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The Hotel Sonnengut is a 4-star superior wellness hotel in Bad Birnbach, Lower Bavaria, with its own 3,000-square-metre spa area and a location right on the sunny slope of the Rottal valley. It is ideal for both a classic wellness holiday and active or golfing holidays in the region.

What makes the Hotel Sonnengut so special is the combination of its own thermal water sourced directly from the Bad Birnbach spring, a spacious sauna and water park, and its peaceful setting in what is known as the ‘Lower Bavarian Tuscany’. The range of facilities is complemented by a variety of wellness, beauty and medical wellness treatments.  The Bella Vista Golf Park is located in the immediate vicinity, just 300 metres from the Hotel Sonnengut. Europe’s largest golf resort in Bad Griesbach is also just a few minutes’ drive away.

You can book a stay at the Hotel Sonnengut directly online via the website’s booking system or enquire by telephone on 08563 3050. Alternatively, there is a quick enquiry function available on the website, via which the hotel will get back to you promptly with a suitable offer. You are also welcome to contact us directly by email at info@sonnengut.de.

Both: The Hotel Sonnengut combines a classic wellness holiday with thermal baths and a sauna with a wide range of outdoor activities such as golf, cycling and walking, all right on the doorstep. This makes it the perfect way to combine a relaxing day in the spa with an active day out in the Rottal hills.

Yes, dogs are welcome at the Hotel Sonnengut, but only in certain rooms and subject to prior notification at the time of booking. Dogs are not permitted in the restaurant, the bar, on the sunbathing lawn or in the wellness area. The hotel charges a fee of 15 euros per day for a dog’s stay, excluding food.

In den Wellnessbereich, auf die Liegewiese sowie in Restaurant und Bar dürfen Hunde im Hotel Sonnengut nicht mitgenommen werden. Auf den Innenhof-Terrassen und der großen Sonnenterrasse beim Restaurant ist die Mitnahme des Vierbeiners hingegen erlaubt.

The Hotel Sonnengut offers comfort double rooms, comfort loft rooms, family rooms, single rooms and suites. The Comfort double rooms measure around 30 square metres. The comfort loft rooms have two levels, measuring approximately 35 to 40 square metres, whilst the suites range from 46 to 110 square metres, featuring a separate living area and bedroom, and in some cases two separate bedrooms.

A loft-style room spans two levels connected by a staircase, whilst a classic double room occupies a single level measuring around 30–35 square metres. Thanks to the extra living space and a sofa bed in the living area, the loft-style room is particularly suitable for guests or families who require more space.

The suites at the Hotel Sonnengut range in size from 46 to 110 square metres, and some feature two separate bedrooms on two levels with a balcony facing mainly south or south-west. They therefore offer considerably more space than the standard double rooms and are well suited to longer stays.

The room rate includes use of the 3,000-square-metre spa area and use of the fitness room. In addition, every room is equipped with a safe, minibar, television, radio, telephone, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut charges a supplement of 18 euros per day for single occupancy of a double room. 

Yes, all 88 rooms and suites at the Hotel Sonnengut have their own balcony or terrace. 

From the rooms and balconies at the Hotel Sonnengut, guests can enjoy views of the green, rolling hills of the Rottal valley, also known as the ‘Tuscany of Lower Bavaria’. (except for the balcony overlooking the illuminated courtyard)

Yes, depending on the room category, rooms at the Hotel Sonnengut either have a balcony or a ground-level terrace. You can see which option a room has in the relevant room description when you book.

Some of our rooms are equipped with air conditioning.

The Hotel Sonnengut is accessible to guests with disabilities but is not fully equipped to meet their specific needs. The hotel has three lifts on different floors. Guests with reduced mobility are advised to discuss their individual requirements directly with the hotel before arrival.

The Hotel Sonnengut is accessible to people with disabilities, but is not equipped to meet their specific needs.

For around 25 years, the Hotel Sonnengut has been committed to the responsible use of natural resources and has been awarded the Bavarian Environment and Climate Pact certificate in recognition of its commitment. Measures include, amongst other things, modern, energy-efficient pool technology and a green roof over the relaxation area.

The Bavarian Environment and Climate Pact is a voluntary agreement between the Bavarian State Government and participating companies, designed to promote corporate environmental and climate protection beyond the statutory requirements. The Hotel Sonnengut is a signatory to this pact and has been awarded an official certificate in recognition of this.

Among other things, the Hotel Sonnengut uses main power switches in all guest rooms, motion detectors in the corridors and timers for the lighting to save energy. In addition, a green roof over the relaxation area provides better thermal insulation, rainwater storage and greater biodiversity.

