Hospitality and service at the highest level with a personal tourch. The Thurm Family and the whole team of Das Rübezahl ensure it with a passion every day. Enjoy the romantic luxury and wellness in this hotel near Füssen and with a view of the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria.
With a view of the Neuschwanstein & Hohenshwangau Castles. Located in Schwangau by Fuessen in the Bavarian Alps, Germany.
- Spa hotel: Relax in our sauna area or in the pool with a unique view of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Allgäu region.
- Gourmet hotel: A heart for gourmets. Our experienced kitchen team will conjure up the right delicacies for you at any time of the year. Regional, healthy, and light cuisine in the Gourmet Restaurant at Das Rübezahl.
- Boutique hotel: The Rübezahl is well known and popular in the Allgäu. It is an insider tip for individual, active holidaymakers and connoisseurs.
- Romantic hotel: To fall in love…. What could be nicer than spending a few romantic days together in a cuddly ambience in a fairytale-like place? Only a few minutes away from Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen. Choose between a romantic candlelight dinner, breakfast in bed, romantic wellness treatments or a honeymoon offer.
ROOMS & SUITES
Browse through our selection of comfortable and stylish rooms & suites and get a first impression of our 4-star superior hotel Das Rübezahl in Bavaria. Find out more about our room types, availability and prices by clicking the details button.
To ensure that your holiday with us is unforgettable, we offer numerous included services for all of your rooms & suites. We also offer extra bookable services, for example romantic and culinary extras or spa treatments to make your stay more personal and special.
DINING
Gourmet Royal – Das Rübezahl is also a gourmet hotel. The Restaurant Louis II., with different ambiences in each rooms such as the Royal Lodge, the Hall of Mirrors or the Romantic salon. At the terrace you have the view of the fairytale castle, Neuschwanstein.
The gourmet restaurant Gams & Gloria offers the ideal ambience for culinary experiences. Alpine inspired creations awarded with 1 Michelin star, the freshness of the Allgäu and the passion of a chef.
Benefit from our rich culinary offer at our generous morning buffet, the rustic temptations in our hotel’s own mountain cabin or an evening in one of our restaurants in Bavaria.
LOUIS II RESTAURANT
Our modern restaurant by Hotel Das Rübezahl. Bavarian coziness and a majestic ambience combined with alpine flair. We have different ambiences to offer in our restaurant: a terrace (in the summer time), our conservatory with view to the alps and the castles, the Ludwig-Stube and the Romantic-Saloon
This is how we describe the concept of culinary pleasure of our creative team surround head chef Erik Wendt and our service team led by Caroline Zuber. The culinary concept in the Restaurant Louis II. captivates with cosmopolitan creations combined with regional influences.
Every day, our creative cuisine staff will surprise you with fresh regional products of highest quality. Enjoy from morning to evening the culinary of your special half board, which is always served in the restaurant Louis II. Your own table is reserved at breakfast & dinner and taken care of throughout your stay.
THE BREAKFAST
7:30 – 10:30 am – There is an abundant choice of food and beverages including a selection of cold meats, cheese freshly delivered from the region, fruit juices, fresh vegetables, freshly baked bread, various teas, vital muesli varieties, homemade sweets, delicious egg-based platters made to order.
You will find also offer a Bavarian-style breakfast with traditional white Bratwurst sausages, pretzels and much more besides.
A little tip: On Sunday you can (including in your room rate) take a mountain breakfast in the middle of nature, on the hotel’s own mountain cabin.
LUNCH & SNACKS
12 – 2 pm – At the buffet you will find a fine selection of seasonal salads, homemade spreads and small regional appetizers. The meal of the day will be fresh prepared and served at your table.
SWEET DELICACIES
2 – 4 pm: in the afternoon you can taste a selection of homemade cakes or our delicious Appel-strudel. We are sure that it will be a hard decision for you! Take a place in our conservatory or in our sun terrace with the view to the mountains and castles.
GOURMET DINNER
6 – 9 pm – The culinary journey through the day ends in the evening with a buffet of exclusive salads and appetizers. After it, a great 4-courses menu will be served by our friendly service-staff. Our sommelier can help you choose the best wines paired with your dinner. After the menue you can taste some regional cheese from buffet
GOURMET RESTAURANT GAMS & GLORIA
Awarded with one Michelin star and 15 points by Gault&Millau. If you would like to climb the culinary summit, we recommend you to taste one evening in the restaurant Gams & Gloria – our Alpine haute cuisine.
Culinary tip: Our guests that booked the special half-board can on request taste one evening in this restaurant (to charge extra). For more information please ask our reception.
DINING AT MOUNTAIN CABIN
You can take a guided or a private hiking to our mountain cabin Rohrkopfhuette at 1.320 m.above see level with a great view to the Alps, lakes and castles. In our mountain restaurant you will find regional and typical meals.
