Gotzenalm
+5
Hotel Description
Nestled on the mountainside within the stunning Berchtesgaden National Park, Gotzenalm offers guests a truly unique and rustic retreat. Located at 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany, this log-cabin hostel is accessible only by foot, providing an unparalleled sense of seclusion and immersion in nature. The serene surroundings are a perfect escape from the bustle of everyday life, with awe-inspiring mountain views and easy access to the park’s vast natural beauty. Guests will enjoy a 6 km hike to the picturesque Koenigssee lake, or a slightly longer 9 km hike to the historic St. Bartholomew’s Church, a baroque gem dating back to 1697. The hostel offers a rustic, simple atmosphere that invites relaxation and reflection amidst the great outdoors.
Gotzenalm's rooms are designed to provide a cozy, comfortable atmosphere, offering a range of dorm-style accommodations. Each room features warm knotty wood paneling and varies in size, with 2 to 16 beds per room. While Wi-Fi and air conditioning are not available, the natural coolness and fresh mountain air make for a refreshing environment. Guests share the bathrooms, adding to the rustic and communal feel of the stay. For those seeking a more adventurous experience, the hotel also offers campsites available for rent, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in nature.
A highlight of the stay at Gotzenalm is the breakfast served on a charming terrace, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. This tranquil setting makes for a perfect start to the day, energizing guests before their outdoor adventures.
Despite the lack of certain modern amenities such as pools, spas, or fitness centers, Gotzenalm provides a range of facilities designed to enhance the guest experience. There is parking available for guests arriving by car, and the property is entirely smoke-free, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all. A sauna is also available for those wishing to unwind after a long hike or day of exploration.
Transportation options are available for those wishing to explore further beyond the hotel. The property is located a considerable distance from local restaurants, with some, such as Gaststätte St. Bartholomä, being an hour and 50 minutes away by taxi. Other nearby attractions include the breathtaking Königssee lake, which can be reached by a 2-hour hike, and the Obersee lake, offering stunning mountain views and hiking trails.
Nearby, guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including boating, hiking, and exploring historic landmarks such as Saint Bartholomew’s Church and Jenner, a prominent mountain peak offering cable car rides to scenic views. While Gotzenalm offers a more rugged experience, the surrounding region is teeming with cultural, natural, and recreational opportunities. Whether you are here to explore the park, enjoy the scenery, or simply unwind in the wilderness, Gotzenalm provides an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature.
We invite you to discover the charm and peaceful atmosphere of Gotzenalm, where your next adventure awaits.
Gotzenalm's rooms are designed to provide a cozy, comfortable atmosphere, offering a range of dorm-style accommodations. Each room features warm knotty wood paneling and varies in size, with 2 to 16 beds per room. While Wi-Fi and air conditioning are not available, the natural coolness and fresh mountain air make for a refreshing environment. Guests share the bathrooms, adding to the rustic and communal feel of the stay. For those seeking a more adventurous experience, the hotel also offers campsites available for rent, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in nature.
A highlight of the stay at Gotzenalm is the breakfast served on a charming terrace, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. This tranquil setting makes for a perfect start to the day, energizing guests before their outdoor adventures.
Despite the lack of certain modern amenities such as pools, spas, or fitness centers, Gotzenalm provides a range of facilities designed to enhance the guest experience. There is parking available for guests arriving by car, and the property is entirely smoke-free, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all. A sauna is also available for those wishing to unwind after a long hike or day of exploration.
Transportation options are available for those wishing to explore further beyond the hotel. The property is located a considerable distance from local restaurants, with some, such as Gaststätte St. Bartholomä, being an hour and 50 minutes away by taxi. Other nearby attractions include the breathtaking Königssee lake, which can be reached by a 2-hour hike, and the Obersee lake, offering stunning mountain views and hiking trails.
