Arabella Alpenhotel am Spitzingsee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Your Wellness Hotel in Bavaria

Experiences

Nestled in the breathtaking Bavarian Alps, Arabella Hotel is an exquisite haven for discerning travelers. At an elevation of 1,084 meters, Spitzingsee unveils its splendor, boasting a pristine surface area of 28 hectares, making it one of Bavaria's largest mountain lakes, surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks, including the Brecherspitz, the Rotwand, and the Rosskopf. This idyllic retreat offers a myriad of outdoor activities, from endless hiking trails to invigorating mountain biking routes, family-friendly ski slopes, all set against the backdrop of nature's magnificence. Step into the luxurious sanctuary of our 800 sqm wellness oasis, and experience the rejuvenating power of water. With a pool, whirlpool, and uninterrupted lake and mountain views, you can indulge in a soothing respite. Our spa features brine thermal baths, steam baths, Finnish saunas, and more, inviting you to harmonize with the elements. Relax on heated loungers or find serenity in our newly designed relaxation room.

Hiking in Bavaria

Hiking vacations in Upper Bavaria - feel nature, climb peaks, conquer distant views and experience seclusion. Enjoy the fresh, clear mountain air and relax with magnificent views. A mountain paradise opens up right on the hotel's doorstep with countless routes leading to magnificent viewpoints, high-altitude trails and summit crosses and almost always in view: Lake Spitzingsee with its crystal-clear water! Hiking and wellness in Bavaria can be ideally combined here at the Arabella Alpenhotel am Spitzingsee.

Hiking

Cycling in Bavaria

Whether it's a sporty road bike tour, a relaxed sightseeing tour on an e-bike or a classic touring bike tour with a relaxing stop for refreshments - we have a variety of bike tours to suit all requirements. We offer a range of e-bikes to rent in our in-house e-bike rental shop. During the Bavarian vacation periods and from July to October, we offer a guided e-mountain bike tour every Thursday. Discover the most beautiful tours around Lake Spitzingsee.

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Water Sports at Spitzingsee

Enjoy the Spitzingsee from the water! Hire a SUP, pedal boat or rowing boat from the nearby boat hire and explore the lake from a different perspective. You also can go fishing at Spitzingsee. Pike, tench, bream, whitefish, eel and perch are the most common fish species. Our kitchen team will be happy to prepare the fish for you on request.

Lifestyle Spitzingsee
Summer
Lifestyle Spitzingsee

Swimming in the Spitzingsee

Our lake rarely reaches temperatures of more than 22° degrees in the summer months, offering the perfect way to cool down after a nice day high up in the mountains. Sun loungers and parasols await you on our own lakeside sunbathing lawn with bathing jetty. In your room you will find a spa bag with towels, bathrobes and slippers. You can buy drinks from the nearby SpitzingAlm or the AlpenSpa bistro.

Climbing

Climbing at Spitzingsee

The Krettenburg offers a challenging climb just an hour away from the hotel. At the summit, you'll find a 250-meter-wide rock formation with excellent rock quality, sunny and shaded sections, and a nearby inn for refreshment. Another sports climbing area at Taubenstein also offers demanding routes on the west face, accessible via a 5-10 minute gondola ride from the Taubenstein cable car.

Hiking

Mountain Carts

Experience this cool and fast-paced outdoor attraction of the Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee – downhill fun for the whole family! With these mountain carts – a kind of go-cart for the mountains – you descend from the Stümpflingbahn mountain station over a route of about 3.5 km. The low centre of gravity and the wide wheelbase of the carts ensure high driving stability. You control the speed yourself via disc brakes.

Your Family Paradise in Unspoiled Nature

Family Vacation at Spitzingsee

A crystal-clear mountain lake that invites you to swim and play on the shore. Mountains as far as the eye can see. A huge playground for children. Pure freedom. Countless family-friendly hiking trails, cable cars that make the ascent easier even for the little ones. Numerous mountain huts to stop off at. And there are plenty of fun attractions in the surrounding area, such as mountain carts, summer toboggan runs and a climbing garden. The Spitzingsee area is also the ideal destination for young and old in winter. Toboggan runs on the doorstep, cross-country ski trails, toboggan slopes and, above all, the family-friendly Spitzingsee-Tegernsee ski area in the immediate surroundings.

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On-Site Outlets
Gym, Fitness Center

Fitness

The newly built fitness room with lake view. 100 sqmt

Swimming Pool

Swimming

AlpenSPA

Mon-Sun: 7:00 AM-10:00 PM

Indoor

Towels provided

Heated

Children's Pool

Ski Area Spitzingsee-Tegernsee

Skiing at Spitzingsee

Whether you're a pleasure skier, powder snow enthusiast, ski tourer, or snowboarder, the scenic Alpine ski area of Spitzingsee-Tegernsee boasts 10 lifts and 20 kilometers of slopes. Thanks to modern snowmaking facilities, skiing holidays in Germany become a true delight.

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Spitzing Ski Tour

Cross-Country Skiing at Spitzingsee

Whether classic or skating, at Spitzingsee and in the neighboring Bayrischzell, cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities to exert themselves.

Spitzing Alm in Winter

Night Skiing at Stümpfling

On Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, weather permitting, the Stümpflingbahn operates under floodlights. The slopes are freshly groomed for the evening, and floodlights illuminate the descent perfectly. Warm drinks and snacks are available at the Jagahütt´n at the top of Stümpfling or at the base camp at the valley station.

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Ski Touring at Spitzingsee

A special highlight for ski tourers, snowshoers, or splitboarders – all will find their share of excitement at Spitzingsee. In recent winters, traditional skiing operations around Taubenstein have ceased. This means off-piste adventures await, with ample space for extensive ski tours away from the slopes. Emphasis is placed on environmentally friendly ski touring.

Tobogganing Fun for the Whole Family

Always a blast – sledding at Spitzingsee! Enjoy outdoor fun with friends or the entire family. After a brief break, it's a comfortable sled ride back down to the valley. A fantastic time for everyone.

Tobogganing for the whole family

Tradition, Events and Beautiful Experiences

Excursion Tips in the Tegernsee-Schliersee Alpine Region

Spitzingsee is located around 60 kilometers south of Munich in the middle of the Bavarian Alps. With its surrounding communities, villages and towns, it is located in a unique natural, cultural and culinary landscape. Here you can experience Bavarian culture, enjoy peaceful moments in the mountains, find cultural treasures and celebrate glittering festivals. The Tegernsee-Schliersee Alpine region is just waiting to be discovered by you.

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Munich and Surroundings

Tradition and Culture

Numerous cultural events, glittering lake and forest festivals as well as the Schlierseer Kulturherbst round off your vacation with us in the Oberland.

Munich and Surroundings

Munich

You can easily reach the state capital of Munich in around an hour by car or public transport. Shopping Eldorado and trendy meeting place. Art and culture, sport and leisure, young and old - with the serenity of the typical Bavarian "live and let live" Munich offers something for everyone.

Christmas Market

Kufstein

Diverse. Connecting. Individual. Self-confident. KufsteinFortress towers imposingly in the valley. Surrounded by the lively center of the natural fortress town with its historic-urban flair. The old town of Kufstein blends with the hustle and bustle of the city. Classy stores. Boutiques. Cafés. Bars. Lively traditions meet top-class cultural events. Surrounded by the Zahmer and Wilder Kaiser mountains.

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