Luxury hotels in German Alps

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in German Alps. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt Rottach-Egern, Germany

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 315 EUR.

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• 2 Residenz Heinz Winkler Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 212 EUR.

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• 3 Parkhotel Egerner Höfe Rottach-Egern, Germany

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 328 EUR.

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• 4 Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden Berchtesgaden, Germany

  

  Resort. 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). Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 244 EUR.

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• 5 Das Tegernsee Tegernsee, Germany

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 249 EUR.

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• 6 Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach Rottach-Egern, Germany

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 321 EUR.

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• 7 Romantik Alpenhotel Waxenstein Grainau, Germany

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 186 EUR.

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• 8 Hyperion Hotel Garmisch – Partenkirchen Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 246 EUR.

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• 9 Ferienparadies Alpenglühn Berchtesgaden, Germany

  

  Guest house. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 10 Chalet Ruhpolding Bayern Ruhpolding, Germany

  

  Chalet. Boasting mountain views, Chalet Ruhpolding Bayern offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 9 km from Max Aicher Arena. The 5-star chalet features garden views and is 41 km from Klessheim Castle. Featuring a Xbox 360, the chalet has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. The chalet offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. A barbecue is available for guests to use at Chalet Ruhpolding Bayern. Europark is 44 km from the accommodation, while Red Bull Arena is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 42 km from Chalet Ruhpolding Bayern. Guest review score 10.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!