As a guest, you can help promote sustainability by opting out of daily room cleaning and hanging the relevant sign on the outside of your room door by 8.00 am. Travelling in a climate-friendly way by train and using the free beach bus also significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your stay.

For a one-week stay including meals, the journey to and from the hotel accounts for around 80 per cent of the total CO₂ emissions of the trip on average. That is why the Hotel Sonnengut recommends travelling by train, combined with the free spa bus from Bad Birnbach railway station directly to the hotel.

The 3,000-square-metre garden features, amongst other things, a barefoot path, a boules court, daybeds, a sun deck, a wooden deck right next to the outdoor pool and a Kneipp pool. This makes the garden the ideal place to relax outdoors on warm days.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut is ideal for a stay not only in winter but especially in summer. The freshwater pool can be fully opened when the weather is fine, and there is also a large garden, a pool terrace and a wide range of outdoor activities such as golf, cycling and walking.

Yes, the freshwater pool has a retractable roof and sliding glass doors that can be opened fully in fine weather. This effectively creates an open-air pool right in the middle of the garden, surrounded by a sunbathing lawn.

Yes, in summer you can enjoy food and drink both on the Pool Bar terrace and on the Sonnengut terrace by the restaurant. The hotel’s courtyard also provides a lovely spot to relax outdoors.

Yes, in the summer there are regular outdoor events such as sundowner evenings with a DJ on the pool terrace, as well as the annual summer festival in Bad Birnbach with live music and a balloon glow, the Sonnengut wine party, the Spanish Festival and the Italian Evening. These events complement the wellness programme by offering a sociable summer experience in the open air.

In summer, the area around the Hotel Sonnengut is the perfect place to enjoy golf, cycling, hiking and Nordic walking in what is known as the ‘Tuscany of Lower Bavaria’. After an active day outdoors, the freshwater pool with its retractable roof and the FRIMAS snow and ice mist bath provide the perfect way to cool off.

The Hotel Sonnengut regularly hosts themed evenings, such as an Italian evening with live music, a truffle menu in the Hirschstube, or seasonal celebrations such as the harvest festival, St Nicholas’s Eve and the ‘Wine & Dine’ menu in autumn in the Hirschstube. Special events such as the summer festival in Bad Birnbach are also featured in the hotel’s calendar of events.

The current calendar of events at the Hotel Sonnengut can be viewed on the ‘Events at the Hotel’ page of the website, where all upcoming dates are listed in chronological order. The hotel also provides information on short-notice events on site.

That depends on the event in question: some events, such as summer parties or live music evenings, are free to attend, whilst special themed menus, such as the truffle menu or the wine party, must be booked and paid for separately. Details regarding prices and booking can be found in the description of each event.

External guests who are not staying at the hotel are also welcome to attend all events, provided they book in advance. 

Depending on the seating arrangement, each of the two meeting rooms at the Hotel Sonnengut can accommodate up to 50 people in theatre-style seating; when combined as a single space, they can accommodate up to 90 people. For smaller meetings, the U-shaped seating arrangement is ideal for up to 30 participants.

All meeting rooms at the Hotel Sonnengut are equipped with Wi-Fi access, a whiteboard (in one meeting room only), noticeboards, flipcharts and a presenter’s kit for presentations and talks. The rooms can also be darkened, making them suitable for projector presentations.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut offers a supporting programme for conferences featuring outdoor activities such as an introductory golf session at the nearby Bella Vista Golf Park, canoeing or rubber dinghy trips, archery and a high ropes course. This allows the conference to be combined with a team-building experience.

Services can be booked individually, depending on the conference package you have chosen. Please enquire directly at the Hotel Sonnengut on 08563-3050 or via info@sonnengut.de.

Yes, the gourmet dining experience at the Hotel Sonnengut corresponds exactly to the half-board package booked, which includes breakfast and a multi-course dinner. The name particularly emphasises the culinary experience, which features a breakfast buffet with live cooking, a daily midday snack and varying menus/buffet in the evening.

The gourmet dining experience at the Hotel Sonnengut includes a generous, healthy breakfast buffet, a light lunch in the restaurant, and, in the evening, a culinary experience featuring live cooking, a changing gala menu, and a salad and starter buffet. Lactose-free and gluten-free dishes are also available on request. Dinner is served from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm in the Sonnengut Restaurant.

Coffee, tea, water and juices are included with breakfast. Drinks are not automatically included with dinner as part of the half-board package. However, in the pool area, guests have free access to Grander water, tea and fresh fruit. Check-in is also traditionally accompanied by a glass of Prosecco, juice or Grander water.

