Winkler Bräu - Gutshofhotel & Privatbrauerei
Traditional Bavarian with genuine warmth. Dark wood panelling, regional antiques, handmade furniture from local carpenters. Not stuffy — more like a family-run farmhouse that happens to have 71 rooms and an infinity pool.
Ask to try the Kupfer Spezial directly at the brewery — the story behind it is worth hearing in person
Why It Matters
One of the longest continuously operating hospitality addresses in Bavaria (documented since 1428), combining an active private brewery with award-winning slow food cuisine and a new 1,500 m² spa — all under one roof in a setting that still feels local rather than branded.
A 4-star-superior Bavarian manor hotel that has been welcoming guests since 1428. The Böhm family runs the whole compound — hotel, brewery, restaurant, and a brand-new spa — as one tightly integrated operation in the quiet Schwarze Laber valley, halfway between Nuremberg and Regensburg. The on-site private brewery has been producing beer since 1628, making the Kupfer Spezial amber ale the house signature — an accidental creation from a malt-kilning mistake in 1975 that became a regional icon.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Double Room Classic
From EUR140.5 / nightUniquely furnished in the 4-star manor house style. The entry-level double at 23m². Compact but characterful — these are in the historic Bräustüberl wing.
23 sqm
Double Room Comfort
From EUR153.5 / nightFurnished with handmade furniture that defines their character. Available for 2 or 3 persons. A solid mid-tier option — the handcraft detail is the standout.
27 sqm
Double Room Premium with Balcony
From EUR189.5 / nightAdapted to the historic malthouse building with large floor-to-ceiling windows. The premium rooms are notably distinct from the entry categories. Two size variants: 35m² (1–2 persons) and 30m² (1–3 persons). Balcony access.
35 sqmDouble Room Superior
From EUR175.5 / nightIn the historic malthouse building with characteristic design. Available in configurations for 2, 3, or 4 persons (30–32m²). Comfortable and well-appointed without the balcony upgrade.
32 sqmDouble Room Superior with Balcony
From EUR184.5 / nightSome superior rooms have a pitched roof due to the historic building structure. Stylish characteristic design with balcony access. Accommodates 1–2 persons.
25 sqmDouble Room Tradition
From EUR131 / nightThe most affordable double, located in the historic Bräustüberl — the oldest part of the estate. Cozy and small at 19m², these rooms sit inside walls that have seen nearly 600 years of guests. For 1–2 persons.
19 sqmJunior Suite with Balcony
From EUR193.5 / nightSpacious, bright, and floor-to-ceiling glazed. Kingsize bed (200 x 210 cm), sleep sofa, integrated heating/cooling system, open Jura marble bathroom with raindrop shower and separate WC. Larch wood terrace overlooking the Schwarze Laber valley. Uses regional materials: oak floors, hand-woven wool rugs, linen and boiled-wool fabrics.
42 sqmSingle Room Classic
From EUR173 / nightThe most compact room in the hotel at 18m². In the historic Bräustüberl building. No frills, but the character of the 600-year-old building around you counts for something.
18 sqm
Single Room Comfort
From EUR180 / nightSolo traveller option with the same handmade furniture characteristic of the Comfort category. At 21m² it's not cramped for a single.
21 sqmSingle Room Tradition
From EUR152 / nightThe smallest room in the property at 16m², but in the most historically significant wing — the original Bräustüberl. Solo travellers who want character over space.
16 sqmSuite Mälzerei
From EUR205.5 / nightThe largest suite in the house, located on the former malting floor of the historic brewery building. Up to 4 guests. The historic bones of the space — original architecture from the old malthouse — contrast with modern comfort finishes.
47 sqmTower Suite Mälzerei
From EUR205.5 / nightIn the tower of the former malthouse. Sleeps up to 4. Highest comfort level in the hotel with the distinctive character of its tower footprint — a genuinely special room that feels nothing like a standard hotel.
44 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Structured beer tasting followed by a Bier-Genuss-Menü (beer enjoyment menu) pairing food and brewery specialities. Ask reception to arrange.
Bike hire available on-site. Multiple prepared cycling routes through the Bavarian Jura landscape from the hotel. The region has well-mapped trails for various fitness levels.
Prepared hiking routes through the Bavarian Jura directly from the hotel. The forest trail to Velburg castle ruins and the Hohlloch cave are specifically recommended by staff. The hotel also prepares a packed Winkler Bräu rucksack with food and drink for hikes on request.
11 golf courses within a 60 km radius, including the PGA course at Habsberg — one of the best in Germany and a member of 'Leading Golf Clubs of Germany'. The hotel has a dedicated golf arrangement package.
The nearby König-Otto stalactite cave is a recommended day excursion that the hotel arranges or directs guests to.
Saturday brewery tours at 17:00 for hotel guests. Walk through the active private brewery, smell hop flowers, watch open fermentation tanks, and taste selected beers. Host Georg Böhm tells the stories behind 400 years of brewing on site. The TraditionsReich Kupfer exhibition (history of brewing, the Kupfer Spezial origin story) is accessible to guests independently.
Seasonal evening walk by torchlight, finishing at the Hubertusstube fireplace room for mulled beer. A distinctly Bavarian winter experience.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two accessible rooms designed for guests with disabilities.
On-site bicycle hire for guests exploring the Bavarian Jura trails.
Conference rooms for up to 100 people. Suitable for meetings, presentations, workshops, and team building. Includes the Eustachiusstube with open fireplace and direct view of open fermentation tanks — a genuinely atmospheric meeting room.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The on-site private brewery has been operating since 1628. The TraditionsReich Kupfer exhibition showcases the history of brewing, the Kupfer Spezial origin story, and includes a view of open fermentation tanks. Accessible to hotel guests. Saturday guided tours at 17:00.
Breakfast buffet included with room stays.
134m² light-flooded glass garden with retractable roof. Seats 90 people. Open year-round for lunch, dinner, and private events.
400m² inner courtyard beer garden with children's playground area. Serves house beers and regional cuisine. Open to guests and locals.
All rooms include flat-screen TV, safe, telephone, and Wi-Fi. Higher categories include minibar.
The hotel accepts pets.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site.
Large car park directly in front of the hotel. Hotel guests only.
1,500 m² spa opened summer 2023. Heated infinity pool, SANARIUM® soft sauna, herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, two relaxation rooms, fitness and activity room. Always with views over the Schwarze Laber valley.
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