History of the Schlehdorn family

Since it was founded in 1967 by Maria and Peter Dünnebacke, the Schlehdorn has developed from a modest 6-room hotel into a renowned 4-star wellness hotel. Characterized by passion and dedication, the Schlehdorn family is more than just a hotel – it is a home for generations of guests and employees. Not being at home and still feeling at home – this philosophy lives in every corner of our hotel.

Our most important milestones

1967

First construction and opening of Pension Schlehdorn by Peter and Maria Dünnebacke

1974

First extension

1979

Second extension

1984

Third extension

1987

Flat roof extended from 1979, management taken over by Martin and Susanne Dünnebacke

1994

Fourth extension

1999

Extension/new build country house

2005

Construction of the indoor pool, enhancing the wellness experience

2006

Purchase of the Berghaus and rental by the Hotel Schlehdorn

2010

Demolition and new construction of the roof and top floor of the house from 1967

2013

Purchase of the Köhlerei am See (then: Schlehdorn's Seehof) and sale of the vacation apartments in Haus Ferientraum

2015

Construction work at the Hotel Schlehdorn: construction of the underground parking garage, new reception and lobby

2016

Purchase and renovation of the Hubertushof and sale of the vacation apartments via Schlehdorn GmbH

2017

New management: Johannes, Felix and Beatrice Dünnebacke

2018-2020

Hotel Schlehdorn: Extension of the wellness area with outdoor pool and outdoor sauna

2019

Birth of Carl Julius (son of Johannes Dünnebacke)

2020

Birth of Sophia Marta and Antonia Maria (daughters of Beatrice and Felix Dünnebacke)

2021

Birth of Johanna Hilda (daughter of Beatrice and Felix Dünnebacke)

2021

Sales of the vacation apartments Haus Schwörer and the Schwarzenbach Apartments

2021

Core renovation and extension of the Köhlerei am See kitchen. This year also saw the renaming of Schlehdorn's Seehof to Köhlerei am See

2023

Johannes partner Annika Ebi joins the management team

2023

Renovation/conversion of the rooms on one floor of the Hotel Schlehdorn, modernization of our premises

2024

Further renovation work in the Hotel Schlehdorn: two floors, the kitchen and the roof from 1987 in the old building.
Conversion and extension of the hotel with the garden suites.

Become part of our story

We are proud of what we have achieved, but our sights are firmly set on the future. The Schlehdorn family is constantly growing and developing – and you can be a part of it.