My wife and I loved our stay at Hotel Am Hopfensee, located in a small, quiet village outside of Fussen. The country ambience and delightful scale was a welcome change from the all cities we had been visiting. Access to the local / regional sights is very easy, and the numerous restaurants and bars along the lake shore provide delicious diversions.
Walking along the picturesque lake side is an effective way to decelerate to the local pace. Our walk immediately attracted a pair of swans, whose territory we were apparently trespassing on.
The hotel has many pleasing design features and finishes, including innovative lighting treatments and embossed leather wall coverings.
The Spa is intimate, well-appointed and soothing. The staff are courteous and professional. The bar and restaurant are both a treat to visit.
Our lake-view room was large, comfortable and spotless, with a lovely bath. We enjoyed animated views of the Alps reflected in the small lake from our comfortable balcony. Sunrise and alpenglow were particularly dramatic; the sound of alpenhorns a fine accompaniment to the last pink trails of sunset.
This is a picturesque and comfortable base for visiting the local castles and surrounding countryside by car. We will come back.