Resort Das Achental

At Resort Das Achental, an 18-hole championship golf course steals the spotlight. But another draw is the 179 cool, cozy rooms and suites swathed in wood and loden fabrics, with many offering balconies or terraces overlooking the Bavarian countryside.

The property also features es:senz, an acclaimed restaurant led by culinary director Edip Sigl. Sigl’s cooking draws on Chiemgau producers while incorporating international influences. The resort’s other dining options range from Alpine cuisine at Weisser Hirsch to Mediterranean dishes at Vinothek.

Across the 247-acre footprint, golfers can refine their game at a dedicated training center, while the 21,500-square-foot spa has indoor and outdoor pools, three saunas and two steam baths. Indoor tennis courts, pickleball and bowling provide alternatives to the fairways. For a cultural excursion, take a boat to Herrenchiemsee Palace on Lake Chiemsee, where King Ludwig II sought to re-create the grandeur of Versailles in the Bavarian countryside.