The hosts and our story – Hotel Birkenbrunn

… who never tires and always manages to keep everything under control: you’ll see her buzzing around like a busy bee*, at the reception desk, in the breakfast and dining room, or at the bar. She’ll attend to all your needs and is also a mine of information, with lots of advice about exploring the local area and its natural wonders, including places right off the tourist beat.

❤ My favourite place: our spectacular garden, which is my real centre of well‑being

*About the bees: Elisabeth’s husband Josef keeps plenty of queen bees, but she doesn’t regard them as rivals because she loves beekeeping too.

… who achieved his dream of having his very own apiary*. A love for these black-and-yellow workers has always been in his blood, because his father Karl was also a beekeeping enthusiast. When the queen bees don’t require his “services”, Josef looks after our wonderful vegetable garden, or attends to the well-being of our guests together with his son Thomas.

❤ My favourite place: the apiary is my second home. You can watch me here while I check the hives, but always stand well back.

*About our apiary: During a guided tour (or whenever you come to visit), Josef will be happy to tell you about the fascinating world of bees.

… of the Birkenbrunn Hotel, Grandpa Peter. He knows every corner of the building, he keeps an eye on everything and can always offer excellent advice, thanks to his wisdom and experience. 

… because he followed in his father Josef’s footsteps, but he also brought a breath of fresh air into the kitchen.
His innovative ideas and creativity always win satisfied smiles from customers! And, sweetest of all, he has inherited his father’s enthusiasm* for bees.

❤ My favourite place: the wellness area on the top floor, and especially the bio sauna with hive air.

*Speaking of enthusiasm: Thomas has also learned to whisper to bees, and is always keen to help his father manage the hives.

… she’s Thomas’ better half and mother of little Alina.
But Evelin is also the queen of reception, and the main reference point for all administrative matters. It is thanks to her organisational skills that everything works as smoothly as a Swiss watch, and that our guests are always satisfied*.

❤ My favourite place: the sunny terrace, the ideal spot to enjoy a homemade pastry or relax with an aperitif in the evening.

*Speaking of satisfaction: on difficult days, when things just don’t want to go right, we can always enjoy a slice of Evelin’s homemade cake. Then everything takes a turn for the better, and we feel ready for some new ventures!