We find it's more comfortable as a family to stay in a rental versus a hotel and thus were drawn to…read morethis lovely chalet when we were looking for places to stay in Bavaria. First, the little village of Ettal is a rare find. You can stay in Garmisch or Oberammergau and have immediate access to more restaurant and bar options. What you'd miss is the charm, the incredible scenery, and the true Bavarian village feel you get from staying in Ettal. Wolfgang & Martina are your hosts and they have created a peaceful, relaxing, and well appointed home-away-from-home for you to enjoy. We booked the day of our arrival and communicated easily with Wolfgang via the Booking.com site & email. Your chalet is a three level log cabin situated roughly 100' above the town and pastureland below. The views from balconies on all three levels is right out of a painting--lush, verdant pastures; tree covered mountains (with just a hint of color in early fall); ribbon waterfalls flowing down the mountainside; a 14th century abbey just to your left; the peaceful little village below. Inside, you'll find Wolfgang & Martina covered every little detail. The main level is spacious and inviting with a well appointed kitchen perfect for making breakfast (we chose to get delicious sandwiches at the bakery Wolfgang recommended, though), and dining table that will seat eight, and a half bath with a washer (great for families). Off the main level is a full sized porch so you can take in the sights of Ettal. The two bedrooms are downstairs and each features a queen sized bed with duvet covers and two wardrobes for hanging/storing garments. The main bedroom features an in-room sink and claw foot bathtub with hand shower. The bathrooms share a full bath in the hallway with a nice waterfall shower. Upstairs is a tv area & a relaxing massage chair. I could write more, but running out of space. Stay in Ettal with Wolf & Martina, you'll be glad you did.

Our daughter made reservations for us to spend a few nights in Oberammergau and selected Otto…read moreHuber's hotel. We arrived late in the evening but were warmly greeted by Otto himself who regaled us with his perfect English and amazing personality. The hotel is classic Bavarian style and was quiet, clean, and located just a stone's throw from all the shops in Oberammergau. Breakfast is included in the reservation and the breakfast room was beautifully decorated and there were many delectable items to choose from. There is a separate refrigerator for drinks that works on the honor system with a deposit box. Our room was very comfortable, albeit a bit tight, although I found that it added to the charm. Arriving at night we weren't sure what our view would be, though Otto assured us that it was good. Well, the next morning we looked out the window at it wasn't good at all. It was fantastic! Seeing the sun rise over the beautiful Alps was perfect and I could have sat on our balcony for hours admiring it. Back to the room. The bed was very comfortable and there were extra pillows hidden inside a headboard compartment that was very neat. And it was quiet. Very quiet. Which was great to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. I would absolutely come back to Otto's place and can provide my highest recommendation. Ask for room 10...the view is amazing.

We stopped on at the Hotel Post for dinner en route between Munich and Lech am Arlberg for the…read moreHöhenhalbmarathon, Lermoos being about half-way. This drive is a special treat, because the last bit of road before Lech is only open during the summer. The Post offers quality dining al fresco at a reasonable price. The views of the Zugspitze and Schneefernerkopf at sunset on a fine summer evening are unforgettable.

Was lucky enough to stay at the Hotel Post for 12 days in July. Being from the US and not speaking…read moreGerman it was no issue here. The staff is helpful, courteous, and very attentive, possibly some of the best, if not the best, I have ever come across in my 20+ years of travel. The resort is very comfortable with the perfect amount of rustic charm and scenery that is impossible to compare. The pool and spa is fantastic. The outdoor jacuzzi bed could be my new favorite thing. This is definitely a must do if you are ever in the Austrian Alps.

This area is absolutely magical and this hotel is the perfect compliment to such a beautiful area…read more The lovers sweet has an astonishing view of the nearby castle which leads to drinks on your balcony looking up at the castle. This hotel provides free bicycles after a delicious breakfast to roam the area which was worth every penny. After a one night stay, my wife and I are intent on doing multiple nights at this hotel on our next trip to Bavaria.

