Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden

What Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden does

Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden is a family-owned, 4-star superior hotel operated by the Hettegger family at Maximilianstraße 2 in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, with Peter Hettegger as authorized managing director and Christoph Schimpl anchoring operations. The company is a privately held GmbH with no external or parent-company ownership identified. Its operating footprint centers on a single integrated property in the Berchtesgadener Land tourism region, supplemented by the historic Gasthof NEUHAUS subsidiary on the market square, a traditional Bavarian tavern dating to 1576.

The core product is a full-service alpine hospitality offering: rooms and suites with Alpine views, six F&B outlets (Hotel Restaurant, PANO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant on the 6th floor, Restaurant EINKEHR, Gasthof NEUHAUS, EDELWEISS Bar & Lobby, Pool Bistro), an EDELWEISS Spa & Wellness facility with sauna world, heated outdoor whirlpool, fitness and yoga, and event infrastructure spanning six seminar rooms (8 to 100 persons) and celebration venues up to 250 persons. The company monetizes through package stays (Edelweiss ZEIT from €555 p.p., Wellness TAGE from €320 p.p., Hiking-Wine-Yoga Retreat from €420 p.p., New Year's Eve packages from €1,400 p.p., Singing Bowl Training at €1,583 p.p.), à la carte F&B, spa treatments, seminars, weddings, E-Bike rental, kids club, babysitting, and an Incert-powered online gift voucher shop with Print@home and postal fulfillment. Technology is conventional for the segment: a proprietary booking engine, the KunLeiSys Guest Club loyalty platform, and standard Google, social, and payment integrations — there is no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary software IP.

Commercial distribution is direct-to-consumer via the hotel's own website, phone, email, and walk-ins, augmented by listings on Booking.com, HolidayCheck (Recommended 2025), TripAdvisor (Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2023), KAYAK (Travel Awards), and the Connoisseur Circle premium hotel network. Customer segments are horizontal and individual-consumer-led: leisure and wellness travelers, families, corporate seminar groups, and wedding/celebration parties. The business carries 4.8/5 guest ratings and multiple industry awards but discloses no financial figures.

Name

Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden

Legal name

EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden GmbH

Website

https://edelweiss-berchtesgaden.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned 4-star superior alpine hotel in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, operated by the Hettegger family, offering rooms, four restaurants, spa, events, and weddings to leisure travelers, families, and corporate guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Boutique Hotel & Spa

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Alpine spa wellness
• Gourmet dining experiences
• Event venue hosting
• Family vacation packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Berchtesgaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Rooms and suites with check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Includes inclusive services, gourmet breakfast, and access to spa facilities. Deposit of 30% required at booking. Cancellation policy varies from free up to 7 days before arrival to 90% from 2 days before arrival.
2. Food and Beverage: Four restaurants: Hotel Restaurant, PANO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant (open 9:00-23:00), Restaurant EINKEHR, and Gasthof NEUHAUS (since 1576). Pool Bistro with spa snacks. EDELWEISS Bar & Lobby. Gourmet breakfast available for €40 per external guest or €30 supplement for hotel guests on arrival day.
3. Spa and Wellness Treatments: Spa treatments and massages with 15% discount included in certain packages. Day spa offerings. Water world with heated outdoor whirlpool, sauna world, fitness and yoga programs.
4. Packages and Special Offers: Various themed packages including Edelweiss ZEIT (from €555 p.P.), Wellness Tage (from €320 p.P.), Wander-Wein-Yoga Retreat (from €420 p.P.), Silvester FEIERN (from €1,400 p.P.), Gemeinsame WEIHNACHT (from €980 p.P.), Advent ZAUBER (from €390 p.P.), and Active TAGE (from €616 p.P.).
5. Gift Vouchers: Value vouchers, spa vouchers, day spa packages, and culinary vouchers available for purchase online with Print@home or postal delivery options.
6. Events and Celebrations: Seminar and conference facilities for 8-100 persons with day packages from €60 per person and full-day packages from €88 per person. PANO Rooftop Bar full-day package from €100 per person. Celebrations for up to 250 persons. Weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
7. Equipment Rental: E-Bike rental: full day €45, half day €30. Bergbahn tickets available for purchase at hotel reception.
8. Kids Club and Babysitting: Kids Club for children from 3 years old during Bavarian holidays. Babysitter service available by request for €20 per hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden is a family-run 4-star superior hotel that provides accommodation (rooms and suites), four on-site restaurants and additional dining venues (including PANO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant and the historic Gasthof NEUHAUS), a full spa and wellness facility with sauna, water world, fitness, yoga and treatments, and conference/celebration event spaces. It also offers themed package stays (wellness, yoga retreats, seasonal celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's Eve), gift vouchers, a Kids Club for children aged 3+, and ancillary services such as E-Bike rental and underground parking with EV charging.

