Our Hotel
Hosts and Team
We, the Geiger-Brückl family from the Bavarian Forest, are hosts with passion. The family-run wellness hotel was founded in the 70`s as a café with rentable pension rooms. Until today, the Hotel Waldeck in Bodenmais has been lovingly developed into a 4-star hotel. Nowadays, the third generation leads the traditional Bavarian house with a lot of commitment and passion.
„We want you to feel completely at ease, our staff will spoil you with traditional Bavarian hospitality from your arrival to your departure.“
Supported by a 25-member team, we lead the fortunes as a family with a lot of heart and charm. Daughter Christina at the reception and in service, son Alexander in the kitchen and in the large garden and the parents Namen Geiger-Brückl and Klaus Brückl as hotel managers. Bavarian hospitality is not a slogan for us, but a lived tradition.
We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you to the Hotel Waldeck!
Your family Geiger-Brückl with the Waldeck Team
From Café to Wellness Hotel
Our Story
- 1973 – The Beginning of a Special Journey
Adolf and Cäcilie Geiger take over Café Waldeck and open the “New Café Waldeck” on May 1st. - 1977 – More Space for Guests
A new guesthouse with 25 cozy rooms is built. - 1979 – A Touch of Fireplace Magic
An extension adds the cozy Kaminstüberl (fireplace lounge). - 1982 – More Space, More Comfort
The main building expands with 12 new rooms, a modern kitchen, the Zirbelstube, and a new reception area. - 1989 – Socializing in the Bierstüberl
The rustic Bierstüberl (beer lounge) is added. - 1994 – A Paradise for Wellness Lovers
A new indoor adventure pool featuring a whirlpool bench, waterfall, and floor jets, along with a spacious sauna area with a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and sanarium, is opened. - 1995 – A Comfortable Connection
An underground passageway between the main building and the guesthouse enhances comfort. - 1999 – A Home Away from Home
The main building is extended, creating six stylish apartments. - 2001 – A Generational Shift
Daughter Carmen Geiger-Brückl takes over the hotel’s management. - 2002 – Wellness Takes Center Stage
A massage practice with a bath department is added. - 2004 – Tradition Meets Comfort
The Kaminstüberl receives a new interior made from 100-year-old reclaimed wood. - 2006 – A Fresh Look for the Guesthouse
25 new bathrooms are installed. - 2008 – Focus on Sustainability
The hotel adopts an eco-friendly woodchip heating system. - 2010 – Stylish Modernization
Twelve rooms are renovated, including two panoramic suites and four elegant double rooms. - 2012 – Wellness at a New Level
A modern two-level sauna world, a bright relaxation area with a tea and juice bar, and exclusive treatment rooms are introduced. - 2013 – A Milestone: 40 Years of Hotel Waldeck
A special anniversary to celebrate! - 2016 – Contemporary Comfort
Sixteen guest rooms and suites are renovated, including 15 exclusive “Großer Arber” suites. - 2017 – A Fresh Look for Our Enzian Rooms
New vinyl flooring replaces carpet, and modern balcony doors are installed. - 2018 – A New Look for the Lobby, Bar, and Restaurant
The Sonnenrestaurant gets a fresh coat of paint. - 2019 – Culinary Delights in a Stylish Ambiance
Opening of the new Silberbergstub’n restaurant with a modern front-cooking kitchen. - 2020 – Enjoying the Sun on the New Terrace
The newly designed sun terrace invites guests to relax. - 2023 – Fresh Shine for Our Enzian Rooms
All Enzian double rooms receive a comprehensive renovation for even more comfort. - 2024 – More Light and Comfort in the Suites
– New balcony doors and windows in the „Großer Arber“ suites create a brighter and cozier atmosphere.
– Stylish atmosphere at the hotel bar: With new furnishings, the hotel bar presents itself in a modern design and inviting ambiance.
– Sustainable energy for the future: The new photovoltaic system supports our environmentally friendly energy generation. - 2025 – New Balconies for the Main Building
The balconies of the main building are being renewed, enhancing the overall appearance.
