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Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden

Mountainside relaxation awaits at this hotel near Jennerbahn Ski Lift, where guests enjoy delicious buffet dining and outdoor adventures

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Nestled near the Eagle's Nest, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden offers a scenic retreat with a free breakfast buffet and coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at Sport Spa or enjoy cycling and explore nearby Wimbach Gorge. With in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, bike rentals, gym access and an electric car charging station available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Schoenau am Koenigssee, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden is in a rural area and in the mountains. Jennerbahn Ski Lift and Wimbach Gorge are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Berchtesgaden National Park and Hintersee. Bad Dürrnberg Salt Mine and Eagle's Nest are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and sledging.
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Map
Hofreitstraße 7, Schoenau am Koenigssee, BY, 83471

What's nearby

  • Königssee - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jennerbahn Ski Lift - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rennbob-Taxi - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gruensteinlift - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Berchtesgaden National Park - 8 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Berchtesgaden Central Station - 5 min drive
  • Franz Josef Strauss International Airport (MUC) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biergarten Florianistüberl - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kulturhof Stanggass - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gebirgshäusl - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gasthof Bodner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden

Upscale hotel near Jennerbahn Ski Lift
Located close to Wimbach Gorge and Eagle's Nest, Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Sport Spa, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • Secured bike storage, coffee/tea in reception and an electric bike charging station
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 1 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,368 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.10 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.55 per night for guests aged 6-15 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 1 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden Schoenau am Koenigssee
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Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden Germany/Schoenau Am Koenigssee
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Frequently asked questions

Is Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden on 19 Jan 2026 start from NZ$253.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden?

Self-parking is available for EUR 1 per night.

What time is check-in at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Jennerbahn Ski Lift and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Berchtesgaden National Park. Wimbach Gorge and Hintersee are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and clean hotel. The location is convenient and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Explorer Hotel Berchtesgaden exceeded our expectations. The rooms -- with all having an amazing view -- provides a very efficient use of space. The breakfast buffet is outstanding -- offering an array of delicious items. And the service staff was top notch. And you can't find a better location to the popular attractions. Bus line 840 and 843 is a quick 10-minute trip from the Berchtesgaden train station. And the boat ride and Jennerbahn are 1 and 2 bus stops respectively. If you are an active person who wants great accommodations and easy access to the attractions of Berchtesgaden National Park, you will be hard pressed to find a better option.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yuanchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic surroundings. Near the lake and bus station. Quite and beautiful view. Good place for hikers and cyclists. Good quality and facilities. Warmhearted staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun decor. Clean and simple. Comfortable firm beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEIWAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice. Room and breakfast are perfect. But the toilet paper is a little rough. Maybe you need to bring your own toilet paper when you live in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Explorer hotel was enjoyable. Our room was comfortable, we enjoyed the spa facilities, and we appreciated the complimentary breakfast included in our booking. One note about our bathroom: it was very easy for water to spill out from the shower area which caused quite a bit of mess on the floor. We would have appreciate more towel or room cleaning service every day instead of at the end of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person who met us at the counter was not very friendly. The rest of the staff was great. We didn’t need this but a bicycle repair station in the lobby was unique.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience, nice breakfast and beautiful scenery around, I highly recommend this hotel in that spot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with a great breakfast bar! Andreas at the front counter was amazing and so kind! He made our stay memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the vibe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel with a hip and modern vibe. If you do skiing or biking, you will likely find this hotel very useful because there are many amenities for sports that I have not seen in other hotels, such as gear lockers and a workbench for repairs. The hotel is clean and the basic double room was of a good size. We always travel with our dog, so we were glad that he could stay with us. Parking was easy, and available both underground and open-air. The breakfast was adequate. There was a self-service egg counter. While it is in a peaceful location, it is of walking distance to the lake. The price was also quite good for the region. Overall, I would recommend this hotel for an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage vom Hotel, gute Auswahl beim Frühstück, Hotel mit modernem Design, großes Zimmer mit tollen Blick (je nach Lage des Zimmer) und viele Ablagemöglichkeiten, Sauna (hat aber noch Verbesserungspotenzial).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Für einen Ausflug zum Königssee oder auf den Jenner perfekt gelegen, weil fußläufig erreichbar. Nicht gut sind die harten unbequemen Matratzen der Zimmer. Hier muss unbedingt was getan werden. Keine Lüftungsmöglichkeit im Badezimmer. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist hier auch viel zu hoch. Im Gesamten ist das Hotel okay. Würde ich aber nicht wieder buchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lage top.Ansonsten gutes Niveau mit Luft nach oben