If you are staying the night, I cannot recommend staying here more. It is a bit pricey, but we were…read moregiven a suite with an amazing castle view. We sat out on the patio and couldn't get enough. At night, the sky is dark enough to see a shimmering canopy of stars above, with the castle lit up in the distance. It couldn't have been more perfect. The staff was all very sweet, they sell drinks at the front desk, and the buffet breakfast for €10 was filling, varied, and much better than your standard hotel quality. They offered fresh fruit, several breads, cereal, bacon, sausage, and eggs. I am very happy we chose to stay here.

Hotel Jakob is a quiet, quaint little bed and breakfast type hotel. It is ver affordable, $98…read moreeuros per night. The surrounding hotels are a bit more. There is plenty of hot water and they have a hair dryer in the room as well. Full bottles of Shampoo and body wash. The staff is friendly. Breakfast is average. They will make you an egg upon request. Cereal, yogurt, breads, meats, and cheeses are available, and the coffee is great. Easy online booking. The castles are about a 10 minute drive and the old town area is about a 10 minute walk. Beautiful surrounding scenery and river walk to the castle, which will take about 30 minutes walking.

Quaint and cute little hotel with beautiful Mountain View's of Bavarian Alps in Nesselwang,…read moreGermany. Breakfast was included and had large variety of both healthy and sweet options. Nice little picnic tables and lounge chairs outside to enjoy the views. Just down the street is a playground if need to let kids run off some energy. Friendly and clean. Only a few hours drive to the famous Schloss Neuschwanstein.

We stayed here for one night and it was quite comfortable. The hotel and restaurant staff were very…read morefriendly and welcoming. The dinner menu is decent with a few veggie options. We ordered the veggie order and veggie pasta - both were delicious. They were able to accommodate us for dinner after 8pm . The breakfast buffet was also great with a lot of options. The only con I can think of - plumbing noise is very loud from adjacent rooms. The hotel is very close to Neuschwanstein castle and they have parking as well for 8 Euros per day.

We stopped by the Hotel Alpenstuben twice to eat. The restaurant is conveniently located close to…read morethe sightseeing ticket office in Schwangau, Germany. It has a gift shop and two restaurants on the first floor. The main restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The outside patio is large and comfortable. Next to the main restaurant is a quick service area that is in a courtyard with additional tables. On our first visit we arrived at 9 am and my husband wanted what he called a "real" breakfast while my daughter, son-in-law and I wanted a bratwurst sandwich. At this restaurant we could do both. They serve eggs in many different ways with breakfast potatoes, sausages, pancakes and more. They courtyard area opens up with a griddle that cooks up (to almost a blister) the most amazing bratwursts that any of us have ever tasted. To make the sandwiches over the top and mind blowing they place it inside of a bun that could be described as manna from heaven and add a smear of incredible tasting Germany mustard. The bratwurst can not be compared to what we eat back home so about 5 hours after the first dining experience we went back for another sandwich.

After checking out Neuschwanstein Castle during the day we needed a place to stay the night before…read morecontinuing on to Austria. After some online research we booked Mammhofer and the only regret we have is not being able to stay longer than a night due to our planned schedule. The town is ABSOLUTELY beautiful during Christmas time with stunning woodwork displayed on windows. Oberammergau is the cutest town ever and quite sleepy in winter. Mammhofer is a few streets off the main drag, so it's perfectly situated in a quiet part of town. Josef, the owner, is a third-generation family owner of the BnB and has done absolutely well with the place in all respects. The rooms are top notch (remodeled a couple of years ago), spacious, and the breakfast spread is better than many high end hotels I've stayed at around the world. Cheese and a number of other items are locally produced, which is a great way for Mammhofer to support the local economy. What's even better regarding breakfast is that Josef will even make you eggs and bacon if you're up for it. I will definitely return to Oberammergau and I will most definitely stay at the Mammhofer again.