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!)

My mother and I stayed here for two nights. I booked it on the recommendations of other reviews that I read and it did live up to my expectation.
I am no history buff but I could be soaked up in the atomshpere of the place.
The Lady who owns it is lovely. We had a room with a balcony and great views. I know it looks as if the interior has not been updated in years but its adds to the character to the place. It is very clean and tidy. The breakfast is basic but plenty of everything.I felt the Hotel is on the verge of being spookey or else its my vivid imagination but yet again it added to the whole experience.
Don't leave without going down the bunker system at the Hotel.