Forsthaus Heiligenberg

We stayed here for the second time, the time for a friend's summer party which took place in the gardens of the main complex. We were, again, in the modern Klostermühle complex, a five minute walk or one minute drive away for the historic mail hotel complex up a hill. The Klostermühle, the hotel building next to it has its name from, is a historic water mill which now serves as an event location for the hotel. Our room, I would call it a junior suite, came in a mix of natural materials (wood, copper) and was very spacious, quiet and well appointed and had even a kitchenette. Breakfast buffet in the main building left nothing to be desired. Will happily return.

We stayed at Forsthaus Heiligenberg en route from London to Oslo, expecting an average country hotel. However we were pleasantly surprised. It might feel off the beaten track in its rural setting but this proved an asset as it was peaceful. Our accommodation (in the Rosenquartier) was spacious, modern but well blended with the whole (period) property. Bed was comfortable, rain shower excellent. We had a small terrace (ground floor) looking into the woods where we went for a walk after dinner. Dinner - during the asparagus season - was delicious. Breakfast was outstanding: full choice of cooked, continental etc, with excellent bread, local ingredients and a whole honeycomb! Staff were all charming and helpful. Our alternative was a chain hotel but we found the personal touch here refreshing. We liked it enough to change our route to stay again on our way back!