Once upon a time in the geographic wonderland known as Bavaria there was a cozy, comfortable, historic inn...and the good news is..It is still there and is run by the consummate inn-keeper, Frau Scharfenberg, who is anxious to serve your needs, and dedicated to seeing that all her guest are 100% satisfied. After navigating CDG and MUC airports and the... More

I am positively surprised by the place and the hospitality of Frau Scharfenberg. My wife and I were welcomed with a open and kind approach into a time pocket of a historic building. Frau Scharfenberg is a gold mine of information and the hotel tell a huge amount of stories about the 2ww. Stay at this hotel if you're looking... More

I have just enquired about staying at Hotel Turken on the 1st May 2010 and recieved the below reply. From: Hotel Türken <hoteltuerkenobersalzberg@t-online.de> To: charles winstone <charleswinstone@XXXXXXXXXXX> Sent: Tue, 27 April, 2010 9:48:41 Subject: AW: Accomodation 1st May Dear Mr. Winstone, thank you for your inquiry. As I did not find the right helps until the present day, I decided... More

A hotel built in 1879 with an incredible history. Notably, it was expropriated by the Nazi Party in the 1930's becoming part of the political/military alpine headquarters complex at Obersalzberg, Bavaria. Returned to the pre-WWII family owners after protracted legal proceedings, it is an historic gem in fairly original condition located at what is now a tourist oriented area near... More

This hotel was excellent for the WW2 history traveler. Its on the pricey side, but is the only place that I would stay in the whole area of Berchtesgaden. From its family owned uniqueness to its historical location, you just cant beat this place if your a history junky. I found this hotel while doing research on another site that... More

A hotel full of charm and history. Beneth the hotel are a series of tunnels conecting to the former houses of famous German officers of WWII. It is only a short walk to the Eagles Nest transportation center. Frau Strafenberg who operats the hotel provides an excellent breakfast and warm hospitality. Many rooms have great views of the alps. More

No matter what brings you there, you will feel like a long awaited visitor, almost part of the family. Within minutes you will forget all about checking your mail, and things as radio, television, newspapers will seem a futile waste of time. The view from the rooms is simply bewitching; you will find yourself caught at it for hours. Outside... More

We have never stayed anywhere quite like this hotel. The honesty bar was unusual and we met many other travellers there. A unique place to stay, just read the letters on the wall....Friendly and professional, a tad expensive (exchange rate problems) but well worth the experience, glorious scenery. More

Hotel zum Turken offers a unique type of experience. It is a hotel located in an area of history and stunning views. The hotel is minutes away from the new Documentation Center which provides a detailed history of the rise and fall of National Socialism from 1933 to 1945. The hotel also has access to underground tunnels built during the... More