Hotel Projects in Germany: Two Developments Under Construction

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland keep a steady, moving pipeline of hotel construction projects, ranging from ground-up builds to extensions and refurbishments. Planned hotel projects in DACH often involve existing properties that are being expanded or renovated just as often as new-build projects being built from the ground up. Developers and operators like to work with buildings that already have a place in their city or landscape. Two hotel projects currently under construction in Germany show how that approach looks in practice.

THP tracks these developments from planning stage through to opening, so each project can be followed over time. The two examples below sit in very different settings, one in the Bavarian Alps and one in the German capital. Both are five-star properties with opening windows in the next few years. When looked at together, they give a useful snapshot of hotel projects in DACH at the construction stage.

Kempinski Berchtesgaden: A Spa Extension in the Alps

Kempinski Berchtesgaden is located in Schönau am Königssee, Bavaria, and is run by Kempinski Hotels & Resorts. The extension is currently under construction with the room count at 150. Opening is planned for the second quarter of 2029. As a five-star hotel, it is one of the larger new hotel developments in DACH in the Alpine region.

Major works are under way in the outdoor part of the spa and in the hotel courtyard. The plans add more than 1,500 square meters of space, partly underground. The current spa has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, three saunas, and a waterbed lounge. These facilities will be joined by new elements once the construction work is complete.

The extension includes the following:

• Five new outdoor pools

• Larger saunas

• More relaxation areas

• Terraced outdoor spaces

Sofitel Berlin Das Stue: A Refurbishment in Tiergarten

Sofitel Berlin Das Stue is located at 10787 Berlin, on the edge of the Tiergarten and overlooking the Zoological Garden. The building was formerly the Royal Danish Embassy, and the refurbishment will combine contemporary design with that heritage. The hotel belongs to Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor. It is a five-star property with 78 rooms, and the opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

The room offering includes elegantly appointed rooms and suites, among them the Bel Etage Suite and the Penthouse Suite. The wellness area features an indoor heated swimming pool, a spa, and fitness facilities. Private meeting spaces are also part of the plans. Dining will reflect the culinary standards associated with the Sofitel name

Following DACH Hotel Projects on THP

Both projects are listed in the THP database with their current phase, room count, expected opening date, key contacts involved, and a lot more. The platform covers hotel projects in DACH and beyond, including planned hotel projects, hotels under construction, hotels in the vision and planning phase, and recent openings. Each listing includes the brand group, location, and project type. Readers can use these details to track how a project moves from construction to opening day.

Further hotel construction projects in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are added to the database as new information becomes available. Updates cover changes to things like opening dates, room numbers, and facilities. Anyone following the DACH hotel market can find both of these projects, and many others, within the database.

Please note: Information regarding project details—including but not limited to opening dates, room counts, and branding—for hotels under development can change as projects progress. The information in this article reflects the most accurate details available at the time of writing and may not be updated afterward.