It was ment to be, to stay at this hotel, we had been driving all day and needed a place to stay, we found some hotel phone numer and called it, and the nicest voice answerd the phone, so full of happyness, it was frau Scharfenberg, so we had a place to stay, and when we found the hotel, we just stared, it is beautiful, and it is so full of great history, and so utterly cosy, the view from our no 24 room, is worth millions, we simply must recommend this hotel to all, this hotel has the caracter.

to make a long story short we loved it and we are going again

Just come back from a two night stay at the hotel. My partner and I have an interest in World War 2 history and felt this would be an ideal place to stay in Bavaria. As has been previously stated in other reviews the zum Turken has an atmosphere all its own - be it your own imagination taking over or just the ambience of the place I couldn't say but knowing something of its background prior to going probably helped!

Don't expect a 5 star experience here with all mod cons but for sheer ambience, peacefulness, fantastic views and the historic feel you will be hard pressed to find such a unique place.

We were lucky enough to have room 5 which commands a fine view from its own large terrace.

Frau Scharfenberg is an amazing character and how she still manages to run this place I have no idea, but making you feel at home in her home adds to the special effect this place has on you.

Heaven knows what will happen when this dear lady eventually retires - so go now while you can still experience a stay which is like stepping back in time.

Whatever you do dont forget to visit the bunkers here too (also run by her!)

My mother and I stayed here for two nights. I booked it on the recommendations of other reviews that I read and it did live up to my expectation.
I am no history buff but I could be soaked up in the atomshpere of the place.
The Lady who owns it is lovely. We had a room with a balcony and great views. I know it looks as if the interior has not been updated in years but its adds to the character to the place. It is very clean and tidy. The breakfast is basic but plenty of everything.I felt the Hotel is on the verge of being spookey or else its my vivid imagination but yet again it added to the whole experience.
Don't leave without going down the bunker system at the Hotel.

Stayed in Hotel Zum Turken in May after a couple of nights in Salzburg. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and agree it is a 'must see' for anyone interested in World War II History. Stayed in Room 5, a first floor corner room with balcony, overlooking the site of 'The Berghof ' and of course the most beautiful views of the Untersberg.

Although repeating many previous reviews, the hotel has true old fashioned Bavarian charm and Frau Scharfenberg is a wonderful host. The 'honour bar system' works well as at one point in the evening, I believe we were completely alone at the hotel - a strange, but atmospheric and wonderful experience. Breakfast was delightful and plentiful. There is plenty to see in the area - the bunkers under the hotel, the documentation centre - allow several hours if you intend doing the English audio link, the films (in German) and the bunkers there. Kelhsteinhaus - (Eagles Nest) is 5 mins drive away, then buses take you up fitted with special brakes, then you walk through a tunnel to a lift to the top. Kehlsteinhaus is an amazing trip and has magnificent views over Obersalzburg and down to the Konigssee - we had lunch up there in the restaurant. We also did a boat trip on the Konigssee over to St Bartholemau - lovely. And, of course, Berchtesgaden is about 5/10 mins drive down the mountain. In Berchtesgaden, we dined in Bier Adam and the Huberstuben (the restaurant of VierJahreszeiten Hotel) - both excellent. Frau Sharfenberg recommended the restaurant at the golf club down the road 'Gustof''. We had lunch there and although quiet, it was very good.

We're glad we hired a car as it was so much easier to get round all the sites we wanted to see especially if you haven't got long to spend there. All in all, a unique Bavarian experience - Das schoene bayern!

P.S. The hotel website is www.hotel-zum-tuerken.de or email Frau Sharfenberg at hoteltuerkenobersalzberg@t-online.de