DEHOGA, the Ellwangen Garden Show, and VILOTEL
2026 Annual General Meeting in Ellwangen – New Ideas for Tourism and the Hospitality Industry Yesterday, Michael and Birgitt attended the annual general meeting in Ellwangen. The event demonstrated once again that our industry faces major challenges—and, at the same time, enormous opportunities. Following the opening remarks and welcoming speeches by Ellwangen’s Mayor Michael Dambacher, […]
I think I must be dreaming.
We saw swimming pigs today. 💦 🐷 What sounds like a joke, we experienced live today – at 👉 Heinzmann Pig Farm in Iggingen. And yes: this is what happy pigs look like. Nothing is staged there – the animals roam freely, have space, nature… and are clearly having a great time in life. @heinzmann_freilandschweine […]
The VILOTEL – A hotel for professional athletes and business travellers
As a modern business and sports hotel near Aalen and Ulm, the VILOTEL is synonymous with consistently high standards of quality. Our guests benefit from: Quiet location in Oberkochen – ideal for relaxation and focus High-quality rooms with top sleep comfort Flexible processes for groups and teams Discreet, professional service 👉 No coincidence, then, that […]
Local – Quality – Unique
Together with our head chef Johannes, we visited Vera’s cheese dairy in Lautern – specialising in handmade goat’s cheese made with heart 🐐🧀 After a good long petting session, we were allowed to accompany the goats to lush spring meadows. Afterwards, Vera and Desiree spoke with palpable passion about animal husbandry, craftsmanship and responsibility. In […]
Pure trail running! – Trail Running Camp 2026
The Trail Running Camp 2026 at the VILOTEL is behind us – and it was three days full of trails, great conversations, and real community moments. The After Work Run on Friday brought everyone together in a relaxed atmosphere and was the perfect start to the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, Longrun, Shortrun and Rookie […]
Spring Blog
VILOTEL is blooming – inspired by the State Garden Show in Ellwangen The bikes are serviced and cleaned, fragrant herbs to enhance our dishes have been planted, the bees are buzzing, fresh honey has been delivered And all of this at VILOTEL, not just simply a hotel
Intergastra 2026
VILOTEL at Intergastra – and our trainees right in the middle of it for the first time. We lovingly introduced them to the world of trade shows… And they immediately learned how to efficiently collect knowledge, inspiration, and free pens. It was great for everyone!!!!! We never stand still and keep bringing you new ideas […]
The VILOTEL as a Basecamp
Performance doesn’t just start on the field, in the ring, or on the pitch – it begins with the right conditions. That’s precisely why more and more professional and junior teams are choosing the VILOTEL as their base camp. In recent weeks, we have had the pleasure of welcoming an impressive range of athletes: the […]
Birgitt & Michael – HDV Conference in Ludwigsburg
Birgitt and Michael attended the exciting autumn conference of the Hotel Directors Association 🏨 (HDV) in Stuttgart. Great networking and inspiring talks by Boris Grundl, Anja Karliczek, and other top speakers 🎤 on the hotel industry that really moved us. It was a firework of high-caliber talks, discussions, and workshops. We were there and are […]
FC Augsburg at VILOTEL
The professionals from FCA were our guests at Vilotel once again for the Bundesliga match against 1. FC Heidenheim. ✨️ A selfie with the coach didn’t work out, but we got to see the team bus from the inside 😂👀 Great team ☺️ Thank you and see you soon! ⚽️ 📲Instagram
Andreas Kümmert – Relatable & Authentic
Musician Andreas Kümmert was our guest at VILOTEL.
Bonner Capitals: Instead of a Homerun – a Hotelrun.
The Bonn Capitals stayed with us at VILOTEL.
Johannes Gets Them all Sharp.
When Johannes sharpens his knives, there’s a lot to learn and put to good use.
bike hotel ostalb
Anyone who travels by bike knows that a good stop can make the whole day.
Time to say GOODBYE – Training successfully completed
Training by VILOTEL
GRILL CHILL – the barbecue season has started!
by GRILLOTEL
VILOTEL – below ground
Deep tunnel – good luck!
50 years RDA – in Cologne
Travel trends 2025/2026
Collecting garbage jogging – Plogging!
District cleanup 03/2025
Keep on trailrunning – VILOTEL
Keep on trailrunning – VILOTEL
VILOTEL – meets Bundesliga
VILOTEL meets Bundesliga
Back to school ??? – Your team – your industry – your future
Back to school ???
ITB – on the way to Berlin
Berlin, Berlin – we’re flying to Berlin
Success – is no accident
Always up to date – we took a look around Intergastra
… pssst – Insider Tip,
The Ostalb has become an insider tip for hikers and cyclists.
World Heritage Site – UNESCO has decided
Did you know that after the Great Wall of China, the Limes is the longest archaeological monument in the world?
Yes, – we are there by bike
The VILOTEL offers not only for the cyclists optimal recreation conditions – also for your bike there are free bike hotels with and without electricity.
Motorcycle and classic car – Pleasure tours that move
Hands off the wheel, get to a nice glass of wine or refreshing beer
Innovation – instead of all-inclusive
You know the saying – create, create, build houses.
If you want breakfast in bed, – sleep in the kitchen
If you want to have breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen – not so in VILOTEL
Taste explosion – in the VILOTEL living room
January 2018. This day changed Oberkochen’s gastronomy.
To guest – At home
Who knows such things? Insider from the VILOTEL
Our philosophy and VISIONS
… Enter and feel like at home.
