Active holiday and family fun in the Bavarian Forest
Discover the ancient Bavarian Forest near Bodenmais with a holiday at Sonnenhotel Fürstenbauer. We are the family hotel in Bodenmais that is loved by young and old. The breathtaking natural surroundings entice you to get out and try one of the myriad activities on offer. Active holidaymakers will feel right at home with us thanks to our proximity to endless hiking trails, mountain bike routes, winter sport options and a golf course.
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Family holiday in the Bavarian Forest
Welcome to your family hotel in Bodenmais. In our kids’ club, Sonnenwolfi will ensure smiling faces and adventures aplenty. During holiday seasons, our hosts run a varied programme of sport, games and excursions for kids from 3 to 12. We also provide lots of child-friendly facilities: a games room for kids and teens, a playground, a mother & baby lounge and a kids’ corner in the restaurant are sure to keep everyone happy during your holiday.
- Kids’ club with supervision for 3 to 12-year-olds during holiday seasons
- Games room for kids and teens with slide, ball pool, climbing tree, table football, air hockey, giant Connect 4 and much more
- Large outdoor playground
- Mother & baby lounge with nursing chair, baby bouncer, heat lamp and more


Hiking in and around Bodenmais
Pull on your hiking boots and discover the beautiful Bavarian Forest around Bodenmais. Germany’s oldest nature park boasts over 7,000 kilometres of well-signposted hiking trails. Some trails can be reached on foot from the hotel. Treat yourself to a hiking holiday in the Bavarian Forest in Bodenmais.
- Over 7,000 kilometres of signposted hiking trails
- Set out right from our doorstep – no travelling needed.
- Hiking in the Bavarian Forest nature park
Mountain biking, cycling, golfing – enjoy an active holiday in the Bavarian Forest
If actively exploring nature is your thing, then you’re in the right place. Bodenmais is the perfect location for anyone looking to get active and discover the Bavarian Forest. Tackle the slopes on your mountain bike or e-bike, take in the incredible scenery, and then enjoy the thrill as you speed downhill. Because this low mountain range is not for the fainthearted. Gentler cycling routes are available at the edge of the mountains. Golfers can improve their handicap in the former palace grounds of Schloss Oberzwieselau which have been converted to an 18-hole golf course. In winter, Bodemais becomes a Mecca for winter sports. Cross-country ski tracks, lifts and sled runs guarantee lots of fun for all the family.
- Mountain bike routes right on the doorstep of the hotel
- E-bike or cycling tours in the Bavarian Forest
- Oberzwieselau Golf Course
- Winter sports (cross-country skiing, ski slope, pistes, sled runs)



Swimming pool, sauna and wellness program
Water lovers of all ages can enjoy our on-site swimming pool. Large, spacious pool with flood showers and massage jets. The Finnish sauna is the perfect place to unwind and recharge your batteries for the next adventure-filled day. Beauty treatments and massages are also available in the hotel.
- Swimming pool (13m x 6m) with flood shower, massage jets
- Finnish sauna
- Lawn
- Beauty treatments and massages available on site from Kosmetikstudio Marion Mühlbauer
Accommodation for the whole family in Bodenmais
Our bright, comfy rooms are like a home from home, whether you choose an intimate double room for a couple’s getaway or a large family room with space for the whole clan. We even welcome dogs. For a relaxed family break in the Bavarian Forest


Dishes for all tastes
Enjoy delicious dishes in our hotel restaurant. Start the day off on the right track at the well-stocked breakfast buffet in the morning and give in to your gluttonous side with our delicious themed buffets or carefully selected menu options in the evening.