6 Wellness Oases in the Black Forest
Enjoy with all your senses: discover the most beautiful wellness destinations in the Black Forest.
Everything you need to know at a glance
The Black Forest offers first-class wellness hotels for every requirement, from luxurious five-star resorts with extensive spa areas to cozy nature park hotels. The top addresses offer spa concepts designed for well-being and health, indoor and outdoor pools, and excellent restaurants.
Some of the selected wellness retreats are also well suited for family vacations because of their childcare facilities. From Switzerland, you can reach most wellness destinations in the Black Forest in 30 to 90 minutes – ideal for a spontaneous getaway.
"Luisenhöhe": holistic wellness in the heart of the Black Forest
The modern health resort "Luisenhöhe," awarded two MICHELIN Keys, is perched on a sunny high plateau near Freiburg in the Black Forest. Every aspect of this spa hotel is geared toward the well-being of its guests.
This is based on the innovative "GesundKunft" concept, which combines hospitality, gourmet cuisine, and health into a holistic philosophy. Take the bedrooms, for example: all rooms and suites are flooded with light and furnished with high-quality natural materials.
The GesundKunft spa covers 4,400 square meters of indoor and outdoor space on two floors and offers spacious sauna and water areas, a natural garden with a pool and forest sauna, and numerous relaxation areas. The wellness offerings range from medical wellness and fitness to beauty treatments and various relaxation areas.
Chef de cuisine Niels Möller's culinary motto is "Bons produits, bonne cuisine." Together with his team, he creates dishes from fresh, regional, and seasonal ingredients.
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa: luxurious grand hotel in Baden-Baden
The five-star Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa has been an institution in Baden-Baden since 1872. Following extensive renovation, the hotel on Lichtentaler Allee now shines in new splendor. The individually designed rooms and suites offer views of the Oos River or the beautiful park landscape.
The award-winning spa spans five floors and features a Roman pool, several saunas, a steam bath, and an extensive range of massages and beauty treatments.
The in-house restaurant "Wintergarten" serves international cuisine and regional specialties. "Fritz & Felix" offers excellent comfort food to share.
In Baden-Baden, on the northern edge of the Black Forest, the advantages of a wellness destination meet the amenities of a spa town: on the one hand, the town offers first-class gastronomy, culture, and shopping, while on the other hand, the Black Forest with its extensive hiking trails is right on the doorstep.
"derWaldfrieden naturparkhotel": with excellent cuisine
The four-star hotel "derWaldfrieden naturparkhotel" in Todtnau-Herrenschwand is located at an altitude of 1,020 meters in the middle of the UNESCO Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. The traditional farmhouse has been here since 1889 and has been developed by the Hupfer family with a love of nature and modern architecture.
The "panoramaSpa" with its characteristic wooden shingles offers a wellness area with views over the forests and meadows of the Black Forest. You can relax and unwind in the versatile sauna area, which includes a pool and relaxation areas.
Host Volker Hupfer and his team cook with seasonal ingredients from the region in the hotel's restaurant. They serve classics such as cordon bleu and rump steak, as well as game, creative salads, and vegan delicacies. GaultMillau has awarded "Kulinarik by Volker Hupfer" one toque.
Hotel "Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee": Black Forest wellness for families
The Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park on Lake Schluchsee is also a great choice for families. It offers a 4,000-square-meter wellness area with indoor and outdoor pools, several saunas, a steam bath, and an extensive range of spa treatments. The authentic Ayurveda center is particularly noteworthy.
While parents relax in the spa, their children can enjoy themselves at the Spatzenclub childcare facility or in the indoor playground. From pool parties and family wellness to activity programs in the surrounding Black Forest, families are well catered for here.
The three in-house restaurants offer culinary diversity: the Panorama with 5-course menus, the à la carte restaurant "Am Kachelofen" and the Italian "Lucia."
Interesting fact: The Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee is easily accessible from Switzerland thanks to its location in the southern Black Forest. It is about an hour's drive from Basel.
"Öschberghof": Luxury resort near the Swiss border
The Öschberghof is a five-star superior resort that combines an excellent spa area, a wide range of sports facilities, and top-class cuisine under one roof.
Surrounded by a 45-hole golf course, this exclusive hideaway offers an outstanding gym and a spa with four relaxation areas: Harmony, Energy, Asia, and Relax. In addition to the 25-meter indoor pool, the pool area includes a heated outdoor infinity pool and an onsen pool.
The Öschberghof will spoil you with five restaurants. Particularly noteworthy is the Ösch Noir, awarded two Michelin stars and four red toques by GaultMillau. There, Manuel Ulrich and his team serve top-class international cuisine.
"Hotel Bären": Wellness at Lake Titisee
The four-star Hotel Bären is located on the edge of the forest in Titisee-Neustadt, just a five-minute walk from Lake Titisee. Its 43 rooms and five suites offer contemporary comfort with earthy tones and thoughtful details.
The two-story Hirschbühl Spa awaits you with spacious relaxation areas, saunas, and an indoor pool. As a guest, you will feel the family-run philosophy of "not arriving, but coming home" in every detail.
The main restaurant serves upscale crossover cuisine with regional and international influences, while the "Bärenstube" and "Vierthäler" provide authentic Black Forest cosiness.
Interesting fact: After a major fire in 2011, the traditional hotel, which opened as an inn in 1888, was completely rebuilt. Today, it combines modern architecture with traditional Black Forest charm.
Wonderful wellness destinations Black Forest
The Black Forest impresses with its proximity to Switzerland, breathtaking nature, and impressive variety of first-class spa hotels. The spa culture has a centuries-old tradition in the Black Forest, especially in Baden-Baden, where the Romans already appreciated the healing springs.
Today, you can enjoy this tradition in modern wellness resorts, with innovative spa concepts, first-class cuisine, and a wide range of active recreation options in every season.
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Frequently asked questions and answers
The southern Black Forest is located directly on the Swiss border. From Basel, you can reach hotels in the Black Forest in 30 to 90 minutes, and from Zurich in about 60 to 90 minutes.
Dogs are welcome at many hotels in the Black Forest, including the Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee, and the Hotel Bären am Titisee. You should mention that you are bringing a dog when you make your reservation. Additional costs may apply.
Yes, the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee in particular is ideal for families and has been recognized as one of the most family-friendly resorts in Baden-Württemberg. On site, there is childcare for children aged three and above, an indoor play area, and a wide range of activities. The derWaldfrieden naturparkhotel is also family-friendly and offers nature-based experiences for young and old alike.
