For years, the Sterr family has always followed the motto: quality instead of quantity, which is why the Wellnesshotel Sterr, with just 34 rooms and suites, has been one of the smallest four-star wellness hotels in the Bavarian Forest for years. The quiet and exclusive ambience is extremely popular with many regular guests.

Comfort and exclusivity for every single guest are really important here, and this is also reflected in the Sterrs' garden paradise. Around the swimming pond, year-round heated outdoor pool and water lily pond, there are numerous romantic sunbathing spots spread over several levels. So everyone really will find their own favorite spot. A professional team of wellness experts takes care of the balance of body and mind with a variety of exclusive wellness treatments. Only selected product lines such as Pharmos Natur are used, naturally pure natural products without animal testing.

The excellent cuisine under the direction of Kurt Muhr also promises the best prospects for connoisseurs. His gourmet experts round off your stay with a brilliant ¾ pampering board. Whether with the excellent breakfast buffet, the popular afternoon buffet or the creative 5- or 6-course menus. And in combination with the friendly and attentive service team, a stay with the Sterrs is a real pleasure. The simple recipe: an extra pinch of attention that conjures up vacation moments: enjoy every moment!

Bergdorf Sterr: Less than 100 meters from the hotel, the six rustic old wood chalets are arranged around a peaceful swimming pond in a unique symbiosis with nature to form a small mountain village. Four chalets for two people and two chalets for four people captivate guests with their stylish, rustic charm. A successful example of privacy with an open fireplace, private sauna and outdoor whirlpool on the terrace. With their loving attention to detail, these chalets were and still are style-defining in the region. The Bergdorf is the epitome of relaxing coziness, and it is located very close to the hotel, which Bergdorf guests can use in all its diversity if they wish: whether garden, bar, restaurant or wellness area. As a chalet guest, of course, you don't have to do without any amenities.

The Sterr family and the superb service team ensure that you don't have to worry about anything other than enjoying a well-earned break. Because this is where true luxury lies. The attentive and attentive service is able to provide guests with a vital breakfast every morning, which is put together daily according to their own wishes. Naturally, without disturbing the peace and privacy of holidaymakers. As a special highlight, an evening chalet menu can also be served in the chalet on request. In this special place, time simply seems to stand still. Snuggle up in the velvety-soft bathrobes and enjoy the sweeping view of the Bavarian Forest mountains - it couldn't be more beautiful. The incomparably peaceful atmosphere envelops visitors after just a few moments and creates unforgettable memories of this unique vacation.

At the Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort, contemporary longevity philosophy, holistic health and active relaxation merge into a unique experience in the heart of one of the most beautiful English landscape parks in Germany. Embedded in around 64 hectares of extensive parkland, which has been inspiring guests for over two centuries, the resort forms a unique combination of natural regeneration, sporting activity and medical expertise.

Holistic longevity and health concept
The resort is more than just a classic wellness hotel - it offers a visionary health and longevity concept that combines traditional healing methods, modern medicine and individual prevention. The Medical Spa focuses on targeted, medically supervised programs and treatments, from mud and hydrotherapy to medical massages, fasting and health cures. This combination of wellness and therapy concepts creates an environment that strengthens body, mind and vital energy in the long term.

Active vacation between the Teutoburg Forest and landscape park
Sport and exercise are an integral part of the holistic concept at the Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort - ideal for anyone who wants to combine vitality, experiencing nature and regeneration. Guests can enjoy tennis at the highest level on several outdoor and indoor courts - including classic grass courts with Wimbledon character as well as high-quality clay and indoor courts. Padel complements the offer as a dynamic, sociable sport and sets a modern accent in the resort's activity portfolio. Adjacent to the landscape park, the 18-hole golf course of the Bad Driburg Golf Club invites you to play a challenging game amidst the charming landscape of the southern Teutoburg Forest. Varied fairways and generous training facilities offer ideal conditions for beginners and experienced golfers alike. The surrounding area also offers a wide range of opportunities for long walks and cycle tours through the wooded countryside. Whether a relaxing walk in the historic landscape park or a sporty tour through the region - exercise is a natural part of an active health stay here. The offer is rounded off by a weekly changing activity program with yoga, Pilates, Qi-Gong and dynamic fitness units, which enriches every stay with new energy.

