Oberstdorf, Germany
Das Freiberg
Design-led Alpine lodge
Oberstdorf, Germany
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Romantik Hotels & RestaurantsDesign-led Alpine lodge
The Bolkart-Fetz family run this Allgau address with fresh energy, trading heavy chalet cliches for colorful contemporary design.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Bolkart-Fetz family have created a truly impressive hotel with lovely, individually designed rooms, suites and duplexes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet residential streets surround the hotel, with the center of Oberstdorf and its train station a ten-minute walk away.
The rooms
Each room is styled individually, varying from sleek timber duplexes to spaces with bold colors and quirky details.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The ten-by-five-metre outdoor pool is fitted with hydromassage jets and heated to 35 degrees in winter.
Sauna and steam room
The Finnish sauna is lined with timber benches, and the mosaic steam room sits under a preserved moss wall.
The spa
Wooden slat loungers furnish the quiet relaxation room, and treatments use Dr. Boos Natur-Cosmetic products.
At the table
Das Maxi serves multi-course regional menus, and Das Fetzwerk plates casual sharing dishes in glass Weck jars.
How it began
Built in 1911 as a working cattle farm, the site became a family-run restaurant in 1992 before expanding into a hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.