Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden
8.6
Excellent(992 reviews)
Hofreitstraße 7, 83471 Schönau am Königssee, Germany
+49 8652 9771500
+2
Hotel Description
Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden, located at Hofreitstraße 7, 83471 Schönau am Königssee, Germany, is a modern retreat nestled in a stunning alpine setting. This contemporary hotel offers the perfect combination of comfort and style, with breathtaking mountain views and proximity to major outdoor attractions. Just 2 km from the Jennerbahn cable car and ski area, and 7 km from Königs Lake within the picturesque Nationalpark Berchtesgaden, it provides guests with convenient access to nature's beauty and adventure. The hotel’s location is ideal for visitors looking to explore the famous Berchtesgaden region, including its hiking trails, pristine lakes, and historical sites. The design of Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden is both woodsy-chic and welcoming, with an emphasis on clean lines and natural materials that echo the stunning landscape surrounding it.
Inside, guests will find bright, spacious rooms featuring large windows and private balconies that offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms are designed to provide the perfect balance of modern comfort and nature-inspired decor, with warm wood accents, soft linens, and an atmosphere of relaxation. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and a private bathroom with a shower. The addition of a complimentary breakfast buffet ensures that every guest starts their day on a high note.
The hotel offers a variety of amenities designed to enhance the overall experience. A trendy lounge and bar serve light bites, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere for guests to unwind. The spa area is another highlight, offering a sauna, steam room, and exercise area, ideal for guests looking to relax after a day of outdoor activities. Notably, Explorer Hotel is one of the few in the area to feature a fitness center with elliptical machines and weight machines, making it a great option for guests who want to maintain their workout routine while away. The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring along their dogs, further enhancing its appeal for travelers seeking a getaway with their furry companions.
Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden boasts a range of convenient transportation options. The hotel is just a short walk from several public transit options, including Unterstein Schornbad, which is 4 minutes away on foot. The Berchtesgaden train station is a 9-minute taxi ride away, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Munich International Airport is also within reach, about a 2-hour 15-minute taxi ride or a 4-hour transit trip.
Guests can feel confident in their health and safety during their stay at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden. The property is a smoke-free establishment and takes extensive precautions to ensure cleanliness and hygiene. In addition to providing a fitness center and wellness area, the hotel emphasizes guest comfort with its accessible facilities, including parking spaces, an elevator, and a front desk for assistance.
When it comes to nearby attractions, guests can explore several must-see sights. The iconic Königssee, a large and clear lake with beautiful parks and the famous St. Bartholomew church, is just a 4-minute drive away. For those interested in history, The Eagle's Nest, a former mountain-top base of Hitler now transformed into a restaurant, is just a 14-minute drive. Other nearby attractions include the Salt Mine Berchtesgaden, offering family-friendly tours, and the Nationalpark Berchtesgaden, with numerous hiking trails and lakeside views. The Jennerbahn lift system, offering access to both winter sports and summer activities, is also only 4 minutes away.
For dining options, several excellent restaurants are within a short distance of the hotel. Gasthaus Schusterstein (4 minutes by taxi), Gaststätte Echostüberl (4 minutes by taxi), Pizzeria Lago (5 minutes by taxi), Gasthaus Unterstein (2 minutes by taxi), and Achenstüberl (2 minutes by taxi) all offer a range of traditional Bavarian dishes, pizza, and hearty local meals.
In summary, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden offers the perfect blend of modern amenities, a stunning natural environment, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for skiing, hiking, or simply to relax and take in the beauty of the Berchtesgaden region, this hotel provides everything you need for an unforgettable stay. With comfortable accommodations, excellent amenities, and convenient access to local attractions, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden is the perfect choice for your next alpine getaway.
Inside, guests will find bright, spacious rooms featuring large windows and private balconies that offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms are designed to provide the perfect balance of modern comfort and nature-inspired decor, with warm wood accents, soft linens, and an atmosphere of relaxation. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and a private bathroom with a shower. The addition of a complimentary breakfast buffet ensures that every guest starts their day on a high note.
The hotel offers a variety of amenities designed to enhance the overall experience. A trendy lounge and bar serve light bites, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere for guests to unwind. The spa area is another highlight, offering a sauna, steam room, and exercise area, ideal for guests looking to relax after a day of outdoor activities. Notably, Explorer Hotel is one of the few in the area to feature a fitness center with elliptical machines and weight machines, making it a great option for guests who want to maintain their workout routine while away. The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring along their dogs, further enhancing its appeal for travelers seeking a getaway with their furry companions.
Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden boasts a range of convenient transportation options. The hotel is just a short walk from several public transit options, including Unterstein Schornbad, which is 4 minutes away on foot. The Berchtesgaden train station is a 9-minute taxi ride away, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Munich International Airport is also within reach, about a 2-hour 15-minute taxi ride or a 4-hour transit trip.
Guests can feel confident in their health and safety during their stay at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden. The property is a smoke-free establishment and takes extensive precautions to ensure cleanliness and hygiene. In addition to providing a fitness center and wellness area, the hotel emphasizes guest comfort with its accessible facilities, including parking spaces, an elevator, and a front desk for assistance.
When it comes to nearby attractions, guests can explore several must-see sights. The iconic Königssee, a large and clear lake with beautiful parks and the famous St. Bartholomew church, is just a 4-minute drive away. For those interested in history, The Eagle's Nest, a former mountain-top base of Hitler now transformed into a restaurant, is just a 14-minute drive. Other nearby attractions include the Salt Mine Berchtesgaden, offering family-friendly tours, and the Nationalpark Berchtesgaden, with numerous hiking trails and lakeside views. The Jennerbahn lift system, offering access to both winter sports and summer activities, is also only 4 minutes away.
For dining options, several excellent restaurants are within a short distance of the hotel. Gasthaus Schusterstein (4 minutes by taxi), Gaststätte Echostüberl (4 minutes by taxi), Pizzeria Lago (5 minutes by taxi), Gasthaus Unterstein (2 minutes by taxi), and Achenstüberl (2 minutes by taxi) all offer a range of traditional Bavarian dishes, pizza, and hearty local meals.
In summary, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden offers the perfect blend of modern amenities, a stunning natural environment, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for skiing, hiking, or simply to relax and take in the beauty of the Berchtesgaden region, this hotel provides everything you need for an unforgettable stay. With comfortable accommodations, excellent amenities, and convenient access to local attractions, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden is the perfect choice for your next alpine getaway.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 4-minute drive to the Königssee lake and surrounding attractions
2. Guests frequently mention hiking as a top activity, with trails nearby
3. One of the few hotels in the area with a fitness center featuring elliptical and weight machines
4. Pet-friendly with dog accommodations available
5. Spa facilities including a sauna, steam room, and exercise area
6. Complimentary breakfast buffet offered every morning
7. Convenient access to local transportation, including a 9-minute taxi ride to Berchtesgaden train station
8. Trendy lounge and bar serving light bites and drinks
9. Private balconies in rooms offering stunning mountain views
10. Accessible facilities, including parking spaces and an elevator for convenience
8.8 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Königssee
4 min
The Eagle's Nest14 min
Nationalpark Berchtesgaden14 min
Salt Mine Berchtesgaden11 min
Jennerbahn4 min
Nearest locations
Gasthaus Unterstein
2 min
Achenstüberl2 min
Grillstüberl Königssee2 min
Karl Friedl Gaststätte3 min
Gasthaus Schusterstein4 min
Gaststätte Echostüberl4 min
Pizzeria Lago5 min
Seealm Königsee5 min
See more Interesting locations
Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:30 |
| Location rating | 8.8 |
| Nearest airport | Munich International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 2 hr 15 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sat, Nov 23
Check-out: Sun, Nov 24
$137
$136
$137
$136
$136
$136
$137
$137
$137
$137
$136
$136
$137
$124
Recommended properties nearby
Location
Hofreitstraße 7, 83471 Schönau am Königssee, Germany
Airports:
Munich International Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 15 min
Transit: 4 hr
Transit:
Unterstein Schornbad, Schönau a. Königssee
Walking: 4 min
Gh Unterstein
Walking: 10 min
Berchtesgaden Hbf
Taxi: 9 min
Walking: 48 min
Schön Klinik BGL, Schönau a. Königssee
Walking: 11 min
Unterstein Rathaus
Walking: 12 min
Nearby locations
8.8
Excellent Location
This modern hotel is 2 km from the Jennerbahn cable car and ski area, and 7 km from both Königs Lake in Nationalpark Berchtesgaden and the Berchtesgaden train station.
