A really nice stop about 200m down from the summit at Jochberg. The owner is very friendly and the…read morefood and beer here is also great. Typical Bavarian food that is reasonably priced and served well. Happily stop here anytime for a meal and listen to the cow bells. They have loads of cows at the Alm and they also breed geese. A great stop for the family on a day out.

When you can eat at a place that has been serving food since 1450ish, you are in for something…read morespecial. This place, run by Reinhold Schiermeier (Riner), still holds to traditions and is awesome. Try the weiskraut, knoedel und beer.

This hidden bavarian gem will knock your socks off. The house was built in the 15th century, you…read morewill notice that the ceiling is quite low once go inside. It is a really gorgeous beer garden with great food and of course great Bavarian beer. I do recommend to eat sweet water fish there, since the river is just around the corner. But all the other Bavarian specialities can be found here and everything tastes yummy! The owners Rainer and Brigitte are a lovely couple who run that place since 1983 and are always happy to have a chat with their guests. No matter if summer or winter, any time you won't go wrong checking out this gorgeous place. In summer you can enjoy an ice cafe or a cool beer in the beer garden under old chestnut trees, in the colder months you'll notice how comfortable and cute these old rooms are when warmed up, when you come into the "Stube" - the state parlour. It is the cutest and friendliest place I know in this area, and trust me, I know them almost all. Check it out, you can't go wrong!

You would hardly expect such delicious food, as the restaurant is rarely busy when I visit, but the…read morecuisine never disappoints. I've only ever had great and friendly service. The Postillion is also a nice place to stay in the beautiful village of Kochel am See. Even though the new windows are now triple paned, I would still ask for a room away from the road for the quietest experience.

I'm sitting in Park Villa, enjoying my last dinner before returning to the US. They're closed…read moretomorrow, otherwise... There's really no bad food in this place. But as good as the food is, that's not what has brought me back again and again. Rather, it's the sense that Elvis and Marianna have invited you into their home. Very few places anywhere have this ambiance. Unequivocally recommend Park Villa, whether for light meal, full supper, or just a place to hang out.