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— Kempinski — Hotel Berchtesgaden

PURE ALPINE LIFESTYLE

The Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden is situated enough to touch from all areas of the building. on Mount Eckerbichl in one of the most stunning This hotel in the mountains greets its guests locations in the Bavarian Alps. with clear design, alpine flair and warmly welcoming Kempinski service, which is above Thanks to the hotel’s horseshoe shape and all characterised by the authentic personalities glass façades stretching across multiple storeys, of the team members working in the different the panoramic mountain scenery appears close areas of the hotel.

KEMPINSKI KEMPINSKI HOTEL BERCHTESGADEN • Europe’s • 138 rooms and suites, oldest luxury Kempinski The Spa, two restaurants, hotel group one bar, six conference rooms KEMPINSKI.COM KEMPINSKI.COM/BERCHTESGADEN

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— History and region —

NATURE, PEACE AND BIODIVERSITY

Following the takeover of the former hotel 18th century. It was perennially popular among management, the Kempinski Hotel Berchtes- summer visitors in particular, who appreciated gaden opened its doors on 1 May 2015 under its biodiversity, clean air and natural splendour. General Manager Werner Müller as an elegant Ever more farming families played host to and cosy Pure Alpine Lifestyle resort. holidaymakers from throughout Europe at their farms, and to this day visitors continue The Berchtesgaden region was already regarded to appreciate the peacefulness and remote Werner Müller as an insider’s tip among travellers in the late location set amidst pristine nature. General Manager Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden

FACTS FACTS • 27 km from Salzburg • Berchtesgaden has • 156 km from Munich been part of Bavaria since 1810 • Easy to get to by • It served as a royal hunting rail and air and summer residence • King Ludwig II spent part of his youth here

— The General Manager —

WERNER MÜLLER, A PASSIONATE HOTELIER AND SPORTS FAN King Ludwig II of Bavaria, 1845–1886 The hotel’s sporty General Manager Werner leisure hours, the passionate hotelier and sports Müller simply couldn’t imagine a life outside the fan often seeks out physical challenges in the mountains. Before coming to Berchtesgaden, surrounding mountains, both on foot and in the Müller managed the famous Almdorf Seinerzeit saddle of his mountain bike. chalet village in Kärnten, Austria. To Müller, Pure Alpine Lifestyle isn’t just a slogan The private and professional life of this qualified but a promise that he and his team live by every hotel manager form a harmonious whole. In his day.

FACTS FACTS • With Kempinski since 2004 • Enthusiastic athlete • Grand Hotel • Mountain-biking des Bains St Moritz • Mountain-climbing • Almdorf Seinerzeit • Skiing

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— Rooms and suites —

DESIGN SET AGAINST AN ALPINE BACKDROP

Set against the magnificent alpine backdrop, the keeping with the hotel’s maxim “Pure Alpine

Salzburg, only 20 minutes away rooms at the Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden Lifestyle”. With great respect for the existing are defined by their clear design, alpine flair and structure and the surrounding nature, the individual touch. All 138 rooms and 12 suites architects created a new look for the interior. offer a spectacular and unobstructed view of Materials such as leather, linen, wool, wood the surrounding mountainscape. and distinctive gneiss stone from Stainz in The newly designed interiors are fully in Austria were chosen for the re-design.

FACTS FACTS • Alpine flair • Unobstructed • Individual design mountain views • Natural materials • 126 rooms Mount Watzmann, the emblem of the Berchtesgadener Land • 12 suites

— The surrounding area —

SPORT, RELAXATION AND CULTURE

A stay at the Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden one of the highest in Germany. In winter, the promise limitless freedom and tranquility. hotel enjoys direct access to the Gutshof Ski Visitors become subconsciously immersed Resort on Mount Eckerbichl. The acclaimed in the atmosphere of the surrounding area, Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum, which because nature and all her bountiful leisure is currently being remodelled and expanded, is opportunities can be found right outside the within walking distance of the hotel. Fans of hotel’s doors – mountain-bikers, walkers and culture and shopping will find what their heart climbers have ideal and individual conditions desires in Berchtesgaden or nearby Salzburg, for their sport here. The adjacent 9-hole course where they can learn about the local traditions of the Golf Club Berchtesgaden is regarded as and culture.

