The History of the Mountain Hut
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1949The Founding
Karl Krämmer opens the Berghaus Sonnenfels and runs it successfully as an inn with guest rooms for almost two decades – at a time when the Arber was still sparsely developed.
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1950sA Base for Hikers and Skiers
The terrace, the house entrance, and the surrounding ski infrastructure take shape – historic photographs document mountain life during this era.
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1963A Fixed Place on the Arber
The mountain hut becomes established as a popular meeting point for summer visitors and winter sports enthusiasts alike.
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1972–1993Leasing and Transition
From 1972 the house is leased out for over 20 years, before being taken over in 1993 – after a brief closure – by Claudia and Günther Pusel, the founder's granddaughter and her husband.
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1996Major Renovation
Claudia and Günther Pusel rebuild and thoroughly renovate the mountain hut – and run it with great personal dedication for the following 29 years.
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2021/2022A New Chapter
After 29 years, Claudia and Günther Pusel retire. BiWO Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH takes over the mountain hut and continues running it through Sonnenfels Gastro GmbH – with long-standing, familiar staff.
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2025The Dining Room Today
The dining room is thoroughly renovated – cosy wood, large tables for groups, and the same view over the Bavarian Forest as more than 70 years ago.
"Regulars Became Friends"
The Bayerwald-Bote spoke with Claudia and Günther Pusel about 29 years as innkeepers at Berghaus Sonnenfels – about "Herzerl" parties, the 2006 snow disaster, and saying goodbye to the Großer Arber.
More Impressions from Past Decades
