hof include an indoor pool, a family sauna and a Finnish sauna. Guests can use a new fitness room located across from the hotel free of charge. Massages and spa treatments can be booked for a surcharge and subject to prior reservation.
The Ruhpoldinger Hof serves a large breakfast buffet each morning. In the evenings, Bavarian meals are offered. A traditional beer garden is available.
All guests at the Ruhpoldinger Hof receive a Chiemgau Card till 30.04.2023. This allows free or discounted entry to many attractions, including mountain railways, buses, the Vita Alpina baths, ice rinks and museums. Guests can also park for free in all areas of the town.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 100 EUR.
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15 Hotel Rheinischer Hof Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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This family-run hotel lies in the world-famous winter sports resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Hotel Rheinischer Hof offers free Wi-Fi, Alpine views and a spa.
All rooms at Hotel Rheinischer Hof feature a flat-screen TV.
The Fontana spa includes a sauna and massage room.
The Rheinischer Hof lies at the foot of the Zugspitze Mountain, and near the Austrian border. The surrounding countryside of the Bavarian Alps is ideal for hiking, cycling and skiing.
The Rheinischer Hof is 800 metres from Garmisch town centre and 2.7 km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Station.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 64 EUR.
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16 Hotel Unterwirt Reit im Winkl, Germany
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A large spa area, a heated outdoor pool, an à la carte restaurant and a terrace are features of this 4-star superior hotel in the centre of Reit im Winkl. Hotel Unterwirt offers bright rooms with free WiFi.
Regional and International specialities are prepared in Hotel Unterwirt’s welcoming, traditional-style restaurant. Guests can also enjoy a variety of wines in the wine cellar, and creative cocktails are served at the bar.
Rooms come equipped with a seating area with armchairs and satellite TV. Each one is warmly decorated, and most also include a balcony or terrace.
The spa area offers a variety of facilities including an indoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish steam room, hot tub and a spa shower. Physiotherapy, beauty treatments and massages can also be booked.
The beautiful surrounding countryside is great for hiking, cycling or skiing. Guests can also take a trip to the picturesque Chiemsee Lake, approximately 30 km away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 125 EUR.
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17 Hyperion Hotel Garmisch – Partenkirchen Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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Located in the winter sports resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hyperion Hotel Garmisch – Partenkirchen offers modern rooms, a daily breakfast buffet and an indoor heated pool. The Olympia Stadium is 800 metres away.
Decorated in bright colour schemes, the Hyperion Hotel Garmisch – Partenkirchen's rooms have been completely modernised and refurbished. All rooms feature satellite TV channels and a balcony or terrace.
Guests can use a variety of spa facilities on site, such as a Finnish sauna, a Roman steam room and an indoor pool. Massages and beauty treatments can also be booked.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Station is an 8-minute walk from the Hyperion Hotel Garmisch – Partenkirchen.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 246 EUR.
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18 Ortnerhof -Das Wohlfühlhotel Ruhpolding, Germany
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This attractive wellbeing hotel is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers a wide range of spa and leisure facilities, making it ideal for both romantic getaways and active family holidays.
Treat yourself to a professional beauty treatment or massage, unwind in our indoor pool looking out to the majestic Rauschberg mountain, or discover the unspoiled countryside all around. Following an eventful day, savour our varied cuisine or a nightcap at the bar before retiring to your welcoming, country-style guest room.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 50 EUR.
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19 Aja Ruhpolding Ruhpolding, Germany
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Located in Ruhpolding, 8.3 km from Max Aicher Arena, aja Ruhpolding provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 41 km of Klessheim Castle. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and sauna, as well as an outdoor swimming pool.
At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at aja Ruhpolding also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a mountain view. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. At aja Ruhpolding you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, German and European cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.
Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruhpolding, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German and English.
Europark is 45 km from aja Ruhpolding, while Red Bull Arena is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 133 EUR.
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20 Berghotel Hammersbach Grainau, Germany
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Set in the village of Grainau, this hotel is quietly located in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Berghotel Hammersbach spreads over 3 buildings and features a swimming pool, a sunbathing area and a spa area with 3 different saunas, steam bath and relax area. For a surcharge, guests can enjoy cosmetic treatments and massages.
