Berggasthaus Herzogstand (1575m) in Kochel a.See

Unfortunately, it was very crowded, resulting in a long queue at the checkout. The food and drinks were delivered quickly after ordering. However, the wait to order was sometimes very long. The quality of the food was also only mediocre.

Great location, superb view of the valley. Fine Augustiner beer, food so-so.

Worst Käsespätzle I have ever eaten

Very nice 12€ for the gondola is a bit much, but it's very nice.

Lovely service in a beautiful location.

Great food, it was delicious. The portions are quite large, so you could easily share the Käsespätzle (cheese spaetzle). The food was prepared very quickly, no long wait. Card payment is accepted. A fair number of vegetarian and reasonably priced dishes, all very tasty. A bit pricey; 100 euros for five portions and three drinks can quickly add up. But considering the location and the view, it's completely understandable.

Food quite good and priced well for the location

Beautiful location, but completely overpriced. The prices are, in my opinion, completely exorbitant: €18 for roast pork and €23 for beef goulash – we ended up not ordering anything. Food should remain a pleasure, but at these prices, the balance just doesn't work for me. It was also very crowded. You only get a seat with a lot of luck or after a long wait. I also found the cable car far too expensive at €42 for two people. Next time, we'd rather walk up ourselves.

Worst dining experience of my life – avoid this place like the plague I honestly don’t even know where to start with this absolute disaster of a so-called “restaurant.” Calling it a restaurant is an insult to actual restaurants. The food was a cold, greasy pile of garbage that looked – and tasted – like it had been microwaved by a blindfolded raccoon. I’ve had better meals at gas stations at 3 AM after a night of bad decisions. The service? Holy hell. The staff moved like they were being paid in cigarette ash. Completely clueless, rude, and looked genuinely annoyed that customers even existed. I asked for water and I swear it took them thirty minutes – what did they do, climb a mountain to fetch it from a glacier? And the atmosphere? Dirty tables, sticky floor, and a smell somewhere between wet dog and old frying oil. I’ve seen cleaner toilets in abandoned train stations. To top it all off, the prices were an absolute joke. If I wanted to be robbed blind, I’d walk down a dark alley with my wallet taped to my forehead. At least that would’ve been faster and less painful than eating here. This place shouldn’t be allowed to serve food to humans. Avoid this dump at all costs. Save your money, your stomach, and your sanity.

One of the best huts, the rooms are above regular hut quality. Food and drinks are very fast, Kaisersmarn is especially delicious.

Great view 👌🏼...it's a wonderful place to take a break and enjoy the view. Nice selection of food.

We took the gondola up and ate there.

It's self-service. I understand why the food here is so expensive. Great location. Friendly staff!

Self-service, food was good, view is great

The inn is beautifully situated. Self-service. Not cheap.

The Kaiserschmarren was really good!

Highly recommended. Great view. We only had a drink.

Relax after a hike and enjoy the magnificent view. Excellent food and service.

Beautiful room, amazing dinner and breakfast, everything perfect. I'm already looking forward to the next time :)

The inn is easily accessible via a well-maintained path in about 10-15 minutes from the Herzogsstand mountain station. There are several places to sit along the way. From the terrace, you have a wonderful view of Lake Walchensee and the Alps. It's self-service. The staff are friendly. I can't say much about the food, except that it looked appetizing and freshly prepared. The prices were a bit steep, but that's the case almost everywhere these days. And a delicious beer or a wine spritzer with such a breathtaking view is something special. 😉

There's clearly not enough competition here for them to afford such prices. Kaiserschmarn is just under €16, 0.5 liter apple spritzer is €5.30. That's insane.

Totally overcrowded even in the off-season

Everything is too expensive and that for self-service, only lives from the view and the history

Brillant Spot with Awesome Views

The kitchen closed at 3 p.m. even though it was supposed to be open until 5 p.m. They didn't even make coffee. We just had something cold to drink while they were cleaning all around. The radio was on, and loud rap music was playing from the kitchen. It really wasn't a pleasant experience.

