12 tips for the best wellness hotels in Bavaria

Where to go for the best wellness in Bavaria? We have tips for you on no fewer than 12 hotels with fantastic wellness and spa zones. Even the most demanding of you will surely find something to suit your taste.

1. Das Stemp Wellnessresort 4 Sterne Superior

In the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, less than 30 km as the crow flies from the Czech border, lies the quite ordinary Bavarian village of Tannöd – and on its edge, by contrast, sits the absolutely extraordinary Das Stemp wellness resort.

This modern yet cozy, charming, and stylish hotel is surrounded by beautiful nature consisting of rolling hills covered with forests and meadows, of which Das Stemp provides amazing views from almost any spot.

The heart of the resort is the fantastic wellness garden. An oasis of calm covering 7,600 m2, it offers an infinity pool with massage zones and loungers, a natural swimming pond with sunbathing islets, a thermal pool with both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as six relaxation rooms and outdoor areas with loungers, seven fantastic saunas, a gym, and much more. With this equipment, it is one of the largest and best hotel wellness centers in Bavaria.

2. Hüttenhof – Wellnesshotel & Luxus-Bergchalets Adults only

Another gorgeous and luxurious 4-star (superior) wellness hotel for adults only is located beneath the Bavarian peaks of Hackelberg and Haidel, which rise over a thousand meters, just about 10 km from the Czech border. The hotel is found in the village of Hobelsberg, stretching along the edge of deep forests. For nature lovers, this is a great location.

Hotel Hüttenhof enchants with its modern architecture and offers incredible panoramic views from a grassy terrace with a large pool, which is connected to the indoor section by a swim-through channel.

You can thus swim even in bad weather. The pool is 32°C. Furthermore, there is a fantastic rooftop pool at 36°C with even better views. Part of the extremely elegant wellness center is a sauna world with 5 saunas, great relaxation zones, and other amenities.

3.  Das König Ludwig Inspiration SPA

This wellness resort, grandly named after King Ludwig, is certainly regally impressive enough. This is partly due to its location – directly beneath the majestic rocky peaks of the Bavarian Alps on the shores of Forggensee. However, the resort’s environment itself is absolutely fantastic and entirely unique.

The entire spa complex to which the hotel belongs is spread across islets of a huge artificial biotope lake. Various pools are situated directly within this lake, resulting in a perfect and seamless marriage of natural and landscaped space. Additionally, the lake is surrounded by beautiful relaxation gardens, intersected by piers and bridges, and everything simply looks divine.

The hotel spa offers outdoor as well as indoor pools, extensive relaxation areas, a sauna world, whirlpools, and much more – all on an area of over 7,000 m2. In short, a wellness fairytale even for the most demanding.

4. Best Western Plus Kurhotel an der Obermaintherme

The Best Western Plus Kurhotel, located in the town of Bad Staffelstein, is a spa hotel in the true sense of the word. It is situated directly next to the local public Obermain Therme spa and is directly connected to it. Hotel guests thus enjoy exclusive access to these baths, which offer up to 25 different pools.

The hotel itself is 4-star but more “civilian,” without ostentatious luxury. It feels like a pleasant and comfortable place for a spa holiday. Directly in the hotel, there is also a separate and well-equipped wellness center, Vitus Spa, with pools, saunas, and other facilities. You don’t even have to leave the hotel for wellness experiences.

5. 5-Sterne Wellnesshotel Jagdhof

Grand, noble, magically captivating. This is how Hotel Jagdhof, which ranks among the Bavarian wellness and architectural gems, can appear. This excellent 5-star hotel is located in the town of Röhrnbach and offers an interesting combination of modern and rustic approaches.

The hotel consists of several hotel buildings and a vast wellness garden with pools, relaxation gardens, and other facilities. You can enjoy water relaxation, sports, or fun both indoors and outdoors. Highlights include a 20m indoor pool under a ceiling with crystal chandeliers, a large natural swimming lake, a sauna world with a wide range of saunas, or a ladies’ spa – all on an area of over 6,500 m2. This makes it one of the largest Bavarian wellness centers.

6. Parkhotel Bad Griesbach

This very pleasant 4-star hotel can be found in the Bavarian spa town of Bad Griesbach. It is located just a short distance from the WohlFühl Therme and a bit further from the modern Thermal Vitaloase. However, you don’t have to go anywhere for wellness and spa distractions. You will find sufficient activities directly within the hotel itself.

