January 2024

Winter things to do in Chiemgau

The obvious choice for things to do in the mountains in winter is skiing. But we were looking for alternatives to keep us entertained. We tried the beautiful Spa of the hotel, jumped in the pool, joined the Yoga sessions, had a facial, and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of the Wellness facilities. We went snowshoe walking with Walter which was recommended by the hotel and a highlight of our trip. He is a mountain guide and skiing instructor, he is local and full of stories, facts, and jokes. A great way to spend a winter day, thank you Walter for taking us around.
We went up the mountain "Kampenwand", one of the highest mountains in this region. The cable car, which was built in 1957 and still looks antique, took us up to 1470m high. The ski area is very small and due to lack of snow, we pretty much had the area to ourselves. We went for an hour-long hike with great views of the Alps and had lunch at the mountain hut.
The hotel is located in the moor area "Kendlmühlfilzen" which is amazing for walking, running and dog walking. It is one of the largest, raised moors of Bavaria and protected since 1992. We visited the Observation Tower for great views of the whole area and enjoyed exploring.
Many things to do besides skiing, so a two thumbs up from us for the destination!