Yes, the Sonnengut Restaurant serves a light lunch every day from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm, including on the day of arrival. This means guests do not have to wait for dinner when they arrive.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut offers lactose- and gluten-free meals on request as part of the half-board package booked. Guests with special dietary requirements should ideally mention this when booking, or at the very latest when they arrive at reception.

Yes, as part of the Hotel Sonnengut’s day spa packages, you can enjoy some of the culinary treats as a midday snack. You are welcome to book the evening meal or buffet as an extra.  
 

The Hotel Sonnengut features the Sonnengut Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the terrace for al fresco dining, and Arthur’s 1994 Bar for cocktails and drinks in the evening. The bar opens from 7.30 pm on Sundays to Wednesdays and from 5.30 pm on Thursdays to Saturdays.

Our Hirschstube can be booked exclusively for small parties of up to 30 people.

The breakfast buffet at the Hotel Sonnengut is open from Monday to Saturday from 7.30 am to 10.30 am, and on Sundays and public holidays until 11.00 am. It is a generous, healthy breakfast buffet. 

No, the Hotel Sonnengut does not offer a separate breakfast for early risers or late risers. Guests arriving or departing outside regular breakfast hours can order a packed lunch instead, subject to an additional charge.

Yes, room service for breakfast is available at the Hotel Sonnengut for an additional charge. Guests can collect the relevant room service menu, which lists the options available, from reception.

Breakfast at the Sonnengut Restaurant is served from Monday to Saturday from 7.30 am to 10.30 am, and on Sundays and public holidays until 11.00 am. Dinner is served daily from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm; guests should arrive at the restaurant by 7.30 pm at the latest.

Hotel guests who have booked half-board will automatically have their dinner at the Sonnengut Restaurant; a separate table reservation is not usually necessary. External guests must make a booking by calling +49 85633050 or emailing info@sonnengut.de.

Yes, the Sonnengut Restaurant serves a light lunch every day from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm for guests on a half-board basis, including on the day of arrival. 

Yes, at the Hotel Sonnengut, private functions such as family celebrations, milestone birthdays or anniversaries for up to 30 people can be hosted. Our Hirschstube is available exclusively for this purpose.

Yes, events at the Hotel Sonnengut can easily be combined with an overnight stay for the hosts or guests travelling from out of town. 

The spa area at the Hotel Sonnengut covers around 3,000 square metres. This includes a thermal pool filled with Bad Birnbach thermal water at 34 degrees, a freshwater pool with a retractable roof, a brine pool, an indoor hot whirlpool, a large sauna area and the ‘Rottufer’ relaxation area.

The water park and relaxation area are open daily from 7.00 am to 9.00 pm, the sauna area daily from 12.00 pm to 7.00 pm, and the Kelo outdoor sauna from 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm. The fitness room is available to guests daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm.

Yes, use of the spa area, which covers around 3,000 square metres, is included in the room rate for hotel guests. Even on the day of arrival and departure, the wellness area can be used free of charge from 1.00 pm and until 6.00 pm respectively.

The water park is open to all guests of all ages, whilst the sauna area is restricted to those aged 16 and over out of consideration for other guests. This means that families can enjoy the pool area together, whilst the sauna area is primarily reserved for adults.

The Hotel Sonnengut offers a wide range of treatments, from classic massages and facials to manicures and pedicures. In addition, there is a medical wellness centre offering health-focused treatments and targeted health programmes.

The thermal water at the Hotel Sonnengut comes directly from the Bad Birnbach spring and is fed into the 16×16-metre thermal pool at a temperature of around 34 degrees. In addition, there is a separate brine bath and a fresh-water pool, allowing guests to choose between different water qualities.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut offers a day spa package for day visitors who are not staying overnight. This means that even non-hotel guests can enjoy the 3,000-square-metre spa area, complete with thermal baths and sauna facilities, for a day.

The Hotel Sonnengut features a thermal pool with healing water at 34 degrees, a freshwater pool with a retractable roof at 28 degrees, and a brine pool at 33 degrees. The facilities are complemented by a Kneipp pool and an indoor hot whirlpool filled with thermal water at 36 degrees.

The water park, including all the pools, is open daily from 7.00 am to 9.00 pm. On the day of arrival and departure, you can even use the pool area free of charge from 1.00 pm and until 6.00 pm respectively, even if your room is not yet ready.

Yes, the freshwater pool has a retractable roof that can be opened or closed depending on the weather. This means the pool can be used all year round, whatever the weather.