SURROUNDING AREA SPORT • Mount Watzmann • Mountain-climbing • Lake Königssee • Walking • Salt mine • Mountain-biking • Skiing • Golfing

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— Restaurant — Johann Grill Johann Grill, 1835–1917 NAMED AFTER GERMANY’S FIRST MOUNTAIN GUIDE

Johann Grill was the first mountain-climber Since 2018, the restaurant has been managed by to conquer the east face of Mount Watzmann. Sebastian Weigl. His long-serving predecessor This native of Ramsau climbed the 1,800-metre Thomas Walter has stayed on at the hotel as mountain face in 1881. Director of Food & Beverage. The restaurant’s namesake was not only Weigl and Walter are therefore now working Germany’s first official mountain guide but closely together. The success of this new also the first landlord of the Watzmannhaus, constellation is reflected in the restaurant’s which continues to be an important base camp entry into the 2019 Gault Millau Ranking with for those climbing the massif. 14 points.

BREAKFAST TIMES BREAKFAST DINNER • Mon–Sat: 7:30–12:00 FOR EXTERNAL GUESTS • Daily from • Sun: 7:30–13:00 • EUR 35 per person 18:30–21:30

— Lobby and bar —

MOUNTAIN PANORAMA AND FIRESIDE CHATS

Visitors to the heart of the hotel, the expansive The seven-metre-high natural stone wall made lobby, will find alpine flair and clear design of gneiss stone from Stainz in Austria separates paired with homely touches. Panoramic floor- the large lobby from the adjacent bar area. to-ceiling windows provide great views of the Here guests can choose from over 53 varieties surrounding countryside; the forest, meadows of gin and 127 different types of whisky. and mountain peaks appear close enough to Recommendation: the Berchtesgadener Mule. touch and create a unique feeling of space and A cocktail of Grassl Bergbrenner gin, home- freedom. made ginger beer and apple juice.

FACTS OPENING HOURS • Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows • Mon–Thurs: 10:00–1:00 • Mountain views • Fri and Sat: 10:00–2:00 • Gneiss stone from Stainz in Austria • Sun: 10:00–1:00 • Rustic oak flooring • 1.44-square-metre open fireplace Thomas Walter Sebastian Weigl Director of Food & Beverage Head Chef Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden

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— Gourmet restaurant PUR —

NEW NAME AND NEW DESIGN

The gourmet restaurant at Kempinski Hotel from the familiar and expected – this is how Berchtesgaden has undergone extensive Executive Chef Ulrich Heimann presents his renovation work and, since early 2020, has new creations. featured a new design – and a new name: PUR. In terms of design, PUR is positioned between The name delivers on its promise – PUR offers flattering understatement and atmospheric quality fine dining with a relaxed ambience. casualness. Calm colours, expressive and The ingredients are the star. Pure, unadulterated carefully finished materials, and appealing flavour, light, delicious and surprising, away lighting underscore the atmospheric architecture.

FACTS MICHELIN STAR OPENING TIMES • New name: PUR • Awarded a Wed–Sat: • New design by Michelin star for 18:30–21:30 Sporer Plus GmbH 14 consecutive years • European cuisine with from 2006 to 2019 regional influences

Ulrich Heimann Executive Chef Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden

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predominantly on salt and pepper to emphasise and innovative lightness. The chef’s table in the unadulterated flavour of the ingredients, the kitchen of Executive Chef Ulrich Heimann prepared with plenty of passion and a light has also been redesigned and provides guests touch. The result is pure indulgence, impressively with an exclusive look behind the scenes, as they simple yet ingeniously thought-through. watch the Executive Chef at work: in front of Heimann impresses his guests with his style their very eyes, Ulrich Heimann prepares a of cookery, whose hallmarks are pure and “menu du chef” for the onlookers, which he traditional. The central focus is on regionality then also serves to them in person.

