Best Wellness Hotels in Germany

Immerse in nature when you stay at this Bavarian-style property, a former equestrian centre set among the Chiemgau Alps. While its midcentury exterior is traditional, the design-forward interiors of this hotel boast brushed wood finishings, soft leather furnishings, burnished brass hardware from a local blacksmith and pieces from B&B Italia. There are three restaurants; the White Stag, the Hubertushütte and the artful two Michelin-starred es:senz by Chef Edip Sigl. Das Achental hosts one of the Leading Golf Clubs of Germany and a 2,000 square-metre wellness area with reclaimed wood, slate stone and Austrian stone pine saunas, and a classic steam bath.

Embedded into the medieval quarter of the city, this design hotel brings a blend of sleek modern lines and nods to times past. Owner Hans Georg Näder has brought his personal passions (art and travel) into the decor, with handpicked furnishings from across the globe and interiors by Anja Müller. The building’s original rustic timber beams and open fireplaces remain, creating a guest house feel, with 59 bedrooms, a restaurant, wine cellar and bar. Zum Löwen boasts one of the most inviting pools in the land with a naturalistic but dramatic lighting design. It’s part of the hotel’s spa, Bains Douches, along with a salt-lined room.

Berlin in the 1920s was one of the most creatively charged cities in Europe, a capital of effervescent social energy at the cutting edge of expressionist cinema. The Ritz-Carlton Berlin distils the glamour of this golden era throughout its 303 rooms and suites, cinematic themed bar, destination restaurant POTS and 400 sqm wellness area complete with indoor pool. And each evening at 6 pm, as day turns to night, head to the lounge for a complimentary glass of champagne served in a coupe glass, what could be more fitting.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin is a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Berlin’s Mitte district, offering 427 elegantly designed rooms and suites, including the spacious Nikolai Suite and Collection Premium Rooms with stunning views of Berlin Cathedral. The hotel’s striking centrepiece is the “Living Tree”, a 24-metre-high vertical garden in the lobby, enhancing air quality and creating a serene ambience. Guests can enjoy modern Greek cuisine at San Éna, relax with cocktails at the Atrium Bar, or unwind in the spa and wellness area, which includes an indoor pool, Finnish sauna, and 24/7 fitness centre. With 2,750 square metres of event space, including the panoramic DomLounge, the hotel is an exceptional venue for meetings and special occasions. Its prime location provides easy access to Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, and Berlin’s cultural and shopping districts, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.

On a hillside offering impressive views across the city, this baroque castle is a truly grand setting for your stay. Several centuries old, it has period features as well as contemporary luxuries like in-suite jacuzzis. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg boasts a two Michelin starred restaurant, Vendôme, by Chef Joachim Wissler, as well as the Mediterranean eatery Trattoria Enoteca and Restaurant Jan Wellem for your breakfast buffet. There’s also a 1,000-square-meter 4 Elements Spa, a swimming pool and a chapel (if you fancy tying the knot while you’re here). And there’s a 72-par golf club just minutes away.

Found in the town of Lyst, A-Rosa is especially handy for those arriving by ferry. Close to the beach’s dunes, it features a sheltered outdoor pool surrounded by loungers with sea views for glamorous summer days. At SPA-ROSA, six different saunas are infused with individual aromas, there’s an indoor pool and a programme of fitness activities. The Fish Club is the property’s urban maritime eatery, specialising in fruits of the adjacent sea and there’s a buffet restaurant. Sip on nutrient-packed smoothies at Vitalbar, cappuccinos in Life-Style Bar and late-night fireside cocktails in the Library.

Embracing the island’s traditional style, this Severins Resort boasts the longest continuous thatched roof in Europe. Perched right on the Wadden Sea in the town of Keitum, it’s popular with families; Severins has a kids’ club and welcomes pets, providing their own concierge, an outdoor pet shower, bowls and beds. The boutique hotel offers 10 bedroom categories, five apartment houses and two restaurants: Tipken’s and Hoog, as well as a bar, a Smoking Lounge and a Wine Cellar. A ​​2,000 m² spa comprises treatment suites, a fireside indoor pool, five themed saunas, a fitness suite and a cafe.

Book one of 60 bedrooms (all with balconies) at this oceanside, family-run residence. It has a nautical vibe; some spaces have porthole-style windows, the colour palette is evocative of sand and sea, and floors have been engineered to look like ships’ decks. Hotel Am Meer & Spa has a pool, a fitness centre, an infrared cabin, three saunas and treatments using Clarins and Ligne St Barth products. The bayside Meerbar restaurant has lovely views, as does the rooftop Blue Moon Lounge. And wherever you are in the building, you’re only ever steps from the beach, where you can recline on a hotel lounger.

Far enough from the centre to afford peace and quiet, yet near enough to walk into the town, the Grand Hotel is well set up for travellers seeking to unwind. Some of its 127 rooms and suites have balconies, all have forest or sea views, minibars and robes. Book Thai massages and Ayurvedic treatments (which use oils and herbal remedies from India), join a medically designed fasting programme, take a yoga class, swim against the current in the indoor pool, or take little ones for a dip in the children’s pool. The hotel offers dosha (Ayurvedic) and diet-friendly meals in the main restaurant to complement the wellness programmes.

Found in the district of Zeil, JW Marriott’s location is ideal for those wishing to indulge in some retail therapy, as well as being under half a mile away from historic attractions. Its design has been inspired by the concept of mindfulness, encouraging a meditative ambience. Its restaurant, Max On One, has an open show kitchen, while its Ember Bar & Lounge is the place for a quick snack or some caffeine. Serene, modern bedrooms provide floor-to-ceiling views across the city’s skyline. And there’s a Fitness First gym and pool for those wishing to take some exercise (available to those aged 14 and over).

A hotel inspired by the bathing culture of the Orient, Vitalhotel Alter Meierhof is an indulgent and pampering experience. A huge heated indoor-outdoor pool provides views across to Denmark; there’s also a tepidarium, meditative sauna, aroma and steam baths, rasul and hammam ceremonies. The ambience and decor in the property are deeply elegant, with its 54 bedrooms created in a country house style. Breakfast in the gourmet brasserie, which also serves homemade patisserie in summer on the beach terrace. Grab a healthy lunch at the spa’s Vitalbar. Dine on modern French dishes at the two Michelin star Meierei Dirk Luther, or at the Spanish-themed Bodega, by night. And finish your day with a fireside nightcap in the lobby bar.

This five-star urban resort is found on the Sonwik waterfront with marina views. Its highlight is a gleaming 2,000 m² wellness retreat – SPA Five Senses – spread over three levels with an indoor pool and an outdoor rooftop infinity pool for adults only, four saunas and a separate junior spa area for kids. This, along with multiple bedded suites, childcare, a kids’ kitchen and a games room, makes it a hit with families. While couples love the many wining and dining options. Bedrooms have coffee machines, and cosmetics by Team Dr. med. Joseph, plush textiles, knitted throws, Scandi lighting and herringbone wooden floors, for a retro-modern effect.