Yes, the saltwater pool at the Hotel Sonnengut has a water temperature of around 33 degrees and 3% salinity and is particularly suitable for guests who appreciate the relaxing effects of saltwater on the skin and muscles. It complements the thermal and fresh-water pools by offering an additional water quality option.

The thermal water at the Hotel Sonnengut comes directly from the Bad Birnbach spring.

The thermal water at Bad Birnbach stimulates blood circulation, relieves muscle and joint pain and enhances general well-being. It also has a beneficial effect on the skin, which often looks fresher and more radiant after a bath in the healing water.

The thermal pool at the Hotel Sonnengut has a water temperature of around 34 degrees. There is also a saltwater pool at 33 degrees, an indoor pool at 28 degrees and an indoor hot whirlpool at 36 degrees to suit different preferences for water temperature.

Yes, through the Hotel Sonnengut’s day spa packages, guests who are not staying overnight can also use the thermal baths and the entire spa area for a day. These day packages are available between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm.

The sauna area at the Hotel Sonnengut comprises:
•  an outdoor Kelo sauna at around 90 degrees
•  a sanarium at 60 degrees
•  a steam bath at around 45 degrees
•  a Finnish sauna with ‘Vitality Boost’ at 80 degrees
•  and our highlight, the FRIMAS snow and ice mist bath. 

This means guests can choose from a range of temperature levels and sauna experiences.

The sauna area at the Hotel Sonnengut is open to guests aged 16 and over. This age restriction is intended to ensure a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in the sauna for all guests.

The sauna area is open daily from 12:00 to 19:00; the Kelo outdoor sauna is also open from 13:00 to 20:00. After a sauna session, guests can relax in the ‘Rottufer’ relaxation area or cool down in our FRIMAS snow and ice mist bath.

Yes, the sauna infusion is one of the complimentary services included at the Hotel Sonnengut takes place in the Kelo outdoor sauna at 90 degrees. The Finnish sauna with Vitality Boost features an automatic infusion several times a day. 
Guests can find out the exact times for the infusion at the wellness reception or from the notice board in the sauna area.

As in most German saunas, the sauna area at the Hotel Sonnengut is a clothing-free zone, which is why guests enter the sauna without swimwear. The hotel provides a cosy bathrobe for the walk to the sauna and for use in the relaxation area.

The Hotel Sonnengut offers classic treatments such as massages, body wraps and baths, as well as regional wellness treatments using ingredients sourced from the Bavarian countryside. In addition, there are international treatments on offer, such as Ayurvedic treatments, a Rasul bath based on the Oriental bathing tradition, and a hammam.

At the Hotel Sonnengut, guests can choose from a range of treatments, including full-body massages using special massage cups to stimulate blood circulation, as well as back massages featuring gentle stretching techniques to relieve tension. Sports massages and special treatments for children are also part of the massage programme.

A Rasul bath is an oriental beauty treatment involving a full-body exfoliation under herbal steam, during which various nourishing pastes are applied to the skin. The Hotel Sonnengut offers this treatment in an exclusive private spa designed specifically for this purpose.

If your main aim is to relax, almost any treatment at the Hotel Sonnengut is a good choice, as personal preferences are the priority here. Those wishing to place a particular emphasis on their health will find a range of health-focused treatments in the Medical Wellness area, and the hotel team will be happy to offer advice if you have any queries.

Yes, at the Hotel Sonnengut, guests can, amongst other things, book the ‘Ayurveda for Beginners’ treatment, which combines a full-body massage with a relaxing oil pour onto the forehead. It is particularly suitable for guests who would like to try Ayurvedic treatments for the first time.

Yes, as well as traditional massages and sports massages, the Hotel Sonnengut also offers special massage treatments for children. This means that even our younger guests can enjoy a little relaxing break during their family holiday.

The Hotel Sonnengut has a total of 21 exclusive treatment rooms available for wellness, beauty and medical wellness treatments. This means that, even when demand is high, several treatments can usually be offered simultaneously.

The Day Spa at the Hotel Sonnengut includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, a spa bag containing a bathrobe and towels, all-day access to the spa facilities, and a midday snack including Grander water. Depending on the package booked, a personalised treatment such as a massage or facial is also included.

The Sonnengut Day Spa can be booked daily between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm. This means day guests can enjoy a full day in the spa area without having to stay overnight at the hotel.

No, the Day Spa at the Hotel Sonnengut is specifically designed for day guests who are not staying overnight. 

