Alpenglühn

This is a beautiful little place just outside of Berchtesgaden (less than 5 min drive). The new owners were very kind and flexible with us. They provided lots of great recommendations. The chef they have on premises is excellent. Our kids loved the pool and the hot tub. The apartment was very high quality and had everything we needed. Definitely book this if available.

We have stayed at Ferienparadies Alpengluhn 3 times in the past 2 years, and we have loved every visit. Each of the 3 apartments we have stayed in have been slightly different, but all very well furnished, lots of kitchen equipment, comfortable sofas and beds. They also all have a balcony or patio with wonderful mountain views. We find it really useful to have the kitchen to make lunches for hiking even though we typically don't make evening meals in them (although you absolutely could). Location wise, it's slightly outside the town-centre but walkable in around 15 minutes. There is plenty of parking on-site, useful to get your equipment back to your room. Views from the apartments are fantastic - all apartments face the mountains. There is a pool and hot tub outside, which are heated all year round, and in the summer months the restaurant is outside with patio heaters and sunshades. Food is fantastic, and is consistently some of the best we have had in Germany. Each day a new 3-course meal is constructed, where you can choose between a few options, all of which have been delicious. We have also been there for BBQ and traditional German buffet nights, again delicious! You don't have to eat here, and you just tell them each day whether you are planning to be there on the evening, and there is no pressure either way. But, I recommend you at least try the food early in your trip - you might want to eat here often!! I have seen a few comments about breakfast. We have never had the breakfast here, preferring just to grab something light ourselves and prepare ourselves in our kitchen, and I have never felt pressure to do anything else but the option is there if you do want it provided (and surely that's the best of both worlds?). My final comments are in relation to Peter, the owner. Over our visits we have experienced absolutely first-class service from Peter, and the whole team. Peter is available to give you advice on hikes, restaurants (which they will happily book for you), travel directions and is so warm, welcoming and friendly. We often email Peter prior to our booking and he gets back so quickly with ideas and suggestions. As we are from the UK, we have been really affected by COVID travel restrictions and Peter is always willing to be flexible wherever possible. Peter (and Petra), thank you for your wonderful hospitality! If you want a great base for hiking, where you can relax on an evening with great food and drinks, but still have a little more space in your own apartment to relax too, then I can't recommend Ferienparadies Alpengluhn enough.