This spa resort offers a retreat in the heart of nature and a prominent location on a small, wooded headland in the county of St. Wendel with views over Lake Bostalsee. Its closeness with the surrounding region and the creative mindset of hosts Kathrin and Christian Sersch are evident throughout the entire hotel. Guided by their motto “Real beauty. Beautifully real.” the hosts have created a hotel exuding ingenuity and attention to detail that will appeal to spa-goers, sports enthusiasts, connoisseurs and lovers of culture and nature.

Awaiting guests are 97 modern rooms and suites, the Restaurant LUMI including terrace, Bar NOX with its fire lounge, a library, three conference rooms and the Seezeit Spa. The renowned Berlin-based architecture company, GRAFT, was commissioned with creating the heavily nature-inspired architecture. The interior design and lighting concept was developed by Birgit Nicolay of NICOLAY DESIGN based in Stuttgart and New York.

The hotel is a member of the Hideaways Hotels Collection, and since the beginning of 2019, of Design Hotels TM . According to GEO Saison, it is one of the "100 most beautiful hotels in Europe 2018".

Not only are the hotel's 67 rooms and suites spacious, but also the entire 130,000 square meter hotel park. There is plenty of space in the coastal forest for vacation apartments and separate country houses, many of which are traditionally thatched. Guests decide for themselves how much hotel service they want.

Relaxation and slowing down or sporting power, active vacations and exercise in nature - the boundaries are fluid here, one thing leads to another. Optimal conditions have been created for this: the FISCHLAND SPA- & SPORTWELT with 4500 square meters, which is unparalleled on the Baltic Sea coast. The glass fronts in front of the indoor pool offer a view of the greenery. The sauna area also includes an outdoor sauna in the dunes with access to the Baltic Sea.

Indoor and outdoor tennis court. Badminton. A fitness area equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment. Yoga, Pilates, circuit training or aqua aerobics - guests can choose from the daily course and activity program. In the open air, there are tennis and badminton courts, a fitness trail through the forest and bike hire. In summer, kitesurfing and surfing are practiced on the hotel beach. A special experience: tennis on the dunes. Golf courses and riding arenas are not far away either; the hotel cooperates with regular partners. Underthe direction of sports manager Axel Ritter, beginners and advanced are advised and accompanied by experts. The distances are short, the barriers low to enjoy sport at your own pace or under professional guidance. Also for the youngest: qualified childcare for 3 to 16-year-olds is available at least 5 days a week.

The Fischland shares thedunes, pine forest and long beachwith its sister hotel, the Strandhotel Dünenmeer. Guests can enjoy all of the resort's amenities on both sides. The 800 meters between the hotels can be bridged by a shuttle service if required - or a walk. Fine, fresh and healthy cuisine is part of the program: guests can try out all the restaurants and bars during "Dining around" - from the family restaurant in "Fischland" to the "Strandläufer" in "Dünenmeer", even directly in the dunes - in "Blockhus" or "Strandbude". The "Ostseelounge" on the "Fischland" rooftop is the pinnacle of indulgence: André Beiersdorff and Matthias Stolze's modern regional cuisine is adorned with a Michelin star.

In the morning the sun rises over the peaks, in the evening the lights sparkle in the valley. In this absolute top location on a sun-drenched south-facing slope above Burgeis, every corner of DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat opens up views that you will never forget, just like the warm, down-to-earth hospitality of the owner family Gerstl.

At 1,500 meters above sea level, guests can enjoy pleasant temperatures even in the warmer months, while relaxing in the open air on box seats by the 18-meter-long, year-round heated infinity pool, on cosy day beds or in the outdoor whirlpool in the sauna garden. Relax, read a good book, take a dip in one of the pools, let your gaze and thoughts wander - all of this is possible at Hotel Gerstl.

The exclusive suites also invite you to do nothing. The new 60 square meter pool suite with a private infinity pool and whirlpool, a large veranda and its own garden for undisturbed togetherness is certainly a special experience. The pleasant vacation feeling of lightness and light-heartedness spreads at the latest during a floating aperitif in the cool water.