Our guests with the special half board can take there a lunch included in the rate. For more information, ask our reception.
You can experience the romantic side of this special place with all your senses. The venerable castles of King Ludwig II. are situated majestically across from our hotel. Enjoy the stunning view from morning sunrise to a late candlelight dinner in our restaurant.
A romantic carriage ride is a spectacle combining natural and cultural highlights. Oldtimer car fans should not miss out on a trip with the BMW “Barockengel”, chauffeur and picnic are included. It is our pleasure to arrange these and more amenities individually and exclusively for you.
Apart from those activities you can also just lean back while staying in a luxury accommodation. Enjoy the togetherness in one of our Thematic Suites, with a private jacuzzi and our “one million dollar” panorama view. Or you can relax during a couple’s treatment in the Privat-Spa-Suite. It all adds up to an unforgettable stay at The Rübezahl.
SPA & WELLNESS
In our BeautyAlm we will pamper you with individual massages, facial treatments, packages for pairs, baths and warming soft packs. You have a selection of typical regional offers with the best of the healthy alpine nature of herbs, milk and flowers.
We use the Dr. Spiller (Alpenrausch) luxury cosmetics line. Our spa area and relax rooms are for adults only. The outdoor pool is for the whole family. Thank you for your understanding.
- Spa & Wellness
- Tepidarium (40 °C)
- Finnish Sauna (80-90 °C)
- Herbal steam bath (55 °C with 95% humidity)
- Panoramic organic sauna (60°) with view to the castles!
- Bavarian Salt grotto
- Two inside whirlpools
- Sensory showers
- Kneipp wading pool
- Infrared lounge chairs
- Fireplace room
- Outside whirlpool with view to the castles
- Heated outdoor pool (32°C) with indoor access and a view of the castles
- Garden terrace with pond and lounge chairs
- Panorama deck with mountain and castle view
- Relaxation rooms with comfortable lounge chairs and water beds
- Wellness bag with robes, slippers and sauna towers in each room
ALPINE LOGGIA
Welcome to our majestic alpine surroundings – at eye level with the magnificent mountains between Allgäu and Ammer mountains. The Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles seen to be within reach. Here, between Schwangau and Füssen, you can enjoy them to the fullest. You will fall in love with the panorama of mountains and lakes.
For a pleasurable tour through the bike paradise in Bavaria. Find your favorite tour here. Walk step for step in the directin of the mountain panorama and try one of the hiking tours. Or just let yourself be carried away – on a boat ride on Lake Forggensee directly from the hotel.
HIKING
Hotel Das Rübezahl offers weekly guided hiking. Enjoy the breathtaking view into the valley. The Bavarian corner has lot of possibilities for hikers and nature lovers.
CYCLING & MOUNTAIN BIKING
Cycling tours through the foothills of the Alps or mountain bike trail by the region of Neuschwanstein castle. Rental bikes and mountain bikes for free in our hotel
THE WINTER TIME
When the snow transforms our village Schwangau into a white dream landscape, the mountains dipped into sugars and frozen lakes like crystals, Bavaria winter fairy tales become true.
From Ski alpine, Snowboard and Cross-Country, sledding or walking with special snow-shoes up to ice-skating… In Schwangau you will find all those recreations. Enjoy the variety of the region and come to our hotel Das Rübezahl. The winter sports arena at the Tegelberg invite you to taste all the winter sports.
SLEIGHT DRAWN TOUR
It is a great alternative to winter sports – Sleigh-ride with horses through the romantic winter forest. Wrapped in warm blankets through a snow-covered landscape, surrounded by mountain… You can explore how the Bavarian King Ludwig II felt and dreamed about the royal palaces and we can help you to arrange this great experience!
SNOW HIKING
The romantic Snow hiking experience: with snow shoes through the winter landscapes and far away from roads. In our village Schwangau in Bavaria and the region around Neuschwanstein castle is fantastic to practice snow shoe walks. We have the necessary equipment for that and once a week we arrange guided tours.
ALPIN SKI & SNOWBOARD
As alpine ski drivers, Carver & Snowboarder you have numerous possibilities in our region. Most modern mountain railways and ski elevators are in Schwangau and are the Top skiing resortes in Allgaue approximately around Castle Neuschwanstein and Tegelberg.
The allgaue is made for snowboarding. There are cool Fun parks and wild Halfpipes that will blow any snowboarders mind away!