Product overview

Hotel EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden is a 4-star superior family-run hotel offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio. The core product consists of accommodation (Rooms & Suites with Alpine views), multiple dining venues (Hotel Restaurant, PANO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Restaurant EINKEHR, EDELWEISS Bar & Lobby, Pool Bistro, Gasthof NEUHAUS, and EDELWEISS Gourmet Breakfast), and EDELWEISS Spa & Wellness (treatments, sauna, water world, fitness, day spa). Additional services include Seminars & Celebrations with multiple event spaces (seminar rooms for 8-100 persons, PANO for celebrations, Gasthof Neuhaus for up to 250, Rauchkuchl dance hall), Wedding Services, and a Kids Club for children from 3 years. The hotel also offers various package add-ons including Edelweiss ZEIT, Wellness Days, Hiking-Wine-Yoga Retreat, Active Days, Singing Bowl Training, seasonal holiday packages (Christmas, New Year's Eve, Advent, Friends Week), and Gift Vouchers. The property is operated by the Hettegger family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PANO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant: A rooftop bar and restaurant on the 6th floor of the hotel offering 360-degree views of the Alps, featuring modern culinary cuisine with international influences and classic favorites, cocktails, and wine selection.
• Restaurant EINKEHR
• EDELWEISS Bar & Lobby
• Pool Bistro
• Gasthof NEUHAUS
• EDELWEISS Genießer-Frühstück

Products and services

• Rooms & Suites Hotel accommodation offerings including stylish rooms with Alpine views, cozy family rooms, and luxurious suites with exclusive extras. Room categories include EZ 'Kehlstein' and DZ Superior 'Jenner'. Includes gourmet breakfast, spa access, and inclusive services. Deposit of 30% required at booking.
• Hotel Restaurant Main hotel restaurant serving high-quality regional products transformed into culinary highlights, including 5-course indulgent menus. Available to hotel guests and external visitors.
• PANO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Rooftop bar and restaurant on the 6th floor of the hotel offering 360-degree views of the Watzmann and the Alps. Open 9:00-23:00. Features modern culinary concept with international influences and Alpine classics such as smashed burgers, Wiener Schnitzel, and grilled specialties. Also available as a celebration venue for up to 100 guests with full-day packages from EUR 100 per person.
• Restaurant EINKEHR Hotel restaurant offering Italian culinary delights and casual dining experience as part of the hotel's culinary portfolio.
• EDELWEISS Bar & Lobby Hotel bar and lobby area serving drinks and cocktails for guests and visitors.
• Pool Bistro Poolside bistro offering light dishes, fresh meals, and tapas in a relaxed spa atmosphere. Open daily 09:00-18:00 with breakfast, large menu, and tapas available.
• Gasthof NEUHAUS Traditional Bavarian tavern established in 1576 located on the Berchtesgaden market square. Features typical Bavarian dishes, beer from Berchtesgaden Hofbrauerei, beer garden, and event spaces for up to 250 persons.
• EDELWEISS Gourmet Breakfast Gourmet breakfast buffet with fresh coffee, tea, warm pastries, homemade jams, eggs prepared to order in a show kitchen, crepes, waffles, bio-muesli, and fresh-pressed juices. Available daily 08:00-10:30. EUR 40 per adult for external guests; EUR 30 supplement for hotel guests on arrival day.
• EDELWEISS Spa & Wellness Spa and wellness facility featuring treatments and massages, sauna world, water world with heated outdoor whirlpool, fitness and yoga programs, and day spa offerings. 15% discount on spa applications is included in certain packages.
• Seminars & Celebrations Event spaces and conference facilities including rooms for 8-100 persons. Venues include seminar rooms Hintersee (12p), Königssee (25p), Funtensee (30p), Obersee (20p), Grünsee (10p), and a Large Hall (100p). Half-day packages from EUR 60 per person and full-day packages from EUR 88 per person. PANO Rooftop Bar full-day package from EUR 100 per person. Celebrations supported for up to 250 persons at Gasthof Neuhaus or Rauchkuchl.
• Wedding Services Wedding venues and full organization services including PANO Rooftop for modern ceremonies, Gasthof Neuhaus for traditional celebrations, and Rauchkuchl for parties up to 250 persons. Includes catering, accommodation for guests, and dedicated wedding planning.
• Edelweiss ZEIT Package Multi-night package from EUR 555 per person for 3+ nights including EDELWEISS gourmet breakfast, 5-course indulgent menu, and 15% discount on spa applications.
• Wellness Days Package Wellness package from EUR 320 per person for 2+ nights including gourmet breakfast, 5-course indulgent menu, and EUR 20 spa voucher per person.
• Hiking-Wine-Yoga Retreat
• Active Days Package 2-night active package from EUR 616 per person including mobility training, Pilates, 5-hour mountain hike, aqua training, full body workout, and walking tour via Conny Gehrmann.
• Singing Bowl Basic Training 3-night training package at EUR 1,583 per person including intensive practical training, certificate, workbook, and EDELWEISS inclusive services.
• Christmas Celebration Package Seasonal Christmas package from 4 nights from EUR 980 per person including gourmet breakfast, 5-course indulgent menu, Advent cup with filling voucher.
• New Year's Eve Celebration Package Seasonal Silvester package from 5 nights from EUR 1,400 per person including gourmet breakfast, 5-course menu, special theme buffets, and New Year's breakfast brunch.
• Friends Week Package 7-night seasonal package from EUR 1,503 per person including gourmet breakfast, indulgent menu or themed evenings, and Friends Week program.
• Advent Magic Package Seasonal Advent package from 2 nights from EUR 390 per person including gourmet breakfast, 5-course indulgent menu, and Advent cup with filling voucher.
• Kids Club Children's play area and program for kids from 3 years with indoor fun park, craft corner, doll kitchen, shop, board games, table football, kids disco during holidays, minigolf, and playground visits. During Bavarian holidays: Mon-Sun 08:00-12:00 and 17:00-21:00. Babysitter service available by request for EUR 20 per hour.
• Gift Vouchers Online-purchasable gift vouchers including value vouchers, spa vouchers, day spa packages, and culinary vouchers. Available via Incert-powered online shop with Print@home or postal delivery options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 guest satisfaction rating
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edelweiss GrossarlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property partnership with Edelweiss Grossarl wellness hotel in Austria. Cross-promotional relationship between the two EDELWEISS family hotels in the Alpine region.
• Tourismusregion Berchtesgaden-KönigsseecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism partner of the Berchtesgaden-Königssee region, promoting the destination and featured on regional tourism website berchtesgaden.de
• JennerbahncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Jennerbahn cable car company. Tickets available for purchase at hotel reception to avoid queuing at the mountain railway.
• Hirschkaser RamsauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner featuring local Ramsau specialty cheese producer on hotel's partner page
• Bioenergie Berchtesgadener Land GmbHminorOthersLocal bioenergy company featured as sustainable partner on hotel website
• Connoisseur CirclecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium hotel network for THE FINE ART OF TRAVEL. Hotel rated 3rd place in Guest Check category. Awarded 'Exzellente Gastgeberin' recognition.
• HolidayCheckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on HolidayCheck with 'Recommended 2025' status. Hotel receives guest reviews and bookings through the platform.
• TripAdvisorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on TripAdvisor with Travelers' Choice 2023 Best of the Best award. One of less than 1% of 8 million TripAdvisor listings to receive this honor.
• Booking.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for online hotel bookings through Booking.com platform
• KAYAKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAwarded KAYAK Travel Awards based on guest reviews and ratings on the platform
• Leading Spa ResortscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Leading Spa Resorts association for premium wellness and spa hotels
• IncertcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the gift voucher system for online sales and marketing of gift vouchers with Print@home and individual personalization capabilities including dedications, designs, and voucher codes
• GASTROpoint GmbH (KunLeiSys)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of KunLeiSys Guest Club software for loyalty program management, guest club offers, loyalty points, occasion emails, and newsletter dispatch
• plenk.media & Verlag GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersWebsite design, conception, realization and operation services provider for hotel website

