In a forest of dragons, bears and wild horses...
In Bavaria, the region bordering the Czech Republic around the summit of the Grosser Arber offers a majestic setting for many traditions and myths amongst the oldest in Germany. Every Whit Monday since 1412, a procession of almost 1,000 horseback riders commemorate the story of a priest who managed to reach the hamlet of Steinbuhl escorted by courageous villagers from Bad Kötzting, to help a dying man. And Furt im Wald, which since the 15th century has celebrated the slaying of the dragon by Saint George. These traditions owe their strength to the character of these villages, the richness of their history, and the beauty of their landscapes.
The Best Western Premier Hotel Sonnenhof, built on the slopes of the village of Lam, from where one can hear the bell sounding the hour, represents the authenticity of its Art de Vivre in a spectacular natural setting, amongst the best preserved in Europe. The hotel takes its name from the exceptional sunshine it enjoys. It is situated in the Bavarian National Park, whose unbroken dense forest shelters bears, lynx, wolves, and wild horses. Its large windows afford, from all angles, sumptuous views of this landscape, the beauty and character of which have inspired every detail of the hotel. The restaurant menu places the emphasis on Bavarian cuisine, much more sophisticated and delicious than the traditional image of sausages and cabbage. The furnishing of the hotel in the traditional Bavarian style has been achieved using light wood, which is so abundant in the area. Superb handcrafted pieces represent the tradition of glass blowing, practised in this region for 3,000 years.
As well as these roots and the shared Art de Vivre, the Best Western Premier Hotel Sonnenhof is also an establishment of rare quality and irreproachable comfort. The calmness and purity of the air adds to the feeling of wellbeing that is felt by every guest as they pass through the doors of the hotel. The delightful surprise is that this chalet-style hotel is not rustic in the way many mountain establishments are and instead provides extremely sophisticated surroundings.Its furnishings and architecture have the elegance and brightness of the magnificent mansions where everyone feels special. This quality is particularly noticeable in the health spa where every detail and element of decoration combine to create an atmosphere of quality and perfect comfort. The hotel's 2 swimming pools are exceptionally large and are suitable for use all year round, even when the sides of the outdoor pool are covered with snow (a guaranteed thrill!). The rooms, many of which offer lovely south-facing terraces, are furnished with exquisite taste finding a happy balance between the privilege of elegance and a certain familiar warmth.
One can venture from the hotel by bike, on foot, on snowshoes, or on cross-country skis, feast one's eyes on the views, and breathe the exceptionally pure air in the largest area of forested mountain in Europe, which stretches from Bohemia to Upper Austria. Once back at the Best Western Premier Hotel Sonnenhof, whether taking a seat in the restaurant, letting go in the warm sun on the terraces, or diving into one of the pools, one can savour every marvellously relaxing moment.
| Best Western Premier Hotel Sonnenhof |
| Himmelreich 13, Lam, Germany - 93462 |
| Phone: 49 9943 370 Fax: 49 9943 8191 |
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