Hotel Turmwirt

Most of the hotels in Oberammergau are irresistible outside, with intricately painted façades and windowboxes overflowing with brightly colored geraniums; but unfortunately, inside most of the cozy ambiance usually evaporates. An exception is the Hotel Turmwirt, where from the moment you enter, a rustic mood is established by the use of pine paneling, antique trunks, Oriental carpets, colorful draperies, and carefully selected fabrics on comfortable chairs. Breakfast is served in the attractive dining room with 200-year-old paneled ceiling and walls. The hotel bar offers a variety of drinks and it is a wonderful spot to settle and review nearby dining recommendations. The Glas family has owned and operated the Hotel Turmwirt for over 75 years and Carola Glas, representing the fourth generation, now manages the Hotel. Some of the guestrooms are located in the original house, others in a newer wing, and all have been renovated. Bedrooms have built-in beds and modern, Danish-style chairs. The rooms with the best views are those in the new wing, with balconies looking out to the mountains, but I think that my favorite is number 11, a front-facing room, which has lovely, hand-painted, Bavarian-style furniture dating back to the turn of the last century.