Spa, relaxation & physical regeneration par excellence
In the GARTEN SPA - a spacious wellness area with saunas, steam baths, stylish relaxation areas and a 25-metre outdoor pool that is heated all year round - guests experience relaxing moments in an atmosphere of peace and mindfulness. Embedded in the expanse of the landscaped park, soothing warmth is combined with the power of nature.
A special highlight is the Spa by Clarins, which combines exclusive care expertise with individually tailored treatment concepts. High-quality products, precise application techniques and holistic rituals ensure visible results and a deep sense of regeneration. The offer is complemented by tailor-made spa rituals, beauty treatments and regenerative treatments that harmonize body and senses and provide lasting relaxation.

Nature park and landscape experience
The Gräflicher Park is considered one of the most impressive gardens in Europe. Its extensive lawns, historic tree-lined avenues, moorland ponds and themed gardens create an invigorating environment that invites you to relax, be active and enjoy a conscious experience. Whether it's a morning run, forest bathing or a walk along the fountain arcades - the park is the heart and soul of this resort.

Cuisine & vitality
The resort's gastronomy complements the holistic concept with healthy, creative cuisine - seasonal, regional and quality-oriented. In the two restaurants "Caspar's" and "Pferdestall", guests experience a delightful combination of fine cuisine and conscious nutrition: from vital, balanced dishes in the spirit of longevity to classic regional specialties with a modern twist.

Your retreat for regeneration and performance
The Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort stands for a new era of wellness and active vacations: Longevity-oriented health programs, sporting experiences in the midst of nature and elegant spa design combine to create an inspiring overall concept. Guests who want to combine a conscious quality of life with exercise, regeneration and natural strength will find an extraordinary place of balance here.

Tip: In addition to golf and tennis, fitness and activity offers can be ideally combined with regenerative spa treatments and medical treatments - perfect for guests looking for fitness, health and wellness at the highest level.

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 personal all-round care of the hotel team lets you relax quickly. We will pamper you with culinary delights with creative natural cuisine, free of flavor enhancers, but refined with many herbs from our own garden. The spacious hotel complex offers a romantic garden with many retreats, but also active sports on the doorstep.

Our Highlights:
* indoor-outdoor pool with 15 m all the year heated
* 2 sauna areas with 6 cabins and 5 relaxing rooms, fitness-studio
* gardenSpa with cosmetics/massage department
* fine garden with many relaxing places and natural pool
* separate children pool with 34 °C
* in winter ski slpe & cross contry ski trail directly at the hotel
* premium-inclusive-board with excellent kitchen and drinkbar

Whether challenging on the mountain or leisurely along the lakeshore, there are many opportunities for jogging and cycling in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Lindau Island and the old town of Bregenz can be reached withina 10 minute drive.
The Lake Constance community Lochau, with the striking local mountain Pfänder (1,064m), offers the ideal setting for an unclouded and impressive vacation enjoyment. Active vacations are just as possible here as a leisurely relaxing vacation. Water sports, hiking in magnificent scenery, boat trips on the lake and a wide range of cultural activities ensure unadulterated and lasting leisure enjoyment.

Rooms
Discover the charm of nature combined with well thought-out luxury in the 34 modern rooms and junior suites in the main building as well as in the eight open-plan suites with magnificent lake views right next door. Equipped with stylish furniture and designer beds, bathroom with bathtub and/or rain shower, hairdryer, separate WC, bath bag with bathrobe and bath towel, air conditioning, telephone, radio, satellite TV, safe, minibar (included), Nespresso coffee machine and tea maker as well as WiFi, they offer all the amenities for your feel-good vacation. All rooms are also equipped with bed linen for allergy sufferers and are free from animal hair and plants.

