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The REME Hotel - Berghof Urban Situated in the town of Wertach in the beautiful Allgäu region of Bavaria and owned outright by the Corps, the REME Hotel offers fantastic value for money accommodation for both serving (including Territorial Army) and retired members of the Corps and their immediate families. The hotel operates on a fully tax-paid basis and is open for most of the year, closing only for short periods in April, May, November and December for staff leave and essential maintenance.

Introduction

The REME Hotel is situated on a hillside above the town of Wertach, in southern Germany. The town centre is only 3 minutes walk from the Hotel, where one can experience the delights and atmosphere of life in a small Bavarian town. Ideally situated in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, this 32 bed Hotel is within easy driving distance of the Austrian border only 10 miles away.

The REME Hotel was procured by the Corps in the early eighties and has provided an affordable and friendly holiday base for all Corps members and their families in both summer and winter. The Hotel is managed as a private enterprise, providing excellent facilities in a military-free environment.

Guesthouse type accommodation is on offer, with all areas and rooms decorated in a traditional Bavarian style. Guests determine the pace of their holiday, with no pressure being applied to participate in the many activities available.

Hotel Photo Gallery and Guest Book

Click here for pictures of the hotel rooms and facilities, and here for a sample of our guests comments.

Eligibility

Entitled visitors to the REME Hotel include:

• All serving Corps members and their immediate families.
• All retired Corps members and their immediate families (provided that they are members of the REME Association)
• Any serving soldier, or UKBC ID card holders, working for the benefit of the Corps or Army in British Army (Germany) are entitled to use the facilities on a fill-up basis.

Non-REME (serving) personnel are also entitled use of the facilities on a fill-up basis, provided that they are employed in an established military post.

Catering

Bed and Breakfast is provided as part of the overnight charge. An excellent evening meal service is provided 6 nights of the week at very reasonable rates. Guests can order packed lunches; these are provided at a small charge. All meals other than breakfast are paid for at the hotel.

The evening meal is taken between 6pm and 7.30pm – with the exception of Thursday, which is Ruhetag. (This is in keeping with the area, it is a closed day that allows the staff a day off) Meals are served in a restaurant type environment, enabling guests to choose from an extensive menu, there are also choices for children, our vegetarian guests and those with other special dietary requirements.

Evening Meals

Guests who wish to book an evening meal on arrival are requested to contact the Hotel Manager on +49 (0)8365 1055 so that they can confirm their exact requirement 2 days prior to arrival. The current charges for evening meal at the hotel are starter €3.50, Adult main €9.00, Children main €4.00 and Dessert €3.00.

Facilities

A brief resume of the facilities on offer include:

• En-suite facilities in some rooms, TV and BFBS satellite in all rooms;
• Washbasins in all rooms, with bath towels, bathrobes and hair-dryers provided;
• Shower and toilet facilities on each floor (disabled facilities on ground floor);
• Resident’s only non–smoking bar and restaurant;
• TV room with DVD and Satellite TV;
• Children’s room with TV and play station;
• Tack room with hot drinks machine;
• Family sauna;
• DVD and Video Hire;
• Large garden area;
• Car parking;
• Ski Lift Passes with local ski hire can be arranged;
• Laundry service provided (with small charge).

Bar Facilities

The Hotel bar stocks a full range of wines, spirits and local beers and is open daily from 6 -11.45 pm (Closed on Ruhetag). These timings are strictly adhered to.

Guest Rooms

There are a variety of different rooms on offer at the Hotel, from family en-suites to bunkrooms. All rooms are provided with towels, adult bathrobes and hot drink making facilities

Telephone

A pay phone for guest use is provided and accepts incoming calls on 0049 (0) 8365 1372.

No Smoking Policy and Fire Regulations

Due to the Hotel being of wooden construction, and for the comfort of all guests, smoking is only permitted outside of the main building. Guests are asked to acquaint themselves, and their families, with the Hotel fire orders upon arrival, copies of which are displayed in all guestrooms and at fire points throughout the Hotel.

