Full of people and stories
For millennia, the paths of tradespeople, pilgrims, and travellers crossed on Via Claudia Augusta, the most important trade route between Bavaria and Venice. Located right on this ancient road, Königsbrunn has always been a place of exchange and hospitality. Bavarian tradition, the close links to South Tyrol, and a touch of Italian dolce vita interweave to create a harmonious whole. This history is reflected in the heart of the town – in Zeller’s Quartier.
Historical milestones
- 2300 BC: First settlements, predominantly Celts
- AD 46: Extension of Via Claudia Augusta, first boom for handicrafts and hospitality
- 17th century: Extension of the pilgrimage route to Klosterlechfeld and its monastery with a toll station at Neuhaus guesthouse
- 1833: Construction of three springs by King Ludwig I, origin of the name “Königsbrunn” (literally “King’s spring”). During this period, many farmers (known as “Zellers”) settled in the region to provide for visitors and travellers. These Zellers were the beginnings of the municipality of Königsbrunn.
- 1919: Josefa Oswald welcomed the first guests to the “Zum Goldenen Hirschen” guesthouse in the place where Zeller’s Quartier now stands.
- 1929: Josefa’s eldest daughter, Walburga, took over the guesthouse with her husband, Georg Zeller.
- 1967: After Walburga passed away, the next generation took over the business: Walburga (Junior), who unfortunately passed away in 1969, and Gina, together with Gina’s husband Walter Mitzel.
- 1968: The guesthouse became Hotel Zeller, with 48 beds, a wine parlour, and a much-loved restaurant. Further modification and renovation work followed.
- 2003: Transfer of the hotel from Gina and Walter Mitzel to their daughters Gundi and Gabi, along with son-in-law Christian Dreisbach
- 2024: The next generation of the Dreisbach family joined the business: Maria Schuler (née Dreisbach) and Maximilian Dreisbach. Best Hotel Zeller became Zeller’s Quartier – a place that brings people together.
Your host family – people with heart and passion
The passionate hosts behind Zeller’s Quartier are the Dreisbach, Mitzel, and Schuler families.
A glimpse of the future
Zeller’s Quartier is more than just a place, it’s a vision that is constantly growing and developing. With the greatest respect for the past and a clear view of the future, we’re not only hosts, but also regional trendsetters.
Our plans? To transform Zeller’s Quartier into the beating heart of Königsbrunn, into a place where work and leisure, community and individuality complement each other perfectly. Preserving tradition while having the courage to tread new paths – that’s our future.