Nearby, guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including boating, hiking, and exploring historic landmarks such as Saint Bartholomew’s Church and Jenner, a prominent mountain peak offering cable car rides to scenic views. While Gotzenalm offers a more rugged experience, the surrounding region is teeming with cultural, natural, and recreational opportunities. Whether you are here to explore the park, enjoy the scenery, or simply unwind in the wilderness, Gotzenalm provides an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature.
We invite you to discover the charm and peaceful atmosphere of Gotzenalm, where your next adventure awaits.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located on a mountain within Berchtesgaden National Park, accessible only by foot.
2. Rustic log-cabin accommodations with cozy dorm-style rooms featuring knotty wood paneling.
3. Beautiful breakfast served on a terrace with panoramic mountain views.
4. Parking available for guests arriving by car, ensuring ease of access.
5. Sauna available for guests to relax and unwind after a day of hiking or exploration.
6. 6 km hike to the scenic Koenigssee lake, and 9 km hike to historic St. Bartholomew's Church.
7. Simple, communal experience with shared bathrooms, ideal for adventurous travelers.
8. No Wi-Fi or air conditioning, allowing guests to fully immerse in nature.
9. Secluded location offering peace and tranquility, with minimal distractions and noise.
10. Campsites available for rent, allowing guests to enjoy a more immersive outdoor experience.
7.2 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Königssee
2 hr 1 min
Obersee2 hr 3 min
Saint Bartholomew's Church1 hr 50 min
Jennerbahn2 hr 51 min
Jenner2 hr 56 min
Nearest locations
Gaststätte St. Bartholomä
1 hr 50 min
Mooskaser Saletalm1 hr 54 min
Restaurant Seehaus am Königssee2 hr 9 min
Gasthof Vorderbrand2 hr 42 min
Pizzeria Lago2 hr 52 min
Seealm Königsee2 hr 52 min
Gaststätte Echostüberl3 hr 5 min
Gasthaus Schusterstein3 hr 5 min
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| Location rating | 7.2 |
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Location
83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany
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7.2
Very Good Location
Set on a mountainside in Berchtesgaden National Park and accessible only by foot, this rustic log-cabin hostel is also a 6 km hike from the scenic Koenigssee lake and a 9 km hike from St. Bartholomew's Church, dating from 1697.
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Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Wellness
No fitness center
Sauna
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
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8.6
111 reviews
Wonderful
77
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12
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7
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7
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Marion Noe
5/5
A great alpine pasture with very good food.A detour to the Feuerpalfen is definitely recommended
Okw Wilhelm
4/5
Pretty much the best price-performance ratio of all the huts in Berchtesgadener Land.The landlord alone could be a little friendlier.It is rare to have a hut heated in cold temperatures in summer.80 beds is still manageable.And the location is simply incomparable.
Fabian Friedrich
5/5
After a long, intensive hike, pretty girls will provide you with food and drink. Only recommended!
N M
5/5
Nice service. Makes a good impression. Come again
Lotius
2/5
Nice cabin with nice views and good facilities. The rooms were clean. The service was polite and I liked the cuisine (compliments to the chef). Unfortunately the stay was completely spoiled by the unprofessional behavior of the manager. When paying by card he was very aggressive, raised his voice in front of everyone and told me that they didn't have internet (which wasn't true). In Europe you can pay by card everywhere, even at the most remote kiosks in Iceland! The payment worked on the first attempt, but the atmosphere was already spoiled. I didn't feel like I was treated like a guest.
Bia Hsn
5/5
Spending the night in a hut is so nice, spending the morning and evening up in the mountains and reducing yourself to the essentials was a wonderful experience.
Pol Puig Collderram
5/5
Food was delicious and the Alm is clean and really nice. Service was good until we asked for a different coffee that wasn’t Espresso or Cappucino. salads were great!