BOB SLEIGH
The Allgäu has about 100 kilometers of prepared Sleigh slope. It is an attractive goal for family vacation in the winter, also without ski. You can experiance the joy and fun in Pairs or groups. Some of the Sleigh pisten you can use in the evening and make it even more fun and romantic at night.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI
Cross-Country ski runs is in Schwangau in large number to your selection. Maintained for all fans of this sport, experts and beginners can take part in these ski-runs. No matter how good you are, you will have fun! Round ways underneath and around Neuschwanstein castle. Experience the best top class with breath-taking panorama.
ICE SKATING
Experiance fun and ice skate on the magic of the frozen sees. In Schwangau ice skating dreams come true. The frozen seas, like the Alpsee, the Forggensee or the Schwansee, invite in the winter months to slide in the open air. That is for sure a winter highlight! Even with bad weather conditions you can still have fun on the ice. The Ice-Rink in Fuessen is open daily.
THE BMW i8
Experience the fascination of BMW i8 to the fullest – now NEW at Hotel Das Rübezahl in the Allgäu. The BMW i8 is ready to revolutionize its vehicle class. The first sports car with the consumption and emission values of a small car.
The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other things, in the perfect synchronization of electric and combustion engines, which makes itself felt in the highest efficiency and dynamic on the road. The first sports car that even accelerates the time spirit.
YOGA RETREAT
Franziska Thurm from Yogaglück offers relaxing yoga retreats in special places. This is also the case here at the Spa Hotel Das Rübezahl in the beautiful Bavarian Allgäu. The energizing Yoga Retreat is suitable for all performance levels.
Previous knowledge is of course nice, but not a must. We practice asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation and gentle touches from the Thai Yoga Massage in Shavasana (deep relaxation).
Relaxing treatments in our Beautyalm as well as a guided hiking tour to our mountain cabin, the Rohrkopfhütte at 1,320 m above sea level with a meditative yoga practice in nature round off the program.
NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
The Allgäu region lies at the southernmost tip of the Federal Republic of Germany and at the same time at the most southwestern point of Bavaria. It stretches from Lake Constance over the hilly alpine foothills to the Alps. Nature, culture and flair. This is how the Allgäu character can be described.
Experience pure nature and the fresh air. Holiday dreams come true here. The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle lies in the east of the Allgäu. It is one of the most famous sights of the region. Experience the beauty and uniqueness of the landscape, come to Allgäu and feel the diversity and naturalness of the region.
SCHWANGAU CASTLE
Schwangau – the village of royal castles – has great historical and cultural significance. With 1.3 million visitors per year, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the world’s top attractions.
In 1868, in a letter to Richard Wagner, King Ludwig designed his ideas for a new castle in Hohenschwangau, today Neuschwanstein Castle. The foundation stone was laid on 5 September 1869. And the Hotel Das Rübezahl is located in the immediate vicinity of Neuschwanstein Castle.
Convince yourself of the splendor, the beauty and the uniqueness of this castle and come to Neuschwanstein. Guided tours through the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II are offered daily and enjoy great popularity.
For our house guests we gladly procure the tickets for the castle Neuschwanstein in advance. You only have to inform us 48 hours before the desired visit! Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the main attractions in the Allgäu region. It is only two kilometres away from the Hotel Rübezahl, in Schwangau near Fuessen.
HOHENSCHWANGAU CASTLE
Hohenschwangau Castle is located directly opposite Neuschwanstein Castle in the municipality of Schwangau. The romantic castle, built in neo-Gothic style, was completed between 1832 and 1836 and served the royal family around King Maximilian II of Bavaria as a summer residence.
King Ludwig II also spent happy days of his childhood and youth here. The castle, the surrounding park and the entire interior furnishings from the Biedermeier period are nearly unchanged. The castle can be visited daily. As a guest of our hotel, we will be happy to assist you in obtaining tickets at least 48 hours before your desired visit to the castle.
LINDERHOF PALACE
The hunting lodge of King Maximilian II, the father of King Ludwig II, was completed in 1878 and was a popular excustion destination for the nobility from the very beginning.
This small, impressive, elegantly preserved and very luxuriously furnished castle is located in the Grasangtal Valley. Glittering mirrors and shining gold, crystal chandeliers, lots of velvet and porcelain, this is how the castle presents itself to its visitors.
The old royal lime tree, on whose high seat the king once had breakfast, the Moorish kiosk with the peacock throne, the Moroccan house and the “Hundingshütte” are some of the impressive attractions in teh artfully landscape garden. An artificial grotto with waterfall and lake is also hidden behind a rocky wall.
The grotto can be heated and electrically lit. Artificial waves were created on the lake. The most modern technology to make the royal dreams come true! The Linderhof Palace, a great destination for your holiday in the Allgäu. Look forward to it. This is pure culture!
MUSEUM OF THE BAVARIAN KINGS
The history of the Bavarian ruling dynasty from its beginnings to the present is documented on two floors and an exhibition area of around 1200 square metres.