Positiv zu erwähnen sind die Lage, die freundlichen Mitarbeiter:innen, die Abstellmöglichkeiten für Fahrräder/Equipment und das wirklich gute Frühstücksbuffet. Ansonsten sind die Zimmer sehr hellhörig, ohne Klimaanlage und es gibt weder Duschbad in der Dusche noch Zahnputzbecher am Waschbecken. Saunatücher kosten extra, was einige Besucher dazu verleitet, die Sauna mit unzureichend großen Handtüchern zu nutzen. Hier wird an der falschen Stelle gespart. Der Fitnessraum umfasst ein Fahrradergometer, ein Laufband, ein Elipsentrainer und mein Multigerät. Zum Indoor-Sport kommt man wohl eher nicht hier in die Region 😉 Fazit: Die Mitarbeitenden im operativen Tagesgeschäft geben ihr Bestes, um den Gast einen angenehmen Aufenthalt zu bereiten. Einige (offensichtliche) Managemententscheidungen könnte man zumindest mal kritisch prüfen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JESPER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Det var en bra vistelse. Trevlig frukost och fin utsikt från rummet, men hej vad dåliga de är på att kommunicera. Jag behövde skicka ett antal frågor innan min vistelse, men fick inget svar. Personalen på plats var riktigt dåliga på engelska. Konstigt i ett "turist" hotell.....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guter Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen, gute Parkmöglichkeiten direkt vor dem Hotel, moderne Ausstattung, sauber, ruhig, tolles Frühstück, freundliches Personal, prima Sauna! Immer wieder gerne!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Top Lage für Wanderungen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine sehr gute und schöne Unterkunft. Das Frühstücksbuffet war vielfältig und besonders toll fanden wir, dass man sich selbst Rührei, Spiegelei etc. machen konnte. Die Zimmer waren schön und ausreichend. Uns fehlte allerdings ein Wasserkocher auf dem Zimmer. Und ein von zwei Betten haben etwas geknackt, wenn man sich bewegt hat. Teewasser am Abend am Kaffeeautomaten war mit 4,- EUR pro Tasse etwas überzogen. Daher am Besten einen Wasserkocher mitbringen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ohne Text gehts nicht weiter. Ich möchte einfach nur nix schreiben. Bitte lassen Sie endlich zu, hier weiterzukommen. Nächstes mal mach' ich nicht mal diese Bewertung hier. Gruß Konrad Uhl
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt. Das Personal war nett & hilfsbereit. Nur wenige Minuten bis zum Königsee. Unser Zimmer war sehr ruhig und das Frühstück war super. Ein Stern Abzug für die Betten, die waren nicht so bequem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rundum war ich super zufrieden!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne, gepflegte Unterkunft mit Parkmöglichkeiten. Kurzer Fußweg zum Königssee und vielen anderen Attraktionen. Sehr freundliches, mehrsprachiges Personal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Ein Hotel, was meine Erwartungen NICHT erfüllt hat. Zur Pro Liste gehören die großen Zimmer und das freundliche Personal. Dann gibts aber leider nichts mehr. Wirklich negativ überrascht war ich vom Frühstück. Ich weiß nicht ob das frische Brötchen sein sollen, schmecken aber definitiv nicht frisch. Eher wie zum zweiten Mal aufgebacken. Die Lage um das Hotel ist schlecht gestaltet. Wer zu Fuß zum Königssee möchte, der muss immer 5min Umweg gehen da keine Wege direkt zur Straßen sind. Man könnte definitiv kürzer kommen, da wird aber mit einem auf „kein Durchgang“ Schild verwiesen. Die Parkmöglichkeit ist meist gut, aber nur wenn man vor allen anderen kommt. Abends ist der gesamte Parkplatz komplett voll. Zudem sind die meisten Plätze sehr eng gestaltet. Wer dann sich eine Auszeit im Zimmer nehmen möchte, wird nochmal enttäuscht. Mehrere Teile der Duschamatur fehlten. Beim Duschen veränderte sich die Wassertemperatur deutlich und das auch noch kontinuierlich. Und wer sich dann noch die Haare föhnen möchte, der muss leider nach einer halben Minute damit fertig sein. Länger möchte der Föhn im Bad nicht. Wenn man da 5min wartet, der kann dann wieder für 30 sek weiterföhnen. Die Zimmer sind wirklich schön groß aber laden natürlich für viel Krach ein. Man liegt im Bett und man hört es immer wieder laut rumsen, die Türen die zugehen. Oder Zimmernachbarn in nicht unmittelbarer Nähe, die sich gegenseitig ihre Liebe gestehen, hört man leider auch. Preis Leitung passt einfach nicht.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023