Yes, depending on the day spa package you have booked, a breakfast buffet is included, served Monday to Saturday from 9.00 am to 10.30 am and on Sundays and public holidays from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. 

The Medical Wellness Centre at the Hotel Sonnengut is a wellness facility where treatments focus on health-promoting elements. It utilises tried-and-tested, scientifically verifiable methods, delivered by experienced therapists.

Classic wellness treatments at the Hotel Sonnengut are primarily about relaxation and indulgence, whilst medical wellness is specifically geared towards health-related goals such as stress relief, recovery or prevention. Both types of treatment can be combined as you wish during your stay.

No, there is no doctor on duty at the Hotel Sonnengut.

The Medical Wellness Centre is particularly suitable for guests who wish to actively tackle fatigue, stress or physical ailments, for example as part of a short-term treatment programme. Guests who simply wish to improve their general wellbeing will also benefit from the health programmes on offer.

The AGES Compact Course is a programme offered by Rottal Terme Bad Birnbach, which can be combined with a stay at the Hotel Sonnengut.

An open spa treatment makes targeted use of the healing properties of Bad Birnbach’s mineral water and is tailored to the individual needs of each guest. It is particularly suitable for guests who wish to specifically support their health over the course of a longer stay. The spa treatment must be discussed with and approved by your health insurance provider in advance.

The Medical Wellness Centre’s range of facilities includes, amongst other things, classes such as Nordic walking and Pilates, as well as access to the hotel’s own fitness room. 

The region surrounding the Hotel Sonnengut is also known as the ‘Lower Bavarian Tuscany’ due to its gently rolling hills and abundance of sunshine. Another special feature is its location within the so-called Bavarian Spa Triangle comprising Bad Birnbach, Bad Griesbach and Bad Füssing, which is connected by an underground thermal water network covering some 5,900 square metres.

In the area around the Hotel Sonnengut, guests can enjoy golf, cycling, walking and Nordic walking, as well as sports at the nearby sports and leisure centre, which features tennis courts, football pitches and mini-golf. 

Yes, hotel guests receive a green fee discount of up to 30 per cent at nearby Bad Griesbach, Europe’s largest golf resort, as well as at the Bella Vista Golf Park, just 300 metres away, or at other golf courses in the region. This makes the Hotel Sonnengut particularly well-suited for a combined golf and wellness holiday.

No, with the hotel’s own gym and the free activity programme, there’s plenty to do right here on the premises. However, for golf, cycling and hiking, most routes start right on the hotel’s doorstep in Bad Birnbach.

The room rate at the Hotel Sonnengut includes, amongst other things, use of the fitness room, the free activity programme and the hire of the hotel’s own bicycles and mountain bikes. Only a few extras, such as e-bikes or green fees at the golf courses, incur an additional charge.

The fitness room at the Hotel Sonnengut is equipped with Life Fitness and Technogym machines and is open daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. Children under the age of 16 may only use the fitness room when accompanied by an adult.

Yes, guests at the Hotel Sonnengut can borrow the hotel’s own bicycles and mountain bikes free of charge; e-bikes are available for a fee. For safety reasons, guests’ own e-bike batteries must not be charged in their hotel rooms, but only in the designated bicycle storage room.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut offers yoga classes as part of its activity programme (subject to availability and the programme). Guests who are interested can obtain further information directly from reception or at the time of booking.

Yes, as well as traditional yoga, the Hotel Sonnengut also places great emphasis on mindfulness, for example through meditation exercises and specific stress-management programmes. This is complemented by the natural surroundings of the Rottal valley, which are particularly well suited to long, mindful walks.

Yes, in Bad Birnbach there are several yoga trails set amidst nature, which invite you to pause and recharge. They combine gentle exercise with the tranquil, rolling hills of the Rottal valley and are ideal for escaping the daily grind for a moment.

Yes, the city of Passau – known as the ‘City of Three Rivers’ – is around 50 kilometres away and, with its historic old town and St Stephen’s Cathedral, makes for a great day trip from the Hotel Sonnengut. It is here that the three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz – converge, giving the city its distinctive nickname.

As well as Passau, it’s well worth taking a trip to the Baroque town of Schärding, the Pullman City Western town, the pilgrimage town of Altötting, and Burghausen Castle, which is considered to be the longest castle complex in Europe. The Lower Inn European Nature Reserve, the Massing Open-Air Museum and Bruder Konrad Hof in Parzham near Bad Griesbach are also popular destinations for day trips.