Completely overpriced, and the portions are way too small! €17 for a salad with cheese dumplings, with two mini dumplings, and the salad is more of a small side dish. And then there's self-service.

The cake and cappuccino were good, but I didn't really like the self-service system.

Great view and delicious food. The service "only" gets 4 stars because it's self-service. Overall, highly recommended.

The best mountain breakfast and amazing service! We felt incredibly comfortable! The staff is truly exceptionally friendly. We had schnitzel and a snack, both delicious. The camp was very spacious and clean. We'd love to come back :-)

We were very satisfied. Great view. Cable car nearby. A half-hour climb to the summit cross, steep, impassable hiking trail. About 200 meters in elevation. The view from there makes up for everything, simply magnificent.

Self-service, but everyone was super nice. The snack board was great.

Nice ambiance. Perfect for a stopover on a hike. Prices are okay, but a bit on the high side. Unfortunately, the Kaiserschmarren wasn't that impressive for the price.

I only had a drink. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the prices were reasonable.

Great views after a hike or a cable car ride. The food isn't that good; the lentil soup was watered down and salty, while Kaiserschmarrn was good. Of course, it comes at a price up there. Good Augustiner Bräutigam.

Great view, great location, always highly recommended

I read in the comments that "Kaiserschmarrn was a poem"... Okay, I'll check that out. Conclusion: Finally (!), a Kaiserschmarrn with vanilla sauce again. And for me, it was spoken, perfect.

Great view. Good food. But some people are special.

Average taste. Limited menu items. No signature dishes.

The view was beautiful, the food was delicious, and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the selection was tiny.

Very good service, delicious food, wonderful panorama

Great location/view. Delicious food and drinks. Cool staff. Simply super.

Excellent food with a fantastic view from the Herzogstand! Prices could be lower, especially for self-service.

We didn't eat at the inn, but the service was friendly. It's self-service. The hike up was more challenging than expected, but still manageable. Note for families with babies: The direct route from Walchensee is not suitable. It's better to get off the bus earlier to take a more pleasant route. The view from the inn was okay, but the truly magnificent view is only revealed from the summit. If you still have energy, you should definitely plan for the additional climb.

The staff was very friendly, but unfortunately, lunch and dinner weren't that great. However, the breakfast was excellent! We stayed overnight at the hut as a group, and the dormitories were very nice and tidy.

The Kaiserschmarrn and snacks are fantastic! Everything tastes amazing with that view!

It's a bit crowded while it's raining. But the food and atmosphere are great!

Great guesthouse at 1600 meters. Friendly staff.

We were there yesterday. The ambiance is really nice. The price/performance ratio is absolutely terrible. The Kaiserschmarrn ready-mix was lukewarm, like it came out of a microwave. The sausage salad simply had the standard honey mustard salad dressing. Never had a sweet sausage salad before. The waiter doesn't understand a word of German and just clears the plates while you're eating. It's a shame that a traditional restaurant has become a fast food joint with terrible food. Maybe a burger chain will open soon, which means quality and tradition are also irrelevant. I won't be coming here again.

Very tasty and very expensive but it was worth it

We hiked the Heimgartengrat and stayed overnight. The view is fantastic, and the hut itself is perfectly fine (showers, beds, etc.). The service was also good. Self-service is available during the day, but due to the cable car, it can get crowded at times, which can lead to long waits. Dinner is served. Unfortunately, the food was rather mediocre. The roast pork was far too dry, and the cheese spaetzle and schnitzel weren't great either. The Kaiserschmarren, however, was very good. Overall, a nice hut, with potential for improvement in the cuisine.

We stayed overnight at the mountain inn. Basically, everything was pretty good. But one thing was a bit cheeky: the Kaiserschmarrn and Käsespätzle were both apparently freshly made on the same day, but we were served microwaved portions for €16 each. The Kaiserschmarrn had to be returned because it was cold, but they brought it back basically the same. So, sorry guys, for €16, it's just not going to cut it.

