Staying in a tower: The unique rooms at the Tannerhof

The essentials at a glance

• The four cabin towers by Florian Nagler were awarded the German Timber Construction Prize in 2013 for their sustainable design.
• The five historic air huts from 1905 bring the hotel's fasting tradition to life – intentionally without Wi-Fi or televisions.
• At just eleven square meters, the "Kammerl" rooms offer a radical answer to the question of how little space a relaxing holiday actually requires.

The cabin towers: Staying in a wooden tower on the hillside

Anyone looking for exceptional accommodation in Bavaria will quickly encounter the most striking feature of our hotel. Standing on the gently rising mountainside above the Naturhotel Tannerhof are four slender wooden structures that blend gently into the alpine landscape. The cabin towers were designed in 2011 by the renowned architect Florian Nagler. Their construction principle stems from a deep ecological conviction: instead of sealing off valuable alpine soil with wide foundations, we stack three compact double rooms vertically. This way, the space grows upwards rather than outwards, allowing the alpine nature to continue breathing undisturbed.

Each of these towers houses three separate double rooms, each approximately 26 square meters in size, designed as independent retreats. Inside, a minimalist character prevails, defined entirely by the warm scent of solid wood and the tactile quality of natural materials. Large, floor-to-ceiling glass doors open up views of the valley and lead out to a private balcony, giving each level its own unique perspective of the surrounding mountains. This reduction is no coincidence, but a promise: we have intentionally omitted televisions, and you will look in vain for Wi-Fi or LAN connections in the towers. It is the deliberate absence of digital stimuli that opens up the space to help you find yourself.

The air huts of 1905: Where the fasting tradition lives

The historic heart of the hotel lies on the gently rising mountainside, surrounded by dense mountain forests and vast meadows. Ever since the hotel was founded in 1905 by the physician couple von Mengershausen, the first guests came here seeking a summer retreat and untouched nature. These five air huts still represent the deep roots of our philosophy, which is inextricably linked to therapeutic fasting. They are rustic, carefully renovated wooden cabins on the slope above the main buildings, where time seems to stand still in a healing way. Up here, it becomes tangibly simple to see how little space a person needs to truly arrive at themselves.

• Simple comfort in 16 to 22 square meters, divided into single, double, and grand cabins.
• A private, weather-protected veranda with a sweeping view over the idyllic Leitzach Valley.
• Conscious avoidance of digital distraction: there is intentionally no Wi-Fi or television in the cabins.
• A maximum of five minutes' walk from the main building, for a harmonious balance between secluded mountain air and community.

Those who choose one of the air huts are opting for conscious reduction and perhaps the most intensive form of retreat at the Tannerhof. Without the constant hum of digital networks, a soothing space for thought and relief unfolds here. It is the ideal accommodation for people seeking an undisturbed connection with nature during a regenerative break or a fasting week, carried by the soft wind in the treetops and the scent of sun-warmed wood.

The "Kammerl": Eleven square meters of radical consistency

When we talk about the architecture of the Tannerhof, we talk about character. The "Kammerl" rooms, located in the historic turn-of-the-century "Neue Tann" building, are perhaps our most radical design, demonstrating how traditional and minimalist architecture combine on our estate. They pose a seemingly simple question: how little space does a person need for profound relaxation? Our answer measures exactly eleven square meters. It is a conscious renunciation of the superfluous, yet it has nothing to do with deprivation. Rather, this reduction opens the view to the essentials, while the Bavarian Alps rest outside.

• A bed for clear, undisturbed sleep
• A table and a chair as an invitation to simplicity
• A wardrobe, an armchair, and a tiny bathroom
• Your luggage – ideally just a single suitcase

This monastic simplicity makes the Kammerl an ideal retreat for anyone seeking a break from digital noise. As in our huts and towers, there is intentionally no Wi-Fi or television here, consistently shutting out the sensory overload of everyday life. The simplicity of the room corresponds beautifully with our health programs, such as a conscious time-out or choosing a room for a fasting week at the Tannerhof. Those who embrace these eleven square meters quickly realize that the true gain lies not in the square footage, but in the inner spaciousness gained.

Tree-lined avenues, alpine pastures, mountains, and lakes: The characterful classics

While the hut towers and air huts stand as architectural solitaires on the hillside, a completely different, familiar sense of security unfolds in the historic buildings of the Tannerhof. These rooms are not standardized units, but evolved spaces with their own history, acting like a charging station for city dwellers with empty batteries. Those who stay here feel the connection between old building fabric and sensitive, modern craftsmanship. Above the treetops of the orangery, for instance, you will find the Baumallee rooms. With their west-facing balconies overlooking the quiet Leitzach Valley, they evoke a subtle retro feeling. Equipped with desks by Roche Bobois and soft Missoni textiles, they connect yesterday with today.

A completely different experience reveals itself in the Alte Tann. Where rural life once pulsed, the Alm rooms now invite you to a gentle time-out. Wide floorboards made of reclaimed wood, heavy linen curtains, and cool stoneware tiles define this character. The Mariandlalm variant, in particular, draws nature and the light of the Bavarian foothills directly to the bed with its generous glass front. A few steps further, in the Neue Tann built around the turn of the century, the Berge-&-Seen rooms breathe the air of a classic summer retreat. With oak parquet, Bolich lamps, and historic farmhouse furniture, they show how timeless good design ages.

• The Baumallee rooms: Elegant retro style with a large west-facing balcony over the Leitzach Valley, ideal for a wide view in the evening.
• The Alm rooms: Rustic coziness with reclaimed wood floors and traditional gallery balconies in the heart of the historic farmhouse.
• The Berge-&-Seen rooms: Classic summer retreat style with restored farmhouse furniture and warm oak parquet in the turn-of-the-century building.

Each of these classics follows its own logic of retreat. Without abandoning the conscious reduction of the huts, they offer a calming base for your health holiday, where the mind finds its freedom.