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Situated in the Chiemgau region of Germany, Residenz Heinz Winkler is a luxury hotel set between mountains and lakes. The picturesque location provides an idyllic setting for the hotel which was created from a late Medieval building (known as the Hotel Post for years) that was completely redesigned for a modern, yet tradition-conscious hotel. Owned by chef Heinz Winkler, the Residenz offers a focus on culinary experiences, plus 29 guest rooms and suites with balconies or terraces, Laconium with sauna, tepidarium, and an indoor pool. Continue reading below the photo.
For dining, The Venetian Gourmet Restaurant is the heart and soul of the property. Featuring elegant interiors and Italian ambiance, Cuisine Vitale Heinz Winkler creates classic menus with surprising twists to provide guests with one-of-a-kind culinary experiences. While the food is accented by the hotel's wine cellar with space for 25,000 bottles, and a wine list with as many as 950 positions. Read more below the photo.
In addition to gastronomic experiences, the property's Vital Resort provides personalized pampering treatments that incorporate high-end beauty products from SENSAI Face & Body, Alessandro International, and CARITA Paris.
Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests booking through Five Star Alliance receive a complimentary demi bottle of Champagne upon arrival.
Nestled between Munich and Salzburg, Residenz Heinz Winkler is a Relais & Chateaux property close to Lake Chiemsee. Set in the heart of Bavaria, the property offers "Cuisine Vitale"--culinary dishes with lightness, clarity, and the healing effects of herbs and spices, created by the hotel's owner, Chef Heinz Winkler, as well as spa treatments, the Venetian Gourmet Restaurant, and exclusive cooking classes with the Chef and his team. Continue reading below the photo.
The hotel's Venetian Gourmet Restaurant features an elegant setting with Italian ambiance, as well as a mountain view terrace and winter garden. Serving "Cuisine Vitale" by Heinz Winkler, guests can enjoy classic dishes and new creations infused with local herbs and flavors. In addition, the hotel's dedicated sommelier can assist with ideal pairings from the restaurant's wine cellar with space for 25,000 bottles, and a wine list with as many as 950 positions featuring rare and noble wines from around the world. Read more below the photo.
In addition to fine dining, the hotel offers Cooking Courses with Heinz Winkler. Providing guests with the opportunity to spend time with the star chef in his professional kitchen, participants will learn how to prepare dishes with the finest ingredients. The experience includes a welcome cocktail and 5-course dinner, then the following morning participants enjoy breakfast, followed by a Gourmet Cooking Course with Chef Heinz Winkler, as well as an apron and signed cookbook to take home as a keepsake. Continue reading below.
Created from a late Medieval building, the property was the Hotel Post for centuries. Purchased by Heinz Winkler in 1989, the property was transformed into a modern, yet traditional hotel blending luxury with local charm. Located in the Chiemgau between mountains and lakes, the hotel has 29 rooms and suites with balconies, Laconium with sauna, tepidarium, and indoor pool. Designed to offer a relaxing and revitalizing setting, the spa offers a variety of pampering treatments and beauty rituals.
Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests booking through Five Star Alliance receive a demi bottle of Champagne upon arrival.
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