Facilities
Arrive - Enjoy - Relax. The family-run Fritsch on Lake is a feel-good hotel for adults aged 16 and over looking for peace and quiet - a place where happiness comes easily,

serenity is lived and health is strengthened . Authenticity, regionality and a mindful approach to people and nature are at the forefront here.
Built largely with materials from the surrounding area, the passive house with its floor-to-ceiling glazing blends harmoniously into the landscape. In the restaurant with sun terrace, you can enjoy culinary delights - regional, seasonal and freshly prepared - with a magnificent panoramic view and accompanied by wines from the hotel's own wine cellar. At the hotel bar you can end the day with cocktails and gin and rum specialties . The library with forest view and the wellness garden at the edge of the forest invite you to browse and relax. A lockable bicycle storage room , an e-charging station (for a fee), elevator and free parking at the house complete the offer. WLAN is available free of charge. Pets are not allowed.

Catering
Half board: Gourmet breakfast buffet with regional products and delicious egg dishes, afternoon wellness buffet in the restaurant between 13.00h and 16.00h, multi-course evening menu - choose from to to 5-course from the daily changing menu including vegetarian and vegan options. Food allergies and intolerances can be catered for if ordered in advance.
Regionality and seasonality are in the product selection in the kitchen in the foreground . The products used come in part from our own certified organic farm.

Activities
Fitness center with high-quality equipment from TechnoGym, rental of Nordic walking poles.

Wellness
The MentalSpa resort offers a paradise of peace and regeneration on over 700m². In the wellness area, which extends over two floors, you will find an indoor pool (approx. 30°C) with panoramic views, a sauna area with Finnish sauna, panorama sanarium, infrared sauna, brine and aroma steam bath and foot Kneipp pool as well as a relaxation room with tea bar and towels for free use. From the spa area you have direct access to the wellness garden on the edge of the Fritschen forest.

SPA Treatments
For a fee: Soothing or invigorating massages, skin-tightening treatments, relaxing body treatments and individual personal training sessions are optimally tailored to your needs with mental and health treatments on . Based on the four themes
"Mountain - Lake - Forest - Meadow", the range extends from massages such as full-body massages, including with warm and iced stones, herbal stamps and bee-gold honey, aroma massages, foot massage, back massage and head massage to full-body wraps and peelings, including detox wrap with salt mud and relaxation wrap with fango, to various bathing rituals - alone or as a couple. The offer is complemented by facial treatments for him and her, well ageing treatments as well as manicures and pedicures.

Health
For a fee: The OASE Health Model© by Diana Sicher-Fritsch MSc is a holistic concept that helps people to reduce the tension between stress and resilience. It combines classic wellness & health treatments with psychosocial counseling from various fields, such as mental & systemic coaching, psychological counseling, life & business counseling, burnout prevention, as well as nutrition & exercise training. In addition, health, resilience and regeneration measurements are carried out using medical biofeedback, e.g. in the area of heart rate variability (HRV), sleep apnea measurement, as well as training in the area of regeneration, including respiratory sinus arrhythmia, breathing training and mental, emotional and physical relaxation training. The aim of is to sustainably improve the quality of life with individual and personalized short-term interventions in the protected setting of a wellness vacation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Heartily. Small. Especially. Simply live well. ”Under this motto, Hiltrud Gufler and Patrick Mair and their team at the Hotel Golserhof create unforgettable vacation days. The smallest four-star superior hotel in Tirolo guarantees a wonderful view of the Meraner Land and a cozy, modern ambience. The roof terrace is particularly attractive with its private two-person whirlpools, four-poster beds and cuddly nests. We cook with fresh and good things that grow around them. A very special experience is "Forest Medicine" - immerse yourself in nature while bathing in the forest.