FACTS FACTS • Elegant understatement • Emphasis on the pure, • Calm colour scheme unadulterated flavour of the • Sophisticated lighting concept ingredients • Warm highlights • Culinary elegance • The “Box” as a separate • Regional and seasonal booth for couples • Chef’s table for special occasions

— Design and Cuisine —

ELEGANT UNDERSTATEMENT AND PURE FLAVOUR

The new, timeless design is the work of still offering plenty of interesting discoveries, architect Klaus Sporer, a master of flattering when glancing around the circular room. One understatement who makes Ulrich Heimann’s architectural highlight in the new restaurant culinary creations and the restaurant’s guests is the “Box”, a separate booth made of finely the stars of the show. Thanks to the grey- grained silver fir. This has been specially based colour scheme, natural materials and created for couples wishing to celebrate a sophisticated lighting concept, the restaurant special occasion. offers an elegant setting in which to present the dishes, while also leaving enough space The theme of purity is continued in the for everyone involved to shine. The concept is cuisine: in his new creations, Ulrich Heimann captivating with its calm, simple design while dispenses with heavy spicing, instead relying

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— Kempinski The Spa —

NATURAL RELAXATION

Precious natural oils, organically grown alpine stimulating effect to restore the body’s natural herbs, salt from the local area and fresh mountain equilibrium. water are used here in accordance with the seasons. The regionally inspired treatments of Salt Stone Massage, Pure Nature Experience and Alpine Depending on your personal needs, the Herb Ritual have been developed exclusively treatments are selected for their soothing or for the Kempinski The Spa in Berchtesgaden.

OPENING HOURS TREATMENTS • Wellness and sauna: • Salt massage 10:00–21:00 • Oil massage • Pool: • Thermal alpine 7:00–21:00 herb massage • Children’s pool 8:00–18:00

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— Kid’s Club —

FUN AND SUPERVISION FOR OUR LITTLE GUESTS

Children between the ages of 3 and 12 will love a giant bouncy castle, as well as additional the Kids’ Club and be professionally looked activities such as baking cookies, fancy-dress after there. parties, face-painting and Easter-egg hunts offered according to the season. From the ball pit for the little ones, to Bobby Cars, mandalas and board games, great enter- When the weather is good, kids love to climb, Natalia Horvathova tainment is guaranteed. During the holiday slide and romp on the hotel’s own outdoor Activity Concierge periods, the Kids’ Club thrills children with playground.

OPENING HOURS ACTIVITIES All year • Painting • Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 • Ball pit • Sat 9:00–12:00 and 16:00–21:00 • Seasonal highlights • Sun 9:00–12:00

During the Bavarian holidays, the Kids’ Club is open every day (excluding Wednesday) from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 21:00. Additional highlights such as craft evenings, a puppet theatre and much more complement the current activities. — Activity Concierges —

FIRST-HAND TIPS FOR SPORT AND EXCURSIONS IN THE REGION

With great expertise and knowledge, our Activity will take care of everything and so provide you Concierges are available to individually plan all with an unforgettable holiday. On request, one your activities. of our Activity Concierges will also exclusively Whether for families, couples, adventure-seekers accompany you on a mountain hike or mountain- or culture enthusiasts – Our Activity Concierges bike tour.

SPORTS CULTURE • Jogging • Museums • Mountain hikes • Salt mine • Mountain-biking • Shopping excursion • Water gymnastics • Salzburg, city of Mozart

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— Price —

FROM EUR 280 FOR TWO PEOPLE IN A SUPERIOR DOUBLE ROOM, INCLUDING BREAKFAST

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— Press office —

CAROLIN GROVE-SKUBALLA Director of Public Relations Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden and Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich Maximilianstraße 17 80539 Munich, Germany

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