Landhotel Zum Bären
Elegant German Landhaus — parquet floors, antique furnishings, a tile oven in the restaurant, and a book-lined library dining room. Warm rather than fussy. Feels lived-in by people who care about it.
The weekly Bären Lunch (Thu–Sat) is a 3-course menu at €39 — the best value on site; current menu is always posted on Instagram first.
Why It Matters
Michelin-selected restaurant run by 8th-generation chef Joachim Buggle, who reportedly held a Michelin star. The hotel's history as a post-coach station, river tow-horse stop, and local mayor's office makes it genuinely rooted in the valley, not just decorated to look like it.
Eight generations. Same family. Same building on the Lahn river. The Buggle family has been running this place since 1827, and that continuity is the whole point. It sits right on the riverbank in the tiny village of Balduinstein — only a railway line and a road between you and the water. Ten rooms, three distinct dining spaces, and a kitchen that punches well above a three-star country inn.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Doppelzimmer (Double Room)
From EUR169 / nightSeven cozy double rooms with king-size beds (two mattresses). Most face the Lahn river; a few overlook the wooded Westerwald hills — those are slightly quieter. All have parquet floors and marble bathrooms.
King (two mattresses)
Einzelzimmer (Single Room)
From EUR89 / nightTwo compact single rooms, each with a cozy single bed tucked into a niche. River views are restricted. Good value for solo travelers who plan to spend most of their time in the restaurant anyway.
SingleTurmzimmer (Tower Room)
From EUR209 / nightThe romantic tower room is the most special in the house — brighter, more spacious, with a small French balcony and a comfortable seating corner. King-size bed with two separate mattresses.
King (two mattresses)The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A Thursday-to-Saturday 3-course lunch menu at €39 per person. The current weekly menu is posted on Instagram (@landhotel_zum_baeren) before each week.
The kitchen runs themed surprise tasting menus throughout the year. The 2026 programme is available as a download on the restaurant page. Worth planning a visit around a specific menu date.
Canoeing available on the Lahn River nearby. The hotel is directly on the riverbank, making access straightforward.
E-bike rental for one day, available as part of the Bären Arrangement Aktiv package. A lunch pack for the ride is included in the package.
The Lahn cycle path runs right past the hotel. The valley route between the Westerwald and Taunus mountain ranges is one of Germany's most popular cycling trails. E-bikes available to rent through the hotel's active arrangement package.
The hotel sits at the junction of the Taunus and Westerwald hill ranges. Gabelstein-Hölloch nature preserve is a 25-minute walk. Schloss Schaumburg is also reachable on foot.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The property is not wheelchair accessible.
On-site library with antique book collection, also used as a private dining room for the Bibliothek gourmet menu.
Available throughout the entire property.
Online table reservation via La Fourchette/TheFork for the restaurant.
Hearty buffet breakfast served daily for hotel guests, including on restaurant closed days (Mon–Wed). Priced at approximately €15 per person.
Garden with river views and a Mediterranean-style terrace for warm-weather dining and relaxing.
Public parking available on site, no reservation required.
Pets permitted on request. Charges may apply.
Well-stocked minibar in every room.
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels in every room.
Rooms do not have air conditioning.
Safe deposit box in every room.
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