Hotel Auerhahn
Refined family-run wellness retreat with strong gourmet identity. Moody, design-conscious interiors — mouth-blown glass lamps nod to Black Forest glassblowing, Japanese-named spa treatment rooms, colorful tile work in the bar. Not flashy, but considered.
Book the fine dining evening menu in advance — it's included in most packages and changes daily. Ingredients like Alb river trout and wood-fired bread from nearby Lenzkirch make it worth the trip alone.
Why It Matters
Tablet Hotels member. One of very few properties in the Black Forest that pairs serious seasonal fine dining (daily-changing menu, €109/person evening menu) with a full wellness program, all within walking distance of one of Germany's cleanest lakes. Family-run with genuine personality, not a corporate resort.
Hotel Auerhahn sits right on the shore of Lake Schluchsee in Germany's southern Black Forest — and it feels like it belongs to the water. Three generations of the Tröndle family have shaped the place since 1993, and the current director Marius Tröndle has pushed it into genuinely modern territory: 58 rooms that blend Black Forest Baroque details with clean contemporary design, a serious fine dining kitchen under chef Yann Bosshammer, and a spa that earns its space. It's adults-only, which keeps the vibe intentionally calm.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
The entry-level category — but still genuinely comfortable. Modern furnishings with traditional Schwarzwald-tinged details. Rooms face either the lake or the surrounding Black Forest pine landscape. All rooms include Saint Charles toiletries, a SuitesPad tablet loaded with daily newspapers and magazines, bathrobes and a wellness bag, plus a water bottle per person per day.
Junior Suite
Described by the hotel as 'open and harmonious.' More space than the Deluxe, with a layout that combines sleeping and living areas in a way that doesn't feel cramped. Same Black Forest-meets-modern aesthetic throughout, with higher-category finishes.
Suite
The top category. Spacious and luxuriously fitted, with views over the Schluchsee and surrounding nature. Guests mention a large bathtub in the forest-facing suites, and touch-panel room control. These are proper suites — not just larger doubles.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cross-country ski trails run near the hotel in winter when snow conditions allow.
The Feldberg ski area — the highest mountain in the Black Forest at 1,493m — is about 15 minutes by car. The hotel provides a KONUS public transport card, so you can get there without driving.
Road cycling, mountain biking, and e-bike routes through the Black Forest leave from the hotel. Bike rental options available nearby.
Trails start directly at the hotel door. Routes range from lakeside walks to gorges, waterfalls (Menzenschwander Wasserfälle), and viewpoints with clear-day sightlines to the Swiss Alps.
Part of the daily activity plan in the hotel's dedicated yoga studio. Schedule varies by day.
Aqua fitness classes in the indoor pool, part of the daily activity programme.
Direct access to Lake Schluchsee for swimming in summer. The lake sits at around 930m altitude — expect refreshingly cold water.
Sailing courses and guided sundowner boat trips on the Schluchsee are available, operated nearby.
Rent a SUP board and explore the Schluchsee directly from the hotel. The lake is consistently rated among the cleanest in Germany.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Equipped with premium Nohrd machines — the German brand known for wood-finished gym equipment.
The Brasserie Barbara explicitly welcomes four-legged guests, and reviews confirm pets are allowed.
The property does not accommodate children. No hen, stag, or similar parties.
Main pool under a domed skylight. Counter-current swim system installed. Guests describe it as atmospheric — especially in winter under snow.
Separate salt water pool with underwater sound installation.
Included with every stay. Covers all public transport in the southern Black Forest — useful for reaching hiking trailheads, Feldberg, and nearby towns without a car.
Dedicated yoga room described as minimal and calm — reduced to essentials, designed for focus.
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