In the middle of natural beauty
Actively discover the region
Sport, culture and the best day trips
Experience Pfaffenwinkel
A holiday in the wonderful region of Pfaffenwinkel in Upper Bavaria promises unforgettable experiences. If you are looking for sport, activities, tourist attractions, history or cultural events, this part of Bavaria has something to offer everyone. The region is one of the most popular day trip destinations for outdoor fans. Pfaffenwinkel offers a wealth of ideally signposted and well-maintained walking and cycling paths. Even its capital city of Munich or Neuschwanstein Castle with its magnificent rooms and breath-taking view are only a short car ride away.
Keep moving on holiday
Be active
The boundless expanses of the foothills of the Alps attract visitors with lots of exciting activities. Walk through the Alps on one of the many well-marked walking paths, or dare to play on one of the five challenging golf courses in the area. Enjoy a few sociable hours cycling or go skiing and discover our wonderful countryside as you practice your favourite hobbies.
Mountaineering
Climb the surrounding peaks and enjoy unrivalled views of the Upper Bavarian Alpine foothills.
Winter sports
Skiing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and many other winter sports are always part of our programme. Connoisseurs will get their money's worth on a snowshoe hike.
Magnificent mountains, green valleys
Experience nature
Experience nature’s creations first-hand in upper Bavaria, a region full of unspoiled beauty. A number of nature reserves can be found to the south of Munich that offer breath-taking views and plenty of opportunities for educational day trips. Take your friends or family and go on expeditions to discover Germany’s varied landscape in all its splendour.
Sacred landscape
The high density of sacred places and buildings such as Ettal Abbey and Benediktbeuern Abbey give the region the name Pfaffenwinkel.
A unique region
Enjoy culture
Tradition is a precious asset in Bavaria and that’s why there are always celebrations taking place where you can get to know the dances, handicrafts and other customs that are typical of the region. You can experience many wonderful moments throughout the year when sightseeing in cities such as Munich, Murnau, Schongau and Erding. Museums, concerts and exhibitions offer opportunities for discovering the region’s art and culture. You should also make sure you visit the wonderful monasteries, churches and chapels in Pfaffenwinkel.
Wieskirche
The Wieskirche is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Its white marble nave and magnificent gold jewellery make it a very special pilgrimage church.
Family fun
For holidaymakers with children, there is an endless wealth of beautiful excursions and activities. Adventure pools, summer toboggan runs, horse-drawn carriage rides - there are no limits to the imagination.
Day trips & special places
Our tips:
Munich’s Christkindlmarkt draws many visitors and the Christmas markets in Rosenheim or Dießen am Ammersee are sure to find plenty of loyal followers, too. For sports enthusiasts, a visit to Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain is a must. Please ask our reception for additional information and suggestions about activities in the Pfaffenwinkel area.
The market town of Peißenberg was strongly characterised by mining. In the mining museum at the Tiefstollenhalle, the historical developments and a cross-section of all mining techniques are presented. Visitors also have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the former deep tunnel.
Opening hours: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 13:30 to 16:30 (last tour 15:30), from 15 May to 15 September also every Wednesday from 13:30 to 16:30
In relation to the mining history of Peißenberg, a hiking trail has also been created, the Stollen Trail, which leads to the various old mining sites. (see hiking trails)
Rigi Rutsch'n in Peißenberg
The family-friendly leisure pool has a large water slide with a fun pool, warm water bubble pool, a large diving facility and a swimmer's pool (25 metres deep). There is also a spacious sunbathing lawn, a children's playground with a sun awning, a football pitch and a beach volleyball court. There is also a sauna, a steam bath and a separate sauna lawn for rest and relaxation.
Distance from the inn: 2.2 km
The Hohenpeißenberg Meteorological Observatory is located 977 metres above sea level. It has been in continuous operation since 1781, making it the oldest mountain weather station in the world with the longest series of observations.
Distance from Peißenberg approx. 7 km
The Paterzell yew path leads through the largest yew forest in Germany. Over 200 of the proud deciduous trees give the place a very special aura. Many of the trees are several hundred years old. The forest has been an official nature reserve since 1939. On a walk through the yew forest, you will learn more about the forest and the trees. The tour starts at the Eibenwald country inn. The tour is approx. 1 km long and is also suitable for children, but not for pushchairs.
The Glentleiten Open-Air Museum is the largest open-air museum in the whole of southern Bavaria. Find out more about everyday life in Upper Bavaria in the old days before the industrial revolution. More than 60 original buildings with furnishings make up the museum, including extensive facilities for historical agriculture and livestock farming.
Distance: 30 km
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the Mecca for the elite of German mountain sports. Discover beautiful nature in the Partnachklamm gorge or visit the ski jump where the Four Hills Tournament takes place. The ancient Olympic bobsleigh run is just as popular as the historic cog railway up Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze.
Approx. 45 km away (south)
Murnau and Lake Staffelsee have been a centre of attraction and source of inspiration for many artists. Visit the Gabriele Münter House, the castle museum or one of Murnau's galleries. Hike through the Murnauer Moos, which is the largest alpine moor in Central Europe. A trip to the island of Wörth, the largest of the seven islands, is also worthwhile. A special feature of the island of Wörth are the aurochs that live there. Or simply relax and unwind on a boat trip around the Staffelsee.
The Bavarian capital of Munich is home to numerous sights such as the Frauenkirche, the Bavarian State Opera, the National Theatre, the German Museum, Nymphenburg Palace, the English Garden, the Olympic Park, the Hofbräuhaus and much more. The Olympic Tower offers an unsurpassable view of the entire Isar metropolis. Between Stachus and Marienplatz is the beautiful pedestrian zone with a variety of shops, cafés and street vendors. From there you can also reach the Viktualienmarkt with its wide selection of stalls and delicacies. From the end of September to the beginning of October, Munich hosts the world-famous Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese.
Approx. 64 km away (north)
Neuschwanstein Castle towers high above Hohenschwangau near Füssen in the Allgäu region. Its panorama and the building itself have been world-famous since the Bavarian King Ludwig II had the castle built in 1869. His romantic ideas have also earned the magnificent building the nickname "fairytale castle".
Distance: approx. 45 km south-west of Peißenberg
Not only Neuschwanstein Castle, but also Hohenschwangau Castle opposite is one of King Ludwig II's famous royal castles. In 1832, King Max II acquired the castle and had it remodelled, just as Hohenschwangau Castle can still be visited today. The romantic castle served as a summer residence for the royal family and was the happy childhood home of Ludwig II.
Distance: approx. 45 km south-west of Peißenberg
Linderhof Palace near Ettal is the former summer residence of Ludwig II. The smallest of the three royal palaces, it was built between 1870 and 1886. The "Royal Villa" was the only palace to be completed during his lifetime. It is therefore considered the favourite palace of the "fairytale king". That is why he spent most of his time there.
Distance: approx. 37 km south of Peißenberg
The Pilgrimage Church of the Scourged Saviour, or "Wieskirche" for short, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. When it is not being used as a place of pilgrimage, it can be visited daily and invites visitors to a quiet place of prayer. Due to the white stucco and marble and the rich golden decoration in the interior, the church is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
Distance from the hotel: 28 km
Andechs Monastery is prominently located on the Holy Mountain above Lake Ammersee. As the oldest place of pilgrimage in Bavaria, the monastery has been part of the Benedictine Abbey of St Boniface in Munich since 1850. The ensemble consists of a church and monastery buildings. The chapel houses an extensive collection of relics as well as the grave of Carl Orff.
Distance: 30 km
