The Berghotel Mummelsee on the misty lakeshore

Where to Stay near the Mummelsee

Stay the night and the lake is yours at sunrise. Here is where to sleep.

Most people see the Mummelsee around midday, from a busy car park. Staying one night nearby changes that: the lake in the quiet of the evening, again at dawn, and the whole High Road to explore in between.

There are three sensible bases. On the High Road itself — the hotel directly on the lake or a wellness hotel along the ridge. In the valley below — the wine villages of Sasbachwalden and Kappelrodeck and the town of Achern, with rail links and easy access to Strasbourg. Or Baden-Baden, 40 minutes away, with the widest choice, the thermal spas and the best restaurants.

We have not listed nightly prices: rates change constantly with the season and demand. Every card links to Trip.com for live prices and availability.

Where to stay

At the lake & on the High Road

Wake up at 1,000 m with the trails at your door. Few hotels, so book early for summer weekends and snowy winter weeks.

Berghotel Mummelsee

★★★

9.4 40

The only hotel on the shore itself: rebuilt in Black Forest style after a 2008 fire, with lake-view rooms, a restaurant, a terrace and a small spa. Stay here and you have the lake to yourself at dawn.

Directly on the Mummelsee
Restaurant, terrace and sauna
Hornisgrinde path starts at the door

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Wellness- & Nationalpark Hotel Schliffkopf

★★★★

A four-star wellness hotel at over 1,000 m on the High Road, inside the national park area and about 15 minutes south of the lake — with indoor and outdoor pools and big views.

Indoor and outdoor pools, spa
Trailheads into the national park
About 15 minutes from the lake

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In the valley: wine villages & Achern

Twenty to thirty minutes below the lake, with vineyards, half-timbered villages, good restaurants and a railway station — the practical base for combining the Black Forest with Strasbourg.

Hotel Der Engel Sasbachwalden

★★★

A family-run country hotel and restaurant in the heart of Sasbachwalden, one of the prettiest wine villages below the High Road, with half-timbered houses and vineyards all around.

Family-run, traditional Baden cooking
Walk to waterfalls and vineyards
About 30 minutes from the lake

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Hotel Faxe Schwarzwälder Hof

★★★

8.3 20

A comfortable three-star on the Baden wine route in Kappelrodeck, at the bottom of the valley road that climbs to the Mummelsee.

On the road up to the lake
Breakfast and restaurant
Good value base for drivers

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Hotel Sonne-Eintracht Achern

★★★★

Achern’s traditional top address, with a full-service spa, an indoor pool and restaurants — a comfortable base between the Rhine valley, Strasbourg and the High Road.

Spa, sauna and indoor pool
Close to the A5 and Achern station
About 30 minutes to the lake

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MightyTwice Hotel Achern

★★★

9.0 45

A modern, well-rated hotel in Achern with air-conditioned rooms and easy motorway access — practical if you are arriving late or heading on to Strasbourg.

Modern rooms with air conditioning
Easy access from the A5
Strong guest score

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Villa Sans Souci 1913

★★

9.8 20

A small guesthouse in a restored 1913 villa in Achern, with one of the highest guest scores in the area.

Characterful historic villa
Outstanding guest reviews
Quiet, small-scale stay

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In Baden-Baden

The start of the High Road and the region’s most elegant base: grand hotels, thermal baths and a great food scene, 40–45 minutes from the Mummelsee.

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

★★★★★

9.1 41

One of Germany’s legendary grand hotels, set in its own park on the Lichtentaler Allee, with a celebrated spa and restaurants. The treat-yourself option at the start of the High Road.

Park setting on the Lichtentaler Allee
Destination spa and pool
Walk to the Kurhaus and theatre

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Maison Messmer

★★★★★

9.3 129

A five-star next to the Kurhaus and casino, with a spa and indoor pool — the most central luxury address in Baden-Baden.

Right beside the Kurhaus
Spa with indoor pool
Over 120 Trip.com reviews

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Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof

★★★★★

9.5 70

A grand 19th-century hotel facing the Kurhaus gardens across the Oos, and one of the best-rated hotels in Baden-Baden on Trip.com.

Historic grand hotel
Views over the Kurpark
Excellent guest reviews

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Aqua Aurelia Suitenhotel an den Thermen

★★★★

9.3 106

Suites a few steps from the Caracalla Therme and the Friedrichsbad — ideal if a thermal soak after the Mummelsee is part of the plan.

Next to both thermal spas
Spacious suites
Over 100 Trip.com reviews

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden-Baden

★★★★

9.1 44

A reliable four-star in a quiet green area within walking distance of the centre, with large rooms and parking.

Large rooms
Parking on site
Walk to the Lichtentaler Allee

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Holiday Inn Express Baden-Baden

★★★

The dependable budget choice close to the centre, with breakfast included and easy access to the B500.

Breakfast included
Easy start onto the High Road
Consistent chain standard

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Which base is right for you?

Base	Good for	Less good for	Drive to the lake
At the lake / High Road	Sunrise at the lake, hiking, snow, peace and quiet	Restaurants and nightlife, rainy-day options	0–15 min
Valley villages & Achern	Value, wine, rail access, day trips to Strasbourg	Mountain atmosphere; you drive up each day	20–30 min
Baden-Baden	Choice, spas, culture, restaurants, rail links	Being at the lake early or late	40–45 min

How to choose

One night, and the lake is the point? Stay at the lake or on the High Road.
A spa break with a day in the mountains? Baden-Baden — the thermal baths are the perfect end to a day of walking.
Combining the Black Forest with Strasbourg? Achern or the wine villages are closest to both.
Travelling by train? Achern and Baden-Baden both have stations and buses up to the High Road.

Booking tips

Hotels on the High Road are few. For summer weekends, snowy winter weekends and the Christmas-market season, book well ahead.
Ask whether your hotel issues the KONUS guest card — it gives free use of buses and regional trains in much of the Black Forest.
Many Black Forest hotels charge a small local tourist tax (Kurtaxe) per night on top of the room rate.
If you are driving up in winter, check whether the hotel has covered parking and make sure your car has winter tyres.

Once your bed is sorted, pick the experience: our ranked tour comparison covers the day trips and guided walks worth adding.

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Plan your day at the lake

Make the Mummelsee the highlight of your Black Forest trip

The legendary lake sits halfway along the Black Forest High Road, 40 minutes from Baden-Baden and about an hour from Strasbourg. Compare day trips and guided tours and book in a couple of taps.

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Good to know

Where to stay: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is there a hotel at the Mummelsee?

Yes — the Berghotel Mummelsee stands directly on the shore, with a restaurant, terrace and lake-view rooms. It was rebuilt after a fire in 2008 and reopened in 2010.

Should I stay in Baden-Baden or near the lake?

Near the lake if you want quiet mornings, hiking and snow. Baden-Baden if you want spas, restaurants and choice — it is only 40–45 minutes away.

Where should I stay without a car?

Achern or Baden-Baden: both have railway stations and bus connections up to the High Road and the Mummelsee.

What is the KONUS card?

A guest card issued by many Black Forest hotels and hosts that gives free travel on buses and regional trains across much of the Black Forest. Ask your hotel whether it takes part.

How much does a hotel near the Mummelsee cost?

It varies widely by season and style — from simple guesthouses in the valley to five-star grand hotels in Baden-Baden. Check the live rates on each card.