Hosts from the Allgäu

We are Bergkristall

Three or should we already say four generations? Bergkristall is a family-run business. We’ve grown up here and with the hotel. Our home means a lot to us. The Allgäu, the nature, the people here shape our hotel every single day. For us, being hosts means attentiveness. Looking closely. Listening. Laughing along. And making sure you feel completely at ease.

These are the stories that life writes. Ours is about trust, great love, lots of hard work, vision and, above all, courage.

Bergkristall is a feeling - Resort Bergkristall

Bergkristall is a feeling

Some hotels can be described. Bergkristall has to be felt. What do we mean by that? Quite simply: people work here who truly enjoy what they do. Everyone is free to be who they are. Together, we’re a team that genuinely loves being hosts. Maybe that’s why it feels a little like family.

And then there’s this incredible place. Our name is no coincidence. Bergkristall stands for light, strength and clarity. Exactly what you feel here in the Allgäu Alps. Our sheltering mountain, the Kapf, behind us. The Weißach Valley below. Sweeping views from the Hochgrat all the way to the Säntis in Switzerland. Nature, tranquillity, that sense of being above it all. This energy flows through the hotel. And it’s exactly what we all need from time to time.

Family Lingg

Allgäu locals, with a deep sense of home

With courage & vision

Hans-Jörg. A true Allgäuer. When he talks about his home, you notice it instantly: this man loves the Allgäu. His heart practically yodels when he climbs the summits with guests. But he’s just as hands-on in everything else. He gets things done. And usually has a cheeky remark ready, too.

Sabine. The designer. She has an eye for detail. For colours, spaces and atmosphere. So you feel at ease the moment you arrive. Many elements throughout the hotel bear her signature. She is the driving force behind the brand. And at the same time, she embodies exactly what guests feel right away: warm, genuine and inspiring.

To this day, we are still very spontaneous and take everything as it comes.

With heart & mind

Sebastian. The communicator. Since July 2024, he has officially been part of the management team. He has known the hotel, the team and many of the guests since birth. Today, he carries forward what his parents have built. He believes in collaboration at eye level. His door is always open. For a positive working atmosphere.

Janina. The creative. She brings fresh ideas into the hotel. Especially when it comes to style, details and beautiful things. Her influence is most visible in the Heimatgut Boutique. Together with Sebastian, she ensures that tradition and new ideas come together seamlessly at Bergkristall.

Samuel & Laurena. The youngsters. Janina and Sebastian’s children. They are the youngest members of the Bergkristall family. Growing up here, surrounded by mountains, the hotel and many familiar faces. And who knows. One day, they might find their place in the hotel just like their parents.

About their future plans (German)

With strength & curiosity

Johannes. The host. He grew up at Bergkristall. Today, he shapes the hotel with fresh ideas and a strong sense for indulgence. As head of the entire food & beverage department, he is responsible for both kitchen and service. In 2018, he created his favourite place with the Hansi Bar.

What sets him apart? He continuously drives new culinary concepts forward. Always thinking ahead, trying new things and most of all, being right there among the guests. Close, present, involved. With that same energy, he also co-developed the new fitness studio. A true doer, someone with heart.

About his future plans (German)

With grounding & humour

Hedi. The pioneer. Together with her husband, she laid the foundation for what our resort is today. Down-to-earth, hands-on and with a big dream. She raised four children. All of whom remain connected to Bergkristall to this day. And they love her cakes just as much as our guests do.

Hans. The entertainer. His joy for life was contagious. He had a special gift for making guests laugh. And when he wasn’t in the hotel, you’d find him with the animals in the wildlife park. Or at the centre of it all with his music. He will forever remain in our hearts.

Home is a feeling: HISTORY OF THE HOTEL - Resort Bergkristall

HISTORY OF THE HOTEL

Home is a feeling

These are the moments that make us happy: waking up and looking out of the window at the impressive Nagelfluh range with the Hochgrat. When the morning mist still lingers in the Weißach Valley, while the sun is already shining here in Willis. When the Säntis in Switzerland feels so close, as if you could almost touch it. When the gentle sound of cowbells is the only thing you hear as you drift off to sleep. Or when the true star of the show, our magnificent stag Hansi, steps onto nature’s stage and his call echoes for miles. Yes, in the Allgäu, home is a very special feeling.

More about our history

The people behind it

Bergkristall is a place where many stories are written. More than 150 people work together here. With different personalities and backgrounds. But always with a good sense of humour. Some completed their training with us. Some came back. And others simply stayed. What connects us? A strong sense of togetherness. And the freedom for everyone to be exactly who they are.

Careers and jobs (in German)

The team leaders

Alongside the Lingg family, several people keep everything running at Bergkristall: our team leaders. Representing all employees, we introduce them here. They make sure everything works smoothly, that our teams collaborate and that guests feel well looked after. Many have been with us for years. Each of them embodies the Bergkristall feeling in their own way. Because they, too, have found a place they call home here. That's what makes them the best team we could wish for!