Summary

Therapeutic fasting means conscious renunciation in a time of abundance and overconsumption.
However, it should not be equated with a diet to lose weight. Rather, the aim of fasting is to break down toxins and waste products, which mobilizes the body's reserves, strengthens the immune system and improves well-being and inner balance. With the right approach, fasting can serve as an introduction to a healthier diet and lifestyle in the long term. In short: "Fasting stimulates the inner doctor" - Otto Buchinger.
Our therapeutic fasting weeks are accompanied by the medically certified fasting instructor, alternative practitioner and mental coach Petra Schantini. A varied exercise and relaxation program is included, including gymnastics, hiking, forest bathing/nature therapy and meditation.
Participation in the program is recommended, but not obligatory, according to the motto "Everything can, nothing must".
Our therapeutic fasting week is expressly only suitable for healthy people or those with a doctor's approval. We therefore strongly recommend a consultation with a doctor (approx. € 65.-) or with Mrs. Schantini (approx. € 38.-) at the beginning of the fasting cure. Please bring a complete blood count from home with you. If required, we will also be happy to arrange an appointment with the local spa doctor for you.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Detox Retreats, Alkaline fasting, Self-discovery, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Nature Vacation, Therapeutic fasting, Digital Detox, Juice cleanse, Mindfulness, Forest bathing
Date: Jun | Oct
Language(s): German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 8
Place: Oberstaufen, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Vegan
Services: All-day tea bar and drinking fountain with energized "Grander water"

Still water in the room

Varied exercise and relaxation program (gymnastics, hiking, forest bathing/nature therapy, meditation)

Lecture on fasting

Use of the wellness area, including pool and infrared cabins

Provision of bathrobes and wellness towels

Fasting support from a medically certified, experienced fasting instructor

All services of the Oberstaufen PLUS guest card, e.g. cable car rides

1 pampering natural cosmetic treatment

All overnight stays in the selected room category

Fresh, home-made fasting food according to Dr. Buchinger (vegetable broth and juices)

Accommodation

Arrive and feel good - our personal, cozy 4* Vitalhotel is a place of regeneration and well-being. True to the motto "From nice people, for nice people", authenticity, friendliness and a respectful approach to people and nature are important to us.
Spend eventful days and relaxing nights in our house, in a room that meets your own needs. You can choose between seven different room categories - from the extra spacious two-storey suite (almost like a small vacation apartment) to the comfortable double room and the compact, affordable single room.
As a Vitalhotel, we have modern public areas, such as a comfortable lounge/reception room and a well-kept seminar room. Our beautiful wellness area is equipped with an indoor pool, Finnish and bio saunas, infrared cabins, a fitness and gymnastics room and an in-house physiotherapy practice.
In our beauty salon, we only use high-quality, animal-free natural cosmetic products.
Leave everyday life behind you, find your center again and take home new strategies for better coping with everyday life.

Catering

Buchinger therapeutic fasting consists of mineral-rich vegetable broths, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, herbal and fruit teas and water. During fasting, you should drink 2-3 liters of the above-mentioned liquids every day to provide your body with the necessary nutrients. A supply of mineral water is therefore available for you in your room, but Grander water from our spa area is also suitable and you can help yourself freely at the tea station in our lounge.
It would be ideal to take one to three detox days at home. This prepares the body for fasting. This involves approx. 600 calories, mainly carbohydrates, no fat and very little protein. Examples of suitable foods are
- Fruit day: 1.5 - 2 kg of fresh fruit spread over 4-5 meals throughout the day.
- Rice day: Cook 3x50 g brown rice and eat with 200 g unsweetened compote or 200 g steamed vegetables.
- Oat day: Cook 3x approx. 35 g wholemeal flakes briefly in water, with 100 g fruit or vegetables each.
To break your fast, you will be served a light, restorative meal, e.g. in the form of steamed vegetables.

sequence

- Fasting support: alternating group meetings in the morning or evening
- Morning tea in our cozy lounge
- Morning participation in our various gymnastics courses or in the fasting group program (at your own pace, no one is forced to do anything)
- 12:00 p.m. Meeting in the restaurant for a fasting meal
- Afternoon participation in our guided hikes or in the fasting group program
- 18:00 Meeting in the restaurant for the fasting meal
- Further beauty treatments and massages can be booked individually according to availability

On the day of arrival in the evening, the first group meeting with the fasting leader takes place in the hotel's own seminar room to get to know each other and discuss the procedures and dates for the week.

Arrival

Your journey by car:
Coming from the north
A 7 Ulm - Füssen
Past Kempten
A 980 direction Lindau until highway junction Allgäu
Take the Waltenhofen exit
Take the B 19 to the Immenstadt - Großer Alpsee exit
B 308 direction Lindau - Oberstaufen

Coming from the east:
A 96 to exit Buchloe-West 22
B 12
Before Kempten on A 7 direction Füssen until highway junction Allgäu
Highway exit Waltenhofen
B 19 to exit Immenstadt - Großer Alpsee
B 308 direction Lindau - Oberstaufen

From Lake Constance: German Alpine Road B 308

By train: Oberstaufen train station is right in the center, just a few minutes' walk from the hotel. If you let us know in good time, we can also pick you up.

Auf der Höh 1, 87534 Oberstaufen, Bayern, Germany

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 5 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 4 days before arrival, you will receive a 30% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancellations made 4 days or more prior to arrival will be charged at 70 percent of the tour price.
Alternatively, you can postpone your planned retreat once to one of the following fasting dates.