Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt

With an alpine backdrop that could easily launch a thousand postcards, Lake Tegernsee in Upper Bavaria is a stunning year-round destination for hikers, bikers, skiers and beer worshippers. Catering to well-traveled, wellness-oriented guests, Seehotel Überfahrt is more than just its stunning lakefront location.

There’s not a shred of Bavarian kitsch to be found. Instead there’s a surprisingly vibrant streak running through the mod-luxe proceedings, beginning with the colors — guest-room decor ranges from blue-and-white checkered chairs to deep orange linen to dark red curtains. Private balconies offer panoramic lake or mountain views, so everybody wins. At the higher end, the gilded Royal Suite represents a flashier take on five-star accommodations, bedecked in imposing drapes and white marble.

Germans have always infused their getaways with a healthy proportion of self-improvement, and in that area the Rottach-Egern Wellness Center doesn’t disappoint — the complex features multiple pools, a private beach, gym, and an international array of saunas, from Finnish to Japanese. For serious workout buffs, nutritionists and personal trainers abound. And the hotel’s spirit of variety and inclusiveness extends to the restaurants, which range from Alpine to Bavarian to Italian flavors.

How to get there:
The nearest airport to Seehotel Überfahrt is Munich. The train from Munich to Rottach-Egern station is approximately 40 minutes; the hotel is a 10 minute taxi ride from the station.