Celebrated table

Silberdistel

Silberdistel in Sonthofen, Germany: a one-star Michelin gourmet restaurant in the Allgäu Alps, serving fusion and classic menus.

The story

Silberdistel Sonthofen: Michelin-Starred Fusion Dining at Sonnenalp Resort

Silberdistel, at Sonnenalp 1 in Ofterschwang near Sonthofen, holds one Michelin star for 2026. The gourmet restaurant inside the Sonnenalp Resort serves a modern fusion kitchen alongside Bavarian and French classics.

Cooking style and menus

Chef Florian Wagenbach moves between classic and international fusion cooking. The Weitblick menu runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with up to seven courses. The Klassiker à la carte appears on Fridays and Sundays.

Standout dishes

The Weitblick menu includes house-raised chicken in a Tikka Masala style, served with pressed cheese dumplings, onions and mushrooms. On the Klassiker menu, guests can order duck liver with truffle jus or lobster bisque, followed by whole turbot or tournedos of Allgäu heifer beef.

Room and wine

The restaurant sits on the fourth floor, with a living-room feel and views of the Allgäu Alps. Its modern Alpine design uses green tones, linen, wood and stone walls. The cellar holds 450 wines, and a private label was developed with Austrian winemaker Bertold Salomon. Staff often name their own favorite bottles when recommending a pairing.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Der Feinschmecker
3
3
2026
Michelin
1 Star
1 Star
2026
Schlemmer Atlas
3,5 Kochlöffel
3,5 Kochlöffel

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Der Feinschmecker 2026 — 3
Michelin 2026 — 1 Star
Schlemmer Atlas 2026 — 3,5 Kochlöffel
Cuisines Bavarian, Classic Cuisine, French, Fusion, World Cuisine
Services Air Conditioning, Fine Dining, Outdoor Seating, Parking, Seasonal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Access

History

On the record

2026
Michelin — 1 Star

High quality cooking

2026
Schlemmer Atlas — 3,5 Kochlöffel

Gourmet restaurant on the fourth floor with a living room ambiance and views of the Allgäu Alps. It offers lavish menus with up to seven courses, and 450 wine selections are stored in the establishment's cellar.

2026
Schlemmer Atlas — GreenSpoon

Regional and resource-optimized operations are a daily reality at the Sonnenalp Resort. Food items such as fruit, vegetables, baked goods, dairy products, meat, and fish are sourced from within a 75-kilometer radius. The property relies exclusively on green electricity or generates its own power through a 700-square-meter photovoltaic system, which also contributes to heating. This is complemented by energy recovered from the ventilation system. Located in close proximity to the hotel are traditional orchard meadows, an insect hotel, a wildflower meadow, and six hotel-owned beehives. Among other benefits, employees receive permanent contracts and salaries that exceed standard collective agreement rates.

2026
Der Feinschmecker — 3

Concept In this high-end wellness and golf resort, gastronomy plays a key role, with the gourmet restaurant serving as the highlight among the various dining venues. “Weitblick” menu on Wed, Thu, Sat; “Klassiker” à la carte on Fri, Sun. Special rates for hotel guests. Cuisine Style Executive Chef Florian Wagenbach handles both classics and international fusion cuisine with equal mastery. The “Weitblick” menu, for instance, features house-raised chicken prepared in Tikka Masala style, along with pressed cheese dumplings served with onions and mushrooms. On the Klassiker menu, guests can choose between duck liver with truffle jus and lobster bisque, while mains include a whole turbot or tournedos made from Allgäu heifer beef. Wine Extensive selection. The property has developed its own private label in partnership with Austrian winemaker Bertold Salomon. A nice touch: staff members personally recommend their favorite wines. Atmosphere Modern Alpine design featuring dominant shades of green and natural materials. Linen textiles, wood, and stone walls create a warm, inviting ambiance. Verdict Classics and the finest offerings from around the world, all within a top-tier hotel in the Allgäu region.

Location

Find us

Sonnenalp 1, 87527, Ofterschwang, Deutschland
Sonthofen, Germany
+498321272900
info@sonnenalp.de
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