At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Who I am...
I grew up in the early 80s in Thuringia, specifically in Bad Salzungen. I completed my apprenticeship as a hotel manager in Fulda. After that, I went straight into the world of Michelin-starred restaurants. Then came the Bundeswehr, where I served for four years. After that, I was drawn to the big, wide world and signed on to the MS Europa. There, I discovered the world for 13 months. After that, I wanted to explore the mountains and was able to participate in the opening of a five-star wellness hotel – so I already know what awaits me in Farchant. After that, I went to Sylt for two years, then a year in Australia, Austria, Tegernsee, and then back to the wellness hotel I helped open for nine years.
Last year, I got married, and this fall we're expecting a baby...😊
Fun facts about me:
- Like many restaurateurs, I drink way too much coffee...
- My passion is soccer. I've always played in a club since I was little, but now I'm just a spectator (after knee surgery...)
Since hoteliers in Garmisch-Partenkirchen talk a lot among themselves, I knew about the project pretty early on. So, at the end of December last year, I applied on Hotelcareer, the traditional way.
I simply had to take advantage of the opportunity to see a new hotel opening near me with such a cool philosophy. After nine years working in a hotel in a row, I simply wanted something new. Since I can perfectly bring my home advantage and my professional network in the region to the Explorer Hotel, it's a win-win situation for both sides...
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...To the buddies and the guests! I'm really looking forward to forming a new team and experiencing new stories. Since the opening has been pushed back a bit, I'm even more eager to finally get started!
My Top 3 Places
Clearly the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain – you can't miss it!
- 2,962 meters high
- 3,000 meters in elevation
- Seven to eight hours on foot
A hike up the Schachen to King Ludwig's little "party house," the Schachenhaus 😉
- At 1866 meters
- Built in 1870
- Served as a holiday home
My personal recommendation is Lake Walchensee. Although it's 25 km from the hotel, the blue color and the clear sky are truly like the Caribbean!
- One of the deepest and largest Alpine lakes in Germany
- 800 m above sea level
- Area of 16.4 km²
Would you like a little taste of Farchant?
The Kuhflucht Waterfalls are especially cool after a rainy day. Then there are fewer tourists around and there's much more water. Perfect for families with children!
