My partner and I stayed at the Turken and found the place charming and atmospheric. If German WW2 is your thing then this is the place to be. The views are just out of this world and the Hotel is central to investigating and educating oneself about Hitler, SS and the Hitler Youth due to the buildings gone and still present that surround the area.
The Hotel itself is simple yet immaculate, Frau Scharfenburg is charming, her English is perfect and her persona demands respect. Dont expect lively nights out, because you wont get them! This place is quiet and perfect for just getting away from the world and relaxing. Breakfast is plentiful and fresh and there's nice places to eat within walking distances for an evening meal.
If your coming for more than 3-4 nights, I recommend a vehicle. There's just about enough things to keep you amused within walking distance for 3 nights stay, after this and a vehicle is needed to stay busy, if you haven't and bad weather sets in, then you can go a bit stir crazy.
I also recommend that a bit of homework on the buildings that were present during the War years, its great fun to find and investigate them once located, decent camera is a must as is reasonable footwear, no high heels for the ladies!
All in all, a fantastic break and a chance to touch history first hand, i'll definately being going back next year if Frau Scharfenburg continues to open this historic and beautiful building. Oh yea, i nearly forgot, the bone specialist Hospital in Berchtesgaden, its medical staff and Doctors are first class, top notch as i unfortunately had to experience! A little slip whilst investigating some wartime buildings, enough said.
Go, while you still can!!!!!

My friend and I just finished a 3-night stay here and cannot give enough compliments to the staff. We were treated like family and made to feel very welcome. Check in and check out was simple. The breakfasts are fantastic and even offer made-to-order eggs. We had a balcony room overlooking the valley, which I'd recommend if you have a choice. If we ever make it back to Germany, we intend to come back to the Turken and enjoy ourselves again!

I booked this hotel because of what I read in Frommers about the hotels military significance during the second world war. Well it was fantastic. The staff at teh hotel were more than friendly, the rooms were, spotless and our balcony view was to die for. The Eagles nest is above the hotel and you can see it, Hitlers Berghof was 40 yards away. wonderful place we hope to return next year

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Zum Türken during May of 2007, and would reccomend it to anyone looking for a relaxing retreat into the Bavarian Alps. Frau Ingrid Scharfenberg has the most wonderful personality, and is an absolute joy to speak with. The hotel has been in her family for three generations, and it shows through in her love of the hotel, and her extensive knowledge of the history of Berchtesgaden.

You cannot get a better view anywhere in the world than the one from the front balcony of the Turken. It is truly beyond description. The entire area is a lush green wonderland with the jagged rock of the alps softened by the delicate colors of wildflowers. It's so peaceful and relaxing you won't want to leave.

Be sure to book a room with a balcony if you can.

T.R. Waynesboro, Virginia, USA