If you do want to leave the retreat, there are hikes to nearby Switzerland, mountain bike trails, irrigation canals along historic irrigation channels or a visit to the smallest town in the Southern Alps: the medieval town of Glurns. The Gerstl team also offers daily guided excursions, from guided e-bike tours to joint forest bathing.

After a day full of activities and fresh mountain air, the evening ends with a delicious, multi-course meal. For all their innovative spirit, the Gerstl family relies on tried and tested dishes: the hotel's regionally oriented cuisine, which sources its products from the surrounding area to support the farmers in the valley and protect the environment with short transportation routes, is already a tradition. Once a week on r30 Day, all ingredients even come from within a radius of no more than thirty kilometers - this is when the creativity of head chef Michael Ziernheld and his team is particularly in demand. It is clear how much everyone is behind this concept. When the first elderflowers can be harvested in early summer, for example, fresh blossoms from many of the employees' gardens are brought to the hotel for processing. Fruit, herbs and berries are also grown locally by the GERSTL Unique team. If you would like to take a look behind the scenes of the Gerstl's gourmet workshop, you can do so at the weekly kitchen party. Here, culinary delights are celebrated in a special way and guests are invited to watch the chefs prepare dinner and collect the delicacies from the kitchen in person. If that's not enough, book an exclusive evening at Gerstl's Chef's Table in the middle of the action in the hotel kitchen.

The extent to which the family is rooted in the region is illustrated not only by the r30 philosophy in the food, but also by its continuation in other areas: Building materials are sourced locally wherever possible and are processed by local craftspeople, the cosmetic products are made from regional ingredients and even the staff almost all come from within a radius of just 30 kilometers.

Wellness meets nature: relaxing under palm canopies. Feel the fine sand, the wood of the sun deck under your feet ... and lots of soft grass. Mediterranean flora and a touch of Caribbean flair to immerse yourself in: The new 27 metre long, heated natural pool with its crystal clear water makes it possible! Then there is the new Spa Sensea on the 1st floor. With the best views of Lake Kaltern and its mountain and wine-growing hills, you can stretch out in the indoor and outdoor pool. Then work up a sweat with the legendary daily sauna infusions. Or sunbathe by the lake. The hotel offers two private lake access points. SUP paddle and pedalo hire included. After sport, relax your muscles with a variety of treatments in the award-winning Ninfea Spa.

Sport meets culture: yoga by the lake, herb hikes, winery tours. The weekly programme offers a wide range of activities for everyone. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the bike tours, yoga sessions or the extensive fitness programme in the well-equipped gym. The weekly hikes to the family's old farm and the wine tastings in the old stone cellar are a must-do. The “Törggelen” with roasted chestnuts and new wine is also famous.

Agriculture meets luxury: unique farm-to-table concept at SEELEITEN. It's not just that the award-winning gourmet cuisine at the SEELEITEN conjures up the freshest regional specialities on your plate. No, the luxury hotel also has its own farm with fruit, vegetable and wine growing, as well as its own wine cellar with excellent wines and an integrated craft brewery. The combination of upscale hotel business, agriculture, winery and brewery is unique in Europe and has culinary enthusiasts from all over the world in raptures. Weekly guided tours and tastings with the cellar master, vineyard tours with the senior chef and gala evenings in the gourmet restaurant offer deep insights into viticulture, beer production, agriculture and the art of South Tyrolean cuisine.

The Impulshotel is an exciting journey of discovery from check-in to the journey home. Many surprises around every corner, your own bucket list, a 10 smiley challenge with 10 small selfness tasks and rewards in the HAPPYMAKER, a varied sports program, culinary courses and many other impulses will inspire you to explore the beautiful world outside your comfort zone.

Between your activities, you can relax in the breathtaking SKY spa with SKY pool at a height of 36 m, various saunas, steam bath, infrared cabin, ice fountain and vitality corner with a magnificent view of the hills. The hotel is located in the heart of the historic cultural and brewing town of Freistadt and is surrounded by a 9,000 m2 wellness garden with swimming pond, outdoor pool, garden sauna and outdoor whirlpool.

