Title: Zum Turm Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=63819&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Ettal Abbey ## Photo gallery for Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer ![Deluxe Condo | Exterior - Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer (Oberammergau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/966af18b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes - Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer (Oberammergau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/ac0081de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | Balcony - Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer (Oberammergau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/792ed81b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer (Oberammergau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/ebc8ee94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night - Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer (Oberammergau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/55c7c1f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer is near Passionstheater and Pilatushaus Artists' Exhibition Center. Enjoy mountain biking, archery, or snowshoeing on winter trails. After a day of activity, unwind at the sauna spa. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Gym - Spa - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 14 - Dec. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=63819&PinnedHotelID=63819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/bf07c604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Renovated in 2020 Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop bed - 269 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/2bea67e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Furnished balcony Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Renovated in 2020 Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop bed - 269 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/bd6abdb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Renovated in 2020 Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop bed Hair dryer - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Condo ![Deluxe Condo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/0887d647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Condo 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Connecting rooms available Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Dishwasher LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 560 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63819/88f293eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Renovated in 2020 Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop bed Hair dryer - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOberammergau-Hotels-AKZENT-Hotel-Turmwirt.h63819.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOberammergau-Hotels-AKZENT-Hotel-Turmwirt.h63819.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.59602%2C11.06547&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SmbkuzzYjoP0Km26p62EW4ALTiA=) Ettaler Strasse 2, Oberammergau, BY, 82487 #### What's nearby - Oberammergau Church \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Kolben Sesselbahn \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Wanklift II \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Laber \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 km - Hauptabfahrt Kolben \- 7 min drive \- 2.8 km #### Getting around - Oberammergau Station - 10 min walk - Kranebitten Airport (INN) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kolbensattel Hütte - ‬21 min drive - ‪Alte Post - ‬4 min walk - ‪Ammergauer Maxbräu - ‬1 min walk - ‪Theatercafe Leimgruber - ‬7 min walk - ‪Café 1330 - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Ettal Abbey Located close to Linderhof Palace, Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer provides an arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the ice skating, cycling, and snowshoeing at this hotel. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like sledding and archery. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals - An electric car charging station, express check-out, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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Snowshoeing ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Children's toys - Crib (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Trampoline ### Conveniences - ATM - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - In a nature reserve ### Full-service spa - Sauna - Spa open daily - Steam room ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Hardwood flooring in room - Tile flooring in room - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Built in 1969 - Electric bike charging - Renovated entire property - October 2020 - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Crib (surcharge) - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with satellite channels ### More - Connecting rooms available - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools If planning to arrive after check-in hours, guests should contact the property in advance, using information contained in the booking confirmation. ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between October 19 and November 2\. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per week ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.00 for children - Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per week The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts major credit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa ### Property is also known as AKZENT Hotel Turmwirt Oberammergau Md Hotel Turmwirt Oberammergau Md Turmwirt Md Turmwirt Oberammergau AKZENT Turmwirt Oberammergau AKZENT Turmwirt AKZENT Hotel Turmwirt Zum Turm Apartments und Gästezimmer Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer Hotel Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer Oberammergau Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer Hotel Oberammergau ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer? ### What time is check-out at Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer? ### Where is Zum Turm - Apartments und Gästezimmer located? ## Have a question? 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