The Turken is an old world building that offered a stay unlike any I have had in my numerous trips to germany. Its an historic building that was used by Hitler's men during the war. The place has postcard views of the mountains and even have a tunnel entrance into WWII air-raid shelters that Hitler and Eva Braun used! The... More

The bunker (tunnels below this hotel) were a highlight of my vacation to Berchtesgaden. They were built by the nazis after they stold this sweet old hotel from the owner and appropriated it into their defense system. The owner's daughter bought the property back after the war and her daughter, Ingrid Scharfenberg, is still alive and running the place. She... More

If you're interested in the history of World War II you absolutely have to visit the Obersalzberg. In order to prepare yourself for the trip you should first read Angela Lambert's "The Lost Life of Eva Braun" and Heike Görtemaker's "Eva Braun. Leben mit Hitler". Also watch Eva Braun's amateur home movies showing the carefree, pleasant and luxurious life in... More

The Hotel zum Turken was our Berchtesgaden "bucket list" accommodations as we revisited a favorite location from years before. While in the military, and during the 1980's, my wife and I often stayed at the General Walker Hotel, the old Platterhof from Nazi Germany days. While little is left of those Obersalzberg days, the zum Turken was a great place... More

This is a no frills Hotel. if you are looking for quite and away from everyone then this is the place for you. Frau Scharfenberg will do everything to make your stay wonderful. If you love history Obersalzberg is the place to visit. More

Very old fashioned, time-warp experience. I love hotels like this, and the owner is wonderful. Get it while you can! More

My son and I traced my wifes fathers trip across Europe during WW2. We ended in the Horel Turken in Bertesgarten This Hotel was attached to Hitlers house via tunnels and housed his elite guards and others. It is run by a charming Frau Shaufenberg. She lived thru this period and has been in the hotel since the early 50's.... More

As a WW2 buff there is really no other place for me to of stayed in the area. The hotel is a traditional Bavarian hotel and as such you will not get room service, swimming pools and the like. The hotel is like going back in time to the 50's at which time the hotel was rebuit by the owner... More

Time seemingly stands still at the Hotel zum Turken. Stepping into this place is liking stepping right back into 1930. This place is a "destination" in its own right. I stayed here for two nights while visiting the Eagles Nest and I must say that I was more impressed with the experience at the hotel than the one I got... More