A wellness in Germany is a great way to revitalise. Over 300 modern health centres, more than 50 climatic health resorts, 48 seaside health resorts, 62 Kneipp hydrotherapy resorts and over 160 mineral spas and mud spas – not to mention a whole range of hotels and specialist wellness centres – are all ready to cater for your relaxation, your fitness and your well-being.
Mineral spas and mud spas
Between the River Neckar, the Hohenlohe region and the Swabian mountains is the Salt and Brine Route, where enormous salt deposits are an inexhaustible reservoir for health and well-being. A large number of wellness centres and hotels offer sophisticated luxury breaks and fitness packages based on the valuable saline springs that bubble up to the earth’s surface here.
Climatic health resorts
Taking exercise in natural surroundings is the elixir of climatic therapy, which is about actually breathing your way to all-round health. From Holstein's Switzerland in the north to the Allgäu in the south, Germany has 53 climatic health resorts that invite visitors to replenish their energy reserves in pure air and glorious natural surroundings.
Seaside resorts and health resorts by the sea
In 1793, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz I chose Bad Doberan as his summer residence and founded Heiligendamm , Germany's first sea-side resort. In this "white town by the sea", the most famous architects of their day created a unique architectural ensemble in the classical style, and today six buildings comprise a gem that really is worthy of the description "luxurious" – the Kempinski Grand Hotel Heiligendamm.
Kneipp spas and health resorts
Father Sebastian Kneipp from Bad Wörishofen was his own best patient and living proof of the effectiveness of his methods: he cured his own pulmonary tuberculosis by placing his feet in icy water three times a week. His famous teachings developed as a result of his own experiences for body, mind and soul.
Business and wellness
Something business travellers could only dream of a few years ago is now a reality in every region throughout Germany. The country's spas and health resorts offer a wide range of packages for your allround well-being, as do many congress and conference hotels.
Nature/Active Germany
Holidays in harmony with nature: from the sea to the mountains, in Germany you will find countless ways to relax and unwind. 13 biosphere reserves, 13 extensive national parks, 90 nature reserves and 40,000 kilometres of long-distance cycle paths await. If you enjoy observing wildlife, these parks are home to a fascinating diversity of species, including some animals that are very rare indeed.
Germany - a wealth of experiences
Whatever it is you enjoy, Germany has cultural attractions and events in abundance. There are 5,600 museums, more than 9,000 exhibitions, 220 leisure parks and theme parks and over 10,000 festivals and fairs all competing for your affections. With 2.5 million events every year, Germany has something to suit all tastes.
Culinary Germany
Every year, the Michelin and Gault Millau international restaurant guides make awards to many German establishments. On top of that Germany's regional cuisine and specialities are something you really should discover. A stimulating companion to them all is German wine whose various styles depend on the region of origin. All are real treats for the tastebuds. With 13 winegrowing areas, Germany is paradise for wine connoisseurs.