The elegant bedrooms come with cable TV, a desk, and a seating area. The en-suite bathrooms have a bath or shower, and are equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
The hotel restaurant serves German cuisine and Bavarian specialities, and there is a bakery on site. Breakfast is served in the Kaminbar, and drinks can be enjoyed in the bar Zur Endstation.
Boasting an altitude of 1,705 metres, the Hochalm mountain pasture is a popular hiking and day-trip destination. Guests can also enjoy table tennis, a fitness studio, and a spa area on-site.
Paid underground parking is available at Berghotel Hammersbach. Untergrainau Train Station is 2.6 km away with connections to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Austria.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 57 EUR.
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21 Biohotel Garmischer Hof Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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This family-run,eco-hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers great views of the Bavarian Alps, a spacious spa with beauty salon, and free WiFi. It is located in the pedestrian zone, just 600 metres from the train station.
The Biohotel Garmischer Hof has individually furnished rooms with cable TV, soundproofed windows and a modern bathroom with bathrobe and cosmetic mirror. Some rooms have a balcony.
The Alpisana Spa of the Biohotel Garmischer Hof features a big sauna area with mountain views, a Turkish hammam, a balcony and a massage lounge. A wide range of cosmetic treatments are available.
A rich breakfast buffet consisting of locally-sourced organic produce is served each morning at Biohotel Garmischer Hof. The in-house Biohotel Garmischer Hof restaurant features a terrace and serves organic food including traditional Bavarian and vegetarian specialities.
Popular activities in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area include skiing, hiking, and climbing. Ski storage facilities are available at the Biohotel Garmischer Hof.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 103 EUR.
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22 Mercure Hotel Garmisch Partenkirchen Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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This completely non-smoking 4-star hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers modern leisure facilities including an indoor pool and a tennis court, traditional Bavarian rooms, and a country-style restaurant with beer garden.
The rooms of the Mercure Hotel Garmisch Partenkirchen feature a brightly furnished seating area and satellite TV. Wi-Fi via hotspot is provided in all areas.
The spa area of the Mercure Garmisch includes a gym, golf practice range, and cosmetic services on request.
Guests are welcome to relax in the Mercure’s Alt Partenkirchen restaurant. Popular Bavarian food and children’s meals are served here every day.
The Mercure Hotel Garmisch is an ideal base for hiking, skiing, and horse riding near the Zugspitze mountain.
Guest review score 6.7,
rooms from around 89 EUR.
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23 Boutique Hotel Längenfelder Hof Grainau, Germany
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This family-run, 4-star hotel in Grainau offers a spa area with panoramic indoor pool, rich breakfast buffets, and a scenic location at the foot of the Wetterstein mountains.
The Boutique Hotel Längenfelder Hof has spacious rooms with a balcony or terrace, cable TV, and a modern bathroom. They include free WIFI.
Wellness facilities at the Längenfelder Hof include an infra-red cabin, a Finnish sauna and a panorama organic outdoor sauna, both sauna made of stone pine, and a fitness center. The pool provides great mountain views, and there is also a Swiss pine relaxation room.
Guests staying at the Längenfelder Hof are welcome to relax on the terrace in good weather. Teas and coffees are served in the samovar lounge in the afternoons.
The Boutique Hotel Längenfelder Hof is a great base for activities including hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 110 EUR.
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24 Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa in Bayerisch Gmain is set at the foot of the Reichenhaller mountain range, just a 15-minute drive from Salzburg. It features a spacious spa area with saunas and steam rooms, a swimming pool, fitness room and a unique floating pool
The bright rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, a safe and all rooms also come with a balcony. Guests can enjoy the beautiful mountain view from the room.
At the Klosterhof's own restaurant, Genussart, you can enjoy traditional Bavarian hospitality,The hotel enjoys a long-standing reputation for delicious Alpine cuisine. Guests booking half board on this website can help themselves to the snack buffet (consisting of fresh salads, homemade cakes and regional treats) in the afternoons free of charge. Free live music events as well as art and culture lectures take place regularly at the hotel.
The building offers historical features including the monastery tavern with original masonry and vaulted ceilings. Guests can also book professional massages, beauty treatments and yoga in the spa area.
Guests are welcome to enjoy the free activity programme with aqua gym, fitness classes and yoga.
The Klosterhof is a 15-minute drive away Salzburg. Nearby mountains include the Lattengebirge, the Unterberg and the Hochstaufen.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 276 EUR.
