History of the Hotel Birkenhöhe

In 1968, Heiner and Magdalene Bantel fulfilled their dream – by building a small guesthouses in one of the most beautiful places in Hirschegg

Our story began
as a young family

We have been living our dream since 1995.
Bärbel and Matthias Bantel, son of Heiner and Magdalene,
with our sons Felix and Niklas

Your warm hosts
together with our Birkenhöhe team.

repeatedly expanded and renewed

Major renovations in 1995 and 2002 enabled the development of the guesthouse into a 4-star hotel, always with new ideas and concepts.

to our philosophy

the construction of the wellness area in 2002

was just as big a step as the extension in 2012, which added a new dimension to the reception, wine cellar, bar and restaurant.

Pleasure for the soul

New accents even in difficult times

a show kitchen and a complete refurbishment of the restaurant are the result of 2021.

Pleasure for the palate

Many regular guests

who have been loyal to us for years, appreciate our motto “Enjoyment in the mountains” ® and also publicise this on the rating platforms. Thanks to the innovations, we have been able to inspire new guests and win them over as regular guests. Long-standing employees support us very actively. They are an important part of our Birkenhöhe philosophy.

Holiday Check Award