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AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

 

101 beste Hotels Deutschland Luxury Golf Resort of the Year 2026

 

Germany is home to more than 11,000 hotels, many of which are outstanding properties forming the backbone of the country’s high-quality hospitality landscape. Under the patronage of the Institute for Service Excellence, four renowned partners joined forces to create this ranking based on transparent criteria: Handelsblatt, ahgz Allgemeine Hotel- und Gastronomie-Zeitung, IUBH and CKR Hospitality Consulting, led by entrepreneur Carsten K. Rath. The result is a hotel ranking unlike any that has existed before. In the latest evaluation, the Öschberghof was awarded the title Luxury Golf Resort of the Year and achieved an impressive 12th place overall in the national ranking.

 

 

 

Die 101 Besten Hotels Der Dach-Region

 

In Germany, Austria, South Tyrol and Switzerland, there are approximately 35,000 hotels in total. Among them are many outstanding properties that form the backbone of high-quality hospitality in these regions.

Under the patronage of the Institute for Service Excellence, four renowned partners joined forces to create this ranking based on transparent criteria: Handelsblatt, ahgz Allgemeine Hotel- und Gastronomie-Zeitung, IUBH and CKR Hospitality Consulting, led by entrepreneur Carsten K. Rath. The result is a hotel ranking unlike any that has existed before.

In 2025, the Öschberghof achieved a place among the Top 50 in this ranking of the 101 Best Hotels and is also counted among the Top 5 Luxury Hideaways.

 

 

 

Zwei Michelin Keys

 

The Öschberghof benefits from the natural beauty of the Black Forest, while also offering an impressive range of amenities on its own grounds, including no fewer than three golf courses and a spacious wellness area. The rooms are furnished in a sophisticated palette of grey tones and feature private balconies. Ösch Noir, the fine-dining restaurant, has been awarded two MICHELIN stars.

 

 

 

98 Punkte Falstaff Hotel Guide 2025

 

Surrounded by expansive greenery, this elegant hideaway combines the tranquillity of the Black Forest with the unique privilege of three in-house golf courses.

 

 

 

Platz beim Grand Prix der Tagungshotellerie 2025

 

For 29 years now, the Grand Prix of Conference Hospitality has been one of the most important benchmark awards in the German meetings and events industry. The ceremonial presentation of the awards took place for the first time as part of the Tophotel Day at the Nouri Hotel in Bad Krozingen.

 

 

 

Top 15 Wellnesshotels 2024

 

The Öschberghof was named one of the Best Wellness Hotels 2024 by weekend4two – an accolade earned thanks to outstanding guest reviews.

 

 

 

SCHLUMMER ATLAS-AWARD

TOP50 HOTELIER

 

The Schlummer Atlas Award TOP50 Hotelier is an honour that is awarded on the basis of the Schlummer Atlas evaluation.

Aspects such as exemplary character, team and innovation skills, sense of responsibility and regional significance are taken into account. This highest recognition honours outstanding achievements in the hotel industry.

Our General Manager, Michael Artner, is one of these top 50 hoteliers and his work represents the highest standards in the hotel industry.

 

 

 

GUIDE MICHELIN 2025

 

In 2020, the gourmet restaurant ÖSCH NOIR was awarded its first Guide MICHELIN star, followed by a second star in the subsequent year. In June 2025, the fine dining restaurant successfully confirmed this distinction for the fourth time in the 2025 edition of the Guide MICHELIN Germany. The Guide MICHELIN is the leading international hotel and restaurant guide. Its critics regularly and anonymously review hotels and restaurants, awarding their highly coveted stars.

 

Gault Millau 2025

 

ÖSCH NOIR is among the culinary winners of the renowned restaurant guide Gault&Millau, receiving four red toques, which in the new evaluation system stand for leadership in creativity, quality and execution, as well as a “distinctive cuisine.” In addition, the wine list curated by Head Sommelier Michael Häni was awarded the top rating of five red grapes in the category Best Grand Selection.

 

 

 

Top 50 Sommeliers 2025 Michael Häni

 

Michael Häni received the “Schlemmer Atlas Top 50” award in the category Best Sommeliers in Germany. The distinction is granted based on the Schlemmer Atlas evaluation and takes into account exemplary leadership, team and innovation skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and regional significance. It represents the highest recognition for outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry.

 

 

 

Gusto 2025

 

With the 2025 gusto ranking and 9,5 out of 10 pans, Manuel Ulrich cooks his way to the top of the Gusto Ranking! With this recognition he belongs to the small circle of 9 pans.

