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Wellness in the Thermal Spa: The Mühlbach
August 18, 2025
Marianne Waldenfels
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Wellness hotels in Bavaria: Four insider tips
Luxurious spas, dreamy nature. Four wellness hotels to recharge and take a break from the stressful everyday life - from the Bavarian Forest to the Alpine foothills.
Bavaria is known for its wide range of wellness hotels - from state-of-the-art spas with innovative treatments to traditional houses with a cozy flair. In addition to the well-known hotels, there are also some real insider tips that score with warm hospitality, exceptional spa experiences, and breathtaking nature. Here are four tips for those looking for wellbeing experiences at less-known addresses:
The Mühlbach - Tradition meets Zeitgeist in the Bavarian Forest
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Amidst the gentle rolling hills of Lower Bavaria, a classic reinvents itself: The Mühlbach thermal retreat & wellness resort in Bad Füssing, family-owned since 1798, demonstrates after an extensive renovation in 2024 how harmoniously tradition and modern luxury can come together.
The four-star superior resort focuses on clear architecture, natural materials, and soothing warmth - above all from a thermal spring 1,000 meters deep. In the 5,000 square meter spa area, guests can look forward to highlights such as Bavaria's longest 30-meter thermal lake pool, a bio-natural swimming lake, the adults-only Sky Spa with infinity pool, and private thermal water whirlpools in the exclusive Chalet Spa Suites.
The new heart, the village chalet, combines warm natural materials with minimalist design. Complemented by generous living spaces in the main house, an elegant lobby with urban flair, and sustainable energy supply, a retreat for true regeneration emerges.
Elke and Florian Freudenstein, hosts in the seventh generation, remain true to their philosophy: genuine hospitality with a profound impact - and that for over 225 years. Infos: The Mühlbach
Alpenhof Murnau - Culinary and Wellbeing
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In the idyllic Blauen Land, directly by the nature reserve Murnauer Moos, the five-star resort Alpenhof Murnau combines alpine chic, excellent cuisine, and soothing relaxation. The 104 individually designed rooms and suites focus on warm wood, elegant details, and offer a balcony or terrace with mountain views.
Wellness fans will find space for relaxation in the Almsaunadorf - with steam baths, year-round heated outdoor pools, indoor pool, and treatment rooms over more than 2,000 square meters. Outside, hiking trails, bike routes, and Lake Staffelsee invite for water sports. Culture enthusiasts immerse themselves in the vibrant art scene influenced by the artists of the Blauen Reiter.
The culinary centerpiece is the light-flooded restaurant Murnauer Reiter under chef Claus Gromotka, whose international cuisine is influenced by regional flavors. A wine list with over 1,000 selections by sommelier Domenico Durante and the newly conceived Roots Bar make the culinary experience perfect. Infos: Alpenhof Murnau
Hotel Lindenwirt - Design meets coziness
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Between gentle hills and deep green forests lies a place where time passes more slowly: the four-star superior Hotel Lindenwirt in Drachselsried near Bodenmais. For 75 years, the house has been run by the Geiger family - with much warmth, a clear philosophy, and love for nature.
Under the motto "Wellness meets Oneness", tradition, mindfulness, and modern wellness culture blend here. Guests find relaxation in the 4,500 m² wellness area with an infinity pool, log house sauna, and exclusive TILIA-SPA, as well as in the 15,000 m² natural garden with a spring bathing pond. A special highlight is the yoga and vitality house "Samhita", where host and yoga teacher Maria Geiger offers courses for inner balance - from breath training to sound journeys.
Culinarily, the Lindenwirt also sets accents: In the ¾ pampering board, regional organic ingredients are processed into creative menus, which are also available in a vegan version. Enjoyment and awareness go hand in hand.
With direct access to the Bavarian Forest National Park, hiking trails, ski slopes, and a varied activity program, the hotel is the perfect retreat for all who want to bring body, mind, and soul into harmony - and has been for three generations. Info: Hotel Lindenwirt
Gut Steinbach - Digital Detox with Alpine View
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On the sunny high plateau above Reit im Winkl, in the middle of the Chiemgau mountains, the Relais & Châteaux Gut Steinbach Hotel Chalets SPA welcomes its guests.
The house sees itself as a "home refuge" - and you can feel it in every detail. On 51 hectares, the main house, farm, and seven exclusive chalets are spread around an idyllic natural pond, which invites you to swim in summer. The chalets offer fireplace romance, private SPA, and a mobile safe with a timer - a charming symbol that life is allowed to consciously take place offline here.
The heart of the house is the new Heimat & Natur SPA: Spanning 2,000 square meters with an indoor pool, saunas, steam bath, and spacious relaxation rooms, it opens up wide views of the surrounding nature. Treatments with alpine herbs, facial and foot massages, or multi-day yoga and nature coaching retreats combine relaxation with mindfulness and sustainable regeneration. Anyone looking to bring body and mind into balance will find an authentic refuge here that decelerates and inspires.
Culinarily, guests can expect the Heimatküche by Achim Hack – awarded the Green Michelin Star. 80 percent of the ingredients come from within a maximum radius of 80 kilometers, much of it directly from the hotel's own Bioland-certified farm. Whether Bavarian Kaiserschmarrn on the terrace, a picnic in the alpine meadows, or a gourmet menu in the evening – enjoyment here is regionally rooted and at the same time contemporarily interpreted. Info: Gutsteinbach.de