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25 Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach Rottach-Egern, Germany
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Just a 3-minute drive from scenic Lake Tegernsee, this hotel in the Bavarian town of Rottach-Egern offers elegant rooms, gourmet food and a spa with large swimming pool.
Decorated in neutral tones, all rooms and suites at Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach feature elegant interiors and high-quality furnishings. Rooms are complete with comfortable beds, free WiFi and a modern bathroom.
Guests can enjoy rich breakfast buffets. Traditional Bavarian food is served in the Stuben lounges.
The 3000 m² wellness area including a Japanese styled spa with hot and cold water basins, steam room and outdoor pool. Furthermore this property offers a family spa including an indoor and outdoor pool, an organic sauna, children pool and relaxing room.
Guests are welcome to relax in the lounge with fireplace, or on the summer terrace, which overlooks the chapel in the hotel park.
A large program sport and activities as hiking, stand-up paddling and horse riding are offered. There is also a Kids Club for children older than 3 and guests have exclusive access to the hotel owned Bachmair Weissach Beach at Lake Tegernsee.
Guests will also receive the TegernseeCard, which offers free public transport and reduced entrance to several attractions.
A special highlight is the newly opened, completely new, multimedia and technology-based entertainment center TEGERNSEE PHANTASTISCH. Guests receive unlimited VIP access to this attraction.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 321 EUR.
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26 Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt Rottach-Egern, Germany
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Directly on the banks of Lake Tegernsee, this 5-star hotel offers an exclusive spa and a 3-star restaurant. Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt features soundproofed rooms with free WiFi and great views of the Bavarian Alpine foothills.
All rooms and suites at Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt are elegantly decorated, and come with a spacious balcony or terrace as well a marble bathroom with complimentary Penhaligons toiletries. A satellite TV with SKY channels and a DVD player are also included.
The 4 elements Spa by Althoff includes indoor and outdoor pools, 7 different saunas, a modern gym, and a lounge area with a fireplace and library. Guests can also book relaxing massages and beauty treatments.
Guests can enjoy creative meals at the 3-star Restaurant Überfahrt, while fine international cuisine is served at the hotel's Italian Il Barcaiolo restaurant. The Bayernstube restaurant has a rustic atmosphere, and the Restaurant Egerner Bucht offers grilled dishes, Alpine specialities and a wide selection of wines.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 315 EUR.
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27 Das Tegernsee Tegernsee, Germany
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This hotel stands within a grand castle estate overlooking Tegernsee Lake, and offers a wellness area, outdoor and indoor pools and a sauna. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Das Tegernsee offers rooms within the Art Nouveau-style Sengerschloß castle and in its neighbouring buildings. All rooms include a modern bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer.
The hotel's Senger restaurant serves regional and international dishes. In warm weather, guests can eat on the terrace overlooking the lake and the Alps. Das Tegernsee also features a beer garden and a Baroque hall available for events.
Guests can book professional massages and beauty treatments in Das Tegernsee’s spa. Rental bicycles are also available.
The Sengerschloß castle on Das Tegernsee’s grounds has hosted personalities including Count Metternich and the Queen of Spain.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 249 EUR.
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28 Eibsee Hotel Grainau, Germany
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This 4-star hotel in Grainau is beside the Eibsee lake, directly at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain. It offers free Wi-Fi, a modern spa, and 3 free tennis courts.
The non-smoking rooms of the Eibsee Hotel feature balconies with panoramic views and satellite TV. Fax and modem connections are available on request.
The Eibsee’s wellness area includes a sauna, pool, and fitness room. Massages are also provided.
Bavarian and international food is served in the Eibsee’s restaurant with lakeside terrace. There is also a bar with fireplace.
The Eibsee Hotel is a good base for activities including golf, hiking, and swimming.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 222 EUR.
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29 Parkhotel Wallgau Wallgau, Germany
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Boasting modern spa facilities and quality cuisine, this 4-star-superior Wallgau hotel provides a comfortable base from which to explore the picturesque Karwendel Alpine region.
The hotel’s appealing accommodation and relaxing ambience will ease you straight into the holiday feeling. The beautiful countryside at your doorstep invites you to pursue a wide range of sports and leisure activities. Take in the mountain panorama from the garden terrace and pamper yourself in the hotel’s generous spa area.