Top 5 of the most popular hotels in Austria. 27 apartments, suites & chalets with plenty of space in alpine lifestyle design. Living and relaxing in rooms with lots of light and air that simply do you good. WaldSPA on 600 m² as a real rooftop spa - Fine Art of Relaxing.

Highlight! Heated panoramic indoor pool and outdoor pool on the roof. Adults Spa with saunas, relaxation rooms and fresh air room to recharge your batteries. NEW! Sky textile sauna in Swiss stone pine - relaxation area for families & outdoor lounge. Spa treatments with massage, yoga and meditation in the natural garden. Huge natural garden with cuddly islands and cocoons for dreaming.

Let off steam in the fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment. Farmhouse parlor with breakfast room, lobby and bar with open fire. Old hay barn from 1901 with animal enclosure. Playroom for toddlers and fun zone for teenagers with Xbox and Fun4four. Forest playground with 40 meter rope slide, giant trapoline and sky swing. Small farm store with products from local agriculture. Underground garage with e-charging station and parking spaces for your car.

4-star superior wellness hotel
We are a refuge for adults and young adults who are looking for relaxation, slowing down and real peace and quiet.
Awarded the 7th best wellness hotel in Austria by Holiday-Check, we are the vacation resort in the middle of nature - a place for warm encounters, mindfulness, safety and sustainability.
The Schäfer family
Genuine hospitality? That's what we stand for with our name! Admittedly, we may have stolen this phrase, but we live it with all our hearts. One of the Schäfers is always there, so that all guests are personally welcomed, looked after and bid farewell at the end. And that's a good feeling!
BergSpa
You may have noticed that we are a little different. Where others are loud, we are very quiet. Relaxation rooms where you can find real peace. Your heart expands and your thoughts wander. Characterized by openness and generosity, our spa area extends over two floors with a total of 1,600m². Diverse, cozy retreat areas, natural colors, lots of light and fantastic views of the Walser mountain peaks.
With our specially developed BergSpa fascia method - a combination of fascia treatments, healing herbs and expert hands - we show an effective way to a new body awareness.

The superior board
Breakfast.afternoon snack.dinner
Enjoy fine cuisine in a dignified, peaceful atmosphere. Carefully prepared by expert hands. Served at your reserved table. And this is your DAS SCHÄFER Superior Pension.
Winter and summer in the best company
All members of our family are certified hiking guides. We know the Great Walser Valley with all its paths, mountains, streams, waterfalls and special features. With the Schäfer family's hiking guides, you'll be able to walk over hill and dale! Whether it's a summit or circular hike, a herb hike or one of the special themed trails in the Grosses Walsertal. To listen to and immerse yourself in the silence of our diverse and extraordinary nature. Explore the most beautiful places in the valley with us by e-bike, on foot or with snowshoes, off the beaten tourist track.
Sustainability
The sensible and efficient use of resources and raw materials is our daily bread. Many small details, sensibly and sustainably solved, add up to the sum of our ecological footprint - and it is precisely this that is particularly important to us. Sometimes it's just little things, sometimes an investment is necessary, but it's worth it. ALWAYS!

Living & vacationing in harmony with nature
The Große Walsertal Biosphere Reserve is located in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg and extends in the middle of Vorarlberg in an easterly to north-easterly direction towards the mountainous center of the province. In 2000, the Große Walsertal was designated a model region by UNESCO as a "biosphere park" due to its particularly outstanding and diverse nature. Green grass mountains next to rugged limestone peaks - this is how diverse and varied the mountain world presents itself. Active relaxation, cultivated cultural landscapes and untouched areas.