It hides a relatively extensive wellness center with an area of 3,600 m2. A great advantage is that these hotel baths draw water directly from thermal springs from a depth of 1.5 km. In addition to several pools and whirlpools, the hotel offers a smaller sauna world with a Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, or infrared cabins. The wellness areas are spread both indoors and outdoors.

7. Wellness & Naturresort Reischlhof

This opulent and beautiful modern hotel wellness resort is located, so to speak, in a secluded spot by the forest. Below the forest-covered Bavarian Grosser Rathberg (899 m) near the “intersection” of the Czech and Austrian borders. The hotel is surrounded on all sides only by forests and mountain slopes – thanks to this, you can enjoy a perfect, relaxing holiday in nature, and moreover, in the spirit of perfect, modern luxury.

The design-led Hotel Reischlhof looks truly fantastic inside and out and offers comparably great wellness category equipment. The entire wellness zone exceeds 5,000 m2. A unique feature is the Waldspa forest spa, which covers 40,000 m2. The hotel wellness offers several pools as well as a large natural swimming biotope; naturally, there is also a sauna world, relaxation gardens, and indoor relaxation zones. Simply beautiful.

8. Siebenquell® GesundZeitResort

The public baths and Hotel Siebenquell are located directly on the shores of Lake Weissenstädter See in the northern part of the Bavarian Forest. These are very well-equipped thermal baths with a water and sauna world. There is an indoor pool zone in a tropical style, and you can also enjoy outdoor pools and lakes.

The hotel itself offers comfortable accommodation in various types of rooms, and guests, of course, have the opportunity for exclusive access to the entire spa complex. These are very interesting baths that are relatively less known among Czech tourists.

9. Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa

From the Bavarian Forest, we move directly to the Alps. Hotel Klosterhof is located in the alpine spa town of Bad Reichenhall and offers great views of rocky mountain peaks and beautiful mountain nature.

This stylish, 4-star (superior) hotel represents a perfect place for relaxation, but also perhaps for romance. Naturally, there is no shortage of a high-quality wellness center. Its heart is an indoor pool, by whose shore a stylish fireplace flickers. Another great feature is the saline thermal pool with water at 35°C or the panoramic outdoor whirlpool.

Sauna lovers won’t be disappointed either, with a bio sauna, Finnish sauna, oriental hammam steam bath, and other equipment waiting for them. From the wellness center, intoxicating views of the surrounding mountains will open up to you, and you will enjoy a perfect holiday here.

10. Der Birkenhof Spa & Genuss Resort

Birkenhof is among the relatively well-known German wellness resorts. It is located on the edge of the town of Hofenstetten by the smaller Lake Ausee and offers extraordinary 5-star luxury and comfort, as well as extensive spaces dedicated to wellness and relaxation.

This resort, surrounded by nature, is an enticing place for a romantic or relaxing holiday in a spa and exclusive spirit, and it can certainly attract lovers of top-tier gastronomy. The local restaurant and its chef hold two Michelin stars.

And then, of course, there is the wellness zone itself, consisting of a large garden with a swimming lake and pools, as well as relaxation zones. But there are also indoor pools, a sauna world, and an amazing spa center with first-class treatments.

11. Hotel Eibl-Brunner 4-Sterne-Superior

The 4-star wellness Hotel Eibl-Brunner is located in the village of Frauenau on the edge of the Bavarian Forest and offers a truly very pleasant, luxurious, yet homely and cozy atmosphere. The hotel delights with a large restaurant terrace and an intimate, private wellness garden with a pool and relaxation zone. There is also a large indoor pool with panoramic views, a stylish, rustic restaurant, and a sauna world with steam, herbal, and Finnish saunas.

This wellness center may not be the most extensive or grandly equipped of all in our ranking, but Hotel Eibl-Brunner pleases precisely with its certain peaceful, soothing, and friendly charm that will appeal to many even more.

12. Das Weitblick Allgäu

Hotel Das Weitblick Allgäu is located beyond the picturesque Bavarian town of Marktoberdorf in the alpine foothills. The hotel is surrounded by vast meadows, which gives it a special impression of pleasant solitude and remoteness. Nevertheless, you will certainly not lack for anything here.

The hotel is 4-star and offers neat outdoor areas with calming views, but also with a pool, grassy relaxation areas, or a restaurant garden. In the hotel, there is also a sauna zone with dry and steam saunas. Again, it is not such an extensive wellness area, but the hotel is nevertheless very pleasant and well-rated, and it can be an excellent place for a peaceful holiday.