We stayed one night in this historical hotel. This is a lovely property and I am sure was at one time a fabulous resort. The room that we had was reasonable size with a lovely balcony. the "bathroom" was interesting, a very small shower and a toilet behind a curtain. However, the Frau that runs the hotel is the granddaughter of the owner after the war and she is a little dynamo at 75. The hotel is in a fabulous location (it is actually right down the hill from the huge, expensive Intercontinental) a stones throw from the foundations of Hitler's home and within walking distance from the buses that go to Eagles nest. The view is stunning and the breakfast is wonderful. I hope that people patronize this hotel as it would be a shame to lose such an historical place to the likes of the Intercontinental!

The history alone would make a stay in this hotel worthwhile. But the architecture and beauty of the building was just an added bonus. I'm a bit of a WW2 buff, so it was eerie to stand on my balcony and look at Hitler's driveway and see the same breathtaking views that I've seen in so many historical photos.

The owner and staff were friendly and helpful. I needed to check in after their normal check-in hours and they did accommodate me. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. I enjoyed walking around the area and seeing so much WW2 history. It's quite peaceful and beautiful.

I was traveling through Germany by train and my stay at this hotel would have been easier with a rental car. I had about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop at the Documentation Center with my luggage (luckily I was traveling backpack style). Also, there are really no restaurants within walking distance for dinner, so I ate ate some apples that were in my room along with a protein bar.

I only spent two days in the area, but I would definitely go back for longer and stay at the zum Turken and hike the Obersalzberg area and explore more of Berchtesgaden in the valley floor. This time, however, I would rent a car!

It was ment to be, to stay at this hotel, we had been driving all day and needed a place to stay, we found some hotel phone numer and called it, and the nicest voice answerd the phone, so full of happyness, it was frau Scharfenberg, so we had a place to stay, and when we found the hotel, we just stared, it is beautiful, and it is so full of great history, and so utterly cosy, the view from our no 24 room, is worth millions, we simply must recommend this hotel to all, this hotel has the caracter.

to make a long story short we loved it and we are going again

Just come back from a two night stay at the hotel. My partner and I have an interest in World War 2 history and felt this would be an ideal place to stay in Bavaria. As has been previously stated in other reviews the zum Turken has an atmosphere all its own - be it your own imagination taking over or just the ambience of the place I couldn't say but knowing something of its background prior to going probably helped!

Don't expect a 5 star experience here with all mod cons but for sheer ambience, peacefulness, fantastic views and the historic feel you will be hard pressed to find such a unique place.

We were lucky enough to have room 5 which commands a fine view from its own large terrace.

Frau Scharfenberg is an amazing character and how she still manages to run this place I have no idea, but making you feel at home in her home adds to the special effect this place has on you.

Heaven knows what will happen when this dear lady eventually retires - so go now while you can still experience a stay which is like stepping back in time.

Whatever you do dont forget to visit the bunkers here too (also run by her!)