Yes, both the important place of pilgrimage, Altötting, and Burghausen Castle – the longest continuous castle complex in Europe – are easily reached on a day trip from the Hotel Sonnengut. Both destinations combine Bavarian history with architectural gems well worth seeing.

Yes, the Lower Inn European Nature Reserve is an important nature reserve nearby and is ideal for a day out in the countryside. The St. Englmar Forest Canopy Trail also offers a special nature experience for the whole family with its treetop walk.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut is situated right in Bad Birnbach, so you can set off on foot from the hotel onto over 30 different, well-signposted walking trails without having to travel anywhere. The start and end points of most routes are in Bad Birnbach itself.

There are walking trails all around the Hotel Sonnengut, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging long-distance routes, so that both families with children and keen walkers can find a route to suit them. Most of the paths are unpaved, which makes the walks particularly gentle on the joints.

Yes, the walking trails around the Hotel Sonnengut and Bad Birnbach are very well signposted and well-maintained. For more detailed guidance, we also recommend using a map or the Bad Birnbach walking portal.

Yes, depending on the activity programme or package, the Hotel Sonnengut offers short guided walks. The Bad Birnbach Tourist Board organises guided walks and themed walks that provide an in-depth insight into the region’s nature and culture. In addition, the hotel can provide Nordic walking poles and maps on request.

After a hike, the 3,000-square-metre spa area at the Hotel Sonnengut – featuring thermal pools, a sauna complex and a relaxation area – is open for you to unwind. A soothing massage from the range of treatments on offer is also an excellent way to ease tense muscles after your hike.

Yes, there are numerous themed and nature trails around Bad Birnbach that provide fascinating insights into the region’s nature and culture. The four Rottal yoga trails in the countryside can also be combined with a walk and offer a further opportunity to pause and reflect.

Yes, the Bad Birnbach spa administration organises a guided walk of 8 to 10 kilometres every Tuesday at 2.00 pm, followed by a stop for refreshments. The meeting point is the Atrium am Brunnen; from there, participants travel together by bus to the starting point of the walk.

There are numerous cycle routes around the Hotel Sonnengut through the rolling hills of the Rottal, ranging from leisurely family routes with few steep climbs to challenging tours with gradients of up to 21 per cent for experienced cyclists. Between the Danube and the Inn, there is an extensive, well-developed network of cycle paths available for this purpose.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut lends out its own bicycles and mountain bikes free of charge; e-MTBs are available for a fee. Guests can also ask at reception or visit the Bad Birnbach cycling portal for suggested routes and maps.

Yes, as well as challenging routes for keen cyclists, there are also shorter, flatter routes around Bad Birnbach with no major inclines, which are well suited to families with children. Keen road cyclists, on the other hand, will find more demanding challenges on quiet back roads winding through hills and valleys.

For safety reasons, you must not charge your own e-bike batteries in your hotel room; they may only be charged in the designated cycle storage room at the Hotel Sonnengut. This ensures that the charging process is carried out safely.

No, the Hotel Sonnengut does not provide children’s bikes.

One of the most demanding routes is the Bruder-Konrad Tour, with gradients of up to 21 per cent, which even experienced cyclists will find requires them to really put their foot down. This tour mainly follows roads with little traffic and combines a sporting challenge with the region’s cultural history.

The Bella Vista Golf Park, with its 18-hole championship course, is situated just around 300 metres from the Hotel Sonnengut and is therefore only a few minutes’ walk away. Right next to it is a golf academy with a 9-hole short course for beginners.

Guests at the Hotel Sonnengut receive a green fee discount of up to 30 per cent, including at the Bad Griesbach Golf Resort – considered one of the largest golf resorts in Europe – and at the Bella Vista Golf Park. The discount also applies to other golf courses in the Bad Birnbach area.

Within a radius of around 25 kilometres of the Hotel Sonnengut, there are eleven other golf courses in addition to the directly adjacent Bella Vista Golf Park. This makes the region around Bad Birnbach one of the areas with the most golf courses in Bavaria.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut can advise you on choosing a course, taking your handicap into account, and will book your tee time directly. You can also book discounted golf packages for the duration of your stay.

Yes, both beginners and experienced golfers will find suitable options at the Hotel Sonnengut. The Golf Academy’s 9-hole short course, right next to the Bella Vista Golf Park, is particularly suitable for beginners.

Yes, during the summer months, taster golf sessions with a golf instructor take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4.00 pm on the driving range. You can book these sessions directly with Bella Vista Golfpark.

