How do you continue a family history without setting it in stone? The Ebert family grappled with this question in 2022. Four years on, the answer stands at 1,130 metres: six new Anger Suites that build on the rich history of the Schlossanger Alp whilst also creating new spaces for the future.

The Schlossanger Alp, situated above Pfronten, has belonged to the Schlachter-Ebert family since 1913. Five generations later, a new chapter is beginning. Since August 2026, the six Anger Suites have stood alongside the main building. Four years of planning went into the new development. That gave plenty of time to consider what a new addition might look like when a place already has its own character.

The answer is delightfully obvious: wood, glass and stone. Three gables echo the shape of the original house. The façade is understated; behind it, the forest begins. And then there are these windows. Floor-to-ceiling. Facing south-east. With views across the Allgäu mountains as far as the Zugspitze.

The six suites range in size from 45 to 96 square metres. Inside, dark herringbone flooring, bespoke fittings and natural materials create an atmosphere that is more reminiscent of a beautifully designed private home than a traditional hotel room.

This is also down to the details: the benches right by the window, a freestanding bath, and, last but not least, the fireplaces that provide warmth in three of the suites. In the Schlossanger Suite, one hangs freely in front of the large window front. A fire against a backdrop of mountains. That’s really all you need.

The colour scheme is a little bolder. Rust red runs through the suites as a unifying tone, complemented by dark green, mint and beige. In the Schlossanger Suite, gold and ochre are paired with floral patterns, bouclé and velvet. Furniture by Miniforms, AM Design and Freifrau complements the bespoke pieces crafted by local artisans.

The interior was designed primarily by Barbara Schlachter-Ebert and her daughter Beatrice Ebert. The fact that they worked with local craftspeople is no mere afterthought. Some of these businesses have been working with the family for decades.

Six suites, six stories of their own

The smaller suites are cosy retreats for two. The 96-square-metre family suite is spread over two floors and features an additional bedroom, a bathroom and a small exercise area with an exercise bike and a yoga mat upstairs. The ground floor is for living; the upper floor is for sleeping or exercising.

The technology, too, remains in the background. An additional photovoltaic system complements the existing geothermal system, whilst heat pumps provide heating in winter and cooling in summer. You can see very little of it. What you do see are the mountains. And perhaps that is precisely the idea behind the new building: here, technology, architecture and design do not have to compete for attention. They create the framework for what is already there.

At the top

The Schlossanger Alp features the 3,000-square-metre ALP SPA, complete with an infinity pool, four saunas and a natural swimming lake. It also boasts a kitchen specialising in Allgäu cuisine and a wine cellar housing more than 600 wines.

The Anger Suites start at 569 euros for two people, whilst the Family Suite starts at 950 euros. Breakfast, afternoon treats and use of the ALP SPA are included. Click here for the hotel.

Photos: Jenny Haimerl for Schlossanger Alp