Landhaus Pension Traunbachhausl
The cozy inn made from traditional Bavarian woodwork and craftsmanship is only a 10-minute walk from the center of Ruhpolding and a 20-minute drive from Salzburg. Children are welcome and the 14 guest accommodations all include a private bath. Begin your morning with a breakfast buffet, featuring homemade bread and cereals as well as a selection of local cold cuts and cheeses, before spending the day discovering the area. Situated in the middle of the valley, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Alps from the garden terrace or make use of the nearby hiking and biking paths. Walk through the village of Ruhpolding, which is surrounded by lakes, meadows and forests, or you can travel less than 30 minutes to explore Salzburg, the Eagle`s Nest at Berchtesgarden or King Ludwig`s castle on Lake Chiemsee. You are welcome to participate in the B&B's active-wellness program. The fitness program includes Nordic walking and back-strengthening exercises as well as visits to the Aqua-Fit/Aqua-Gym at the Vita Alpina wellness bath, which has an indoor wave pool, outdoor pool and saunas.
Schwimmbadstrasse 29
83324 Ruhpolding
Germany
011 (+49) 8663 88880
www.traunbachhausl.de/esite.html
Therese-Malten-Villa
Featuring scenic views of the river Elbe and the Pillnitz castle, the Dresden villa was built in 1893 for the Semper Opera singer Therese Malten. The small hotel offers five guest rooms as well as an apartment with an attached bathroom. Each room is individually furnished with a combination of antique and modern furniture and provides cable TV, Internet access and private bathrooms with a shower or bathtub. Additional amenities include access to a fully equipped guest kitchen, a large balcony and a common area with a cozy fireplace room. Wander through the pretty garden and enjoy views of the river and the castle. Breakfast is served on site every morning and you are welcome to cook other meals in the guest kitchen. Two restaurants are located within walking distance or arrangements can be made for food delivery. Ride a street car approximately 30 minutes to reach the center of Dresden or you can spend an afternoon cycling along the Elbe Rive bike path or riding on one of the historic paddle-steamers along the river.
Therese-Malten-Villa
Wilhelm-Weitling-Str. 3
01259 Dresden
Germany
011 (+49) 351 205 3521
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Gasthof Ochsenwirt
Located approximately 50 miles from Munich, the House Kathrina is nestled at the foot of the Inntaler Mountains in a quiet central section of Bavaria. The old Bavarian farmhouse was built in 1414 and originally opened for business in 1421. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property was restored in 2007. Guest rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower or bath, a telephone, a hair dryer and satellite television. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available every morning. Take advantage of the traditional sauna, solarium and fitness equipment available on site and enjoy a scenic nature walk in Hocheck, just a short stroll away. Conveniently situated for excursions to Bavaria and Tyrol, area attractions include antique shopping, concerts, fine dining, historical areas and nature reserves. Outdoor activities include bicycling, cross-country or downhill skiing, hiking and sightseeing in this picturesque region of Germany.
Carl-Hagen-Strasse 14
83080 Oberaudorf
Germany
011 (+49) 8033 30790
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