About
Patchwork in every regard
Being different is perfectly normal for us. We’re creative, a little playful, professional – and always full of heart. Whether it’s at the front desk, in the kitchen or in service: we do everything with passion. Personal, colorful, and full of character – that’s who we are!
Like one big family – the team of the Patchworkhotels Augsburg
Some of us have been part of the house for over 30 years – starting as apprentices and growing into leadership roles. Others have just begun their journey with us. We’re like one big family – one that has come together from all over the world. All in all, we speak around seven languages – because our team brings together many different cultures.
And that’s exactly what makes us special: experience meets fresh perspectives and new ideas. German precision blends with Asian vibrancy and Turkish calm.
We see ourselves as a true Patchworkhotel – and you can see that in our logo and in every corner of our space. Because that’s who we are: a team that has grown and come together over many years. We don’t believe in solo efforts – we support each other across all departments. So that our guests can arrive, take a deep breath, and feel completely at ease.
Patchwork to discover
We are: three houses, united at one location, three concepts, one shared ambition: suitable stays for different needs. The flagship of Patchworkhotels Augsburg, Alpenhof – the Patchworkhotel – represents our 4-star segment. Gasthaus Gästekiste, with uncomplicated and simple rooms, is our house for shorter stays. Wohnfakturei, our boarding house, is the segment for guests who stay longer in Augsburg.You’ll also find 2 restaurants: the Schnürschuh, for lovers of traditional Bavarian cuisine and Wilde 13, our fine-dining restaurant for private groups of 10 or more. Plus: 2 spacious gardens, 2 terraces, 1 fully equipped Eventpalais for meetings and celebrations, and 1 large wellness area…
And beyond all the facts – our soft skills: Passion. Creativity (you’ll even see it in our interiors). A love for the new. Modern thinking. And true professionalism.
Get to know us! We’d love to welcome you and show you our Patchworkhotel – live and in color.
Your Patchworkhotels Team
“Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.”
History
The Alpenhof – being founded in the 60s by our grandparents Ernst and Anna Schön – has a well-established tradition in Augsburg. Ernst Schön had the idea to provide long-distance drivers with a cozy place to stay the night. So he built the “Rasthaus Schön“ in 1956, which became a domicile for truck drivers and American armed forces stationed in Augsburg for many years.
In 1964 Ernst and Anna Schön decided to grow their business: today’s Gästekiste, took shape and the “Rasthaus Schön” got a new name: Alpenhof. That name wasn’t pulled out of thin air; our founders always had a fondness for the mountains. Furthermore, with “A” being the first letter of the alphabet, the Alpenhof was put at the very front of phone books and registries. In 1972, during the Olympic Games, the highest building on our gorund, the today’s Alpenhof the Patchworkhotel, was added, followed by House III, that fits also into the 4star range, in 1978 – The Alpenhof was steadily expanding.
At some point the hotel needed to be handed down to the next generation – to sons Günter, a chef, and Walther, a trained hotel manager. Marlene, Günter Schön’s wife, also joined the business. This trifecta, consisting of mum, dad and uncle, continued the Alpenhof on behalf of Ernst Schön: it became a well established guesthouse over the years.
Today, with us, Andreas and Alexander Schön, at the helm (our Mum Marlene in the backround), the Alpenhof consists of three Segments and some houses – for now at least. It seems that building and constructing lies in the Schön genes – 2004 we created our spa area Palaestra, 2006 our Eventpalais was fully realized with the apartment’s Atelier and Jagdhütte. In 2026, we restructured the things: Alpenhof became Patchworkhotels Augsburg. These are now divided into the already mentioned Alpenhof – the Patchworkhotel, Gasthaus Gästekiste, and the brand-new WohnFakturei – our segment for longer stays in Augsburg. Just like us, let yourself be surprised by what the future still has in store.
We carry over our long-fostered tradition, but still keep everything up-to-date. Our patchwork hotel has a story to tell – you can feel that in every corner. We invite you to explore everything: our spa area Palaestra, our restaurants Wilde 13 and Zum Schnürschuh, the family’s personal favorite spot – our Zaubergarten des Figus – and last but certainly not least our rooms that are perfect for relaxing and dreaming.
By the way: The black/white photographs show the Alpenhof at earlier times. A little piece of history if you will…
Your family Schön
Team
The Patchworkhotels Augsburg – that’s us! With that comes a lot of room for ideas and creativity. We value individuality, which can be felt all over our rooms and premises. You may find a shoe last converted into a lamp stand or a pen holder, an old church pew as part of a modern desk or maybe a herb garden as the roof of our Gästekiste; if you’re lucky, you might even catch one of our chefs on the hunt.
Every person is special – each one of us. And that’s exactly what we want to convey to you. Of course, there are also processes here at the Alpenhof that we must and want to comply with – such as breakfast or wellness times. Nevertheless, if you need a stomach sturgeon before 6 o’clock in the morning because you have to leave so early: talk to us! After all, nobody should go to the plane, the train or to work with an empty stomach…