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Languages spoken
English
German
Accessibility
Accessible
Accessible parking
Accessible elevator
Food & drink
Bar
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
Fitness center
Elliptical machine
Weight machines
Sauna
Spa
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Pets
Pet-friendly
Dogs allowed
Services
Front desk
Baggage storage
Self-service laundry
Elevator
Parking & transportation
Parking
EV charger
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Cash
Business & events
Meeting rooms
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shower
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.5
292 reviews
Wonderful
182
Excellent
54
Good
20
Below Average
21
Not Good
15
Kathi Billa
5/5
Perfect for our active short trip. If you don't feel comfortable here or something is missing, you haven't looked at the concept of the hotel! Thank you for a great stay!
ogy poernchen
5/5
Great hotel, with normal requirements.Parking is large and free for guests, also has underground parking (chargeable). I particularly recommend the breakfast, with fresh Alpine milk from the area.Rooms are tidy and cleaned. The bathroom is small, but it can fit approximately 2-3 people. There is a safe in every room. It's best to see for yourself in Explorer Hotels Berchtesgadener Land on the homepage as I'm not allowed to give a link here. The hotel is not far from Königssee, about 18 minutes on foot and 4 minutes by bike or e-scooter.IMPORTANT: TREKKING or MOUNTAIN BOOTS!!! If you wear sandals or flip flops, you shouldn't be surprised if you get injuries and pain.
A Cotta
2/5
The room smelled and was full of arachnids. The design, furnishings and colors can no longer be described as a matter of taste. The open cupboards look as if car tires had been driven over them, the floor is reminiscent of a craft table after a children's party, the picture above the bed on the ceiling is the most unaesthetic, unnecessary and tasteless thing I have ever experienced and the bathroom looks as if it had been someone vomits in it. A bathroom trash can without a trash bag is absolutely inappropriate in a hotel and why are there no tables or chairs? What you offer is hardly usable, especially not if you close the curtains (in the evening). After all, you can't avoid it, otherwise every hotel guest who arrives will stare straight into your room with a panoramic view. Whether wanted or not. What kind of privacy is that? Bah! The service is quite nice.
Silvia
2/5
I very rarely write reviews, but unfortunately I can't resist it here. I have never slept so badly and paid so dearly for it!Positive:The employees were mostly very friendly and helpful.Great location for activities at Königssee.Breakfast was good, there is a bistro and bar right in the hotel and a small wellness area.Basically a cool concept of a base station for mountain athletes.NEGATIVE:You feel like you are in a youth hostel/hostel. Rooms are small, carelessly furnished and very noisy.The beds were extremely uncomfortable (thin hard mattress, creaky bed frame, 2 single beds pushed together with a wide crack in between, very uncomfortable as a pair, thin flat pillows) and we could clearly hear the neighbor snoring through the wall.The balcony is tiny and is only suitable for keeping drinks cold; there is no fridge.There was mold in the joints in the bathroom and no windows or ventilation. This is probably also the reason for the poor indoor climate in the entire room, which irritated my respiratory tract to such an extent that I had a constant urge to cough. This disappeared as soon as we left the room.Sauna was ok, but nothing special and unfortunately there was only water in the infusion (so you can actually save yourself that).I'm really not demanding and have stayed in similarly bad accommodations on various trips. However, they were also very cheap, so I accept certain compromises. But for 200 euros per night I really would have expected more!!! For the money you don't even get a towel for the sauna, which has to be rented for a fee.At checkout we were not asked if we had a pleasant stay. The fact that we unfortunately slept very badly was only acknowledged with disinterest and no further attention was paid to it. So much for being interested in personal feedback here...We will not book the hotel again and will not recommend it!
Peter Saarloos
3/5
Good location, room was also fine, nice view.The only bad thing we could find was the additional charge.The restaurant menu states that you can get coffee and tea with your room pass, which is fine.But you will receive an additional charge when you check out. Talking about mismanagement. Well, if you pay almost 1400 for 8 nights, dog and breakfast, this should not have been a thing.But the food was preheated and the coffee and tea were 4.80 each. The coffee was weak. Not worth the price.I think if they want to do this right, they will lower the price in proportion and make it very clear that if you use it, it is not free. (Put a sign next to it!)And in terms of food. The portions were small for a kebab sandwich and spaghetti and more expensive than the locals for a meal.The club sandwich however was good. Good proportion.Therefore two stars for service. It is not the fault of the people who really did their best, you see that they try.But mismanagement did all kinds of things. It should be better.The room was good, the cleaning staff friendly.
Sanny
4/5
A pretty good hotel, toothbrush cups would be nice and maybe think about new pillows but otherwise not bad. The breakfast selection is great and the people who work there are very relaxed. The location of the hotel is ideal. Parking for one €... it couldn't be better.
Markus Bartl
5/5
Good and modern alternative to the traditionally very decorated hotels in the Alpine region....
Antonia Doetsch
5/5
Flexible and nice staff, good breakfast and nice rooms
Tatjana
2/5
Extremely disappointed!!!We booked one night on site for an incredible €236 (including breakfast)The room was super small, I'm 175cm tall and couldn't enjoy a view, so instead of mountains there was only a sloping roof (see pictures)Bed linen was dirty with stains and foreign hair, pillows smelled, and mattresses were very uncomfortable.Breakfast was also bad. Rolls were dry, cakes burned.Since the hotel doesn't have air conditioning, windows are open everywhere and that led to hundreds of wasps in there. Was impossible to eat or take anything.
