Post Hotel Mittenwald
This town center hotel retains much of its historic charm—stagecoaches carrying travelers and mail across the Alps stopped here as far back as the 17th century—though the elegant rooms come in various styles, from Bavarian rustic to modern art nouveau. The indoor swimming pool has views of the Karwendel peaks, and a small rose garden is an inviting spot for coffee and cake. Excellent Bavarian fare such as Zwiebelrostbraten (onion roasts) and Semmelknödel (bread dumplings) is served in the traditional Bio Gasthof Post restaurant.