Our predominantly vegetarian evening menu on food sharing plates for 2 people is also unique - 3 different starters, main courses and a delicious dessert plate await you. If you prefer meat, you can of course also enjoy it with us. In the SKY restaurant at a height of 40 m, you can also enjoy our vital breakfast buffet and afternoon snack.

Discover a whole new wellness and selfness experience & maybe even rediscover yourself. Let yourself be inspired!

Sensations, scents, and colours will plunge you in an atmosphere of old-world charm that will transport you to a new dimension of relaxation where you can fully relish the tranquillity of this place. Admire the beautiful view of the pool on the Resort’s inner courtyard and the luxuriant vegetation, comprising lush palm trees, fruit orchards and rose bushes. Let the outdoor scenery flow in through the large windows and seduce you in a space decorated with sophisticated touches of elegance.

The Resort’s inner courtyard features a large mosaic tile swimming pool, surrounded by large and comfortable oversized sun loungers, modern umbrellas, and elegant side tables, designed to provide our guests with exclusive quality service.

At the end of 2022, the renovation and expansion work of the new Spa will begin, inspired by the well-established concept of the award-winning Almablu Wellness & Spa of Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa. entirely renovated and expanded to more than 2700 m2. Right from the start, the guests of Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa will still be able to enjoy the wellness treatments of the rich Almablu offer based on traditional Chinese medicine and developed exclusively by a pool of experts with the aim of rebalancing body and mind.

The wellness experience offered by Almablu Wellness & Spa of Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa is a real journey through time that will make our Guest relive Sicily in the different historical periods during which diverse dominations, the Roman, the Arab, and the Norman, took place and influenced and enriched this splendid land with their own costumes and traditions.

To create a memorable Guest experience, the Resort provides a wide range of treatments that incorporate the ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which identifies in the balance of QI energy the tool to achieve physical and mental energy and improve the overall feeling of wellbeing. The treatments are the same as those offered by the well-established, award winning Almablu Wellness & Spa at Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa and are designed and created exclusively for us by a pool of experts, with the aim of rebalancing body and mind, relieving them from stress, tension, and fatigue.

All our Suites and Junior Suites have exclusive balconies or spacious private terraces that bring unrivalled brightness to the room. The furnishings, renovated before the opening, are refined and elegant, meticulously appointed, in delicate shades of pearl white and cashmere gray. The high semi-vaulted ceilings with touches of Baroque plaster in the decorations emphasize the Island’s elegant and authentic style.

The AquaMadre Restaurant offers its Guests a culinary experience that blends modernity with Western customs but stands out for the new twists provided by global influences. The gastronomic options offered by AquaMadre Restaurant include an extensive selection of traditional dishes that retrace quintessentially Sicilian flavours, using only the best local raw materials.
      
Turchinu Lounge & Terrace is the Resort's main Lounge Bar. "Turchinu" is the Sicilian expression used to describe the color turquoise, that is, the intense blue-green inspired by the marine landscape of the Western Island. The panoramic terrace extends outside the bar and overlooks the Resort’s inner courtyard. It is decorated with the exact same shades of light blue green, the mere sight of which induces peace and serenity to the mind, allowing the body and mind to relax.

Enjoy this fascinating panorama poolside at our Citrus Pool Bar while savouring a refreshing summer drink lying on comfortable oversized loungers or sitting on fun blue majolica stools in the pool. An ambience that also invites you to try the extensive selection of products of the traditional Sicilian “rotisserie”: panelle, arancine, onion rings, mixed fried fish with red shrimp from Mazara del Vallo, will be just a sample of the delicacies that you can choose from among our wide range of local dishes.

Just 15/20 minutes from our Resort is located the exclusive Lido di Costanza; a tribute to Costanza d’Altavilla, mother of Emperor Frederick II, protagonist of the Arab-Norman era. Enchanting place to spend the hottest days. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for all guests of the Resort A gulf to be experienced thanks to the catering services that surround it. Culinary proposals based on local fish to be savored on a panoramic terrace facing the sea that offers a typical view of the West coast. Alternatively, a dedicated refreshment corner will be available all day and will accompany you with fresh snacks and drinks on the hottest days.