Das Golf-Total-Angebot umfasst unter anderem eine Greenfee im Golfresort Bad Griesbach auf dem Golfcourse Uttlau, zwei Greenfees im Golfpark Bella Vista sowie zwei Greenfees im Rottaler Golfclub, jeweils zusätzlich zu den Sonnengut Inklusivleistungen. Das Angebot gilt von April bis Oktober, wobei sich das Abendmenü im Restaurant optional gegen Aufpreis dazubuchen lässt.

The Bad Griesbach Golf Resort is situated around 10 kilometres, or about a 12-minute drive, from the Hotel Sonnengut. There, golfers can enjoy six 18-hole courses and three 9-hole courses at one of Europe’s largest golf resorts.

The gym at the Hotel Sonnengut is equipped with modern cardio and strength training machines from Life Fitness and Technogym, some of which feature built-in screens to add variety to your workout. Use of the gym is included in the room rate for hotel guests.

The gym at the Hotel Sonnengut is open daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. Children under the age of 16 may only use the gym when accompanied by an adult.

No, use of the fitness room is already included in the room rate for hotel guests and forms part of the services included at the Hotel Sonnengut. No separate registration or fee is required.

The activity programme at the Hotel Sonnengut includes free sports activities such as guided Nordic walking tours, Pilates and other exercise classes, which help guests to regain a sense of awareness of their own bodies. It is aimed at guests of all fitness levels and complements the free use of the gym and bicycles.

Yes, the activity programme at the Hotel Sonnengut is free of charge for hotel guests and usually takes place from Monday to Saturday. It is one of the services included in the room rate.

No, booking is not required. Guests can find the latest dates and times via the hotel’s activity programme QR code or on the information channel on their hotel TV.

The activity programme is suitable for both ambitious sports enthusiasts and beginners, as the exercises can be adapted to different fitness levels. It offers a gentle introduction to more physical activity during your wellness holiday, without putting too much strain on the body.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut offers yoga classes as part of its activity programme (subject to availability and the programme). Guests who are interested can obtain further information directly from reception or at the time of booking. Special yoga retreats are also held at the Hotel Sonnengut.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Hotel Sonnengut. In addition, there is a computer with internet access in the hotel lobby for guests who do not have their own device.

Yes, if guests hand in their laundry before 9.00 am, they will usually have it back within a few hours. Dry cleaning and minor sewing repairs are also available by arrangement with the housekeeper; an iron and ironing board can be brought to your room free of charge on request.

Yes, the car parks in front of the building and on the parking terrace are free of charge for hotel guests. Guests can book a space in the underground car park at reception for a fee of 10.00 euros per day.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut offers a free luggage service on arrival and departure, as well as a luggage storage service during your stay. Guests simply need to speak to the 24-hour reception.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut has an electric vehicle charging point in the underground car park. You can activate it at reception for a fee.

Yes, at the Hotel Sonnengut, guests can purchase vouchers for amounts of their choice. These make ideal gifts for wellness breaks, pampering days or special occasions, and can be ordered directly online via the hotel’s website.

The Hotel Sonnengut can be contacted by telephone on 08563-3050; the reception is staffed round the clock. For written enquiries, you can also use the email address info@sonnengut.de.

Yes, using the quick enquiry function on the Hotel Sonnengut website, interested guests can easily submit their preferred dates and any questions they may have, and will receive a personalised reply in good time. This option is particularly suitable for individual enquiries that go beyond a standard room booking.

Bei Fragen zu einer bestehenden Buchung erreichen Gäste das Hotel Sonnengut am schnellsten telefonisch unter 08563-3050 oder per E-Mail an info@sonnengut.de. Die 24 Stunden besetzte Rezeption hilft dabei auch kurzfristig bei Änderungswünschen weiter.

The Hotel Sonnengut is situated in Bad Birnbach in the Rottal, a hilly holiday region in Lower Bavaria which is also known as the ‘Tuscany of Lower Bavaria’ due to its gentle landscape. The exact address is Am Aunhamer Berg 2, 84364 Bad Birnbach. This 4-star superior wellness hotel is situated on a small hill overlooking the Rottal valley and is about a five-minute walk from the centre of Bad Birnbach.

The Hotel Sonnengut is situated about a five-minute walk from the centre of Bad Birnbach, on a small hill overlooking the Rottal valley. Those wishing to travel without a car can also use the free ‘Badebus’ service to get into the town.

If you don’t have your own car, the best way to reach the Hotel Sonnengut is to take the train to Bad Birnbach and, from there, use the free, accessible ‘Badebus’ route 7522, which goes right up to the hotel’s main entrance. The same bus is also available for the return journey to the station.

