Leben in Deutschland September 2018
as i was traveling a lot for work this month, I didn’t spend too much time at home.
Incubus Show at Tonhalle in München
Day 1 September 21 2018
as i was on my business trip on our one year wedding anniversary we then planned to do something the next weekend i was back. it was just what we both needed, a relaxing weekend in the mountains with a sauna. i hAD NEVER BEEN TO the THERMal baths OR SAUNA in europe before, so i had no idea of what to expect. MY ONLY CLOSEST EXPERIENCE Was at THE HOT SPRINGS IN JAPAN.
we started driving mid afternoon friday but as it was friday there was some traffic on the way but the drive wasn’t that bad, it took us just under THREE HOURS to get there. we first checked in and settled into our room then walked down to the lobby where our welcome drinks were awaiting us, we then went to the dining room to have a very nice and somewhat healthy four course dinner.
the dinner was very good, considering the fact that it was included in the price of the room. my favorite had to be the buffet of the different tartares and salad. the beef tartare was obviously my favorite and it seemed also a favorite amongst the other guests. i was actually surprised about the high quality of food here as it was all inclusive but I guess its very much a WELLNESS hotel and retreat for people to REJUVENATE their body and mind. as i was still a bit jet lagged, we decided to end the night earlier so that we could enjoy the whole day tomorrow.
Our Welcome Drinks
Egli Fish with Black Rice, Parsley Foam and Golden Beets
Plate of different Tartares (Beef, Salmon, Mushroom, Avocado) and Salads
Corn Chicken with Broccoli, Roasted Potato Puree with Rosemary Sauce
Pumpkin Cold Drink with Orange Foam
Lemon, Thyme, and Blueberry
day 2 September 22 2018
After a healthy breakfast we decided to stop by the thermal baths, it was a short 5 minute walk from the hotel. we RECEIVED a voucher from the hotel which gave us access to the baths. i had never been to a thermal bath or pool in europe before so it was an interesting experience for me. there is one large indoor pool which then leads outside through a small waterway to a tower which has three floors of whirlpools. They also have several saunas and spa services but its an additional charge for us as our hotel has its own sauna. we then went back for lunch at the hotel as it was included, a simple lunch of salad and beef stew with noodles. after that we had a bit of a rest then went to the sauna in our hotel. it was so nice and relaxing and extremely peaceful. Here are some pictures of the sauna from the internet as you aren’t allowed to take pictures inside the sauna.
Here is a picture from the Aqua Dome website of the pools
Outdoor pool and Sauna Area at Naturhotel
Wood Sauna at Naturhotel
Quiet Resting Room at Naturhotel
After a relaxing day at the spa and sauna, it was off to another fantastic four course dinner. my favorite of this meal was the pork belly and filet, it was super tasty and the pork belly was super tender and the skin very crispy. i also tried a traditional austrian dessert, which was good but super filling. after dinner as i was so full, we decided to take a short walk around the hotel to help digest some of the food, but then i got too cold so we went to have a few drinks at the bar before bedtime.
Quiche with Cranberries and Apple-Red Cabbage Salad
Garganelli with Porcini Mushrooms, Zucchini in a White Wine Sauce
Multivitamin Refreshment
Our assigned table and name card
Sous-vide Pork Belly and Filet with Pumpkin, Savoy Cabbage, and Dumpling
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Shredded Pancake) with Vanilla Ice Cream and Applesauce
Day 3 September 23 2018
as there was a bike marathon around the valley we decided to stay until it finished to avoid the traffic and the hotel was nice enough to let us use the sauna facilities even after check out. so off to another healthy breakfast and back to the sauna for a few more sessions and relaxation. we then went downstairs for lunch, which was another selection of salads plus spaghetti bolognese. after lunch it was time to slowly make our way back home, i think we both had enough sauna time. we had to eventually get back to reality.
Dining Room
Lounge Area
I snuck this photo from the Sauna Terrace as pictures are not allowed
Lobby Bar
Dining Room