Der Birkenhof Spa & Genuss Resort
Upscale Bavarian countryside wellness resort. Warm, traditional hospitality with real luxury touches — think panorama suites with lake views and fine dining, not slick minimalism. Family-managed with a personal atmosphere.
Request a room or suite facing the lake district for the best sunrise views — avoid rooms above the bar terrace which can be noisy.
Why It Matters
One of Bavaria's most decorated wellness resorts, combining a 2-Michelin-star restaurant (Obendorfers Eisvogel, ranked #26 in Germany) with a sprawling 5,000m² spa complex and 79 rooms and suites. The Falstaff Spa Awards 2025 rated it 97 points. Holds Greensign Hotel Level 5 sustainability certification and a 1 Michelin Key hotel award.
A 5-star family-run resort perched on a hill above the Upper Palatinate lake district in rural Bavaria. The Obendorfer family has been running this place for over 30 years, and it shows — in the personal service, the deep community roots, and the fact that their son Sebastian is now the chef behind a 2-Michelin-star restaurant on site. Over 5,000 square meters of spa and wellness facilities, rooms ranging from comfortable doubles to a 92-square-meter luxury suite with its own sauna and whirlpool, and cooking at the level of one of Germany's top 26 restaurants. Not a chic city-break hotel — this is a serious wellness and gourmet destination in genuinely quiet countryside.
Where You'll Stay
19 room types available
De Luxe Doppelzimmer
From EUR211 / nightSlightly larger than the Komfort category, all with balconies. A step up in view and position within the hotel.
32 sqm
Eck Suite
From EUR345.45 / nightA newer 85m² suite combining luxury and modern design. Large format for guests who want serious space without going to the top-tier Luxus Suite.
85 sqm
First Suite
From EUR286 / nightSeparate living and sleeping areas, a waterbed, and a freestanding bathtub. The near 9-meter-long balcony overlooking the lake district is the headline feature here.
70 sqmHideaway Suite
From EUR270 / nightAir-conditioned suite with a balcony and premium fittings — designed specifically as a private retreat. Good for guests who want to genuinely unplug.
50 sqmJunior Suite
From EUR225 / nightEntry-level suite with a balcony. Air-conditioned. A bit smaller than the next suite tier but a good step up from the double rooms.
38 sqmKomfort Doppelzimmer
From EUR194 / nightEntry-level double rooms that all come with a balcony. The main differences between units in this category are location in the building and the view. Comfortable and well-equipped but on the smaller side — fine for a couple focused on spa time over room space.
28 sqmLuxus Suite
From EUR401.1 / nightThe flagship suite at 92m². Has its own whirlpool, fireplace, private sauna, and steam shower. If you want a full in-room spa experience this is it. Balcony with lake district views.
92 sqmLuxus Suite midi
From EUR341 / nightElegant, sun-drenched air-conditioned suite with a freestanding whirlpool bath — ideal for two. Well positioned for light and views.
59 sqmOnyx Suite
From EUR335 / nightNamed after the gemstone, this air-conditioned white-toned suite features backlit onyx stone panels as the design centrepiece. Sunset views over the lake district from the balcony.
70 sqmPanorama Suite Klassik
From EUR250 / nightClassic-styled version of the 72m² panorama suite — same views over the lake district, more traditional interior finishes.
72 sqmPanorama Suite Modern
From EUR266 / nightModern-styled 72m² suite with sweeping views over the Oberpfälzer Seenland. Contemporary interior design.
72 sqmRomantik Suite
From EUR250 / night64m² suite with a separate living room and cosy seating area — the name matches the intent. Good for couples who want a dedicated sitting space to decompress.
64 sqmRound View Suite
From EUR329 / nightAir-conditioned suite with a 180-degree panorama — one of the most dramatic outlooks in the hotel. Modern living and sleeping areas.
57 sqmSee Suite
From EUR283.5 / nightLight-filled elegant suite with lake views. Compact by suite standards — the website itself calls it 'klein aber fein' (small but fine).
48 sqmSky Suite
From EUR299 / nightAir-conditioned suite on an upper floor with a large balcony and elevated views over the countryside. The height is the selling point here.
50 sqmSuperior Doppelzimmer
From EUR224 / nightA genuinely spacious double room with a separate living area and a bathtub in the large bathroom. One of the better-value room options for the extra square footage.
43 sqmTurm Suite
From EUR250 / nightTower suite with a generous combined living and sleeping space. Comfortable and well-appointed.
64 sqmWaldstudio
From EUR239 / nightForest-facing modern suite with a balcony. If you want peace and proximity to nature over sweeping lake views, this is the pick.
35 sqmWaldZimmer
From EUR216 / nightModern studio-style room facing the forest with a balcony. You wake up to birdsong rather than lake views — more nature immersion than panorama.
The Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel hosts an on-site art exhibition (Kunstausstellung) — a more distinctive cultural touch for a wellness resort.
Nearby lakes including Murner See and Brückelsee offer boating, canoeing and other water sports. Water skiing is also available in the area.
Cycling routes through the lake district and surrounding countryside. Bikes can be arranged on request.
Marked hiking and walking routes directly accessible from the hotel through the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.
Daily rotating fitness class programme in addition to the well-equipped fitness studio and exercise room.
Cooking courses for guests who want to go beyond eating and actually learn. One of the more distinctive offerings singled out by Tablet Hotels.
Multiple partner golf courses nearby including the Golf- und Landclub Oberpfälzer Wald and Golfclub Schwanhof. Golf school also available for beginners and improvers. Golf packages include greenfees.
On-site golf simulator for practice or entertainment.
An organic natural swimming lake on the property — a genuine differentiator. Swimming in naturally filtered water rather than a chlorinated pool.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The property has accessible facilities.
Meeting and conference rooms available for events and celebrations.
Pets welcome at €25 per pet per night. Food and water bowls provided. Small dogs only in select room categories; not permitted in spa or on sun decks.
Standard double rooms do not have air conditioning. Select suites (Junior Suite, Hideaway Suite, Sky Suite, Luxus Suite midi, Round View Suite, Onyx Suite and Luxus Suite) are air-conditioned.
Airport shuttle available for a fee.
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