If you’re travelling from Munich, the quickest way to reach the Hotel Sonnengut is via the A94 towards Passau, then on the B12 to Mühldorf and Simbach, followed by the B20 to Pfarrkirchen and the B388 to Bad Birnbach. From Nuremberg, take the A3 via Regensburg and Passau to the Pocking exit, and from there follow the B388 to Bad Birnbach. Alternatively, you can take the A92 to Landau and continue on the B20.

Bad Birnbach is easily accessible by train. From Bad Birnbach railway station, the free ‘Badebus’ service (route 7522) takes you directly to the bus stop in front of the hotel entrance. The bus runs regularly between Bad Birnbach and Bayerbach and is accessible to all.

The Hotel Sonnengut can be reached via Munich Airport (approx. 135 km), Salzburg Airport (approx. 110 km) or Linz Airport (approx. 95 km). From all three airports, the best way to continue your journey is by hire car or taxi, as there is no direct public transport link to Bad Birnbach.

No, the Hotel Sonnengut does not offer its own shuttle service. You are welcome to use the ‘Badebus’ free of charge within Bad Birnbach, or you can book a taxi for a fee.

Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut has an electric vehicle charging point in the underground car park. You can activate it at reception for a fee.

Check-in at the Hotel Sonnengut is available from 3.00 pm on the day of arrival. Your room will be fully at your disposal from that time onwards. The reception is staffed round the clock, so even a late arrival in the evening is no problem. Please notify reception if you expect to arrive after 8.00 pm.

On the day of departure, we ask that you vacate your room by 11.00. You are welcome to leave your luggage at reception free of charge if you would like to spend the day enjoying a final visit to the thermal baths or going on an excursion.

Unfortunately, early check-in before 3.00 pm is not possible at the Hotel Sonnengut. However, subject to availability, you can book a late check-out until 6.00 pm for a fee of 50 euros per person, allowing you to make use of the spa facilities for even longer on the day of departure.

Yes, use of the spa facilities is available free of charge from 1.00 pm on the day of arrival and until 6.00 pm on the day of departure, even if the room itself is not ready for check-in until 3.00 pm or must be vacated by 11.00 am. This effectively extends your wellness holiday by several hours.

Cancellation is free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. In the event of a later cancellation, the Hotel Sonnengut will charge 80 per cent of the total cost of the stay; in the event of late arrival or early departure, 100 per cent will be charged. For this reason, the hotel recommends taking out travel cancellation insurance, particularly for stays planned well in advance.

At the Hotel Sonnengut, you can pay by cash, Maestro/EC card, as well as by Mastercard, American Express and VISA. You can settle your bill by 8.00 pm on the evening before your departure.

Applications for vacancies at the Hotel Sonnengut can be submitted via the careers page on the website. Alternatively, you can send a speculative application to the hotel by email or post.

Among other things, the Hotel Sonnengut offers apprenticeships to train as a chef, hotel specialist, hotel administrator and restaurant specialist (m/f/d). Apprenticeships usually start on 1 August.

When undertaking an apprenticeship at the Hotel Sonnengut, apprentices receive personalised support throughout their training and gain practical experience of all the relevant processes within their chosen specialism, such as dealing with guests, providing advice, sales and office administration. In addition, staff benefit from living and working in an attractive holiday region.

Yes, as well as apprenticeship places, the Hotel Sonnengut is also regularly looking for experienced staff. All current vacancies for experienced staff can be viewed on the careers page of the hotel’s website.

Yes, people changing careers are also very welcome at the Hotel Sonnengut.

No, the Hotel Sonnengut does not have any staff accommodation of its own, but is happy to help with finding accommodation.

We offer our staff:
•  A motivated team and a role in a modern company 
•  Free use of the gym every day from 4.00 pm 
•    Access to the swimming and sauna facilities from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm, Monday to Thursday 
•  A diverse range of guests: regulars, young and older guests, families, and leisure guests 
•    Performance-related pay and social benefits 
•  20 per cent staff discount on in-house services, facilities and products 
•  Further training and development
•  Free Wi-Fi 
•  A positive working atmosphere and colleagues who listen to you and value your opinion 
•  Affordable meals and free drinks such as mineral water, coffee and tea 
•  Support with finding accommodation 

Yes, staff may use the swimming pool and sauna facilities at the Hotel Sonnengut free of charge from Monday to Thursday, from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm. 

There are affordable meal options available. Drinks such as mineral water, coffee and tea are free of charge.

There is a 20 per cent staff discount on the company’s own services, facilities and products.

Yes, there are further training and development programmes for staff.