Service 4
Location5
Eva Helminger
3/5
A day and a night at the Gotzenalm!We went on a girls' trip to the beautiful Gotzenalm, which we can always recommend for a day trip. The food tastes excellent and the view on the high plateau is simply gigantic.Unfortunately, there are definitely deficiencies if you want to stay overnight. Although the mattress storage in the newly built hut was super nice and super clean, the breakfast for 11 € was more than spartan and early in the morning at 7 a.m. the paper towels were empty, which is a no-go in a well-filled hut. The staff is generally friendly, but they probably had to warm up to us a bit. The fact that we were literally forced into bed at 10:30 p.m. is another negative point. It's perfectly fine that the serving ends at 10 p.m., but like on other alpine pastures, you could let the guests decide for themselves when they want to go to bed. It goes without saying that they don't have wild parties in the restaurant.If you visit (especially overnight!) you also have to be aware that you won't have any cell phone reception. There is also no WiFi and when you asked if you could use the telephone for a fee, you were only directed to a place above the hut with cell phone reception because "otherwise everyone wants to use the telephone". You could consider setting up a WiFi hotspot for a fee. Everyone can then decide for themselves whether they need WiFi or not - because it is available on site because the employees were "online" themselves, as you could see.
So Lala
5/5
I managed to finish the Kaiserschmarren! I actually deserve 5 stars for this.
grinsekatze
5/5
Great destination for a mountain bike tour (especially with an e-bike, without it it's only for advanced riders). Breathtaking and very photogenic view & location, food and service top. Definitely worth the walk uphill!
Julia Multhammer
5/5
Great food and drinks, the hut is very cozy inside. The terrace offers a great panorama. Our room for 6 was very large and clean. It's a shame that there is only cold water for washing. The staff is friendly and gives hiking tips. Any time!
Jaroslav
5/5
Beautiful three days. Thank you for your willingness, cleanliness and quality gastronomy.
Sonja Hille
4/5
On a beautiful summer day we chose the Gotzenalm as the destination for our hike. Starting from the parking lot at the Jenner middle station, after several meters in altitude, you will be rewarded with an incredibly great panorama when you reach the alpine pasture. The view wanders in all directions, you hardly have time to eat ;-) The Alm is beautifully situated and the terrace is spacious and inviting. For a meal you enter the alpine pasture for self-service and you will find two offer boards for the times before and after 6 p.m. Since the warm dishes were unfortunately only available from 6 p.m., we decided on apple strudel and cool drinks. The only point of criticism was the staff being absent and rather disinterested in the guests. The toilets were clean and equipped with flushing, sinks, paper towels.
Marceline 永远 09
5/5
"Gotzenalm"From:Fischunkeralm800hm hikelabeled as "mittelschwer"hard for beginners | easy for intermediate+View: 7,5/10Path: 7,5/10Rewardness: 8/10Note: Pathways/Continuing paths may be hard to spot due to the environment.
M TR
5/5
The Gotzenalm on the border between Salzburg and Bavaria is predestined for great, inclusive and politically correct hospitality towards all guests. Access was equal for everyone, regardless of skin color, nation or religionOur positive impression back then: Great and friendly hosting individual, called “Wirt” in Bavarian.
Richard Weilbier
5/5
Beautifully located hut with a view of the Watzmann. The food was great and the team was nice. Always worth a hike.
Mario Holl
4/5
Wonderfully located, great alpine hut. I just don't understand the unfriendly nature of the landlord - on the last day of the season - but I don't have to, unfortunately what you hear here has been confirmed, which is a shame.
smak
3/5
Really great location, really nice view, surprisingly unfriendly host.The food (I ordered spinach dumplings) leaves a lot to be desired, which I don't fully understand since the hut is not supplied by helicopter, but rather by the normal supply route. Overnight stay includes breakfast, so you have no choice, even if you don't eat breakfast - I would never have paid 10 euros for breakfast myself. In other huts at this altitude that are not served by helicopter, you get much tastier food.
RM
Robert M
2/5
Well, the Gotzenalm. What can I say: The food is good, the prices are reasonable. But what I find absolutely wrong is that there are no decent pillows and no proper blanket. …
Heinz Mahal
5/5
Great hut! Food very tasty