HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu
3rd place: The HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu offers a vacation as a recreational experience, true to the motto "slow down"!
Once you have conquered the winding Riedberg Pass, the Balderschwang high valley stretches out at an altitude of 1,044 meters. High up here in the Allgäu Alps, a vacation at the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu makes a lasting difference. In the long term. Because this is where man and nature form a special symbiosis. With Holistic.Life, the holistic well-being and health concept in the rhythm of the seasons, guests can feel deep inside themselves. To grow beyond themselves
One of the highlights of the hotel is undoubtedly the Mountain Spring Spa, which boasts an infinity pool on the second floor with a fantastic panorama. A mixture of Far East and Allgäu awaits in the alpine Zen garden with Japanese onsen. The open-air area with panoramic views, four different types of sauna, ten stylish treatment rooms, an exclusive couples' treatment room, a micro-salt room and a natural bathing lake complete the offer. Whether classic massages with homemade oils made from local mountain herbs or special Ayurveda treatments that are equally beneficial for body and soul: The HUBERTUS Spa team pampers guests individually. With daily yoga sessions and mindfulness retreats throughout the year, for which separate indoor and outdoor areas have been created, the HUBERTUS is the place to be for yogis and yoginis. The modern fitness lounge is equipped with premium equipment from Precor, Genesis and five. Differently designed relaxation rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows on the rooftop and in the swimming pool and sauna area offer the opportunity to switch off. Far-reaching views included.
With the spa, the hotel is also returning to its holistic HolisticLife concept, which invites those seeking relaxation to enjoy a long-lasting feel-good experience. The focus is on health awareness, self-care and a connection to nature. The motto: Come up. To come down. The entire spa philosophy, as well as the relaxation, nutrition and coaching sessions, are based on the seasons and reflect the HolisticLife concept one hundred percent.
Hosts Christa, Karl and Marc Traubel, together with head chef Kristian Knölke, continue their sustainable concept in food culture and combine Allgäu tradition with modern cuisine from all over the world. And since the beginning of 2022, they have been focusing even more on origin and quality, as the hotel has been a Bioland partner with a bronze award since then. This means that almost 60 percent of the ingredients for dishes prepared by chef Kristian Knölke come from regional, organic cultivation. With this step, HUBERUTS, which has always relied on locally sourced products, is underlining its sustainable culinary approach to holistic food. In the spirit of the Italian Slow Food® movement, this includes varied, healthy dishes and gentle preparation without additives, as well as seasonal products from the region. For example, the Gunzesried mountain fish farm supplies freshly caught mountain char, the award-winning twelve-month-old mountain cheese comes from Alpe Spicherhalde and organic milk and meat come from Theresienhof, the first certified organic farm in Balderschwang, just two and a half kilometers away
Holidaymakers sleep wonderfully in the thoughtfully furnished rooms and suites - lots of wood, natural fabrics and selected design objects create a homely atmosphere. Relaxing moments are promised by seasonal teas, a yoga mat and a carafe of Swiss stone pine balls to calm the water in the rooms. But you should definitely get out and explore the nature of the cross-border Nagelfluh Nature Park at the HUBERTUS. For example, you can choose from walks, guided hikes and bike tours with your hosts. The offer is complemented by traditional rituals, such as incense burning, and annual celebrations such as Beltane, Midsummer, the Lugnasadh harvest festival or the Samhain ancestor festival, which the hotel organizes especially for its guests under the leadership of Christa Traubel.
Time out for all the senses
One of the highlights of the hotel is undoubtedly the Mountain Spring Spa, which boasts an infinity pool on the second floor with a fantastic panorama. A mixture of Far East and Allgäu awaits in the alpine Zen garden with Japanese onsen. The open-air area with panoramic views, four different types of sauna, ten stylish treatment rooms, an exclusive couples' treatment room, a micro-salt room and a natural bathing lake complete the offer. Whether classic massages with homemade oils made from local mountain herbs or special Ayurveda treatments that are equally beneficial for body and soul: The HUBERTUS Spa team pampers guests individually. With daily yoga sessions and mindfulness retreats throughout the year, for which separate indoor and outdoor areas have been created, the HUBERTUS is the place to be for yogis and yoginis. The modern fitness lounge is equipped with premium equipment from Precor, Genesis and five. Differently designed relaxation rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows on the rooftop and in the swimming pool and sauna area offer the opportunity to switch off. Far-reaching views included.
With the spa, the hotel is also returning to its holistic HolisticLife concept, which invites those seeking relaxation to enjoy a long-lasting feel-good experience. The focus is on health awareness, self-care and a connection to nature. The motto: Come up. To come down. The entire spa philosophy, as well as the relaxation, nutrition and coaching sessions, are based on the seasons and reflect the HolisticLife concept one hundred percent.
Excellent taste
Hosts Christa, Karl and Marc Traubel, together with head chef Kristian Knölke, continue their sustainable concept in food culture and combine Allgäu tradition with modern cuisine from all over the world. And since the beginning of 2022, they have been focusing even more on origin and quality, as the hotel has been a Bioland partner with a bronze award since then. This means that almost 60 percent of the ingredients for dishes prepared by chef Kristian Knölke come from regional, organic cultivation. With this step, HUBERUTS, which has always relied on locally sourced products, is underlining its sustainable culinary approach to holistic food. In the spirit of the Italian Slow Food® movement, this includes varied, healthy dishes and gentle preparation without additives, as well as seasonal products from the region. For example, the Gunzesried mountain fish farm supplies freshly caught mountain char, the award-winning twelve-month-old mountain cheese comes from Alpe Spicherhalde and organic milk and meat come from Theresienhof, the first certified organic farm in Balderschwang, just two and a half kilometers away
Close to nature
Holidaymakers sleep wonderfully in the thoughtfully furnished rooms and suites - lots of wood, natural fabrics and selected design objects create a homely atmosphere. Relaxing moments are promised by seasonal teas, a yoga mat and a carafe of Swiss stone pine balls to calm the water in the rooms. But you should definitely get out and explore the nature of the cross-border Nagelfluh Nature Park at the HUBERTUS. For example, you can choose from walks, guided hikes and bike tours with your hosts. The offer is complemented by traditional rituals, such as incense burning, and annual celebrations such as Beltane, Midsummer, the Lugnasadh harvest festival or the Samhain ancestor festival, which the hotel organizes especially for its guests under the leadership of Christa Traubel.
