Hotel Königslinde

I knew I needed to stay somewhere small and quiet after visiting 7 European cities in a row, but when I booked Hotel Köenigslinde I had no idea I was booking the highlight of my trip so far! It made sense to book into a village I could get to on the train (impressive hourly service from Munich) and a hotel I could walk directly to (in about 2 minutes!) but the internet never quite conveys the feeling you will get when you arrive, so it was still a stab in the dark for this Aussie on a first time visit to Germany! Hotel Köenigslinde is a delightful sanctuary in a picturesque village nestled into the Bavarian mountains. The area is well known locally for winter sports but it's perfect for a summer holiday if you like nature. Very family friendly too. I can't believe that it isn't overrun with people. Please don't tell everyone! The walking trails are well marked and allow you to traverse the valley and climb peaks and you can do it all from the front door of the hotel. For those less inclined to walk all day there's the train to neighbouring villages and lakes, buses and even a cable car if you fancy lunch up on the highest peak. The town's tourist office is a wealth of knowledge about events, music, cultural activities and there are many fabulous places to eat in Bayrischzell as well as on the mountain slopes. As an Aussie hiker, I'm quite in awe that I can spend a couple of hours doing a 500m-1000m ascent and get a fantastic hot meal and a cold beer in the local Alm at the top or half way up. It makes the hiking feel rather civilised and the walk back home a lot easier! Local supermarket open 6 days a week covers all other supplies for walking. You'll even get a good pair of hiking shoes at the local outdoor gear shop, so don't think you are going into a complete backwater. The care and service I received from the owners of Hotel Köenigslinde was superb. It was a pleasure to chat with them each day at breakfast or in their cafe in the afternoon. The breakfast was a joy to eat and every detail was taken care of. I could rant and rave forever but the point is, if you are trying to decide whether to stay here JUST DO IT. If you are trying to decide how long to stay, STAY LONGER. I got the impression that most people come here for a weekend but seriously this has been the best 2 weeks ever! I could happily stay longer and I'm already looking forward to coming back.