 

 

 

96 Punkte Fallstaff Restaurant Guide 2026 Ösch Noir

 

It is a truly special experience when Manuel Ulrich presents the finest ingredients on the plate with utmost precision and a distinctive personal signature. When this culinary mastery is accompanied by an absolute rarity such as a Romanée-Conti served by the glass, it creates a moment of enjoyment of extraordinary brilliance.

 

 

 

91 Punkte Fallstaff Restaurant Guide 2026 Esszimmer

 

A culinary journey around the world in the heart of the Black Forest. The day begins with a generous breakfast buffet and comes to a close with a changing menu. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the adjacent golf course, creating an atmospheric setting from morning through to evening.

 

 

 

Stern der Gastlichkeit 2025 Öventhütte

 

Our ÖVENTHÜTTE has once again received the prestigious gastronomy award “Stern der Gastlichkeit” 2025, thereby being honoured by Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA for its outstanding quality and hospitality.
The "Stern der Gastlichkeit" is a distinguished award recognising consistently high and exceptional quality in restaurants and hospitality venues. It helps guests identify establishments that offer not only excellent cuisine, but a truly well-rounded gastronomic experience – including service, ambience, friendliness, as well as the quality of food and beverages.
To receive this distinction, establishments take part in a qualification and evaluation process during which they are anonymously and independently assessed several times a year by “mystery guests” using detailed checklists.
We are delighted to receive this honour and would like to thank our wonderful hut team, who create unforgettable moments for our guests every single day.

 

 

 

 

98 Punkte Fallstaff SPA-Guide 2026

 

A luxury resort offering an exceptional variety of wellness experiences, highlighted by a truly unique feature: the exclusive ice lounge. Three first-class golf courses and an award-winning culinary offering complete the perfect stay.

 

 

 

SPA Star Awards 2025

 

The SPA Star Awards are presented annually by the wellness travel magazine SPA inside and rank among the most prestigious honours in the wellness hospitality industry in German-speaking countries. Across a total of eight categories, outstanding concepts, teams and innovations are recognised, selected by an expert jury of travel journalists, spa specialists and industry professionals.

 

 

 

Wellness Stars 2024/2025

 

Following a certified mystery check conducted by TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH, the Öschberghof achieved a score of 94 out of 100 percent. The certification is valid until 31 December 2027. Since 2004, the Wellness Stars Germany award has stood as a benchmark for independently verified quality and safety in the wellness sector.

 

 

 

Relax Guide 2025 3 Lilien (17 Punkte)

 

The Öschberghof achieved 9th place in the prestigious Relax Guide ranking of the best wellness hotels in Germany. In the RELAX Guide, up to four lilies are awarded to the top hotels in the categories of wellness, spa, health and beauty. Receiving at least one lily, which is granted to hotels scoring more than 12 points, stands for above-average performance and represents the industry’s recognised seal of quality.

 

 

International golfstars classification - 5 stars

 

The Land- und Golfclub Öschberghof has been a certified golf course of the International Golfstars Classification since 2019. The award was launched in 2005 by the Bundesverband Golfanlagen e.V. Today the golf stars shine on over 100 golf courses in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and the Czech Republic. The golf starts classification stands for transparency and quality, guaranteed by regular mystery checks.

 

„GOLF & NATUR“ – gold seal

 

The Öschberghof Country and Golf Club was once again awarded the gold seal by the German Golf Association in 2023. As part of the voluntary and proactive environmental management programme “Golf &]Nature”, golf courses are evaluated and certified according to quality and environmental criteria.

 

 

 

Top Company Siegel Kununu 2026

 

The Top Company seal recognizes employers who are rated particularly positively by their employees. It is based on authentic feedback and makes strong employer branding clearly visible.

 

 

 

Excellence in Hospitality Training 2025

 

With the “Excellence in Training” seal, the Hotel Directors Association Germany (HDV) honors companies that provide the highest quality of vocational training. The independent assessment and auditing are carried out by DEKRA Assurance Services GmbH.

 

 

 

Award-Winning Employer – AHGZ

 

Based on more than 30,000 feedback responses, a new, industry-wide validated rating for employer attractiveness was developed in 2024. Key criteria include a positive working environment, fair compensation, reliable leadership, and clear opportunities for professional development and further training.

 

 

 

World's Best Employer 2025

 

Being honored as one of the World’s Best Employers highlights our outstanding attractiveness as an employer and is based on a comprehensive meta-analysis of various criteria, including both subjective perceptions and objective offerings for our employees. The award is the result of a rigorous multi-stage process in which more than 75,000 employers were evaluated.