Wonderful spa days that send your thoughts to warmer climes in winter. We show you the 16 most beautiful wellness hotels and spa resorts for a break with sauna, pool and wellness. Snow-covered landscapes, guided snowshoe hikes, warming saunas, massages and treatments. The term ‘Leading Spa’ brings together outstanding star-rated hotels with holistic relaxation concepts including wellness, cuisine and service quality. In winter, they offer attractive packages for refreshment and relaxation. Discover even more wellness oases on the Leading Spa Resort website and be inspired by the following offers.
‘Friesenwinter’ in Schleswig-Holstein
The ‘Friesenwinter’ has arrived at the Hotel LUNDENBERGSAND Hideaway and Spa. And with it comes cosiness, comfort and a very special atmosphere. The best way to enjoy it is at the Watt'n Spa, with a late riser's breakfast and a 3-course dinner in the hotel restaurant. You can book the ‘Frisian winter’ from €469 for 3 nights per person. On top of that, you will receive a thermos flask with fragrant mulled wine for your winter walk and a free back massage for pure relaxation during your wellness break.
Winter magic in Saarland
The SEEZEITLODGE Hotel & Spa in the beautiful Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park in northern Saarland enchants winter days with relaxation and enjoyment. The ‘Winter Magic’ package includes 3 feel-good nights from €679 per person. Enjoy a complimentary Seeliebe cocktail in the hotel bar with its fire lounge and relax in the 5,000 m² wellness area. The Winter Magic package also includes a treatment voucher and Seezeit cuisine, so you can pamper your body and soul.
Wellness classic in the "Schwarzwald"
The Hotel KRONELAMM warms up winter in the "Schwarzwald" with its ‘Wellness Classic’: relax and unwind in the wellness world and pamper your senses. You will be welcomed with a drink and can look forward to an excellent evening menu and a gourmet buffet in the mornings and at lunchtime. The ‘Wellness Classic’ also includes a wellness pampering package, a free back massage and a short facial treatment. The special can be booked for a minimum of 2 nights for €412 per person.
Winter Special in Rhineland-Palatinate
There are many wonderful things to discover on holiday at JORDAN'S UNTERMÜHLE in Rhineland-Palatinate: with the ‘5 for 4 – Winter Special’, you can spend 5 nights in your favourite room, where you will be welcomed with a fragrant mulled wine and pampered in every way possible. You can relax in the Herz und Rebe Spa, on winter walks or with a cup of tea in a stylish atmosphere. Details of the Winter Special from €162 per person per night can be found on the website.
Winter romance in Bavaria
Experience the romance of winter in the Bavarian Forest. At the 5* Wellness and Sports Hotel JAGDHOF, you can look forward to a break with 3/4 Jagdhof pampering board and a lovingly arranged romance package. Let yourself be pampered from morning till night and enjoy the soothing warmth of the 6,500 m² wellness and water world. Upon arrival, your room will be romantically decorated – the perfect start to a relaxing stay. Experience pure relaxation in the wellness bath in the imperial tub with Prosecco and a gentle, cosy rest in the waterbed. The ‘Winter Romance 2026’ package can be booked for 3 nights from €837 per person.
Bavaria has another wellness gem to offer: the PARKHOTEL in Bad Wörishofen will transport your senses to wellness heaven and South Tyrol with its ‘Midweek Special 3=2’ package. You will be welcomed with Alpl sparkling wine, South Tyrolean bacon and traditional Schüttelbrot bread, pampered with half-board plus and can relax in the wellness area – dolce vita, just as you wish. With the ‘Midweek Special 3=2’, you get a whole day of holiday for free: 3 nights from €374 per person.
The Hotel Spirit and Spa BIRKENHOF am Elfenhain in the Bavarian Forest has a new offer this season to brighten up the cold season for you. ‘Winter Vibes & Wellness’ offers everything you need for an unforgettable wellness holiday with 3 to 7 nights' accommodation, including 3/4 culinary delights, a distillery tour and an aromatic oil massage. A varied programme of activities including aqua fitness and yoga is available throughout your break. For stays of 5 nights or more, you will receive a wellness voucher or a starter pack for the casino. ‘Winter Vibes & Wellness’ can be booked from £612 per person.