• 6 municipalities
• 3,452 inhabitants
• Highest peak: Rote Wand 2,704m

AVIVA is totally different. Eat together at large, sociable tables, get involved in a comprehensive daily programme of activities and entertainments with other guests, take part in more than 100 themed sports days (such as yoga, hiking, mountain biking, marathon training, etc.) and many events (beach party, white night, Oktoberfest, wine festival, etc.). There are guaranteed to be no couples and children at AVIVA, so you can simply chat, make friends, dance, party and relax - or simply have some time to yourself.  AVIVA is a relaxed, informal club holiday at 1,000 metres above sea level that retains superior four star standards, offering a 2,000-plus m2 spa with captivating views of the Alps, where you can dine in company, party in the hotel’s disco and field, brew beer in the Brau Boutique, relax in traditional comfort in the hotel’s mountain meadow, chill out in the magical location, pamper yourself with massage and beauty treatments, or simply enjoy some “me” time.

In addition to the breathtaking surroundings, the indoor area impresses above all with its professionalism and authenticity. The versatile spa and wellness landscape extends over a total of 4,000 m². The extensive pool landscape has a large indoor pool with integrated bubble loungers and massage jets as well as a splash shower. The panoramic whirlpool offers a fantastic view of the idyllic landscape from above. Depending on the weather, the outdoor pool can be used through the airlock. The sauna area has two outdoor log cabin saunas with a natural biotope, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam baths, Himalayan salt grotto, Kneipp pool and relaxation rooms. There is a separate ladies' sauna area with bio-sauna and loungers in the beauty pavilion. Anyone who takes a sauna, works out or swims laps naturally needs some well-earned relaxation afterwards. Comfortable loungers and double loungers with a fantastic view over the Black Forest and the beautiful sun terraces invite you to relax. There are also quiet islands for two to four people.

For more relaxation, there is a wide range of soothing treatments to choose from: massages, facial or body treatments, baths and wraps or traditional wellness rituals - alone or as a couple. The signature treatments from nature are also unique, such as special treatments with wild herbs from the Black Forest, massages with warm granite stones and fir oil or rubdowns with pine cones.

Original Ayurveda from Sri Lanka! Original Ayurveda treatments have been offered at the Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee for more than 20 years. The Ayurveda center is integrated on a separate floor of the hotel and an Ayurveda doctor and specialists from Sri Lanka, the country of origin, carry out the holistic treatments. This means you can experience an Ayurveda cure with authentic treatments and experience the traditional philosophy of this millennia-old health teaching. The Ayurveda treatments, which last several days, include consultations, original Ayurveda treatments and the Ayurvedic nutritional concept. The team of therapists from Sri Lanka takes a sensitive and professional approach to the special needs and life situations of each individual guest, making each individual Ayurveda treatment a lasting pleasure.

Culinary: The aim of the Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee is to offer hospitality at the highest level. This includes not only the best regional ingredients, but also imaginative creations. The legendary Vier Jahreszeiten gourmet breakfast buffet, for example, provides top-class indulgence, including a wide selection of gluten-, lactose- and dairy-free products. At lunchtime and in the afternoon, Café Gugelhupf invites you to enjoy small dishes and a large selection of cakes from the in-house patisserie. In the evening, 6-course menus with vegetarian / vegan alternatives or delicious à la carte dishes are offered in the panorama restaurant. The restaurant "Am Kachelofen" offers varied buffets with the best from the hotel's home region, the Black Forest, as part of the half-board (open depending on occupancy). In the cold winter months, the Schwiizer Stübli also opens for rustic fondue evenings. The evening ends with delicious cocktails at the carousel bar.

Sport & activity: Regardless of the season, the Black Forest offers unlimited outdoor opportunities. Whether hiking in the most beautiful natural surroundings, golfing on green meadows or cross-country skiing on well-developed trails. And if the weather doesn't play ball, the Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee offers a wide range of indoor sports activities with or without supervision as well as well-equipped fitness areas. From A for entertainment to Z for informality - the hotel's guest services offer a varied program of activities and entertainment: sports and relaxation courses such as yoga or Pilates, guided hikes or e-bike tours, casino royal evenings with blackjack and roulette, quiz evenings and musical entertainment six evenings a week.