Kolbensattel
Property description
The Kolbensattelhütte is one of the best-known and most frequented mountain restaurants in the Ammergau Alps region. Idyllically situated between the Kofel and Pürschling mountains at an altitude of 1,270 meters, the property is located directly at the mountain station of the Kolben chairlift and at the starting point of the popular Alpine Coaster — two of the most visited leisure attractions in the Oberammergau area.
Nestled within the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, the mountain hut offers breathtaking panoramic views of picturesque Oberammergau and the surrounding peaks. Its catchment area includes families, hikers, winter sports enthusiasts, and day-trippers, with a documented annual visitor count of approximately 100,000 people.
The property boasts modern infrastructure, a professionally equipped kitchen, and excellent accessibility via chairlift and forest road. The combination of guaranteed visitor traffic due to nearby attractions and stable restaurant revenue makes the Kolbensattelhütte one of the most attractive lease properties in Bavaria's alpine restaurant sector.
The location:
The Kolbensattelhütte in Oberammergau boasts a central location in the picturesque Bavarian Alpine foothills and benefits from excellent transport links via the B2 and A95 highways, ensuring quick access from the surrounding towns and cities. The charming surroundings, characterized by stunning natural scenery and a rich cultural history, attract both tourists and locals, creating a diverse guest base. Restaurants and cafes in this region can capitalize on the high volume of tourists, particularly during the ski season and local events, establishing themselves as popular destinations for culinary delights and social gatherings. Furthermore, the numerous leisure activities available in the area ensure year-round appeal to a wide audience.
Oberammergau, postal code 82487, district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Altitude: 1,270 m above sea level
Location: Kolben chairlift mountain station & Alpine Coaster starting house
Nature Park: Ammergau Alps Nature Park
Summer access: Forest road (suitable for trucks) · Kolben chairlift · Several hiking trails
Winter access: Kolben chairlift
Material supply: Forest road and/or chairlift
Staff arrival: Forest road and/or Kolben chairlift (staff hut free)
Equipment:
Dining area: 2 rooms with a total of 110 seats
Outdoor area: Terrace with 250 seats, mostly with sun and rain protection
Dispensing system: 10 taps
Coffee kitchen: Separate
Toilets: In the basement + toilet container outside including disabled toilet
Kitchen & sink: Modernly equipped, recently renovated
Cold storage rooms: Separate cold storage rooms for vegetables, meat and beverages
Freezer: Available
Dry storage: Directly accessible
Office: On the same level as the restaurant, including staff toilet
Technology & Supply
Heating: Wood pellets
Electricity: Low voltage via medium voltage transformer 100 kW
Water supply: Service water connection & own drinking water source
Beverage supply: Ettal Monastery Brewery (beer & soft drinks) — mandatory purchase
Beer sales: approx. 170 hl per year
AFG: 150 hl pa
Conditions:
Financial data:
Annual revenue (net): ~ 7 figures
Sales distribution: 80% summer / 20% winter
Visitor numbers: approx. 100,000 people per year (train, coaster, lodge)
Projected sales volume in 2025: approx. 160,000 items (food & beverages, all-inclusive)
Conditions:
Summer lease: 8 months × EUR 8,000 net = EUR 64,000 + additional costs
Winter lease: 4 months · 4% turnover rent (negotiable)
Lease term: 5 years with option to extend