If only it wasn't so crowded! The Rodelbahn is the thing to do in the summer through the mountains…read morein Baveria. We visited Blombergbahn in Bad Toelz, just outside Munich on a Saturday. We arrived pretty early, but it got crowded pretty quickly. There were so many riders on the Rodelbahn that you had to go slow to avoid crashing into the car in front of you. When you were able to get some speed, it was really enjoyable. The cost per ride was kind of expensive. There is an option at night for unlimited rides for a fixed price. That seems more reasonable.

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Located in the town of Rottach-Egern on the lake…read moreTegernsee, this is pure luxury in a very relaxed surrounding. The town is a bit of the playground for the rich and famous and is lined with boutiques, antique shops, art galleries and fashion galore. This hotel is home to the only three Michelin star restaurant in Bavaria and unfortunately, it was closed for annual holidays during our visit. That alone will bring me back here again. There are three other restaurants here and a nice lobby bar. There is a spa here that is huge and very well equipped. There are multiple sauna & steam rooms (note: this is a nude area only), swimming pool with a kids pool, hot and cold tubs, relaxation room, a library, a cafe, big gym, yoga/aerobics room and, a full service spa with a large menu of treatments. I absolutely loved the spa and saunas. You can also go to the spa for day use but, you need to book it in advance, if you are not staying at the hotel. The rooms are very well appointed and functional. The beds are super comfortable and some of the rooms have a balcony. The bathrooms are well appointed and you get all the supplies you need in there. Attention to detail is very good. If you want English paper in the morning it's not a problem. Our room also had a tablet that you could use to order food, book spa and restaurants, information, extend or change your reservation and request late checkout. It was a wonderful addition to the room. Wifi was great and available everywhere in the hotel. Pets are allowed for an extra charge and they had a bed and a big bowl of food waiting for the arrival of Samy, our dog. His eyes were lit up the moment he walked into the room ;-)) Note that dogs are not allowed in the restaurants and the spa area. Dog sitting services are available on request and can be booked at reception. The thing that made this place super special for me was the service. It was fantastic and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. This was common throughout the hotel and the restaurants. That alone will bring me back here. The finest service I have experienced in a hotel in Germany to date. We loved it and whilst it's not cheap, I would come back here in a heartbeat. Such places are hard to find in Europe. The overall experience made us want more and we almost considered extending for another night, however, our schedule did not permit it.

Excellent gourmet cusine at the Althoff Seehotel restaurant! All fresh baked bread, lovely…read moreselection of olive oil, and freshly prepared seasoned food. Definitely will return.

When I was in Germany on a business trip, I asked my coworker to take us out to dinner in a good…read moretraditional German restaurant. It seems that the city we were in was a small town and there weren't a lot of dinning options, unless we drive into the city (Munich). I was pretty tired with jet lag, so instead of a 45 minute drive, he suggested we come here instead. The restaurant is actually located inside a hotel. From the looks of it, it seemed like a pretty pricey joint. As we proceeded inside the restaurant, I noticed that most of the restaurant patrons were..shall we say elderly? They were dressed up real nice which made me feel kind of out of place since I was only wearing a t-shirt. The decoration seem nice and elegant, which explains the ages of the guest. But its nice to be dinning in a place like this once a while. The menus were in both German and English, however, I still have no idea which ones would be considered a traditional German dish. So I had to ask my coworker and he suggested I get the Spanferkel, or Suckling Pig. It sounded delicious and I was so glad I went with it. The dish had crispy skin on the outside, and inside the pork was cooked very nicely. It was juicy with a lot of flavors. And the sauce served with the dish was rich and yummy. As for the drinking choice for the evening, I had to go with ordering a beers while I am in Germany. The waiter suggested I go with their house brew beer Brau Weisse. As it turns out, the entire establishment is a family owned business. The same family who owns the hotel, also owns this restaurant and the beer brewery located on the same property. And the waiter said they paid a lot of attention to their business. They are constantly on the property managing their business. Sure enough, moments later a woman walked by our table, asked us about how's everything so far with a big smile. Even though I felt like I was dinning in some German grandparents dinning room, the food and service was excellent. The dishes we order might be a bit expensive by me, but i had a great time and enjoyed my dinner and beer a lot. And I was very glad to be able to experience some German culture.

Wonderful. Just simply wonderful. The Brauereigasthof Aying has always been a great location with…read moreimpeccable service and fantastic food. They had a beer sommelier for quite a while that helps you figuring out what of the fantastic (Family run) Ayinger brewery beers goes best with your dish. And now - for the last 6 months (approx) - they have a new chef that whips out even better food than the predecessor. WOW. Seriously impressed.