The permanent exhibition is conceived as a tour. Visitors pass by a walk-in family tree, among other things. The focus is on the biographies of the kings Maximilian II. (1811-1864) and Ludwig II. (1845-1886).
There is lots of information about the historical connections between the two castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. The tour concludes with a presentation of the House of Wittelsbach in the present day. Around 160 precious original artifacts, most of which come from the Wittelsbach House collection, are on display in the new museum.
According to the project manager, the outstanding pieces include a royal dinner service, a magnificent essay for the court table from Hohenschwangau Castle and the blue coat worn by Ludwig II as Grand Master of the Order of St. George. Various paintings, jewellery, porcelain and goblets are also on display.
FUESSEN
Fuessen, situated at the river called Lech, is just 3 km away from Schwangau and our hotel. The city is located at the beautiful lake Forggensee and at the end of the romantic road. It is well-known for its historical roots, which go back two millenia.
It is the highest situated city of Bavaria, an dtherefore surrounded by impressive high mountain summits, gentle landscapes with hills and lakes. Also famous is the Musical Hall in Füssen, where all varieties of operas, operettes, concerts and ballets are regularly staged.
In Fuessen you can find culture everywhere. The “Old town” and the historical town centre constitute the romantic character of the city. Saunter by the close lanes and taste a good cafe or a regional speciality at the pedestrianzone called “Reichenstrasse”. There you will also find a lot of shops and typical souvenirs!
Only a few steps away from the city centre, you will stand in the middle of the country. Culture and nature perfectly united in Füssen. Breath in mediterranes flair and let yourself be enchanted. Spend your vacation in the Hotel Rübezahl and taste all this atmosphere on the spot!
THE TEGELBERG
The Tegelberg with its 1.730 meters is perfect as starting point for mountain trekkings of any level. There is something for everyone. Here you will find a high plateau with wonderful view over Füssen and the Forggensee Lake.
The Tegelberg offers perfect conditions for many kind of activities and sports. In the summer have a favoured place for hang gliding and paragliding. Here you can experience the variety of the landscapes and see the panorama out of airy height. Enjoy!
During Summer you can explore the full color and bloom splendour of the mountains on walking routes, by biking or with the Nordic Walking sticks. In Winter we suggest to try the winter sports arena at the Tegelberg.
With the transportation of the cable car you will arrive relaxed at the summit. Here you can take your skis or snowboard and glide in the valley. For the fans of Cross-country, there is also a paradise. You will find good and well-kept cross-country ski runs.
With a large flood light installation you will be able to practice ski and cross-country in the evening, if you are lucky with moonlight! The Hotel Rübezahl-Staff looks forward to inform you, if you have quastions about trips, destinations and highlights inside and all around the hotel.
FORGGENSEE LAKE
The Forggensee, located in the middle of a beautiful surrounding, is one of the many lakes in the region around Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. The man-make lake is flowed through by the River Lech and with its 15,2 km² surface, it is the fifth-largest lake in Bavaria.
The Forggensee received fame for its navigation of tourists. Two ships drive on this big lake on two different routes. You can admire an unforgettable panorama of the mountain world of the Bavarian Alps and the castles.
The boat makes stops at different places, so that you can explore the area by foot. From the middle of the lake you get a marvellous view to the alps and to the castles of King Ludwig, Neuschwanstein castle and Hohenschwangau castle. Enjoy our hotel near the Forggensee and experience pure nature!
THE TANNHEIM VALLEY
The Tannheimer valley is part of the Allgäu alps, but it is located in Austria. It runs from the upper Lechtal, over the Gaichtpass and the Halden lake up to the Bavarian Oberjoch pass. During summer you can try some kind of sports like Nordic Walking, trekking trips or mountain biking. This way you can explore the beautiful area
The Tannheimer valley really is a insider tip during winter. Numerous runways for fans of skiing, snowboarding and touring are waiting to be chosen! Slopes for ski skating are as well-kept as the run ways
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN
From our hotel you reach Garmisch in approximately 1 hour. When one describes Garmisch, one will come to one point and thatt is: Winter sports and mountain panorama.
Garmisch is the winter sports metropolis and stands for a number of winter-sporty Events and major events. Each year for example, on the 1.January it takes place here the Championship in Ski-Jump, an Event which causes an extremely press coverage and public interest.
Besides ski and winter sports area there are a lot of other exciting possibilities. So you can go on a romantic snow shoe walking tour, do some snowbiking, drive with horse drawn-carriages with sleighs, etc.
Go to Germanys highest mountain called „Zugspitze“and take a trip to the highest point of germany. You can get to the summit with on of the mountain railways. however, we recommend to climb the approx. 3000m hug mountain only during good weather.