At the end of a fun-filled day, treat yourself to the hotel’s mouth-watering traditional cuisine. Make sure to try the hearty meat and mushroom creations.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 170 EUR.
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30 Hotel am Badersee Grainau, Germany
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This modern, 4-star hotel in Grainau lies directly on the banks of the scenic Badersee Lake. Features include a conservatory restaurant with panoramic mountain views, and classically furnished rooms with a balcony.
The bright rooms at Hotel am Badersee offer free WiFi, a desk and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A hairdryer is also provided in the private bathroom.
The Werdenfels restaurant serves Bavarian and international cuisine, and snacks are available in the café throughout the day. The bar features a fireplace, comfy armchairs and a flat-screen TV with Sky Channels.
The spa area includes massage facilities and a sauna with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 165 EUR.
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31 Winklmoos Sonnenalm Reit im Winkl, Germany
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Featuring ski-to-door access, free bikes and views of mountain, Winklmoos Sonnenalm is a hotel is situated in Reit im Winkl, 200 metres from Gondelbahn Seegatterl. Available for guests is a spa centre, along with a hot tub. The property is located 300 metres from Roßalmlbahn.
The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms come with garden views. All units have a desk.
From December until April, guests can enjoy half board with a buffet breakfast and a 4-course dinner menu. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of Austrian dishes.
Winklmoos Sonnenalm offers accommodation with a sauna and hammam. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.
Schwarzlofer is 3.2 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.6
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32 Galerie Hotel Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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Located just next to the Royal Spa Garden, this 4-star hotel in Bad Reichenhall is just 400 metres from the train station. It offers a spa and free WiFi. Private parking is available for a surcharge.
The non-smoking Galerie Hotel has spacious rooms with top-quality mattresses, cable TV, and modern bathrooms. Some rooms include a balcony.
Guests staying at the Galerie Hotel are welcome to relax in the wellness area with sauna and steam room or have a drink at the hotel bar.
Salzburg Airport is just a 15-minute drive from the Galerie Hotel.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 55 EUR.
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33 Hotel Keindl Oberaudorf, Germany
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Situated in Oberaudorf, 44 km from Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee, Hotel Keindl features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, hot tub, and hammam, as well as a restaurant.
At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Hotel Keindl provides some rooms with city views, and the rooms include a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Guests at Hotel Keindl will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oberaudorf, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
Casino Kitzbuhel is 47 km from the hotel, while Erl Festival Theatre is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, 90 km from Hotel Keindl.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 82 EUR.
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34 Arabella Alpenhotel am Spitzingsee Spitzingsee, Germany
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This 4-star hotel is set by the scenic Spitzingsee lake, high up in the Bavarian Alps. It offers a modern spa and beauty area, 2 restaurants, and great views.
The rooms of the Arabella Alpenhotel offer wooden décor, bright colours, and balconies with a mountain view. Free WiFi access is available throughout.
The Alpenhotel's spa includes different saunas, a hot tub, and a baby pool. The fitness room provides panoramic lake views. Wellness treatments are also available.
The Arabella's König Ludwig Stube restaurant serves traditional Bavarian food and healthy dishes. Mediterranean cuisine is on offer in the Tuscan-style Osteria L’Oliva.
The Arabella Alpenhotel is close to the Stümpflingbahn chair lift, ideal for hikers and skiers. Free bus transport within the Schliersee region is also included. Guests can even hire an electric bike.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 191 EUR.
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35 Romantik Alpenhotel Waxenstein Grainau, Germany
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Located at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, Romantik Alpenhotel Waxenstein offers panoramic views, a gourmet restaurant and a spa area with indoor pool. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and on-site parking.
Country-style rooms at Romantik Hotel Waxenstein feature a flat-screen TV, minibar, safe, tea/coffee facilities and a telephone. The ensuite bathroom comes with a shower or bathtub, hairdryer, make-up mirror and free toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers are provided.
The spa area at the Hotel Waxenstein includes an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and infrared cabin. Guests can book massages and beauty treatments in the hotel's Alm Well Spa and enjoy the mountain views.
In the evening, the Waxenstein's restaurant offers a 4-course menu with regional specialities and french haute cuisine. In summer guests can enjoy gourmet dishes on the panoramic terrace. The hotel bar and lounge has an open fireplace. It prides itself on its wide range of grappa.