TB
Tina B
4/5
Just the right hotel for day trippers and athletes. The rooms are practical and modernly furnished. Everything was clean! The staff is friendly. At breakfast there is what you need. …
Andreas Peckl
5/5
Super friendly, rooms OK, breakfast everything perfect. Recommended.
Krauseluk
5/5
I was very satisfied with my stay at this hotel. The staff was very friendly & helpful. It takes about 5 - 10 minutes to get from the hotel to Königssee.The best thing about the hotel for me is the fitness & spa area. There you can relax in one of the 3 different saunas/steam baths after a strenuous day in the mountains.Will definitely come back. Can recommend the hotel!!!
Johan
1/5
Unfortunately, the guest is not the focus of the Explorer Hotel. Instead of friendly, courteous and caring hosts, we experienced absolute unresponsiveness to questions and problems. If there was a problem (our toilet flush was broken. It kept running constantly), the person at reception wrote it down "in the handover report for tomorrow" - there would be no caretaker. So we slept with the flush constantly running. It's a shame about the 12 hours of continuous water consumption.The breakfast buffet is also bland compared to other hotels and unfortunately unhygienic (we were there at the peak of Corona and there were no security measures whatsoever). Unfortunately, the hotel's equipment is also very inexpensive: wobbly tables, sockets at head height (don't forget a long charging cable), no trash can in the living area and a 50 cm wide balcony for the entire floor made of aluminum - floor and railing! Cold and unkind.I have been annoyed and have rarely felt so unwelcome and uncomfortable.
johann hendrix
5/5
Nice hotel with fantastic access routes to hiking trails and much more. Good facilities, very friendly staff, good breakfast.
Julez Kahn
1/5
Not good, not good at all.It's more like a youth hostel with beds that border on bodily harm. Price/performance is absolutely not right here.Absolute minimum equipment that is sold as ecologically valuable with flimsy arguments.Location of the hostel is good, a few employees are nice too.Sold as new woke, marketed well and spoiled the holiday.We are happy to forego an answer as no one is interested in comments on site.
Familie D.R.
3/5
As a regular customer of Explorer Hotels for over 10 years, I unfortunately have to say that the price-performance ratio is no longer great. For example, the rooms are only cleaned upon express request and that doesn't always work either. Garbage cans will only be emptied upon request. Fresh towels from an environmental perspective are only available upon request. The shower has little pressure and is rather lukewarm. The bathrooms here are about 10 years old and in my opinion need to be refreshed, the grout lines don't look nice, the bathroom door doesn't close in our room. As usual at Explorer Hotel there is no air conditioning so there is humidity in the room. Breakfast is simple but always good. Unfortunately, during peak travel times it is heavily visited by families with small children and dogs, which is something not every guest likes. Unfortunately, the rooms are unpleasantly noisy due to plaster walls. The staff is very nice and helpful. During the season we paid around 200 euros per night for 3 people, which isn't very expensive but as mentioned the performance is no longer as good as it used to be.
Navid Goudarzi
5/5
The staff is very nice and friendly, the hotel has bicycle storage rooms right in the lobby. There are also tools for bicycles, and the hotel also offers a bicycle cellar with sockets in the underground car park. The hotel also has a bar where you can order sandwiches and pizza until 10 p.m. There is a sauna and a steam sauna. The fitness room is relatively small. The location is very central and it only takes a few minutes to get to Königssee.
Dennis Morawski
5/5
Clean rooms, dog-friendly, rich breakfast buffet where you can prepare your own scrambled/fried eggs.You can reach Lake Königssee in 20 minutes on foot.There are also good restaurants nearby for dinner.The spa area is totally sufficient when the weather is bad.I have absolutely nothing negative to say!
Rene Hell
5/5
Excellent!Great location, nice staff! The food (breakfast) is very good and sufficient!Highly recommended, great little spa area!
Robin Vyorálek
3/5
Consider this accommodation as a Bed & Breakfast. This is not a hotel. Bar without service, no restaurant at all, professional staff below average. Average accommodation, excellent location.Unbeknownst to us, we were given a wheelchair-accessible room, which you just don't feel comfortable in, because everything is different. The sink is low, the hangers are low, the shower has no screen and therefore a wet floor all day. And if the floor is laid crookedly, the water flows into the room. Photo in the morning, after an evening shower.