An hour away at the Heimgartenhütte, they have all the same thing again in a smaller, cozy setting, but the Kaiserschmarrn was truly delicious and with plenty of apple sauce. The Jagatee (Jagertee) had a hint of lemon, which was good for it, but could have a bit more alcohol for my taste. However, I generally believe that the alcohol content of Jagatee has deteriorated over my now almost unfathomable lifespan.

Amazing atmosphere, generous portions, helped me get my energy back after hiking up.

It's very cozy here, even in bad weather! The food was very good, the prices were reasonable, and the service was excellent!

We tried König Ludwig beer and it was very good. It can be a bit crowded when weather is good. The view is perfect. A bit higher than average prices eg. Beer is 5.5 euros. Self service but a bit slow during lunchtime.

Yeah, it's obviously very crowded on a Saturday. Long wait times result. It's definitely more appealing on other days.

We spent one night at the mountain inn. The service was a 12/10. The staff were all very attentive and friendly; we haven't experienced that in a long time. The rooms are simple, cozy, and clean, and the beds are very comfortable. We had a bread board in the evening, which was very good. All the staff are also very dog-friendly. We will definitely come back! Thank you for the wonderful stay.

Completely exorbitant prices (for mass tourism here). A Kaiserschmarrn is €17???... But the view is good... The staff is friendly.

One of the best cabins we've ever stayed in! It was so wonderful! Delicious food, lovely hosts, beautiful views. The accommodation, the beds, the showers – all perfect! We'll definitely be back!

Expensive and only beer table sets which is not comfortable

Drinks and food available to take away. Busy terrace. Prices are reasonable, and the view is fantastic.

Yes, but you can't have a foot problem

After the climb, I reached the Berggasthof Herzogstand mountain inn at 1,575 meters around 12:00 PM. I treated myself to a well-deserved lunch break. A classic schnitzel with fries for a fair €19.00 was just what I needed after the climb. (Note: Self-service)

non-standard opinion. I did the route in rain and wind. I went down through Herzogstand berghaus. after the season in September. the guy taking out the garbage was watching if I could do it... maybe it's not a route where people die, but it's nice that he keeps an eye on you in difficult conditions.

Very unfriendly foreign service. They sell drinks on their day off based on their faces and desires. Some get something and the others don't. It's something for the tax office.

You get what you want, and it tastes good. Self-service works smoothly.

Great mountain inn with a truly outstanding breakfast. We stayed here as a group of 15 and had a great night. We'd love to come back.

Catastrophic hospitality, unfortunately! Our beautiful hike was spoiled by the incredibly unfriendly behavior of a bar employee. After we had eaten as normal, I asked the waitress very politely if I could fill my water bottle. He was very friendly and accompanied me to the bar and said I could just use the tap. While I was filling the bottle, the bar employee yelled at me what I was thinking. The water and the trucks were too expensive for customers to just get water, and in the process practically ripped the tap off. He could have explained it in a friendly manner. I don't think they're left with the water costs with the amount consumed. What a shame, it has nothing to do with hospitality. Next time I'll give it a wide berth.

Super delicious Kaiserschmarrn with a wonderful view. Card payments also accepted!

We stayed overnight at the Herzogstandhaus and thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was good and the prices were perfectly reasonable for a mountain inn. The service was consistently attentive, friendly, and helpful. Breakfast was varied, but I had expected it to be much smaller! Thank you for the wonderful time!

This is our second time here and we were very satisfied. The food is delicious and there's a great selection. The view is magnificent!

We really enjoyed the beautiful view from the mountain inn. The outdoor seating offers a magnificent view of the mountain landscape and Lake Walchensee. It's simply fantastic! The ambiance is rather rustic, with self-service. The menu is rather small, but there was something for everyone. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I highly recommend the inn.

We stopped for a well earned drink on the way back down from the top. Was very busy but we managed to find a seat.