This area is popular for hiking, cycling and skiing, as 80 km-long cross-country skiing trails are near the property.
Garmisch-Patenkirchen is an 8-minute drive away. Private parking garage is also available for a fee.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 186 EUR.
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36 AMBER HOTEL Bavaria Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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This elegant 4-star hotel with modern spa facilities is quietly located in the centre of Bad Reichenhall. All rooms have a balcony offering panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps.
The comfortable rooms of the AMBER RESIDENZ Bavaria are decorated in an Alpine style. All rooms feature satellite TV, Wi-Fi and a bathroom with bathtub or shower.
Guests at the Residenz Bavaria enjoy free use of the spa area with a gym, sauna and massage showers. The infrared sauna, beauty treatments and massages are available for an additional charge.
There are many hiking, Nordic walking and cycling paths in the Berchtesgadener Land countryside around the Hotel Bavaria. Guests receive a 30% discount at 3 local golf courses.
St. Zeno restaurant offers a breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches and dinner menus/buffets. Homemade cakes and coffee are served on the terrace in the afternoon. The Kutscherstüberl lounge serves Bavarian beers and snacks and the Kaminzimmer lounge has a cosy fireplace.
The Hotel Residenz offers on-site parking and is a 20-minute drive from the Königssee Lake and the Austrian city of Salzburg.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 92 EUR.
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37 Parkhotel Egerner Höfe Rottach-Egern, Germany
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Located in Rottach-Egerns in the Bavarian Alps, this 5-star hotel offers a restaurant, exclusive spa facilities, and free WiFi. The scenic Tegernsee lake is just a 5-minute walk away.
The spacious rooms and suites of the Parkhotel Egerner Höfe feature a modern, country-style design.
The Egerner Höfe’s spacious wellness area includes an indoor pool, different saunas, and a beauty studio.
The Parkhotel Egerner Höfe’s Gourmetrestaurant Dichter restaurant serves gourmet creations and fine Bavarian food. Leisure activities near the Parkhotel Egerner Höfe include skiing, hiking, and paragliding.
Free private parking spaces are subject to availability, and additional garage parking is available for free.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 328 EUR.
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38 Hotel Quellenhof Bad Wiessee, Germany
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This 3-star superior hotel in Bad Wiessee is just 400 metres from the lovely Tegernsee lake. It offers a pool and spa area, free breakfasts and free Wi-Fi internet access via hotspot.
The rooms at the Hotel Quellenhof are individually furnished and range from elegant, modern décor, to a traditional, country-house style.
Each morning, a breakfast buffet is freshly prepared in the Quellenhof's breakfast room. This is included in the price of the room.
The Quellenhof has an indoor pool, sauna and an infrared sauna.
Free Wi-Fi internet can be accessed via hotspot in the hotel's public areas.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 91 EUR.
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39 Wellness & Landhotel Prinz- Wellness & Romantik Anger, Germany
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This family-run hotel offers a spa, a pool and great mountain views. It is located in the small Bavarian health resort of Anger, at the foot of Hochstaufen in striking Berchtesgaden countryside, 10 minutes from Salzburg and Bad Reichenhall.
Each morning room guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with Grander healing stone water and a juice corner. The restaurant has 2 dining areas and two bars, and serves 4-course evening meals made from local organic ingredients.
Guests can relax in the Cabrio swimming pool featuring a terrace. The exclusive spa features a hot tub with Grander water and colour lighting, a Finnish sauna with light illumination, an aroma steam bath with starry sky, a rock salt tepidarium, a pinewood infrared cabin, 2 rain showers, 2 relaxation rooms with Feng Shui beds and a cosy lounge with a Grander water fountain.
Wellness & Landhotel Prinz- Wellness & Romantik is a great base for exploring the beautiful mountain countryside of the Berchtesgadener Land region.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 156 EUR.
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40 Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden Schönau am Königssee, Germany
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Offering a fitness centre, sauna and steam room, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden is located in Schönau am Königssee. It features bright, modern rooms with free WiFi access and mountain views.
Each room at the Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden will provide you with a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV.
Guests are also welcome to relax in the modern lounge area or enjoy a drink from the bar. Lake Königssee is just a 15-minute walk from the property.
The surrounding area is ideal for skiing, and ski equipment can be hired on site. In summer, the area countryside is perfect for walking and cycling.
