Marktoberdorf in the heart of the beautiful Allgäu Region
21.04.2009The Allgäu - a beautiful landscape, born millions of years ago, a paradise for all to come and enjoy. Nature does not recognise man-made borders or barriers, she spreads her attractions across numerous countries and regions – and if you want proof, come and experience the boundless beauty and variety of the Allgäu Alps!
Marktoberdorf – in the middle of the alpine foothills
Nature herself formed the Allgäu region as an area of astounding beauty, from the glittering waters of Lake Constance across the rolling foothills to the majestic southern alpine range between Widderstein and Geißhorn. Sights fit for a king around Neuschwanstein in the east and the highest views of all over towards the Tannheim valley. The sort of landscapes which dreams are made of, gentle pastures in the foothills, forests and woods without number, craggy mountains reaching high up into the clouds. Centuries of living history, wherever you care to look, full of the vitality of regional customs and traditional ways of life, a region which is deeply loved and treasured by those who live there and the guests they love to entertain.
Enjoy simply being yourself - free from the burdens of everyday life. In the Allgäu region, this wonderful sensation of simply being allowed to "be" was known a long time before health, fitness and the benefits of exercise became modern and fashionable. It first became really well known with the help of Sebastian Kneipp, the weaver's son, priest and "Water Doctor" from the Allgäu. It is his ageless five element therapy which was the original precursor of today's wellness and spa movement, a development which, while still following his basic principles adds a number of very different contemporary variations. Within the framework of a Kneipp therapy, in addition to the pure water which was the original basis of the therapy, we can offer items which are specific to our region: whey, rich in minerals, soft as silk to the touch, scented meadow hay, both take their place alongside far-eastern relaxation techniques.
Periods of active exercise followed by extended periods just allowing yourself to be pampered in a relaxed atmosphere – this is our way of fulfilling your every desire and need. With the controlled quality of our "WellVital" and "Viabono" treatment programmes, our aim is to be even better than our illustrious predecessor, Sebastian Kneipp. Well-being for body and soul is to be found everywhere in rich abundance and close at hand: close to nature in a variety of Kneipp and herbal country retreats, exclusive in hotels, spa and beauty resorts and in more unconventional form at well-known five-star camp-sites.