Why guests come to Musterdorf
Most people don’t book because of the room, they book because of the area. The lake on the doorstep, mountains behind you, and 25 kilometers in between. Here’s what’s really worth it, and what you can skip.
The lake
Ten minutes on foot through the village and you’re at the water. The way is flat and no problem with a stroller.
Musterfeld swimming meadow
A big lawn to lie on with a gentle way into the water, a jetty, a kiosk and a restroom building. No entry fee. In July and August it’s packed in the afternoons. Before ten in the morning you’ll have the water almost to yourself.
In July the water is about 22 degrees. The lake never gets really warm. That’s part of it.
Boat trips and the islands
From Musterfeld the boats go to Musterinsel with the palace and to Klosterinsel with the convent. On Musterinsel you’ll need at least three hours for the palace and the park. You can stroll around Klosterinsel in two hours.
The timetable hangs in our hallway. In summer the first boat leaves around 9:00 and the last one back around 18:00.
Sailing and surfing
The lake is known as one of the best sailing spots in southern Germany, because the wind comes down from the mountains so reliably. The sailing school rents out boats and runs courses, including for kids from eight.
When it gets busy
On hot Sundays in August the Musterfeld swimming meadow fills up from two in the afternoon, and the parking lots by the lake are full. Walk there, it’s quicker. It’s quieter 20 minutes further south toward Musterham, with long stretches of shore and hardly anyone around.
Musterwand, Musterplatte and the valley
Four tours that work well from here. Times are pure walking times for reasonably fit hikers, without breaks.
Musterwand by cable car
15 minutes by car to Musterwinkl, then up by cable car. At the top there’s a wide ridge path to the summit cross, with two huts along the way. The last stretch to the summit is secured with steel cables and isn’t for anyone afraid of heights.
Musterplatte from Musterdorf
The classic in the valley, 20 minutes away by car. Up through the forest to a wide grassy top with a view over the whole lake. When there’s fog in the valley, you’re often standing in the sun up here.
Our local mountain via the Bergalm
The longest of the four routes and the most beautiful on a clear day. It starts at the edge of the village, 12 minutes by car. Sturdy shoes are a must, the last stretch is rocky. At the top there’s a summit cross and a view all the way to the high mountains.
Walk to the chapel
For an afternoon without big plans. From the house along field paths up to the little chapel, where you can see the lake and the village. The path is signposted and easy to walk even in damp weather.
Three tours from the front door
Bikes are kept locked in the courtyard, and there’s an outlet for e-bikes. You can get a repair kit and a pump at the bar.
The lake loop, all the way round
Once around the lake, mostly on dedicated bike paths and quiet back roads. Almost all of it flat. If you don’t want to do the whole loop, ride to Musterprien and take the boat back.
through the valley to Musterdorf
Along the river into the valley, climbing gently. On the way back it almost rolls by itself. There are two swimming spots on the Ache along the way, pleasantly cold in summer.
Evening ride through the villages
After dinner, one more hour outside, past meadows and farms. At sunset the Musterwand glows red. You’ll be back before dark.
Three days of rain are no drama
Schloss Musterau
The palace of the old ruler, fully under a roof inside. Tours take about 30 minutes, and there’s the museum too. Half a day goes by easily there.
Thermal spa in Bad Musterham
Warm thermal water, saunas, outdoor pools. On rainy days it’s busy, as you’d expect. Weekday mornings are quiet.
Musterberg salt mine
Into the mountain on the mine train, with slides and an underground lake. For kids it’s the best rainy day the area has to offer.
the neighboring city
Old town, fortress, museums. By train from Musterdorf station with no changes and no hunting for parking. Take an umbrella, the city gets more rain than we do here.
Musterpriental and the Klausenhöfe
Open-air museum villages and craft farms, partly under cover. Goes well with a stop for food if the weather clears up in the afternoon.
Staying in
Card games, a shelf of books and the tiled stove in the Stube. We don’t mind at all if you spend the afternoon there over a coffee. It’s not a fallback. For some people it’s the actual holiday.
When it’s best to come
We’ll be honest with you, even if that sometimes means talking against our own bookings.
March to May
Our favorite time. The meadows are in bloom, the paths are empty, and room prices stay the same. Up in the mountains there’s still some snow, down here it’s warm enough for the beer garden.
June to August
High season. Swimming, sailing, long evenings. The lake is busy at weekends, during the week it’s fine. For July and August you should ask about rooms early.
September to October
The clearest views of the whole year. The best time for hiking, warm enough but no longer muggy. At the end of September and start of October it’s festival beer season here.
November to February
Quiet, foggy, sometimes snow all the way down to the valley. It gets dark early in the mountains, but the Stube has the tiled stove. Between Christmas and New Year we’re open every day.
From here, everything is walkable or half an hour away.
Twelve rooms above the Stube, breakfast until half past ten, bikes in the courtyard. Ask us with no commitment, we’ll reply the same day.