The hotel is 7.4 km from Berchtesgaden National Park and 1.1 km from the Jennerbahn gondola lift.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 78 EUR.
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41 Residenz Heinz Winkler Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
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This 5-star hotel is located in the town of Aschau, just a few minutes’ walk from the Prien river, boasting wonderful views of the mountains from many of the rooms.
The Residenz Heinz Winkler offers individually and charmingly decorated rooms in which Wi-Fi access is available.
The 2 star Michelin rated Residenz Heinz Winkler restaurant offers a unique ambience and fine, gourmet cuisine. The wine cellar has about 25,000 bottles, including refined and rare Chateau wines.
During the summer, enjoy sailing on the Chiemsee lake and golf on the nearby greens. When it snows, make the most of the excellent snow sport possibilities in the nearby mountains.
Explore the wonderful countryside that stretches between the Chiemsee lake and the Chiemgauer mountains and on beyond the Kampenwand rocks. Within half an hour you can reach Salzburg and Munich. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 212 EUR.
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42 Feuriger Tatzlwurm Rechenau, Germany
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Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and visit the “Tatzlwurm”. Our 4-star hotel is located on a sunny mountain plateau in the Bavarian Alps. Forget about your everyday duties and discover real joy of life between mountain and heaven.
Relax in our “Drachen SPA” – a wellness area of the particular kind, enjoy fine cuisine in our traditional “Stuben”, and feel at home in our comfort rooms, suites and junior suites. We look forward to your visit! This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 197 EUR.
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43 Hotel Bayern Vital Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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Enjoy a restful stay in this attractive, 4-star hotel, situated in the centre of Bad Reichenhall, a 10-minute walk from the station and 300 metres from the Rupertus Therme baths.
The Hotel Bayern Vital features its own indoor swimming pool and fitness centre, which guests are welcome to use free of charge. You can also treat yourself to personal training sessions here.
Look forward to stylish, tastefully furnished rooms and junior suites, many of which feature their own balcony.
You can enjoy a delicious breakfast every morning at the Bayern Vital before setting out to explore the splendid Berchtesgaden Alpine countryside on foot, by bike or on skis.
Younger guests can look forward to playing in the children’s playground and games of table tennis.
Restaurant Luitpold offers seasonal specialities and tasty local dishes.
The Skybar Schlafende Hex offers excellent food and great views over the roofs of Bad Reichenhall and the surrounding mountainside, which you can also enjoy on the terrace in fine weather.
The hotel offers a car park as well as underground parking. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 115 EUR.
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44 Hotel Bussi Baby Bad Wiessee, Germany
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Hotel Bussi Baby is centrally located in Bad Wiessee, and is an ideal base for numerous activities at Lake Tegernsee. The hotel features a Thai restaurant.
Free WiFi is available to all guests. All rooms offer high-grade Swiss pine furnishings and a balcony with a view of the lake, church or the neighbouring golf driving range.
A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the hotel.
Hotel Bussi Baby offers a terrace. The area is popular for skiing, and free use of bicycles is available at the accommodation.
Sonnenbichl II Ski Lift is 1.6 km from Hotel Bussi Baby. The nearest airport is Munich Airport, 86 km from the property.
Please note that during the lockdown, we offer overnight accommodation for business travelers as well as for medically necessary measures.
The Thai Restaurant is permanently closed.
Hotel Bussi Baby has recently become an adult hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 146 EUR.
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45 Ferienparadies Alpenglühn Berchtesgaden, Germany
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Offering stunning views of the Bavarian Alps, Ferienparadies Alpenglühn features a children’s play area with trampoline. Guests can enjoy the hot tub and on-site spa with sauna and outdoor pool.
Including a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable seating area with TV, each apartment is decorated in a modern colour scheme. The adjustable beds feature comfort mattresses for extra support.
Guests may prepare their own meals in the apartments and a range of meal options are available, including a BBQ dinner, fondue and regional cuisine.
The town of Berchtesgaden is located directly by the Watzmann Mountain, the third-highest mountain in Germany. The Berchtesgaden National Park is popular with Nordic walkers and hikers.
The Austrian town of Hallein, famous for its salt mine, is a 15-minute drive across the German-Austrian border. Lake Chiemsee can be reached in 40 minutes by car via the A8 motorway.
Guest review score 9.2
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