Pets and Animals

Due to the style of accommodation at the Hotel, health and hygiene regulations and in the interest's of animal welfare, NO PET OR ANIMAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION is to be brought to the Hotel. This rule is not negotiable. Personnel attempting to bring pets or animals to the Hotel will have their booking cancelled.

Winter Transport

Guests residing at the Hotel during the ski season are to be aware that it is now German Law to have winter tyres fitted to their cars; in addition it is advisable to carry a set of snow chains in their vehicles at all times. It is also prudent to have the car serviced before travelling to Bavaria, with anti-freeze mixture strengths checked to give protection down to at least -30 Deg C.

Kurtax

Local Kurtax charges of approx €1.20/adult/€0.70 child day must be paid at the hotel.

TV and Video Hire

All rooms are furnished with a TV with many having DVD players.

Ski Hire & Lift Passes

Ski equipment (skis, poles, and boots) can be hired from a local shop in the village at very competitive rates. Lift passes are provided at the hotel a daily rate of €15.00 for Oberjoch and Felhorn when available.

Holiday Insurance

Serving soldiers and their families on the strength of a unit based in Germany, who are on official leave, are covered for emergency treatment only. UK based personnel are advised to apply for a European Health Insurance card (replacing the Form E111) prior to arrival which entitles them to medical treatment during a temporary stay in a foreign country.

Regrettably, we can no longer absorb cancellation costs and Health Alliance medical cover is not provided for visitors to the REME Hotel. Adequate holiday insurance is therefore strongly recommended, with minimum cover to include:

1. Third party liability for persons and property, including medical evacuation from ski areas (winter season only);
2. Medical cover for personal injury, medical expenses and repatriation;
3. Personal cover for; belongings, property and cancellation for any reason.

Arrival

It is requested that where possible you schedule your arrival at the Hotel between 1pm and 6pm.

Guests who wish to book an evening meal on arrival are requested to contact the Hotel Manager (details on the Contact page) so that they can confirm their exact requirement two days prior to arrival.

Departures should be planned for approx 10am, which enables Hotel staff sufficient time to clean and prepare the rooms for the next visitors. Your consideration of these timing is appreciated.

Availability and Booking Procedure

The latest availability and the booking procedure can be found here.

Hotel bookings during peak seasons

Bookings for a single night at the REME Hotel during peak Summer holiday months (July and August) will not be accepted until 2 weeks prior to visit.

Activities

Activities available in the immediate area include:

REME HOTEL, WERTACH – Route Card

This route card starts from the Autobahn Kreuz Ulm.

1. Autobahn 7 past Ulm in the direction of Memmingen/Kempten.
2. Autobahn 7 past junctions for Kempten and Oberstdorf.
3. Exit junction 137 in the direction - Wertach (Fussen).
4. At T-junction turn right towards Oberjoch, Hinderlang, Wertach on B310.
5. Travel approx. 3km to a roundabout, take 2nd exit, signposted Wertach.
6. At first set of traffic lights turn right - signposted Wertach.
7. Follow road into Wertach looking for the church upon the hill.
8. The priority road bends 90º to left - carry straight on off the priority road (Hotel Jorg is on the left hand side).
9. Follow road up hill around the church on the left.
10. Turn left at the T-junction and then turn right straight away.
11. The REME Hotel is approx. 150m up the hill on the right hand side (Sonnenhang 8).

Click here for local map.

The position of the Hotel is 47° 36' 20.56"N 10° 24' 32.98"E

Contact details

Berghof Urban
Sonnenhang 8
87497 Wertach
Germany

Manager: WO2(AQMS) Victoria McMillan.

Click here to send an email or call 0049 (0)8365 1055.

Please click here for our pre-departure check-list.

Hotel Guide

Click here to download the guide to the Hotel.