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edelweiss Grossarl: Sister-property alpine wellness hotel of the Hettegger family in Grossarl, Austria, sharing the EDELWEISS brand, family ownership, and Leading Spa Resorts affiliation; the most directly comparable operating model and guest profile in the portfolio.
• Hotel Alpina Gastein: Comparable 4-star family-run alpine wellness hotel in the Gastein valley with spa, multiple restaurants, and seasonal package programming targeting the same Austrian/Bavarian leisure and wellness guest.
• Hotel Birkenhof: Family-run 4-star superior wellness hotel in Grossarl with spa, multiple F&B outlets, and seasonal packages — close analog for size, ownership structure, and target guest.
• Alpenresort Schwarz: Upper-tier Austrian alpine resort with a comparable mix of rooms, multiple restaurants, large spa/water world, family amenities, and event facilities, directly competing for the Bavarian-Austrian wellness guest.
• Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol: Premium Tyrolean resort hotel with extensive spa, multiple restaurants, and event facilities; competes for the same high-end alpine leisure and conference guest in the greater Austria/Bavaria catchment.
• Hotel Neuhintertux: Family-owned Tyrolean ski-in/ski-out resort with spa and alpine cuisine; comparable in scale and in reliance on winter alpine tourism with summer wellness extensions.

Broad incumbents

• Kempinski Hotels: Global luxury hotel group whose alpine properties (e.g., Berchtesgadener Hof-adjacent) compete for high-end leisure and event guests in the same Bavarian/Austrian mountain destinations, but at broader scale and with chain infrastructure.
• Dorint Hotels & Resorts: German hotel chain operating upscale resort properties in alpine and spa destinations; comparable on room/event product and German-speaking guest base, but with broader portfolio and corporate infrastructure.
• Arosa Hotels & Resorts: Operator of multiple German alpine/ski resort hotels; comparable on family-oriented alpine product and spa facilities, though larger and more chain-like in distribution and operations.

Others

• Tourismusregion Berchtesgaden-Königssee: Regional tourism board and partnership counterparty that drives destination-level demand for the hotel; relevant ecosystem participant for benchmarking local tourism trends and competitor capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/edelweiss.berchtesgaden
• Instagraminstagram.com/edelweissberchtesgaden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-edelweiss-berchtesgaden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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