I have stopped here for Drink. This Haus has various options available for Drinks & reasonable price.

It was my first time there. The food selection looked very good, but the prices were above average, and it's not for those on a tight budget. The staff were very friendly and the food was served very quickly. It's self-service.

We spent one night there. Very friendly and accommodating staff! Card payment was accepted :-) Although it's essentially self-service, the service was still great, very attentive, fast, and always friendly! Rooms very clean! Shared bathrooms very clean!

Comfortable, beautiful and affordable :)

I was at this restaurant today. I wanted a bite to eat and ordered a plain turkey schnitzel with mixed salad. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The turkey schnitzel was delicious, but the mixed salad shocked me – the lettuce leaves were poorly washed, you could still see traces of dirt, and there was also a small fly. And I paid €19.90 for this dish. I showed it to the waiter, he said "Sorry," took the plate, and walked away. Overall, this experience severely tarnished my impression of the restaurant.

A very picturesque place. It is convenient that you can drink and eat on the way to the mountains. There are places inside and outside the establishment, self-service and waiter service are possible. The small menu and inflated prices were confusing. The most affordable thing you can take is Pfannkuchensuppe, while the portion is very modest. Beer costs from 5.3€ per glass. Tasty, but I would like more and cheaper

A typical day-trip restaurant. The food is okay, and the view is very nice.

The staff is super friendly and helpful. The prices are unfortunately a bit high for a place of this size, but you know that beforehand or can ask for information. The portions aren't large, but the quality is decent. So, it's definitely worth going.

Exclusive atmosphere and an amazing view place on top of clouds.

A wonderful hut, after a 3-hour climb it's like a balm for the senses!

It's the only restaurant if you take the cable car up. The view is fantastic. It's self-service, which isn't bad at all, but it only deserves two stars for service. We only stopped in for coffee in the afternoon. The selection was very limited. Besides our chosen cheesecake, which was also reasonably priced at just under €5 each, there was apple strudel for €9.50, which I personally consider overpriced. But that's a decision you'll have to make up your own mind about.

Five stars for the view but they serve worst coffee I have ever tasted. That is why I give three star.

Super delicious apple strudel and very, very friendly service! We felt completely at home and are extremely grateful to the friendly staff there! :)

Prices are at a normal hut level, food quality is subpar. Beautiful view.

Nice atmosphere Schnitzel was not the best

The food was only partially convincing and was only offered in self-service. But we enjoyed an excellent view.

I had never eaten anything there. The mountain inn was usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. That's why I can't write anything about it. The view/panorama is gigantic. The provision of some seating on the wall of the house was gratefully accepted. Protected from the wind and in the sun, wonderful!

Nice service, nice people, rooms were ok, bathroom too. It was great, thank you!

Lots of seating options inside and out Large selection of food Also for vegetarians and vegans

The Berggasthaus Herzogstand Hütte on Walchensee impresses with its excellent location and hospitality. After a hike to the Herzogstand summit, we enjoyed a delicious meal there. The service was exceptionally friendly, and the bed rooms were clean and well maintained. A special highlight was the breathtaking sunrise from the summit, which made the stay unforgettable. An ideal place for hikers and nature lovers.

Were pleasantly surprised by the mountain hut at Herzogstand. Kaiserschmarrn and kaspress dumplings really tasty. The price is obviously higher, but the hut has a monopoly.

The Herzogstand is by far one of the most beautiful excursion destinations near Munich. Even overnight stays are possible and the sunrise is a dream. The dishes are simple and have become less so there is room for improvement! LG

We ate delicious Kaiserschmarren… highly recommended!

Beautiful destination. Prices are completely okay

Efficient self-service mountain restaurant with a small, but good selection of dishes. Located 500 m from the top gondola station of the Herzogatandbahn only slightly downhill, it is easily accessible to walkers without mountaineering experience and equipment. It is inexpensive and spacious.

Great place to rest, recover and tank up after hiking

Good place to recharge your batteries after a great day in the mountains