Recreation & Wellness

The spa culture with its various cures and health treatments has a long tradition in Germany, dating back to the early 19th century. One of the best-known spas is the elegant, charming Baden-Baden, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated on the edge of the Black Forest, it is a great place to stop on your way to Lake Constance, Bavaria or the wine regions to the north. Enjoy a stay at the Hotel Maison Messmer with its fantastic spa and special treatments and visit one of the excellent thermal baths the city has to offer. Then continue your journey relaxed and refreshed.

Combine your Munich city trip with a stay at beautiful Lake Tegernsee, an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of the Bavarian mountains and lakes. Treat yourself to a few days away at the Hotel Bachmair Weissach Spa & Resort. Only about an hour's drive from Munich, the resort welcomes its guests with an atmosphere of modern elegance and an outstanding spa area. Regardless of the season, you will find a wide range of activities and relaxation on offer here. The resort is an ideal retreat for all generations and offers a variety of experiences not only for couples, but also for children of all ages.

After active, eventful days in Munich, perhaps on the way to Austria for further cultural experiences, even the most discerning traveler will find total relaxation in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Alps. Just 100 km from Munich, in the immediate vicinity of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Schloss Elmau awaits its guests in the midst of unspoiled nature with unparalleled luxury and service at the highest level. Recharge your batteries in six spacious spas, three of which are reserved exclusively for adults with four outdoor infinity pools, Oriental Hamam and Japanese Onsen, and enjoy the resort's outstanding culinary offerings.

Over 200 years ago, the German priest Sebastian Kneipp discovered the benefits of water as the basis of his holistic natural healing theory. Kneipp therapy, which is based on cold water treatments, was included in the UNESCO list of intangible German cultural heritage as “traditional knowledge and practice according to the teachings of Sebastian Kneipp”. Today, Kneipp therapy is interpreted in a contemporary way as a holistic program that combines lifestyle and wellness. There are over 50 Kneipp spas and Kneipp health resorts in Germany that are ideal for a time-out to recharge your batteries and relax. Or visit one of the many Kneipp experience areas with water basins, exercise trails and drinking fountains on your journey through Germany. Interested? Pure Germany will be happy to add a suitable Kneipp experience into your itinerary.