A special rendezvous awaits you at the REISCHLHOF wellness and nature resort in Bavaria: the ‘Rendezvous at the Reischlhof’ brings winter romance to the cold season. Spend 3 or more nights from €829 in a beautiful setting and indulge in culinary delights with ¾ board. The package will surprise you with many little amenities and you can look forward to various wellness treatments, which are also included.
Gourmet days in snow-covered Tyrol
At the beautiful HOLZLEITEN Bio and Wellness Hotel in Tyrol, you can also enjoy the ‘Holzleiten Bonus Days’ offer, where you get 1 night free and pay for 5 nights at the price of 4. Includes Holzleiten gourmet board plus and a bottle of Holzleiten wine as a farewell gift on your departure – so that the enjoyment continues at home and the relaxation lasts long after your break is over. You can book the ‘Holzleiten Bonus Days’ from €661 per person.
Tyrol offers another wonderful opportunity to experience winter at its best: the ‘Tyrolean Wellness Days’ at the BÖGLERHOF pure nature spa resort include premium gourmet board and genuine relaxation in the pure nature spa – including a welcome drink at the bar and a €25 wellness voucher for a treatment of your choice. An activity and adventure programme is also offered for an unforgettable nature experience. The pampering package includes 2 nights from €531 per person.
At PANORAMA ROYAL in Bad Häring in the Tyrolean Kufsteinerland region, you can enjoy wonderful ‘friendship days’ with 5 nights from €1,372, and best of all, your companion stays for free. Together, you can enjoy relaxing wellness and activity days in a luxurious setting, unwind in the large Relax Dream World, experience the award-winning gourmet board, a Tyrolean evening, guided hikes and many other amenities that will make your time together in this unique atmosphere unforgettable.
Special winter days in the Salzburg region
Austria has many beautiful corners. One of them is Salzburg, where you can experience very special winter days at the Wellnesshotel EGGERWIRT in snow-covered St. Michael im Lungau: with the ‘Special Days 5=4’ offer, you get one night's accommodation free and spend wonderful dream days in an outstanding wellness oasis with garden spa and Egger all-inclusive pampering board from €980 per person.
Wellness and winter sports also go hand in hand at the LÜRZERHOF luxury.nature.spa in the Salzburg region. Book an unforgettable ‘Ski & Wellness Winter Getaway’from 3 nights from €792 per person – including ski pass, wellness voucher and tobogganing. To fuel all these experiences, the outstanding cuisine will fortify you with a varied ¾ gourmet board, which also includes all non-alcoholic drinks until 5 p.m.
If you want your wellness break to include a sporting element, the ALMGUT Mountain Wellness Hotel in Salzburg is the perfect choice. Located right next to the slopes, it invites you to make your first tracks in the snow early in the morning. Afterwards, you can relax your tired muscles with a free massage and, thanks to the Pampering Plus Board, you can start the next day refreshed and ready to enjoy the winter paradise. The attractive ‘Ski & Wellness 4-7 Days’ package is available from €887 per person, and you will receive an ALMGUT gift as a souvenir when you leave.
For a majestic winter, DIE HOCHKÖNIGIN in Maria Alm in Salzburg has prepared the "Snow. Spa. Sleep. Repeat" packagefrom €728 for 3 nights – including gourmet board and pure relaxation in the Queens Spa and Tiara Spa. You can make every day different and take part in the adventure and activity programme or simply indulge in sweet idleness, enjoying the scent of Swiss stone pine and the cosy atmosphere.
The Olympics up close in South Tyrol
A little further south, you can get up close to the Olympics. At the Panorama Wellness Resort ALPEN TESITIN in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, you can experience the perfect blend of sporting entertainment and pure relaxation. The ‘AT Olympia’ package in particular offers you a winter experience in a class of its own with 7 nights' accommodation, 3/4 gourmet board and a wellness break. You can follow the Olympics, get active yourself or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains. The offer, starting at €2,072 per person, can be found online on the website. There you will also discover the ‘AT Yoga Week’ and other specials.
‘The Leading Spa Resorts wish all guests a relaxing and wonderful holiday.’
